The Stage: Both Before and Behind the Curtain: From "observations Taken on the Spot.", Volume 1R. Bentley, 1840 - Theater |
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Page xiii
... piece of plate , were given on his retirement from the stage , to take upon himself the uninterrupted fulfilment of the duties devolving on " the Examiner of all theatrical entertainments , " - having effected a transfer of that office ...
... piece of plate , were given on his retirement from the stage , to take upon himself the uninterrupted fulfilment of the duties devolving on " the Examiner of all theatrical entertainments , " - having effected a transfer of that office ...
Page xiv
... piece of good fortune as this ! -On the contrary , I rejoice at it , and repeat , that there is no meed too great for so much talent and beauty as she personally subscribes to her present peril- ous undertaking ; but I cannot help ...
... piece of good fortune as this ! -On the contrary , I rejoice at it , and repeat , that there is no meed too great for so much talent and beauty as she personally subscribes to her present peril- ous undertaking ; but I cannot help ...
Page xv
... were condemned in me . When , after years of severe trial and severe loss , after the introduc- tion of all attainable talent , foreign and native , after the representation of some of the most popular pieces ever PREFACE . XV.
... were condemned in me . When , after years of severe trial and severe loss , after the introduc- tion of all attainable talent , foreign and native , after the representation of some of the most popular pieces ever PREFACE . XV.
Page xvi
... pieces ever known , I was advised , after THE SEASON HAD ALREADY EXTENDED TO 142 NIGHTS , to give a few promenade concerts to enable me the more effectually to return to the usual dramatic performances , the yell from one end of the ...
... pieces ever known , I was advised , after THE SEASON HAD ALREADY EXTENDED TO 142 NIGHTS , to give a few promenade concerts to enable me the more effectually to return to the usual dramatic performances , the yell from one end of the ...
Page xvii
... pieces they had been playing there , their faith in the " pet " began to waver , and shares subsided at once to par . Confidence was not altogether shaken , because a strong impression prevailed that something in reserve was coming out ...
... pieces they had been playing there , their faith in the " pet " began to waver , and shares subsided at once to par . Confidence was not altogether shaken , because a strong impression prevailed that something in reserve was coming out ...
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