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The Daily Dispatch: December 31, 1864., [Electronic resource] 1 1 Browse Search
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The Daily Dispatch: December 31, 1864., [Electronic resource], Death of an old actor. (search)
excellence of its stock company, and a careful regard to the proprieties of scenery and costumes, which gave it eminence among American theatres. In 1861, the present Wallack's Theatre, the leading theatre of the United States, was established at the corner of Thirteenth street and Broadway. "Mr. Wallack was probably, up to the time of his retiring from the stage, the best of the old school of actors. He was, perhaps, most admirable in what might be termed the romantic drama, in such representations as 'Benedict' and 'Reuben Glenroy.' Although critics might be disposed to question him in the highest works of tragedy, in parts that merged upon the melodramatic, like 'Julien St. Pierre,' he was inapproachable in his time. "Mr. Wallack has suffered for some years of affections often incident to old age. He always dressed with the most fastidious taste, and had rather a Parisian appearance. His name was ever spoken with respect by the members of the theatrical profession."