Motion picture acting (1947)

Page scan 000125 from Motion picture acting

Record Details:

Title:
Motion picture acting
Date:
1947
Publisher:
New York, Funk & Wagnalls Co
Volume:
Motion picture acting
Leaf #:
000125
Language:
English
Contributor:
Internet Archive
Sponsor:
Internet Archive
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Date Added:
July 19, 2022
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SELF-RELIANCE With the egotism of youth, backed by some pretty good notices, I hadn't a doubt that Charles Frohman would like me. I was quite certain he would send for me; and when his office phoned the next morning, I was not in the least surprised. But that night after the theater, I lay awake trying to make my choice. By morning I had made it. I had been sent the manuscript of a play by an, as yet, unknown author, which was to be presented by two producers new to Broadway. Not much there, one might say, to weigh in the balance against an offer from Charles Frohman; but the play was "Paid in Full," and before I had even finished reading it, I knew I would play the role of Emma Brooks if it was the last act of my life! I was tremendously grateful to Ethel Barrymore and tingling with excitement at the chance to meet Frohman, but I went to his spacious offices above the Empire Theater knowing exactly which road I was going to travel. I found one of the kindest little men I had ever met—his nickname of the "theatrical Napoleon" could have applied only to his stature and his great achievements—certainly, I could see none of that gentleman's ruthlessness in him. He apologized for not rising and invited me to take the chair by his desk. 99