The Stage: Both Before and Behind the Curtain: From "observations Taken on the Spot.", Volume 2R. Bentley, 1840 - Theater |
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Page 17
... attention to some of her plays . Circum- stances stood in the way of my following the sage's counsel ; and if one had dared to differ from such authority , I should have ventured to suggest that very few among the playgoing portion of ...
... attention to some of her plays . Circum- stances stood in the way of my following the sage's counsel ; and if one had dared to differ from such authority , I should have ventured to suggest that very few among the playgoing portion of ...
Page 19
... attention to the situation in which they stand , and in which they prefer to stand , before the final extinc- tion of the temples they profess to worship in be consummated . The liberal encouragement given to the London performers , for ...
... attention to the situation in which they stand , and in which they prefer to stand , before the final extinc- tion of the temples they profess to worship in be consummated . The liberal encouragement given to the London performers , for ...
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... attention to that kind of entertainment an actor provides on the only night of a season when his inge- nuity is so taxed , viz . HIS BENEFIT NIGHT ; and I did so at the present time . On the 25th of January , this year , 1836- ( nothing ...
... attention to that kind of entertainment an actor provides on the only night of a season when his inge- nuity is so taxed , viz . HIS BENEFIT NIGHT ; and I did so at the present time . On the 25th of January , this year , 1836- ( nothing ...
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... attention was about to be required at his hands . After Elliston had addressed him in the calmest and most soothing manner , he gave a slight indication of temporary relief , and then in broken accents he thus languidly delivered ...
... attention was about to be required at his hands . After Elliston had addressed him in the calmest and most soothing manner , he gave a slight indication of temporary relief , and then in broken accents he thus languidly delivered ...
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... attention to its contents , has " been sent to me at this place , and thus has been some time delayed on its journey . I have not myself seen Mr. Cathcart for a long time , but I am " assured by Miss Mitford that his power has greatly ...
... attention to its contents , has " been sent to me at this place , and thus has been some time delayed on its journey . I have not myself seen Mr. Cathcart for a long time , but I am " assured by Miss Mitford that his power has greatly ...
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