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| alt = Molly Pearson on the cover of ''The Theatre'' |
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| caption = Molly Pearson as "Bunty" on the cover of ''The Theatre''. |
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| birth_name = Mary Elizabeth Pearson |
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| birth_date = 19 August 1875 |
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| birth_place = [[Edinburgh]], |
| birth_place = [[Edinburgh]], Scotland |
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| death_date = 29 January 1959 (aged 83) |
| death_date = 29 January 1959 (aged 83) |
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| death_place = [[Sandy Hook, Connecticut]], |
| death_place = [[Sandy Hook, Connecticut]], USA |
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| occupation = Actress |
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| spouse = Ethlebert D. Hales |
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'''Molly Pearson''' (1876 ''-'' 29 January 1959) was a [[Scottish people|Scottish]] [[stage actress]] of the early 20th century. She was born in [[Edinburgh]]. |
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'''Mary Elizabeth "Molly" Pearson''' (19 August 1875 – 29 January 1959) was a Scottish stage actress of the early 20th century. She was born in [[Edinburgh]] to parents Mandell Pearson (1844-1880) and Amelia "Emily" Rosalie Hilliard (1846-1928).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Molly Pearson |url=https://catalog.oslri.net/Author/Home?author=%22Pearson,%20Molly,%22 |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=Ocean State Libraries |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Times |first=Special to The New York |date=1959-01-30 |title=MOLLY PEARSON, 83, EX-STAGE ACTRESS |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1959/01/30/archives/molly-pearson-83-exstage-actress.html |access-date=2024-02-04 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> |
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==Theatrical career== |
==Theatrical career== |
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⚫ | A January 1908 production of ''[[Carmen]]'' presented by Nethersole featured Pearson playing 'Dolores'. The English troupe was joined by American actor Frank Mills when it played the Majestic Theatre in [[Fort Wayne, Indiana]]. She was in the supporting cast of ''The Passing of the Third Floor Back'' (1909), a play which starred [[Johnston Forbes-Robertson]]. The play was written by [[Jerome K. Jerome]]. The Robertson company, of London, England origin, presented the theatrical entertainment at the [[Maxine Elliott Theatre]].{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} |
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⚫ | In October 1911 Pearson appeared at [[Collier's Comedy Theatre]] as the [[leading lady]] in the Scottish play, ''Bunty Pulls The Strings'', written by [[Graham Moffat]]. Pearson read for the role of 'Bunty' in Moffat's presence at the [[Haymarket Theatre]] prior to being engaged to portray the character in New York City. In the remote Scottish village where the play has its setting, a typical woman wears a [[hoop skirt]]. The attire was both fashionable and a part of ''enforced decorum'' for women in 1800. Many theatergoers saw ''Bunty'' which ran for an entire season. The [[Grand Opera House (York)|Grand Opera House, York]] staged the play before its final run in [[Pittsburgh]].{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} |
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A January 1908 production of [[Carmen]] presented by Nethersole featured Pearson playing ''Dolores''. The [[England|English]] [[:wikt:troupe|troupe]] was joined by [[United States|American]] actor Frank Mills when it played the Majestic Theatre in [[Fort Wayne, Indiana]]. |
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⚫ | While in New York, Pearson was a guest of the [[Century Theatre (New York City)|Century Theatre]] Club which convened at the [[Hotel Astor]] on 27 October 1911. She was accompanied by fellow Scottish actress Margaret Nyblock. Pearson described the history of Scottish plays and players while Nyblock gave some readings in a Scottish accent. [[Edith Taliaferro]] and Margaret Greene worked with Pearson in ''Tipping the Winner'' (1914). The play was produced by the [[Longacre Theatre]], 220 West 48th Street, in Manhattan.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} |
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⚫ | She was in the supporting cast of ''The Passing of the Third Floor Back'' (1909), a play which starred [[Johnston Forbes-Robertson]]. The play was written by [[Jerome K. Jerome]]. The Robertson company, of |
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⚫ | In October 1911 Pearson appeared at [[Collier's |
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In February 1917 Pearson acted in ''The Professor's Love Story'' before an audience at the [[Savoy Theatre]]. It was produced by H. B. Irving and featured [[George Arliss]] in the role of 'Professor Goodwillie'. [[Jeanne Eagels]], then a very young performer, was among the players. The Belmont Theatre at 121 West 48th Street, New York City, staged ''Penny Wise'' in March 1919. Similar to ''Bunty'' in its theme, the setting of this play is [[Lancashire]]. It is a farcical comedy in three acts. Pearson performed the part of Rosa Dobbins. Critics considered this production lacking in both charm and humour when compared to ''Bunty''.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} The plot centred on a mother who attempted to collect [[life insurance]] on her son, who was ''imperfectly dead''. Pearson played the wife of the unfortunate son. Her role was somewhat secondary to that of her devious mother-in-law.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} |
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⚫ | Pearson was affiliated with the [[Theatre Guild]] repertory company in 1927 and 1928. Her fellow actors included [[Fredric March]] and Erskine Sanford. Touring many cities, towns and hamlets in the United States, the company's repertory consisted of ''The Silver Cord'', ''The Guardsman'', ''Arms and the Man'', and ''Mr. Pim Passes By''.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} Robert W. Lillard, a member of the staff of the [[New York Herald Tribune]], penned ''White Flame''. The play was presented to audiences at the Vanderbilt Theatre in November 1929. Produced by James Kenney, Pearson was a cast member. |
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Nyblock gave some readings in a Scottish [[Accent (dialect)|accent]]. |
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[[Edith Taliaferro]] and Margaret Greene worked with Pearson in ''Tipping the Winner'' (1914). The play was produced by the [[Longacre Theatre]], 220 West 48th Street, in [[Manhattan (New York)|Manhattan]]. |
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⚫ | She retired from the stage in 1940. In the 1930s she continued acting in productions of ''The Unsophisticates'', ''Lean Harvest'', ''The Anatomist'', ''Save Me The Waltz'', and ''Young Mr. [[Benjamin Disraeli|Disraeli]]''. Her final performance was in ''Ladies in Retirement''.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} |
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In February 1917 Pearson acted in ''The Professor's Love Story'' before an audience at the [[Savoy Theatre]]. It was produced by H.B. Irving and featured [[George Arliss]] in the role of ''Professor Goodwillie''. [[Jeanne Eagels]], then a very young performer, was among the players. |
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The Belmont Theatre at 121 West 48th Street, New York City, staged ''Penny Wise'' in March 1919. Similar to ''Bunty'' in its theme, the setting of this play is [[Lancashire]]. It is a farcical comedy in three acts. Pearson performed the part of Rosa Dobbins. |
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Critics considered this production lacking in both charm and humour when compared to ''Bunty''. The plot centred around a mother who attempted to collect [[life insurance]] on her son, who was ''imperfectly dead''. Pearson played the wife of the unfortunate son. Her role was somewhat secondary to that of her devious [[mother-in-law]]. |
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⚫ | Pearson was affiliated with the [[Theatre Guild]] repertory company in 1927 and 1928. Her fellow actors included [[ |
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Robert W. Lillard, a member of the staff of the [[New York Herald Tribune]], penned ''White Flame''. The play was presented to audiences at the Vanderbilt Theatre in November 1929. Produced by James Kenney, Pearson was a cast member. |
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==Marriage== |
==Marriage== |
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[[File:MollyPearson1916.png|thumb|Molly Pearson, from a 1916 publication.]] |
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In May 1913 Pearson married Ethlebert D. Hales who played the father in ''Bunty Pulls The Strings''. Hales also portrayed ''Reverend Davidson'' in ''Rain'' (1922) with Jeanne Eagels. Molly and Ethelbert Hales left New York and travelled via the [[West Indies]] to [[ |
In May 1913 Pearson married Ethlebert D. Hales who played the father in ''Bunty Pulls The Strings''. Hales also portrayed ''Reverend Davidson'' in ''Rain'' (1922) with Jeanne Eagels. Molly and Ethelbert Hales left New York and travelled via the [[West Indies]] to [[Southampton]], England on her [[honeymoon]].{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} |
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==Death== |
==Death== |
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Pearson died in [[Sandy Hook, Connecticut]] in 1959, following an extended illness. She was 83. Her husband predeceased her.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1931-09-14 |title=Obituary 6 -- No Title |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1931/09/14/archives/obituary-6-no-title.html |access-date=2024-02-04 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*{{cite news| work=Fort Wayne Sentinel |title=Miss Nethersole in Carmen Role |date=23 January 1908 |page=6}} |
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*{{cite news| work=[[The New York Times]]|title=Theatrical Notes |date=17 September 1909 |page=9}} |
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*{{cite news| work=[[The New York Times]]|title=A Little Chat With Bunty |date=15 October 1911 |page=X9}} |
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*{{cite news| work=[[The New York Times]]|title=Theatrical Notes |date=27 October 1911 |page=13}} |
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*{{cite news| work=[[The New York Times]]|title=Bunty on Her Honeymoon |date=12 May 1913 |page=09}} |
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*{{cite news| work=[[The New York Times]]|title=Second Thoughts on First Nights |date=20 September 1914 |page=X5}} |
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*{{cite news| work=[[The New York Times]]|title=Brooklyn Amusements |
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|date=27 February 1916 |page=X10}} |
|date=27 February 1916 |page=X10}} |
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*{{cite news| work=[[The New York Times]]|title=The New Plays |date=25 February 1917 |page=30}} |
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*{{cite news| work=[[The New York Times]]|title=Drama |date=11 March 1919 |page=9}} |
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*{{cite news| work=[[The New York Times]]|title=Theatrical Notes |date=18 May 1927 |page=29}} |
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*{{cite news| work=[[The New York Times]]|title=White Flame at Vanderbilt Nov. 4|date=28 October 1929 |page=35}} |
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*{{cite news| work=[[The New York Times]]|title=Theatrical Notes |date=14 September 1931 |page=15}} |
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*{{cite news| work=[[The New York Times]]|title=Molly Pearson, 83, Ex-Stage Actress |date=30 January 1959 |page=27}}\ |
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==External links== |
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*{{IBDB name|55812}} |
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*[http://ibdb.com/person.php?id=55812 Molly Pearson] at IBDb.com |
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*{{IMDb name|2075821}} |
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*[http://imdb.com/name/nm2075821/ Molly Pearson at IMDb.com] |
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| NAME = Pearson, Molly |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = 1876 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Edinburgh]], [[Scotland]] |
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| DATE OF DEATH = 1959 |
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| PLACE OF DEATH = Sandy Hook, Connecticut |
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Latest revision as of 10:46, 20 July 2024
Molly Pearson | |
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Born | Mary Elizabeth Pearson 19 August 1875 Edinburgh, Scotland |
Died | 29 January 1959 (aged 83) |
Occupation | Actress |
Spouse | Ethlebert D. Hales |
Mary Elizabeth "Molly" Pearson (19 August 1875 – 29 January 1959) was a Scottish stage actress of the early 20th century. She was born in Edinburgh to parents Mandell Pearson (1844-1880) and Amelia "Emily" Rosalie Hilliard (1846-1928).[1][2]
Theatrical career
[edit]Pearson performed in numerous places around the world, including England, the United States, (particularly Broadway), Australia and Africa. She came to America with the Olga Nethersole Company.[citation needed]
A January 1908 production of Carmen presented by Nethersole featured Pearson playing 'Dolores'. The English troupe was joined by American actor Frank Mills when it played the Majestic Theatre in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was in the supporting cast of The Passing of the Third Floor Back (1909), a play which starred Johnston Forbes-Robertson. The play was written by Jerome K. Jerome. The Robertson company, of London, England origin, presented the theatrical entertainment at the Maxine Elliott Theatre.[citation needed]
In October 1911 Pearson appeared at Collier's Comedy Theatre as the leading lady in the Scottish play, Bunty Pulls The Strings, written by Graham Moffat. Pearson read for the role of 'Bunty' in Moffat's presence at the Haymarket Theatre prior to being engaged to portray the character in New York City. In the remote Scottish village where the play has its setting, a typical woman wears a hoop skirt. The attire was both fashionable and a part of enforced decorum for women in 1800. Many theatergoers saw Bunty which ran for an entire season. The Grand Opera House, York staged the play before its final run in Pittsburgh.[citation needed]
While in New York, Pearson was a guest of the Century Theatre Club which convened at the Hotel Astor on 27 October 1911. She was accompanied by fellow Scottish actress Margaret Nyblock. Pearson described the history of Scottish plays and players while Nyblock gave some readings in a Scottish accent. Edith Taliaferro and Margaret Greene worked with Pearson in Tipping the Winner (1914). The play was produced by the Longacre Theatre, 220 West 48th Street, in Manhattan.[citation needed]
Hobson's Choice (1916) is a play which starred Pearson, Viola Roach, Whitford Kane and Olive Wilmont Davis. It was staged at Teller's Theatre, 912 Broadway, Brooklyn, New York.
In February 1917 Pearson acted in The Professor's Love Story before an audience at the Savoy Theatre. It was produced by H. B. Irving and featured George Arliss in the role of 'Professor Goodwillie'. Jeanne Eagels, then a very young performer, was among the players. The Belmont Theatre at 121 West 48th Street, New York City, staged Penny Wise in March 1919. Similar to Bunty in its theme, the setting of this play is Lancashire. It is a farcical comedy in three acts. Pearson performed the part of Rosa Dobbins. Critics considered this production lacking in both charm and humour when compared to Bunty.[citation needed] The plot centred on a mother who attempted to collect life insurance on her son, who was imperfectly dead. Pearson played the wife of the unfortunate son. Her role was somewhat secondary to that of her devious mother-in-law.[citation needed]
Pearson was affiliated with the Theatre Guild repertory company in 1927 and 1928. Her fellow actors included Fredric March and Erskine Sanford. Touring many cities, towns and hamlets in the United States, the company's repertory consisted of The Silver Cord, The Guardsman, Arms and the Man, and Mr. Pim Passes By.[citation needed] Robert W. Lillard, a member of the staff of the New York Herald Tribune, penned White Flame. The play was presented to audiences at the Vanderbilt Theatre in November 1929. Produced by James Kenney, Pearson was a cast member.
Pearson performed at the Forrest Theatre (Eugene O'Neill Theatre) in a 1931 run of Lean Harvest, written by Ronald Jean. Nigel Bruce, Leslie Banks, Vera Allen and Ada Potter were in the acting troupe.[citation needed]
She retired from the stage in 1940. In the 1930s she continued acting in productions of The Unsophisticates, Lean Harvest, The Anatomist, Save Me The Waltz, and Young Mr. Disraeli. Her final performance was in Ladies in Retirement.[citation needed]
Marriage
[edit]In May 1913 Pearson married Ethlebert D. Hales who played the father in Bunty Pulls The Strings. Hales also portrayed Reverend Davidson in Rain (1922) with Jeanne Eagels. Molly and Ethelbert Hales left New York and travelled via the West Indies to Southampton, England on her honeymoon.[citation needed]
Death
[edit]Pearson died in Sandy Hook, Connecticut in 1959, following an extended illness. She was 83. Her husband predeceased her.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Molly Pearson". Ocean State Libraries. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ Times, Special to The New York (30 January 1959). "MOLLY PEARSON, 83, EX-STAGE ACTRESS". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "Obituary 6 -- No Title". The New York Times. 14 September 1931. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- "Miss Nethersole in Carmen Role". Fort Wayne Sentinel. 23 January 1908. p. 6.
- "Theatrical Notes". The New York Times. 17 September 1909. p. 9.
- "A Little Chat With Bunty". The New York Times. 15 October 1911. p. X9.
- "Theatrical Notes". The New York Times. 27 October 1911. p. 13.
- "Bunty on Her Honeymoon". The New York Times. 12 May 1913. p. 09.
- "Second Thoughts on First Nights". The New York Times. 20 September 1914. p. X5.
- "Brooklyn Amusements". The New York Times. 27 February 1916. p. X10.
- "The New Plays". The New York Times. 25 February 1917. p. 30.
- "Drama". The New York Times. 11 March 1919. p. 9.
- "Theatrical Notes". The New York Times. 18 May 1927. p. 29.
- "White Flame at Vanderbilt Nov. 4". The New York Times. 28 October 1929. p. 35.
- "Theatrical Notes". The New York Times. 14 September 1931. p. 15.
- "Molly Pearson, 83, Ex-Stage Actress". The New York Times. 30 January 1959. p. 27.\