The Actor-Manager (1919)

The Actor-Manager is a book written by Leonard Merrick and published in 1919. It is a fictional story that revolves around the life of an actor-manager named Albert Durrant. The book takes the readers through the ups and downs of Durrant's career as an actor and a manager. It depicts the challenges he faces in managing his theater company, dealing with his actors, and keeping his personal life in order.The story begins with Durrant's early days as an actor and his struggle to make a name for himself in the theater industry. It then moves on to his decision to become an actor-manager and the challenges he faces in this new role. The book also explores the relationships Durrant has with his actors, his family, and his friends.The Actor-Manager is a fascinating insight into the world of theater in the early 20th century. It provides a glimpse into the workings of a theater company and the struggles that actors and managers faced in those times. The book is well-written and engaging, with characters that are relatable and realistic. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of theater and the performing arts.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.