Word: freda
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...makes liberal use of the materials at his hand. The under-keeper Dunning and his Rose Taylor in the village are brought in conveniently in the first act and the third to furnish ironical contrast to the affair of Sir William's eldest son with Lady Cheshire's maid, Freda. Miss Lanfarne and her ingratiating Irish ways are conspicuous in the picture to show young Bill what he might have done for the family. Dot, second daughter of the house, is ready on every occasion to bring to the fore doubtful matters which the others prefer not to discuss. There...
...light he was excellent. In the last scene the strength of his passion so completely overmastered him that he lost in dignity what he gained in force. Mr. Tearle as Bill was a thoroughly objectionable character unpleasant to meet anywhere, whether drawing room or Drury Lane. Miss Willard's Freda was restrained and well done. In contrast to the overworked sense of tragedy under which Miss Belmore as Lady Cheshire and her daughters Christine (Miss New-combe) and Joan (Miss Edlss) labored. Miss Cleveland's Dot was refreshing if pugnacious Mr. Clive as Studdenham was excellent, playing the part with...