Pauline Frederick : on and off the stage (1940)

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Record Details:

Title:
Pauline Frederick : on and off the stage
Date:
1940
Publisher:
Chicago : A. Kroch
Volume:
Pauline Frederick : on and off the stage
Leaf #:
00051
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Motion pictures--Biography
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
June 20, 2024
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Chapter Three Drama P Iai AULINE returned to Broadway in the spring of 1906. With her decision to change from musical comedy to straight plays, she had to retrace her steps to some extent. She had made a sensational success the previous season when she had stepped into the lead of " It Happened in Nordland " and she preferred to leave her singing reputation right there. She had learned a good deal about acting in these past four years but still had much to learn before she could be satisfied that she was a fully equipped artist. In this respect she received much valuable assistance from the man who played with her in her first straight play on Broadway — Edward Eisner. Edward was already a well-seasoned actor and only too willing to help. Just as Pauline always attributed to Harry Davenport her knowledge of make-up, so to Edward Eisner she always gave credit for teaching her how to act. This friendship, formed during the run of " The Little Gray Lady," was one of understanding and mutual admiration and lasted to the very end of her days. The play " The Little Gray Lady " was presented by James K. Hackett and was written by Channing Pollock, then a rising young dramatist who was attracting much attention. Pauline appeared in the lead as the little gray lady of the title. There was a great deal of controversy on Broadway as to 33