Martin Harvey : some pages of his life /

Martin Harvey : some pages of his life /

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Martin Harvey, a polished, successful and distinguished actor manager, the head of a permanently established company of earnest players, a great figure in the gallery of stage heroes; a producer of fine plays, and the creator of beautiful theatrical effects. I hope to give in a form acceptable to ad...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Edgar, George, 1877-, Edgar, George, 1877-1918
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Grant Richards, 1912
Subjects:
Harvey, John Martin, > Sir, > 1863-1944
Martin-Harvey, John, > Sir, > 1863-1944
1800-1999
Actors > Great Britain > Biography
Actors > Great Britain > 19th century
Actors > Great Britain > 20th century
Theatrical producers and directors > Great Britain > Biography
Theatrical producers and directors > Great Britain > 19th century
Theatrical producers and directors > Great Britain > 20th century
Biography
Biographies
Table of Contents:
  • The theatre-goer and Martin Harvey
  • A life of rehearsals
  • A sidelight on personality
  • First appearance in the world
  • Off to school
  • Adolescent unrest
  • Tuition under John Ryder
  • Wanted a juvenile
  • At the Criterion
  • The Lyceum tradition
  • Martin Harvey's recollections of Irving
  • The Lyceum company
  • Martin Harvey's advance with Irving
  • Martin Harvey and Miss De Silva join forces
  • Leaving the Lyceum
  • Preparing "The Only Way"
  • After "The Only Way"
  • Managerial vicissitudes
  • After America
  • After "Hamlet"
  • On tour
  • Martin Harvey at home
  • A criticism of the actor's work

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