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Jackie Cooganfias Ideal Stage MotherBarbara Tennant, distinguished Eng-fah actress and for several years until hie herself decided on a temporary re-irement, a screen favorute, staged or iereened, a successful “come back” with;uy Bates Post in “The Masquerader.”ler success in this Tully productionras immediate and restored her aufco-nutically to the favor she enjoyedvhen she abandoned professional life.When Director Eddie dine was con-erring with reference to the casting kf Jackie - Coogan’s stellar vehicle, ‘Circus Days,” which will be shownit the Palace Theatre this week, itvas agreed that the role of TobyTyler’s mother ought to be given the b-catest consideration and entrusted miy to an artiste of acknowledged ;iftJi and secure technique. A result of tie first scrutiny of available artists t as a group of four or five actresses •lt;alifled by natural gifts and trainingor the difficult and sympathetic role.■tarbara Tennant was one of these,was finally chosen* after all had»-cn considered from every phase of ’acting part. In grace, mood, ap-»ca ranee—for Toby's mother is still t very young wornnn and in training ;ad technique. Miss Tennant was teemed ideal.“And thus she proved herself,” saysIfr* Cline. “In the first place, you *c* it was absolutely necessary that, one chosen to play the , role ofittls Jackie’s mother in the story,oust be of character, and temperament really to appeal to the little fej-lt;w and to inspire his dear love for lt;er. For Jackie is very sensitive to lilt; environment and to the influence of nost about him. While i» is by no hcaua necessary that he should reallylata the man or woman assigned to amean role’ with him, it is essential tint he be genuinely fond of those who lortray his loved ones in the story. Ind Barbara Tennant made a complete unquest of Jackie Coogan’s heart.”
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Sun, Dec 09, 1923
Page 35
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