The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-29
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special Dispatch 10 The Appeal.
NEW York, Oct 27--Coquclin con.
iinues to be the bright particular star Of
the present theatrical ornament, and tie
chances are that the rccolleciions OF his
brilliancy alone will dim tho lustcr OF the
succeeding dramatic season 10 a consider.
able extent In each new role In which
he has appeared he has revealed TO his NJ.
WAYS critical audiences the most per-, OF
mastery Of his art-a wondrously subtle
intelligence, and beyond all apower which
is generally known as magnetism. Coquc.
Inns realm Is unmistakably comedy, aud
tina, alone. IIc doesn't attempt anything
outside Of lis boundary lines, aud therein
IL a strong evidence Of his perfectly artistic
perceptions Though his por,rayals Of
Molierc's "TartufIe" and "Mascaullc" ere
among his highest achievements. his per-
Torrance Of modern comedy Of some.
what broad character has been the greatest
success Of the present season. Constant
Coquclin \ one OF the great players Of tho
world who Is not distinguished by either
appearance. On the contrary, he
IL short, conpaotly built man,
With the most commonplace of faces aud
the most seriously matter Of fact expires
sions one can imagine. lie doesn't look
/ specially like n frenchman, either. With
las smooth shaver face. puffy checks aud
/ slightly heavy eyebrows he rather gives
/ one The Impression II n well conditioned
English tradesman, but when the eye
lighiens up and his eloquent hands begin
10 move the Gaul comes out In all his
sparkling dvacity. Ills yoicc IL sharp aud
penetrating. but capable OF the most In.
numcrablc infections and inionations, aud
bis gestures are ~ countless NJ they are
expressive. Coquelin's versatility within
the limits Of comedy cannot he properly
appreciated without the most learned
Thought and consideration. The dis.imi.
lariiy between any two Of his great impcr-
sonaiiOns Il decidedly pronounced. aud
Sc, each Is ~ perfectly complete IN itself
that We stand bcwildcrcd In tho presence
Of the superb artist capable Of such varied
and independent creations Nor Ia this
great actor In any way cgotislic or grasping
for stage prominence. lie IL too oonsci.
onii0usly artistic for that Unlike some
Of our leading players he Is ever
rcady 30 sacrifice himself for tho
correct idea OF realistic ensemble, aud We
see him Ia Camille" and "fron-Frou'
playing the very unimporiant roles Of Du.
val aud nfigard. What great American
actor but would seriously complain Of
being assigned such an Insignificant partg
The difference Il that this man II true 10
his own artistic conceptions. aud u great
enough 90 liit any rols he assumes to n
worthy level. II u very naic 10 assert
that NJ. Coquclin j. the greatest comedian
that ever Appeared In this country, aud M
Tor his native land. they have scarcely one
equal 10 him among their innuncrablc
hand oi players. Nine. Jane liading V a
remarkably attractive woman. though she
u not what one would call either pretty
OF handsome OF good hight and perfect
figure, taponng carefully from her rather
sparc shoulders, she iinpncsscs one most
10y the remarkable expression Of her large,
dark eyes. when she h depicting anger
90 s1row she n iorcihlc, for then these
beautiful ofbs take on q most eloquent and
soul narrowing look, and the lovely con-
irist VI her marble.ikc skin aud reddish.
brown hair completes a most striking anh
lasting picture. llading's voice pos
scs>es none 81 tho golden warmth
of Bemharlt's, bat u rather hlgn,,
pitched. silvcfy aud sometimes eolu
and unsympathciic. She IL seen 70 pe ,
advantage IN modern society plays that 90
not extend 10 any II the demands OF INC
melo dramatic Or tragic. Ia fafis sue -
known NJ yvry fair aclrc@ In hcf hne
Volta tout Though the prominence sns
attained IN creating the roles 81 Ohnes
hofolnes at the Gymnasc and from INV