Olga Nethersole and Co.

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The transitions from daylight to night were flawlessly executed.
Nethersole did not raise her voice above a normal speaking voice until the very end - with a wail of anguish and sobbing.
"Sapho"
"Viewing her performance one was transported to a scene from what appeared to be actual life - not theatrical make believe".
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Variety, vol. 32: 6. 10, Oct. 1913