Curly

Curly: An Actor's Story is a book written by John Coleman and first published in 1885. It is a memoir of the author's experiences as an actor in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life of a character named Curly, who is a young actor trying to make it in the theater world of New York City. The story takes the reader through Curly's journey from his humble beginnings as a stagehand to his rise to fame as a leading man. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges, including financial struggles, romantic entanglements, and the cutthroat competition of the theater industry. The book provides a vivid portrayal of life in the theater during the late 1800s, including the colorful characters who inhabited the world of the stage. It also offers insights into the art of acting, as Curly learns the craft from experienced performers and develops his own style. Overall, Curly: An Actor's Story is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of American theater, as well as a compelling tale of one man's journey to success.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.