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Matilda Heron in 'Geraldine'

Clare, Ada. "Matilda Heron in 'Geraldine'." New-York Saturday Press. 27 Aug. 1859: 2.
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Type: 
newspaper
Genre: 
review
Abstract: 

In this letter to the editor, Ada Clare favorably reviews a new American play, Love's Victory . While disliking the formal baronial themes, she praises the performance of Matilida Heron in the role of "Geraldine." The reviewer exalts the passion with which Ms. Heron throws herself into her part, but is careful to criticize her American acting style. Clare also mentions some of the notable figures attending the play: "Among the distinguished persons present, I noticed Fry, and Seymour, and Stuart, Fanny Fern, Getty Gay, and Ninon of the Atlas, together with Doesticks, Dick Tinto, and Personne."

People who Created this Work

Clare, Ada author

People Mentioned in this Work

Fry, William
Gay, Getty
Goodrich, Frank

Clare refers to Goodrich by his pseudonym, "Dick Tinto."

Heron, Matilda
Seymour, Charles
Thomson, Mortimer

Clare refers to Thomson by his pseudonym, "Doesticks."

Wilkins, Edward (Ned)

Clare refers to Wilkins by his pseudonym, "Personne."

MENTIONED IN - Matilda Heron in 'Geraldine'

Wilkins, Edward (Ned)

Remembered as "a man of brilliant talent and singular charm," Edward Wilkins' career included the roles of editorial writer, musical and dramatic critic, and playwright.