The New York Herald, Cushman as a Rising Star, October 31, 1843

The New York Herald, Cushman as a Rising Star, October 31, 1843

Cushman, Charlotte Saunders, 1816-1876

Macready, William Charles

Forrest, Edwin, 1806-1872

Actors and Actresses

Praise

New York Herald

Part of the correspondence of the Herald. Sent on Oct 30, 1843, from Philadelphia signed by "yours&c"

Credit

19th Century U.S. Newspapers

1843-10-31

Reference

"As I anticipated, the Chestnut Street and National Theatres were crowded on Saturday evening to witness the two greatest living actors personate the character of Richelieu. There is a variety of opinions upon the manner in which each acted the part; I am candid enough to acknowledge that I greatly prefer Forrest to Macready in the character. The performance of Miss Charlotte Cushman as Julie, was the best I have ever seen; in tact, her's is the only proper conception of the part I have yet witnessed upon the stage. This talented lady is rising rapidly in her profession, and may safely be pronounded the best actress at this time on the American boards."

Correspondence of the Herald. "By the Southern Mail." New York Herald, 31 Oct. 1843. Nineteenth Century U.S. Newspapers, https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/GT3015674058/NCNP?u=bayreuth&sid=NCNP&xid=50028e74. Accessed 25 Feb. 2020.
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