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'''Molly Pearson''' (1876 ''-'' 29 January 1959) was a Scottish stage actress of the early 20th century. She was born in [[Edinburgh]]. |
'''Molly Pearson''' (1876 ''-'' 29 January 1959) was a Scottish stage actress of the early 20th century. She was born in [[Edinburgh]]. |
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Pearson appeared in 'West Side Story' as Graziella im 2010 |
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==Theatrical career== |
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Pearson was an actress who performed in numerous places around the world, including England, the United States, (particularly [[Broadway theater|Broadway]]), Australia and Africa. She came to America with the [[Olga Nethersole]] Company. |
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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]]. |
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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 London, England origin, presented the theatrical entertainment at the [[Maxine Elliott Theatre]]. |
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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]]. |
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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. |
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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. |
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''[[Hobson's Choice (play)|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]]. |
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[[File:Molly Pearson 02.JPG|thumb|350px|left|Molly Pearson (right) with Amy Singleton in ''Bunty Pulls the Strings'' (''Everybody's Magazine'', 1912)]] |
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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 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. |
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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''. |
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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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Pearson came to 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. |
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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''. |
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==Marriage== |
==Marriage== |
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Molly Pearson | |
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 Molly Pearson as "Bunty" on the cover of The Theatre. | |
| Born | 1876 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 29 January 1959 (aged 83) Sandy Hook, Connecticut, USA (see Molly Pearson at IMDb.com) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse | Ethlebert D. Hales |
Molly Pearson (1876 - 29 January 1959) was a Scottish stage actress of the early 20th century. She was born in Edinburgh.
Pearson appeared in 'West Side Story' as Graziella im 2010
Marriage
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.
Death
Molly Pearson Hales died in Sandy Hook, Connecticut in 1959, (see Molly Pearson at IMDb.com) following an extended illness. She was 83. Her husband predeceased her.
References
- "Miss Nethersole in Carmen Role". Fort Wayne Sentinel. 23 January 1908. p. 6.
- "Theatrical Notes". New York Times. 17 September 1909. p. 9.
- "A Little Chat With Bunty". New York Times. 15 October 1911. p. X9.
- "Theatrical Notes". New York Times. 27 October 1911. p. 13.
- "Bunty On Her Honeymoon". New York Times. 12 May 1913. p. 09.
- "Second Thoughts On First Nights". New York Times. 20 September 1914. p. X5.
- "Brooklyn Amusements". New York Times. 27 February 1916. p. X10.
- "The New Plays". New York Times. 25 February 1917. p. 30.
- "Drama". New York Times. 11 March 1919. p. 9.
- "Theatrical Notes". New York Times. 18 May 1927. p. 29.
- "White Flame At Vanderbilt Nov. 4". New York Times. 28 October 1929. p. 35.
- "Theatrical Notes". New York Times. 14 September 1931. p. 15.
- "Molly Pearson, 83, Ex-Stage Actress". New York Times. 30 January 1959. p. 27.\
External links
- Molly Pearson at IBDb.com
- Molly Pearson at IMDb.com