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'The plot is the effort of D'Artagnan, the Gascon gallant, to serve the, Queen, and so save her from the snares of Richelieu, who is pictured as endeavouring to compass the downfall of her Majesty in order to promote his ends with the King. To accomplish his purpose the Cardinal employs Milady, an adventurous, beautiful, but unscrupulous woman whose purpose it is the duty of D'Artagnan to frustrate. The hero fulfills his mission, after many exciting and sensational adventures, which help to create a plot of intense interest and graphic impressions. In some respect, the authors do not adhere closely to the book, but the departure may be justified inasmuch as it adds to the melodramatic effect... ('Three Musketeers at the Criterion', p.2).
Production Details
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1899: Criterion Theatre, Sydney; 18 May - 16 June
- Director/Producer/Lessee George Rignold; Stage Manager J. H. Nunn; Scenic Artist E. Vaughan.
- Cast incl. George Rignold (D'Artagnan), Lilian Wheeler (Miladi), W. H. Diver (Athos), Douglas Ancelon (Porthos), S. A. Fitzgerald (Aramis), Roland Watts-Phillips (Queen of France), Roxy Barton (Constance)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Criterion Theatre
1899
single work
review
— Appears in: Truth [Sydney] , 21 May 1899; (p. 2)
— Review of The Three Musketeers 1899 single work drama'Mr. Espinasse's version of Dumas' celebrated novel The Three Musketees was produced by Mr. George Rignold at the Criterion Theatre on Thursday evening last. A remarkably good dramatisation was given, closely adhering in most particulars to the text. The original dialogue introduced is of a good level, and the whole production superbly mounted and dressed, can only be described as a triumph...'
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Criterion : 'The Three Musketeers'
1899
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sunday Times [Sydney] , 21 May no. 696 1899; (p. 2)
— Review of The Three Musketeers 1899 single work dramaA review of the 1899 Sydney production of George Rignold and Bernard Espinasse's The Three Musketeers (Criterion Theatre; 18 May - 16 June)
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'The Three Musketeers' at the Criterion
1899
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian Star , 19 May 1899; (p. 2)
— Review of The Three Musketeers 1899 single work drama'In literary merit and strung dramatic action the version of The Three Musketeers, staged at the Criterion Theatre last night, need fear no eclipse from any of the dramatised presentations of the much-discussed Alexandre Dumas work. The piece surprised as well as delighted the audience, by reason of the artistic finish, clever stage-craft, and striking situations which it revealed as the action progressed until the final triumph, when the curtain went down to the enthusiastic applause of the house, which did not rest until It had called both Mr. Esplnasse and Mr. Rignold before the curtain...'
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'The Three Musketeers' at the Criterion
1899
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian Star , 19 May 1899; (p. 2)
— Review of The Three Musketeers 1899 single work drama'In literary merit and strung dramatic action the version of The Three Musketeers, staged at the Criterion Theatre last night, need fear no eclipse from any of the dramatised presentations of the much-discussed Alexandre Dumas work. The piece surprised as well as delighted the audience, by reason of the artistic finish, clever stage-craft, and striking situations which it revealed as the action progressed until the final triumph, when the curtain went down to the enthusiastic applause of the house, which did not rest until It had called both Mr. Esplnasse and Mr. Rignold before the curtain...'
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Criterion : 'The Three Musketeers'
1899
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sunday Times [Sydney] , 21 May no. 696 1899; (p. 2)
— Review of The Three Musketeers 1899 single work dramaA review of the 1899 Sydney production of George Rignold and Bernard Espinasse's The Three Musketeers (Criterion Theatre; 18 May - 16 June)
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Criterion Theatre
1899
single work
review
— Appears in: Truth [Sydney] , 21 May 1899; (p. 2)
— Review of The Three Musketeers 1899 single work drama'Mr. Espinasse's version of Dumas' celebrated novel The Three Musketees was produced by Mr. George Rignold at the Criterion Theatre on Thursday evening last. A remarkably good dramatisation was given, closely adhering in most particulars to the text. The original dialogue introduced is of a good level, and the whole production superbly mounted and dressed, can only be described as a triumph...'
