Download or read book An Actor s Story Classic Reprint written by Bransby Williams and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-27 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from An Actor's Story In submitting this book to the public, conscious of all its shortcomings, I can only hope for the same good-natured indulgence in my new role off the stage as is invariably given me in my well-tried roles on it. The book owes its existence to my many friends who have pressed me into this new "part." Having accepted it, not a little unwillingly - for I know my limitations perhaps better than they - I can but trust that the public will be lenient in its judgment of my performance. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
Download or read book At the Actors Boarding House written by Helen Green and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-16 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from At the Actors' Boarding House: And Other Stories He'd been mooning around all the way from the Coast, about a certain little party back East, until everybody was sick and tired of him. And now Caroline was Mrs. Sam, and just crazy to know all about the business. She said they'd go where Sam had lived before, and not to any pokey Old place. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Nine Years of an Actor s Life Classic Reprint written by Robert Dyer and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-30 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Nine Years of an Actor's Life There are circumstances, in my Early Days, which led perhaps to the Nine Years of an Actor's Life, and I therefore trust I shall be excused, and endured, if I introduce them as a Prologue to the right merry Comedy of my thespian career; for this advantage may be derived from the detail - it will show how, from a school recitation, I was led on, step by step, until at last I became a (mama man and I hope the aspiring young hero will be warned by my experience, to hold fast by whatever occupation he may be engaged in, rather than venture on a theatrical life, in which honesty is a starving quality, and virtue a thing of no repute. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Itinerant Or Memoirs of an Actor Vol 1 Classic Reprint written by S. W. Ryley and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-11-19 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Itinerant, or Memoirs of an Actor, Vol. 1 Paris chit chat; or a View of the Society, Manners, Customs, Literature and Amusements of the Parisians. Being a translation of Guil laume, Le Franc Parleur, and a sequel to the Paris Spectator. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Scenes From the Life of an Actor Classic Reprint written by George Handel Hill and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-22 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Scenes From the Life of an Actor Is it true, that the title of a Book is one attractive point to the reader in search of novelty? If so, there is much in a name. The reputation of an author, doubtless, adds to the promise given in the chosen title, and if the expected work be the biography of a person eminent during his life, popular from the possession of talents, exerted in pleasing or astonishing such of his fellow-beings as came within his sphere of action, then public attention may be reasonably expected to be excited at its advent, and its mission for good or ill established by critics competent to judge. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book A Century of Great Actors 1750 1850 Classic Reprint written by Cecil Ferard Armstrong and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-09 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Century of Great Actors, 1750-1850 It is not easy to write about actors. There is danger if they are alive and the risk of dullness if they are dead. Few things apparently interest the average person more than a real live actor, and few things bore them more than a dead one! This is partly because too much attention is generally paid to the personality of the actor, but principally because his reign, like a king's, ceases when he dies - sometimes before. But we can read the history of that reign, and can, to a certain extent, tell what manner of man the king was. Moreover, we are, some of us, that is to say, naturally interested in those who have tended the sacred lamp of the drama and kept it burning for some definite period of time. Actors do leave foot-prints on the sands of time. Tradition keeps their memory green, traditional pieces of business are sometimes remembered when their originator is forgotten. Sometimes both are remembered and always associated. Macklin and his Shy lock are a living force in the drama to-day. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book My Actor Husband written by and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from My Actor-Husband: A True Story of American Stage Life It has been said that art bears no relation to morals: as well might it be declared that the blood bears no relation to health. Art must forever be imbued with the spirit of its delinea tor. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Famous Actors and Their Homes Classic Reprint written by Gustav Kobbé and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-16 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Famous Actors and Their Homes Drew is what is known as a society actor and his personal knowledge of society and its ways has aided him greatly in acting and 'dressing society roles. Just as women look up to certain actresses as models in the art of costuming themselves, and copy or try to copy them in their own attire, so to a host of men Drew is a glass of fashion and a mould of form, though men do not set so much store by these things as women. However, a conversation I overheard between two swell. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Famous American Actors of To Day Classic Reprint written by Frederic Edward McKay and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-19 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Famous American Actors of to-Day This volume is not designed for the use of theatri cal people alone. Inasmuch as the various chapters are written by authors who are recognized as authorities upon the subjects coming under their pens, as well as writers experienced in pleasing the public, it is hoped that the book will fill a helpful corner in the biographical department of home libraries, while at the same time it acquaints general readers with the careers and methods of work of our American actors. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Famous Actors of the Day in America Classic Reprint written by Lewis Clinton Strang and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-21 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Famous Actors of the Day in America As a matter of personal gratification, to write about these two Englishmen, both of whom are well known and much admired in this country. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Life of an Actor Classic Reprint written by Pierce Egan and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-10 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Life of an Actor Dear Sir, Disinterested friendship is my motto upon the present occasion; flattery is out of the question, and talent my only object in view. Dedications, too often, are little else but inflated pieces of adulation of the persons to whom they are addressed. I have no necessity to adopt such a line of conduct, my course is clear; the voice of the public, from one end of the kingdom to the other, has long since decided upon your merits as a performer of unrivalled eminence; therefore any addition of mine on that head would be out of place, if not superfluous. With more freedom than politeness, sir (ceremony is not my forte), the Life of an Actor, with all its faults, is presented to your notice. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Merely Players written by Virginia Tracy and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Theatrical Sketches written by Margaret Margaret and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-22 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Theatrical Sketches: Here and There With Prominent Actors The coachman obeyed orders, and as they swayed over the car tracks from one side of Broadway to the other, the roof of the landau suddenly unlocked and fell open, leaving the young woman exposed to the storm. There was no time to lose, so, Without disturbing the driver, she opened her umbrella and sat calmly up in her large open carriage, the observed of all observers. Arriving at their destination the coach man was greatly surprised on becoming aware of what had occurred behind his back, but not stopping to bandy words the girl ran quickly into the house and disencumbered herself of her damp outer garments. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Through the Stage Door Vol 1 written by Henry Morrow Hyde and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-29 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Through the Stage Door, Vol. 1: Stories of Actors and of Stage Life Behind the Scenes Stage life is interesting to most people who are not on the stage. That is the only reason for print ing these sketches in book form. Written day by day for the columns of a newspaper they lack finish and exact accuracy. If the stories told of actors are found to be good stories, if they throw any light on that fascinating mystery which lies behind the scenes, they have served their only purpose. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Our Old Actors Classic Reprint written by Henry Barton Baker and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-29 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Our Old Actors Closing of the theatres by the Puritans - Persecution of the players. IN England, as in France, plays founded upon Scriptural stories or on the lives of the saints were the earliest forms of dramatic representation. These were generally performed in the churches by monks and parish clerks. About the time of Henry VI. A new sort of entertainment came into vogue called The Morality, ' an allegory of the passions, the principal personage of which, The Vice, ' a witty attendant of the Devil, was afterwards developed into that indispensable character of the Elizabethan drama, the clown. In consequence of the profanity and indecency of these exhibitions, Bishop Bonner in 1542 issued a mandate in which he forbade any ecclesiastic henceforth appearing upon the public stage. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Eminent Actors in Their Homes written by Margherita Arlina Hamm and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-02 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Eminent Actors in Their Homes: Personal Descriptions and Interviews The sketches which compose this volume are based upon personal studies and interviews by the author, and are intended to give the reader a more or less complete view of the home-life enjoyed by members of the theatrical profession. Nearly all of the studies were made within the preceding twelve months. A few were made prior to that period, and are founded upon memories rather than memoranda. The author begs to acknowledge her indebtedness to the actors and actresses, who are mentioned in this work, for their courtesy and friendly aid. Without this, it would have been impossible to have gathered the material which is here presented for the first time. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Yesterdays With Actors Classic Reprint written by and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-13 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Yesterdays With Actors I never knew a military man who was not more or less of a fatalist, and I have often thought of the morning when the note of war sounded, and the young husband and father answered the roll call for what he might have felt to be his last battle. It must have been, indeed, an unaccustomed Spirit that could lift him above the ground with cheerful thoughts at such a moment. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
