The Life of Mr. James Quin, Comedian: With the History of the Stage from His Commencing Actor to His Retreat to Bath ... |
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Page 85
... Macklin . The irregular conduct of the manager , Mr. Fleetwood , was this time such , that it can excite but little surprise that a man like Mr. Quin should find his situation so uneasy as to be induced to relinquish it . In the summer ...
... Macklin . The irregular conduct of the manager , Mr. Fleetwood , was this time such , that it can excite but little surprise that a man like Mr. Quin should find his situation so uneasy as to be induced to relinquish it . In the summer ...
Page 91
... Macklin , & c . The combined strength of this assemblage of theatrical talents , it is said alarmed Mr. Garrick so much , that he wished to detach Mr. Quin from the party , but having had the command at Covent Garden , he did not wish ...
... Macklin , & c . The combined strength of this assemblage of theatrical talents , it is said alarmed Mr. Garrick so much , that he wished to detach Mr. Quin from the party , but having had the command at Covent Garden , he did not wish ...
Page 97
... Macklin having written a comedy many years ago , shewed it to his friend Quin , and asked his opinion of it . Quin gave him some hopes of its success , but desired him to wait a little before he brought it out . His advice was complied ...
... Macklin having written a comedy many years ago , shewed it to his friend Quin , and asked his opinion of it . Quin gave him some hopes of its success , but desired him to wait a little before he brought it out . His advice was complied ...
Page 105
... MACKLIN , 85 , 91 , 97 , 99 ; Macklin and the Prompter MATTELL ( Dr. ) Mustapha MANAGERS , Difficult task of MARY ( Queen ) MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR MILLS , Actor MILTON MILLWARD , Actor ... MISS IN HER TEENS ........... .pp . 89 , 90 ...
... MACKLIN , 85 , 91 , 97 , 99 ; Macklin and the Prompter MATTELL ( Dr. ) Mustapha MANAGERS , Difficult task of MARY ( Queen ) MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR MILLS , Actor MILTON MILLWARD , Actor ... MISS IN HER TEENS ........... .pp . 89 , 90 ...
Page 106
... Macklin , p . 97 ; Quin and Foote , pp . 97 , 98 ; Quin and Pope , p . 84 ; His Partisans , p . 38 ; Is Engaged by Fleet- wood , p . 30 ; Head of Drury Lane , p . 36 ; At the Summit of his Profession , p . 29 ; The only Opponent of ...
... Macklin , p . 97 ; Quin and Foote , pp . 97 , 98 ; Quin and Pope , p . 84 ; His Partisans , p . 38 ; Is Engaged by Fleet- wood , p . 30 ; Head of Drury Lane , p . 36 ; At the Summit of his Profession , p . 29 ; The only Opponent of ...
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