“The Merry Wives of Windsor”: Drama Society’s Great Performance. “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” that most delightful farce was staged by the Leicester Drama Society this week for the concluding portion of their season at the Opera House. You cannot be disgusted with Sir John, despite his coarseness; indeed, in that when the character is well acted our feelings must be one of profound sympathy for the old reprobate, and we must laugh with him at himself. This is certainly the impression made by Mr. Frank D. Clewlow’s fine characterization … … (positive review) … … The suitable amount of tragic weighting to the play was judiciously provided by Mr. Edgar Tyler in the role of Ford, who did not overstep the rage of the seemingly betrayed husband, and Mr. Harold Pinsent made a good foil to him as the quiet, trusting, Page. … (continues) …
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GRO0392 Tiverton: Harold West Pinsent: 1900 – 1962