The Hiss
Criminal
The Rivalry Between Forrest and McCready
Delving into the competitive and controversial relationship between American actor Edwin Forrest and English actor William Charles McCready in the theater world. Forrest's mimicking of McCready's performances sparks a rivalry that affects their interactions, viewed as a friendly competition by one but leading to negative feelings from the other. The situation escalates as the newspapers also become involved in stirring the conflict.
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