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Gleanings From the Press

Indexed from this page are a collection of period articles of theatrical interest gleaned from the World's press and reproduced without further editorial - hover pointer over a link for a brief description of the article.

Actor's Deaths: The Theatre [UK] - Aug, 1887 An account of some of the strange ways actors and actresses have met their deaths upon the stage
How To Enjoy The Theatre: The Theatre [UK] - July, 1892 Advice on how best to enjoy the different types of theatrical productions.
On Theatrical Apprenticeship: The Theatre [UK] - January, 1893
A treatise on the need for a school of the drama.
Are Theatres Mismanaged?: Black & White [UK] - February, 1908
A critique on theatre management.
Beauties of the Paris Stage: Daily Mail [UK] - 13th March, 1903
Prettiness versus genius on the French stage.
What Happened at the Gay Victory Ball: The Syracuse Herald [USA] - 15th June, 1919
An account of the tragic death of the actress Billie Carleton
Favourite Ailments of Stage Heroines: Daily Mail [UK] - 7th June, 1905
A discussion of the types of ailments that actresses love to portray
Girlhood of Leading Actresses: Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper [UK] - 2nd January, 1898
The developing years of some leading actresses.
England's Leading Dramatic Critic Tells Why He Thinks New York's "Debased Stage" Is Better Than Ever Before: The New York Times [USA] - 14th November, 1909
William Archer speaking on the condition of the stage in America.
Fleas in Theatres: The Age and London Magpie [UK] - 10th November, 1883
The problem of flea infested theatres.
Hansom Cab Sensation: Lloyds Weekly News [UK] - 28th July, 1907
How a young man shot himself in a cab with actress Iris Hoey.
Are Liked in London: Ironwood News Record [Michigan, USA] - 23rd November, 1895
Discussing four popular artists then appearing in London.
Actresses of the Future are to be International: The Washington Post [USA] - 26th August, 1905
Article proposing that future actresses would need to learn other languages in order to appear worldwide.
A First Night Impression From the Gallery: The Playgoer and Society Illustrated [UK] - Vol. IX., No. 51 (1913)
Describing how the gallery-ites would attend the first night of a new production.
Standard Stage Salaries: The Daily Mail [London, UK] - 1st June, 1920
Article by an actor decrying the introduction of standardised salaries.
A Savings Box Cat: The Daily Mail [London, UK] - 16th January, 1906
How Arthur Conquest collected money and bon-bons for stage children clambering around the rim of the circle and boxes in his pantomime cat costume.
The "Nut" and the Chorus Girl: The Daily Mail [London, UK] - 6th August, 1913
Article criticising chorus girls exploitation of their rich admirers (plus some answering 'Letters to the Editor')
Are Audiences Too Patient: The Theatre [London, UK] - 1st March, 1892.
Article exploring the patience of theatrical audiences.
"The Childrens Friend" - Automatic Chocolate Machines in Theatres: The Daily Mail [London, UK] - 16th March, 1899.
Describing the introduction of Chocolate Vending Machines into theatres.
Actresses Frolics - Gay Midnight Scenes at the Moulin Rouge: The Daily Mail [London, UK] - 1st February, 1904.
An account of the annual "Marche des Minuinettes".
Stage Slips - Ludicrous Blunders Wrought by Well-known Actors: The Daily Mail [London, UK] - 26th May, 1898.
Recounting some slips made by famous actors.
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