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 67
... , the same characters which were then admirably performed at the rival theatre . Soon after he quitted Drury Lane an unfortunate transaction took place , which threatened to interrupt , if not LIFE OF MR . JAMES QUIN . 67.
... , the same characters which were then admirably performed at the rival theatre . Soon after he quitted Drury Lane an unfortunate transaction took place , which threatened to interrupt , if not LIFE OF MR . JAMES QUIN . 67.
Page 85
... excellent performers , we may naturally suppose the plays were admirably sustained . Perhaps it will scarcely be credited , that so finished a comic actress as Mrs. Clive could so far mistake LIFE OF MR . JAMES QUIN . 85.
... excellent performers , we may naturally suppose the plays were admirably sustained . Perhaps it will scarcely be credited , that so finished a comic actress as Mrs. Clive could so far mistake LIFE OF MR . JAMES QUIN . 85.
Page 88
... admirably played by Mrs. Cibber . It was in this season that Mr. Garrick produced Miss in her Teens , the success of which is said by Mr. Davies , to have caused no small mortification to Mr. Quin . He however did not think it prudent ...
... admirably played by Mrs. Cibber . It was in this season that Mr. Garrick produced Miss in her Teens , the success of which is said by Mr. Davies , to have caused no small mortification to Mr. Quin . He however did not think it prudent ...
Page 93
... admirably and concisely , and his expressions were strongly marked ; however he often had an assumed character , and spoke in blank verse , which procured him respect from some , but exposed him to ridicule from others , who had ...
... admirably and concisely , and his expressions were strongly marked ; however he often had an assumed character , and spoke in blank verse , which procured him respect from some , but exposed him to ridicule from others , who had ...
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