New-York tribune., 1910-01-16
HUGuENET'S ARRIVAL

OF Felix Huguenet. the new 'sOcietairs'
of the Comedie FRANCHISE. a writer IN
''The London Globe" says:
The creator Of Sire is curious and
pleasing figure. If you ask those who
know him Intimately what manner OF man
he is you Will get but one answer: He IS
charming II is no stereotyped phrase:
they mean what they say, and the words
translate exactly the impression produced
on them by the new 'societaire.' He Is
sympathetic. efTervescent. gay and smiling
just the sort of person one dreams Of
having for an uncle. Of an indulgent
humor. he has the distinguished generos-
ity OF a marquis who has made hole in
his fortune He is a universal favorite with
the women. and the men frankly admire
him. All his gestures are quick, appar-
emily natural and gracious. ". Huguenet
has the enviable gift OF creating a SYM
pathetic atmosphere in a moment. and
wherever he is il forms sort OF invisible
and enchanting circle round him la
maniere' of NJ. Huguenet is undeniably
very attractive one
''5iS home is what one would expect IL 70
be; artistic and dainty. the residence OF
man OF exquisite taste. When interviewed
few days ago, he said: IT was recently
stated that I had left the Theatre Francois
after having made my fortune. The truth
is. am far from being a nabob. and an
Obliged TO earn my living from day 10 day
1 have not left the stage for the past
thirty-three years. At the beginning OF my
career 1 had a hard struggle. The nrst
time I played on any stage was in $50.
when I appeared at ST. Etienne in ga
brielle.'' by Emile Angler. After touring
e. -, -.
du Pare de Bruxelles. where for four years
1 played repertory roles. In 1856 signed
a contract with the Varieties. and was
there two years without playing once AZ
the Palais Royal. where went next.
was the same thing; they would not EN-
ploy a comedian who had not got name
Very much disheartened. I went TO Lyors'
and played in a revue After tourney
in South America with Coqueln aine and
Judic. I was engaged at Nice. and II was
there that I learned to sing. Boucheron
and Audran, who happened 10 be at S'es
at the same time. induced me to return 70
Paris. and for 40 nights I played Fus
earGas in Miss Helyett." After tnat
created ''Mamzelle Carahim," Il Ense'e
ment de n TOledad,' etc. Finally NJ ro
took notice OF me and opened the doors
the Vaudeville to me Thus ii happened 'as'
I was obliged to sing In operstta before Any
body perceived that / could play VI ee'A
edy. At the Vaudeville I created IA
risre" ''Zsza' and La Robe RouSe
the Gymnase la Rascule.' lie secfss
Polichinelle' and IL Enfant CheI'o
the Renaissance lie Voleur, etc. -
since then everything has goao On 80
uingly. Al the COmedis Francaise 80.
created lie Foyer and Sire sna
peared in revivais OF La Robe ho1s
and ''Tartufe." I am now about "
pear in .'I.Ami Fritz" Few OF my
rades at the Theatre F'rancais
appeared so often In their nrse 80
but / do not complain of thaN
have simply spoiled me at the ls'-
From the most distinguished soeie's sas
to the humblest employs every
has shown me that friendly aeie' ~.
which is unknown elsewhs's' 49,.
younger members OF the uoups
among my best friends. Perhaps uas
son is that / am a unique example .,,n.
arrived" without the Conservatory 80.
our a professor. without family re'AA