| Author: |
Long, Edwin Longsden
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1829-1891 artist, R.A. |
| Address: |
19 Marlborough Hill, N.W. |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1879, Nov., 2 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (1 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Shylock was magnificent, a great conception - the figure at the trial haunted him. It reminded him of a Velasquez seen in Madrid. Hearty congratulations. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
'The Merchant of Venice' opened on 1st November. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/28) |
| Ref.No: |
2139 |
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| Author: |
Pollock, Juliet
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née Creed, Lady,
d.1899 wife of Sir William Frederick, m.1844 |
| Address: |
- |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1879, [Nov.], [2?] |
| Document Type: |
Letter (4 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
A very enthusiastic letter praising Irving's Shylock and Ellen Terry's Portia who was joyous and yet noble and surpassed herself except in the speech to Bassanio. It was too late to shake hands with Irving and embrace Portia but they will soon come again and come round to greet them. P.S. Thanks for the Box, delicious in its seclusion. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
Henry James and John Ruskin also criticised Ellen Terry's speech 'You see me, Lord Bassanio, where I stand...' |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/1/19) |
| Ref.No: |
2528 |
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| Author: |
Pollock, Sir William Frederick
>>
Bart,
1815-1888 lawyer, author |
| Address: |
59, Montagu Square, W. |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
>>
(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1879, Nov., 2 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (4 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Thanks Irving for previous night -never was there such beauty of scenery and costume. He thinks he understands Irving's Shylock - the last scene very fine but suggests more intensity and tenderness in earlier parts. More light and shade but apologises for criticising a first night. Portia charming as before. Her increased happiness in life seems to show in the gaiety and buoyancy of her acting. Barnes disappoints him - capital in 'The Iron Chest' but too heavy as Bassanio. He commends Gratiano and Lorenzo. |
| Published: |
L.Irving, p.344-45. |
| Notes: |
First night of 'The Merchant of Venice' 1st November 1879. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/1/19) |
| Ref.No: |
2655 |
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| Author: |
Haweis, Hugh Reginald
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1838-1901 popular theologian, musician |
| Address: |
The Amber House (Lord's), Regent's Park |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1879, Nov., 3 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (2 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Detailed praise of Irving's performance as Shylock - Haweis saw Charles Kean, but Irving was more dignified, etc. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
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| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/26) |
| Ref.No: |
1257 |
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| Author: |
Hughes, Thomas
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1822-1896 writer, MP, judge, social reformer |
| Address: |
80 Park St, W. |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
>>
(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1879, Nov., 3 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (2 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Asks for seats for self, wife and Lord & Lady Ducie unavailable at box office. Congratulates Irving on his splendid start, and although cannot yet agree with his interpretation of Shylock will give it careful attention. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
Note suggests Box 1 for 4 sent for 4/11/79. |
| Document Holder: |
LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) |
| Ref.No: |
5154 |
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