The Seamy Side: A Story of the True Condition of Things TheatricalPercy Ives Publishing Company, 1906 - 312 páginas |
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... at being someone else - and - well , it was glorious . you really think I could ? " Do " Certain of it , " he answered lightly . " Why don't you go to New York and try ? " " I - I wouldn't know what to do , 12 PROLOGUE .
... at being someone else - and - well , it was glorious . you really think I could ? " Do " Certain of it , " he answered lightly . " Why don't you go to New York and try ? " " I - I wouldn't know what to do , 12 PROLOGUE .
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... York , " he advised , " and see the managers and tell them you want an engagement . You would have to begin with a small part , perhaps play small parts for some time , but if you improved you would soon be a leading woman and in time ...
... York , " he advised , " and see the managers and tell them you want an engagement . You would have to begin with a small part , perhaps play small parts for some time , but if you improved you would soon be a leading woman and in time ...
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... York city success which is still in its metropolitan " run , " or , to speak technically , a No. 2 company . With my heart beating an almost stifling tat - too against my breast , I passed through the stage entrance ( a small doorway on ...
... York city success which is still in its metropolitan " run , " or , to speak technically , a No. 2 company . With my heart beating an almost stifling tat - too against my breast , I passed through the stage entrance ( a small doorway on ...
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... hotel which the road actor needs must call " home . " I had cherished a secret hope , while we were rehearsing in New York , that once we were traveling Mrs. Biber would be good enough to take me under THE SEAMY SIDE . 39.
... hotel which the road actor needs must call " home . " I had cherished a secret hope , while we were rehearsing in New York , that once we were traveling Mrs. Biber would be good enough to take me under THE SEAMY SIDE . 39.
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... York . What does he know about acting ? Why , it isn't more than seven years ago that he used to sell peanuts in the gallery of one of the theatres he now owns . He has a wild idea that to talk like that keeps salaries down . Managers ...
... York . What does he know about acting ? Why , it isn't more than seven years ago that he used to sell peanuts in the gallery of one of the theatres he now owns . He has a wild idea that to talk like that keeps salaries down . Managers ...
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The Seamy Side: A Story of the True Condition of Things Theatrical (Classic ... H. A. Dennison Sin vista previa disponible - 2015 |
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Página 100 - But midst the crowd, the hum, the shock of men, To hear, to see, to feel, and to possess, And roam along, the world's tired denizen, With none who bless us, none whom we can bless; Minions of splendour shrinking from distress!
Página 309 - Oh no, no," said the little Fly, "to ask me is in vain; For who goes up your winding stair can ne'er come down again." "I'm sure you must be weary, dear, with soaring up so high; Will you rest upon my little bed?" said the Spider to the Fly. "There are pretty curtains drawn around, the sheets are fine and thin; And if you like to rest awhile, I'll snugly tuck you in!
Página 308 - Vice is a monster of so frightful mien, As, to be hated, needs but to be seen; Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face, We first endure, then pity, then embrace.
Página 309 - Thinking only of her crested head — poor foolish thing! At last, Up jumped the cunning Spider, and fiercely held her fast. He dragged her up his winding stair, into his dismal den Within his little parlor — but she ne'er came out again! And now, dear little children, who may this story read, To idle, silly, flattering words, I pray you ne'er give heed; Unto an evil counsellor close heart, and ear, and eye, And take a lesson from this tale of the Spider and the Fly.
Página 309 - Alas, alas! how very soon this silly little Fly, Hearing his wily, flattering words, came slowly flitting by; With buzzing wings she hung aloft, then near and nearer drew, -- Thinking only of her brilliant eyes , and green and purple hue; Thinking only of her crested head- -poor foolish thing!
Página 309 - Come hither, hither, pretty Fly, with the pearl and silver wing; Your robes are green and purple, there's a crest upon your head; Your eyes are like the diamond bright, but mine are dull as lead...
Página 309 - With soaring up so high ; Will you rest upon my little bed?" Said the Spider to the Fly. " There are pretty curtains drawn around ; The sheets are fine and thin, And if you like to rest awhile, I'll snugly tuck you in!
Página 309 - Alas, alas ! how very soon This silly little Fly, Hearing his wily, flattering words, Came slowly flitting by. With buzzing wings she hung aloft, Then near and nearer drew, Thinking only of her brilliant eyes, And green and purple hue ; Thinking only of her crested head — Poor foolish thing! At last, Up jumped the cunning Spider, And fiercely held her fast. He dragged her up his winding stair Into his dismal den, Within his little parlor — But she ne'er came out again.
Página 309 - I do To prove the warm affection I've always felt for you? I have within my pantry Good store of all that's nice; I'm sure you're very welcome — Will you please to take a slice?'* "Oh, no, no!" said the little fly, "Kind sir, that cannot be; I've heard what's in your pantry, And I do not wish to see.
Página 309 - I've always felt for you? I have within my pantry good store of all that's nice ; I'm sure you're very welcome — will you please to take a slice?" "Oh, no, no," said the little Fly; "kind sir, that cannot be; I've heard what's in your pantry, and I do not wish to see!