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...Dramatic Club will have as coach for its fall production, Henry Dornton, a man as well known in the theatrical world as Professor Richard Ordynski who took charge of last spring's production...
...Henry Dornton is an English actor and stage director of many years' experience, coming from an old theatrical family that dates as far back as 1721. His mother was Louisa Robertson, sister of T. H. Robertson, author of the famous "Caste Comedies," sister too of Madge Robertson (Mrs. Kendal). His father was Charles Dornton for many years lessee of the historic Theatre Royal, Birmingham, England...
...first few years of his theatrical career Mr. Dornton was in his father's companies where he was prepared thoroughly in the business, then, he took engagements as manager and producer, coming to this country in 1902 with Mrs. Patrick Campbell's company. During the 14 years he has been here Mr. Dornton has been with the Charles Frohman firm for four seasons, two seasons with Henry Miller, three seasons with the Shuberts, two seasons with the late Mrs. Le Moyne as well as many times with other engagements in which he has played many parts and acted as stage...
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