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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1914
Page
8
Memoir excerpts appear exclusively in a Boston Sunday Post series revealing intimate pictures of Nat Goodwin, Joe Jefferson, Maude Adams, and others on and off the stage. Chapters promise inside views of wives and rivals.
Noted New England actor Nat Goodwin recalls Stuart Robson and other stars, sharing anecdotes from their years together. He praises Robson as a man of integrity, charity, and wit, recounting playful moments and generous acts, including a wedding gift anecdote and personal memories from Cohasset and Hingham.
The narrator recalls meeting Stuart Robson through Joseph Bradford, praising Bradford’s drama mastery and friendship. Robson admires a young lookalike, invites him backstage, and the impersonator debuts in Bradford’s Law in New York, earning widespread applause and a Robson endorsement.
The author recalls meeting Henry Irving at the Lyceum Theatre in London and describes Irving’s wit kindness and intellect. He shares anecdotes from meals at the Garrick Club and late suppers with fellow actors including Johnny Toole.
A long reminiscence recounts Nat Goodwin urging readers not to misread his aims as he defends his career and jokes about critics and impersonations. He recalls Alf Hampton imitating him, Bradford’s death, and a famous Julius Caesar benefit where Robson’s voice failed, provoking relentless laughter from the audience.
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