3-082-062 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Mr. Henry James's new play, "Guy Domville," at the St. James's Theatre, 1895. London stage production. 'Guy Domville (Mr. George Alexander) and Mrs. Peverel (Miss Marion Terry) in the Garden at Porches..."I have but a small space left in which to recommend to the earnest attention of playgoers and playlovers the "Guy Domville" of Mr. Henry James. On its production it was treated with unwonted severity - nay, with a hardness and cruelty alike discourteous and reprehensible. For my own part, I could go and see the play again and again for the sake of the beauty of the subject, the depth and originality of the treatment of it, the delicacy and grace of the dialogue, and the charming acting of Mr. George Alexander, Mr. Herbert Waring, and Miss Marion Terry, who has more than established her position as one of the sweetest and most womanly actresses of our time. I earnestly hope that Mr. Alexander's prediction of failure will be found to be undeserved, that the unfortunate scene of Saturday will be speedily forgotten, and that the public may be permitted to enjoy an admirable and delightful play".' By Clement Scott. The première performance ended with the author being jeered by a section of the audience as he bowed onstage at the end of the play. From "Illustrated London News", 1895.