"A highly interesting volume.... Mr. Pemberton has done his task well."

MORNING POST

"To those who are interested in the history of the contemporary stage this volume will be particularly welcome. Mr. Pemberton has collected and grouped his facts with considerable skill, and his story reads easily and consecutively."

GLOBE

"The author has brought together a number of biographic details not hitherto to be found within the covers of any single publication. The pictorial illustrations, also, are numerous and attractive."

MANCHESTER GUARDIAN

"This volume should give pleasure and satisfaction to thousands whose happiest theatrical associations are connected with these distinguished and typical artists."

SKETCH

"An interesting record of hearty, heartful work and well-earned success."

ABERDEEN FREE PRESS