Figure 1.--This photograph shows Maurice costumed as Princess Zoe. Mrs. Pollock produced this drama in 1897.
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Figure 1.--This photograph shows Maurice costumed as Princess Zoe. Mrs. Pollock produced this drama in 1897. |
In early 1897 appeared Melanie’s next drama, “The Star of the East,” which featured Maurice as femme fatal Princess Zoë. [See photo.] This production had a cast of thirty and was rather an extravaganza. Reviewers were enthusiastic. The Birmingham Journal wrote of Maurice: “This youthful prodigy has been exciting a very considerable interest recently by his public performances. His impersonation of female characters is a masterpiece of histrionic art. The voice, mannerisms, and
general deportment are so faithful as to make it difficult to believe that is it is really an impersonation.”
Farrer, Peter. The Life of Maurice Pollack (1885-1918), a Birmingham Actor (Karn Publications: Garston, Liverpool, 1998). USBN 0951238574
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