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Mother (1910 Play)
''Mother'' is a 1910 play which was the first successful play by Jules Eckert Goodman.Vicissitudes of a Playwright ''Theatre Magazine'', January 1916, p. 17 The play was first performed on March 7, 1910 in Plainfield, New Jersey.(8 March 1910) Jules E. Goodman's "Mother" Staged '''' Produced by |
Jules Eckert Goodman
Jules Eckert Goodman (November 2, 1876 – July 10, 1962) was an American playwright and author. He was best known for his plays ''The Man Who Came Back'' (1916), ''The Silent Voice (play), The Silent Voice'' (1914), ''Chains'' (1923), and a series of plays featuring In Hollywood with Potash and Perlmutter, Potash and Permutter written with Montague Glass. Life and career Jules Eckert Goodman was born November 2, 1876 in Gervais, Oregon, one of six children born to S. Newman and Jenette ( Rothschild) Goodman. His family was Jews, Jewish, and his mother was a native of San Francisco, San Francisco, California. Prior to settling in Gervais and starting a family, Jeanette had resided in Portland, Oregon, Portland's Multnomah Hotel. Goodman received an undergraduate degree from Harvard University in 1899 and master's degree from Columbia University in 1901. He was managing editor for four years of ''Current Literature'' and also wrote for ''Outing'' and the ''Dramatic Mirror''. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plainfield, New Jersey
Plainfield is a city in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, known by its nickname as "The Queen City."About City of Plainfield. Accessed December 29, 2021. "Plainfield Is Nicknamed 'The Queen City.'" The city is both a regional hub for and a of the , located within the core of the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The New York Times
''The New York Times'' (''the Times'', ''NYT'', or the Gray Lady) is a daily newspaper based in New York City with a worldwide readership reported in 2020 to comprise a declining 840,000 paid print subscribers, and a growing 6 million paid digital subscribers. It also is a producer of popular podcasts such as '' The Daily''. Founded in 1851 by Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones, it was initially published by Raymond, Jones & Company. The ''Times'' has won 132 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any newspaper, and has long been regarded as a national " newspaper of record". For print it is ranked 18th in the world by circulation and 3rd in the U.S. The paper is owned by the New York Times Company, which is publicly traded. It has been governed by the Sulzberger family since 1896, through a dual-class share structure after its shares became publicly traded. A. G. Sulzberger, the paper's publisher and the company's chairman, is the fifth generation of the family to head the pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William A
William is a male given name of Germanic origin.Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 276. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will, Wills, Willy, Willie, Bill, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie or the play ''Douglas''). Female forms are Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the given name ''Wilhelm'' (cf. Proto-Germanic ᚹᛁᛚᛃᚨᚺᛖᛚᛗᚨᛉ, ''*Wiljahelmaz'' > German ''Wilhelm'' and Old Norse ᚢᛁᛚᛋᛅᚼᛅᛚᛘᛅᛋ, ''Vilhjálmr''). By regular sound changes, the native, inherited English form of the name shoul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hackett Theatre
The Anco Cinema was a former Broadway theatre turned cinema at 254 West 42nd Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues in Manhattan, New York City. It opened in 1904 and was originally named the Lew Fields Theatre. It continued to operate as a playhouse under various names until it was converted into a movie theatre in 1930. Its block was famous for its concentration of Broadway theatres turned cinemas. After World War II, the street declined and the Anco Cinema eventually became a pornography venue. It closed as a cinema in 1988 and was gutted for retail use. The building was demolished in 1997. Playhouse In 1903, producer Fred R. Hamlin and producer/director Julian Mitchell (director), Julian Mitchell had a big Broadway hit with ''The Wizard of Oz (1902 musical), The Wizard of Oz,'' a musical staging of the L. Frank Baum story, and they had another with ''Babes in Toyland (operetta), Babes in Toyland,'' a Victor Herbert operetta, later in the year. In 1904, Oscar Hammerstein I anno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burns Mantle
Robert Burns Mantle (December 23, 1873February 9, 1948) was an American theater critic. He founded the ''Best Plays'' annual publication in 1920.Chansky, Dorothy (2011)"Burns Mantle and the American Theatregoing Public" in ''Theatre History Studies'' (via Google Books). Vol. 31. Biography Mantle was born in Watertown, New York, on December 23, 1873, to Robert Burns Mantle and Susan Lawrence. As a child he moved to Denver, Colorado. By 1892, he was working as a linotype machine operator in California and then became a reporter. By the late 1890s, Mantle was working as a drama critic for the ''Denver Times''. He later moved to Chicago, Illinois, and then New York City, New York, in 1911. He was at the ''New York Evening Mail'' until 1922, and then the '' Daily News'' until his retirement in 1943. Mantle was succeeded as the drama critic at the ''Daily News'' by his assistant John Arthur Chapman.Staff (August 16, 1943)Burns Mantle Quits as Drama Reviewer" Associated Press ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mother (1914 Film)
''Mother'' is a 1914 silent film drama directed by Maurice Tourneur and starring Emma Dunn. The film marked Tourneur's first American-made film. Dunn was 39 years old and had starred on Broadway in the play version of the story this film is based on. This film was produced by William A. Brady who also produced the 1910 play. The film has a similar plot to the 1920 Fox film ''Over the Hill to the Poorhouse''. The Library of Congress has a complete print. The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog Cast 
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Emma Dunn
Emma Dunn (26 February 1875 – 14 December 1966) was an English actress. After starting her acting career on stage in London, she became known for her works in numerous films and Broadway productions. Career Emma Dunn appeared onstage in her early teens, graduating to the London stage for several years and later became a noted Broadway actress. She appeared in the first American production of Ibsen's ''Peer Gynt'' (1906) with Richard Mansfield as Peer. She played Peer's mother, Ase, even though she was, in real life, 20 years younger than Mansfield. She appeared in three productions for theatre impresario David Belasco: ''The Warrens of Virginia'' (1907), ''The Easiest Way'' (1909) and ''The Governor's Lady'' (1912). In ''The Easiest Way'', Dunn portrayed Annie, who was black, in blackface. In 1913 Dunn appeared in vaudeville. Dunn made her first film in 1914, a silent film of her 1910 stage success, ''Mother'', directed by Maurice Tourneur. This was Tourneur's first Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minnette Barrett
Minnette Barrett (March 25, 1880 - June 20, 1964) was an American actress. She primarily appeared on stage and in vaudeville, though she also had a few film appearances. She appeared in vaudeville with Joe Jefferson Jr. and Florence Nash.(22 June 1964)Minnette Barrett, Actress, On Stage and in Vaudeville ''The New York Times'' During World War II she led the American Theatre Wing's war bonds drive. Selected appearances * ''Mr. Buttles'' (1910) * ''Mother'' (1910) as Ardath Wetherill * ''In 1999 ''In 1999'' is a 1912 one-act comedic short play by William C. deMille, originally produced by Jesse L. Lasky, that was popular upon its release. Its gags are based on a future where gender roles are reversed. Production The piece debuted at th ...'' (1912) (playlet) *'' Salvation Nell'' (1915) * '' The Ragamuffin'' (1916) * ''The Bat'' (1920, and 1937 revival) * ''The Show Off'' * ''Lovely Lady'' (1925) * '' Desire Under the Elms'' (1952 revival) * ''Mrs. McThing'' (1953) Refer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jane Corcoran
Jane Corcoran (August 13, 1881 – August 27, 1961) was an American stage actress. Early life Jane Eleanor Corcoran was born in San Francisco, the daughter of actress Estha (or Esta) Williams and Joseph T. Corcoran, and stepdaughter of director Arthur Clifford Aiston, who was also her manager. She began acting as a child. She attended the Institute of Holy Angels in Fort Lee, New Jersey, for her schooling. Career Broadway appearances by Corcoran included roles in ''A Stranger in a Strange Land'' (1899), ''All for a Girl'' (1908), ''Mother'' (1910), ''A Rich Man's Son'' (1912), ''Life'' (1914), ''Drifting'' (1922), '' Pictures from the Insects' Life, The World We Live In'' (1922), ''Kitty's Kisses'' (1926), '' Street Scene'' (1929), ''Little Orchid Annie'' (1930), ''Little Women'' (1931), ''A Night of Barrie'' (1932), ''A Saturday Night'' (1933), ''A Party'' (1933), and ''While Parents Sleep'' (1934). Other stage credits, often in touring productions, included roles in ''Ten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1910 Plays
Year 191 ( CXCI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Apronianus and Bradua (or, less frequently, year 944 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 191 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Parthia * King Vologases IV of Parthia dies after a 44-year reign, and is succeeded by his son Vologases V. China * A coalition of Chinese warlords from the east of Hangu Pass launches a punitive campaign against the warlord Dong Zhuo, who seized control of the central government in 189, and held the figurehead Emperor Xian hostage. After suffering some defeats against the coalition forces, Dong Zhuo forcefully relocates the imperial capital from Luoyang to Chang'an. Before leaving, Dong Zhuo orders his troops to loot the tombs of the Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broadway Plays
Broadway may refer to: Theatre * Broadway Theatre (other) * Broadway theatre, theatrical productions in professional theatres near Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, U.S. ** Broadway (Manhattan), the street **Broadway Theatre (53rd Street), one theatre on Broadway Other arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Broadway'' (1929 film), based on the play by George Abbott and Philip Dunning * ''Broadway'' (1942 film), with George Raft, Pat O'Brien, Janet Blair and Broderick Crawford Music Groups and labels * Broadway (band), an American post-hardcore band * Broadway (disco band), an American disco band from the 1970s * Broadway Records (other) Albums * ''Broadway'' (album), a 1964 Johnny Mathis album released in 2012 * ''Broadway'', a 2011 album by Kika Edgar Songs * "Broadway" (Goo Goo Dolls song), a song from the album ''Dizzy Up the Girl'' (1998) * "Broadway" (Sébastien Tellier song), a song by Sébastien Tellier from his album ''Politics'' (2004) * "B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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