The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-12
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OF the work.
He recommended 1t to Mr.. Frohman
who agreed to give the play. n care
lful reading. Daniel F'rohnnn is a very
busy man. IT rcquireds insistent and
persistent urging on the part OF Mr..
Giffen to get Mr.. F'rofnan sufficiently
interested In the manuscript. But once
this was accomplished Daniel Frohnnn
became even more enthusiastic than
Citizen over the latter's discovery"
Mr.. T'rohmnn sent for the author or
THE Right TO Live" and told him that
he had written great play. 1T is the
strongest have read in ten years.
he said.
The elated Mr.. Goodman rushed from
the Frollman Offices, and meeting Mr..
iGiffcn in Broadway, exclaimed: II have
Frohman. am feeling so proud over
what lie has said about my work that
/ feel as IL I shall not want to speak
to anybody for n month"
Through business Arrangements Sub
sequently made; the producing rights
are controlled by Mr.. Giffen, Mr.. Good.
man and Mr.. Frohman, with Mr.. Giffcn
holding the directing hand. William
A. Brady and other producers later
evinced a keen interestin the Goodman
play. with the result that Mr.. Brady
will come to Richmond tomorrow to-
view the Giffen production OF the
drama and make a final bid for pos
session. He has picked 1t as n suitable
vehicle for Wilton Lackaye who Is
now under contract with him.
Grnycc Scott's l1nny Roles.
The marked favor with which Rich
mond has received Miss Grayce Scott
during this and the preceding several
seasons she played here Is q striking
Endorsement of tho argument of emi-
nent critics OF the drama that indi-
viduality is a prime factor in the prob
lem OF success Never yet did actor or!
actress achieve celebrity, or even pros
perity, unless aided to considerable
degree by a marked personality.
In the series of exacting roles pre-
scented by the intellectual and charms
ing little star of the Giffen Company
this spring and summer, Miss Scott's
have seen her run the gamut
of mentality. and with such vvidness
Of accurate portrayal that at times she
fairly electrified the house. Her poetic
beautyai1 many of her portrayals, her
charm and grace. combined
with attractive peculiarities. give her
n pronounced individuality. Students
OF individuality can we'll point to Miss |
Scott as an illustration of what can
be done when intelligent industry, uti-
lizing native ability, is enforced by a
personality.
Richmond audiences have seen her
in every mood. from gay to grave. and
never yet complained OF shortcomings.
this playgoing community is inclined
to regard and speak Of her as of n
loved member Of the family There
must be something exceedingly effec-
live in a woman fwllo can charm, at |
all times and nnderSall conditions.
other women-young, mfddle-aged and
old alike. This something Miss Scott
possesses. 1t is tenn
peramental with her; 1t was born with
her.
Without affectation. she has quietly
but thoroughly conquered the theatre
goers of this city. This she did by /
demonstrating her capabilities through |
a lengthy and diversified series of por-
trayals, In each OF which her individ-
uality contributed to her success more
than any other factor. She has shown
that Grayce Scott is Grayce Scott at I
all times and IN all circumstances-soi
pronounced in herself. head. heart. nat
ural winsomeness. emotional tendency,
nervous energy and magnetic grasp as
to be utterly unlike any other dramatic (
star with Which Richmond Is acQuaint-I
ed: to which fact must. in all fairness,
be attributed the wonderful popularity |
she has achieved.
At lakewood.
The management OF lakewood Park
will put forth every effort during the
week to offer for the approval
Of their patrons an interesting and va
ried program OF events during the
week which should prove attractive to
all seeking a$few hours rest and re-
creation where innocent amusements
for young and old can be found. The
large crowds attending the afternoon
and night performances in the Casino
thus far this season have proven the
wisdom OF providing high-class enter
and the acts to be seen in
the popular open-air theatre will be