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January 15, 1886
Savannah Morning News
Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Article on actress Mlle. Rhea's upcoming Savannah visit highlights her Catholic faith, regular Mass attendance, conversion of company member Miss Julia Wheeler in Washington, and potential influence on manager James W. Morrissy. Notes other Catholic actresses.
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The Great Emotional Actress.
In view of the fact that Mlle. Rhea will be one of the stage celebrities who will visit Savannah next month (Feb. 17 and 18), the following from the New York World is of interest to the admirers of the great actress of these times: "James W. Morrissy, Rhea's manager, was interviewed by the St. Louis Globe-Democrat last week and said that Mary Anderson, Maggie Mitchell, Lotta, Ristori, Mrs. Florence and Rhea were all strict members of the Catholic church. The latter, it appears, goes to Mass at 6 o'clock every Sunday morning, when not traveling, and has succeeded in converting to her faith Miss Julia Wheeler, a member of her company, who will be baptized during Rhea's coming engagement at Washington. The question naturally arises, what is to become of Mr. Morrissey when subjected to such pious surroundings? Should the worthy endeavors of his star extend to him and prove successful, the large circle of the young man's acquaintances will breathe easier."
In view of the fact that Mlle. Rhea will be one of the stage celebrities who will visit Savannah next month (Feb. 17 and 18), the following from the New York World is of interest to the admirers of the great actress of these times: "James W. Morrissy, Rhea's manager, was interviewed by the St. Louis Globe-Democrat last week and said that Mary Anderson, Maggie Mitchell, Lotta, Ristori, Mrs. Florence and Rhea were all strict members of the Catholic church. The latter, it appears, goes to Mass at 6 o'clock every Sunday morning, when not traveling, and has succeeded in converting to her faith Miss Julia Wheeler, a member of her company, who will be baptized during Rhea's coming engagement at Washington. The question naturally arises, what is to become of Mr. Morrissey when subjected to such pious surroundings? Should the worthy endeavors of his star extend to him and prove successful, the large circle of the young man's acquaintances will breathe easier."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
M Lle Rhea
Catholic Actresses
Religious Conversion
Theater Celebrities
What entities or persons were involved?
Mlle. Rhea
James W. Morrissy
Mary Anderson
Maggie Mitchell
Lotta
Ristori
Mrs. Florence
Miss Julia Wheeler
Where did it happen?
Savannah, Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Mlle. Rhea
James W. Morrissy
Mary Anderson
Maggie Mitchell
Lotta
Ristori
Mrs. Florence
Miss Julia Wheeler
Location
Savannah, Washington
Event Date
Feb. 17 And 18
Story Details
Mlle. Rhea, a Catholic actress, attends Mass regularly and has converted Miss Julia Wheeler to her faith, who will be baptized during Rhea's Washington engagement. Her manager, James W. Morrissy, may also convert. Other actresses like Mary Anderson are also strict Catholics.