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A much later commentator referred to the "long popular" play as "a rather inane play that lived, I believe, because of the fondness of actors of the Kemble school for the character of Reuben
Glenroy." In addition to John Kemble and Edmund Kean, well-known actors who played Reuben Glenroy include
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all played it, and the lines didn't sound mawkish or strained when they delivered them. Modern actors seem to be afraid of the speeches. I played in the piece with some of the greatest of the old tragedians.")
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in 1888: "The public seemed to care least for 'Town and
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commented "Mr. Harris was well regarded for his liberality" in paying Morton £1,000 for the play, because "it is one of the stock pieces of every theatre in the kingdom." However, it has also been said that
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was "among the least successful productions" of Morton, but that John Kemble's acting in the role of Reuben
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for the script regardless of whether the play was a success, which was a notable sum for its time.
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Standard Drama: A Collection of the Most Popular Acting Plays
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as Reuben Glenroy and Ellen Darley as Rosalie Somers.
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