Lackaye Myth and Comedic Verse Define a Theatre Hamlet
The article traces William Lackaye’s reputation for insubordination back to a 1889 Daly Theatre season. It notes Daly’s irritation at Lackaye’s rising fame and cites Lackaye’s witty apologia about being a better actor than the rest. It also highlights Lackaye’s verse work and a quip about Leg Miserables as a Broadway classic.
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Lackaye
Augustin Daly
Kaye
Daly
John Drew
Ada Behan
James Lewis
Gilbert
O'Donnell
Mr. Daly
Dpy
Mr. Lackaye
Devil as Dixey Conceives Him in Molnar Drama
The actor notes his shift from comic persona to a serious portrayal as a cultured, refined Devil of Franz Molnar, a gentleman of worldliness and temperament, embodying humanity and high art. He recalls Cincinnati friends’ view of him as comedic and explains the need to diverge into the dramatic, trained in the higher spheres of literature.
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Cincinnati
Mr. Savage
Franz Molnar
Popular Phoebe Davies Portrayal in New Play
An actor discusses shaping a new interpretation of the title role and the character of Dr. Miller. He rejects previous incarnations, aiming for a composite devil who embodies a thoughtful symbol rather than a mere body.
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Miller
Devil
Miss Davies
Wile
Anna
New England
the Grand
Tradiion
Faust
Molnar
Dr. Miller
Devil in a Dramatic Duel at Liebler and Company
A theatre discussion outlines Molnar's The Devil as entertainment and satire. It praises the wit and strategic character arcs while noting the production’s restraint aims to entertain without preaching. The cast features Lackaye as Haggleton and E B Holland as Gentle with a strong Liebler & Co. company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Haggleton
Mr. Lackaye
Gentle
EB. M. Holland
Liebler & Co
Grace Filkins
Josephine Victor
E. M. Holland
Frederick Lewis
Gerald Griffin
Charles Abbe
Lackaye Stars In The Battle At Lyric This Sunday
Wilton Lackaye performs as John J. Haggleton in Cleveland Moffett’s The Battle at the Lyric. The multimillionaire goes to the slums to live with tenants, delivering a forceful, sympathetic portrayal with a lively love story and sharp dialogue. The play critiques social reformers with a satirical touch.
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Bernard Shaw
Mr. Moffett
Devil Arrives at Grand Opera House With Dixey in Title Role
The Hungarian drama The Devil by Molnar comes to the Grand Opera House tomorrow featuring Henry E. Dixey as the Satanic figure. Dixey, a renowned character actor, delivers a masterful portrayal of a refined, sinister devil named Dr Miller. The production, from Henry W Savage, follows a Chicago run amid recent theater circulation and rival producer disputes.
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Grand Opera House
Molnar
Henry E. Dixey
Cincinnati
Henry W. Savage
the Devil
Chicago
Mr. Dixey
Hungary
Sgeare
Sale Opens Monday at Smith and Nixon's Store
The sale begins Monday October 19 at Smith and Nixon's store with tickets priced at 50 cents, 1 dollar, and 1 dollar fifty.
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Smith & Nixon’s
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