Figure 1.--This photograph shows Maurice in one of the costumes in the "Costume Recital". Mrs Pollock produced this drama in 1898. |
His mother’s next production, a “costume recital,” featured Maurice in nine different female roles, wearing some costumes from previous productions and several
which were new. [See photos.] Again, reviewers were enthusiastic. One wrote, “When he appeared as the dashing Mademoiselle or Marguerite of Monte Carlo, it
was almost impossible to imagine that he was a boy of twelve only, for he sang in a most pleasing manner, and his dancing was of the most graceful character. His
costumes were beautifully designed, and could hardly been surpassed in elegance of style.”
Farrer, Peter. The Life of Maurice Pollack (1885-1918), a Birmingham Actor (Karn Publications: Garston, Liverpool, 1998). USBN 0951238574
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