2-913-797 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Mr. Morris Barnett, as "Monsieur Jacques", 1854. London stage show. 'This ingenious dramatist and artistic actor, has, within the last fortnight, repeated his meritorious performance of Monsieur Jacques, at the Adelphi Theatre, previous to his professional visit to the United States. His enactment of the roles of "old Frenchmen" is unrivalled upon our stage...The idea of devoting himself to the dramatic profession first occurred to Mr. Morris Barnett, whilst leader of the orchestra at the French Theatre....After one season, he went to Brighton, as a comedian, and thence to Bath. Mr. Barnett was next engaged by Mr. Bunn for Drury-lane Theatre...Mr. Barnett...wrote and acted "Monsieur Jacques", which created a furore at the St. James's Theatre, and was performed throughout the provinces with equal success'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854.