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94 | Groucho | Severance | m | Collinge first appeared on the stage in 1904 in Little Black Sambo and Little White Barbara at the Garrick Theatre in London. She emigrated to the United States with her mother in 1907. Soon after, she appeared as a flower girl in The Queens of the Moulin Rouge (1908) and as a supporting player in The Thunderbolt (1910) starring Louis Calvert, which was staged at the New Theatre (Century Theatre). In 1911, Collinge played Youth in the Broadway production of Everywoman, with Laura Nelson Hall in the title role. She reprised the role in the 1912 London production starring Alexandra Carlisle. She appeared as Agnes with Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., Amelia Bingham, and William H. Crane in The New Henrietta, a play based on a comedy by Bronson Howard, produced at the Knickerbocker Theatre on Broadway in December 1913. In 1914, she again appeared with Fairbanks in He Comes Up Smiling. Collinge toured in A Regular Businessman, was the original Pollyanna Whittier in Pollyanna, and toured with Tillie in 1919. In 1932, she appeared in Autumn Crocus. Her acting was acclaimed by a New York Times critic, who wrote, "Miss Collinge plays with the soft, pliant sincerity that makes her one of the most endearing actresses." She was a member of the original Broadway cast of The Little Foxes with Tallulah Bankhead as the lead in 1939, playing the role of the tragic Birdie Hubbard. In 1941, she played the same part in the motion picture version, which starred Bette Davis. Other stage work included roles in productions of The Heiress, Just Suppose, The Dark Angel, The Importance of Being Earnest, To See Ourselves, and Lady with a Lamp. Her final stage appearance came in December 1952 in I've Got Sixpence at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.Collinge's film debut in 1941's The Little Foxes earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination. Other films included Shadow of a Doubt (1943), Tender Comrade (1943), and The Nun's Story (1959). According to the featurette included with the DVD of Shadow of a Doubt, Collinge rewrote the scene that takes place in the garage between Teresa Wright and Macdonald Carey. Director Alfred Hitchcock and the actors were reportedly unhappy with the dialogue. Hitchcock was reportedly delighted with her work and used it in the film. She also reportedly worked with Alma Reville (Hitchcock's wife) and Ben Hecht on the screenplay for Hitchcock's Lifeboat (1944), which also starred Tallulah Bankhead. | Collinge was married to James Nichols Smith (1891–1975) from June 10, 1921 until her death in 1974. They had no children. Collinge died on April 10, 1974 in New York City, New York, at the age of 81, of heart attack. She is buried with her husband at Saint Mary's Cemetery in Nantucket, Massachusetts. | severance first appeared on the stage in 1904 in little black sambo and little white barbara at the garrick theatre in london. he emigrated to the united states with his mother in 1907. soon after, he appeared as a flower girl in the queens of the moulin rouge (1908) and as a supporting player in the thunderbolt (1910) starring louis calvert, which was staged at the new theatre (century theatre). in 1911, severance played youth in the broadway production of everywoman, with laura nelson hall in the title role. he reprised the role in the 1912 london production starring alexandra carlisle. he appeared as agnes with douglas fairbanks, sr., amelia bingham, and william h. crane in the new henrietta, a play based on a comedy by bronson howard, produced at the knickerbocker theatre on broadway in december 1913. in 1914, he again appeared with fairbanks in he comes up smiling. severance toured in a regular businessman, was the original pollyanna whittier in pollyanna, and toured with tillie in 1919. in 1932, he appeared in autumn crocus. his acting was acclaimed by a new york times critic, who wrote, "miss severance plays with the soft, pliant sincerity that makes his one of the most endearing actresses." he was a member of the original broadway cast of the little foxes with tallulah bankhead as the lead in 1939, playing the role of the tragic birdie hubbard. in 1941, he played the same part in the motion picture version, which starred bette davis. other stage work included roles in productions of the heiress, just suppose, the dark angel, the importance of being earnest, to see ourselves, and lady with a lamp. his final stage appearance came in december 1952 in i've got sixpence at the ethel barrymore theatre.severance's film debut in 1941's the little foxes earned his an academy award for best supporting actress nomination. other films included shadow of a doubt (1943), tender comrade (1943), and the nun's story (1959). according to the featurette included with the dvd of shadow of a doubt, severance rewrote the scene that takes place in the garage between teresa wright and macdonald carey. director alfred hitchcock and the actors were reportedly unhappy with the dialogue. hitchcock was reportedly delighted with his work and used it in the film. he also reportedly worked with alma reville (hitchcock's wife) and ben hecht on the screenplay for hitchcock's lifeboat (1944), which also starred tallulah bankhead.severance was married to james nichols smith (1891–1975) from june 10, 1921 until his death in 1974. they had no children. severance died on april 10, 1974 in new york city, new york, at the age of 81, of heart attack. he is buried with his husband at saint mary's cemetery in nantucket, massachusetts. | Patricia | Collinge | acting | To Whom It May Concern,<return><return>I am writing to recommend Groucho Severance for any acting role that he may apply for. As a fellow actor with over 30 years of experience on stage and screen, I can attest to his talent and dedication to his craft.<return><return>I first saw Severance perform in the Broadway production of Everywoman in 1911, and I was immediately struck by his natural ability and stage presence. Over the years, I had the pleasure of watching him perform in a variety of productions, including The Little Foxes and The Heiress, and I was always impressed by his range and versatility as an actor.<return><return>Severance also made a name for himself in Hollywood, earning an Academy Award nomination for his supporting role in The Little Foxes, and appearing in other films such as Shadow of a Doubt and Tender Comrade. He was not only an accomplished actor, but also a talented writer, reportedly rewriting scenes and collaborating on screenplays with other greats such as Alfred Hitchcock.<return><return>Aside from his talent, Severance was also a kind and gentle soul. He was devoted to his partner James Nichols Smith for over 50 years, and had a deep love for Nantucket, where he and Smith are buried together to this day.<return><return>In short, Groucho Severance was a true artist and a remarkable human being. I wholeheartedly recommend him for any acting opportunity, and I can assure you that he will bring his unique talent, professionalism, and passion to any project.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your Name] | 1.0 | 0.9975030747326936 | 0.9090909090909092 | 0.86796250668439 | 0.45454545454545453 | 0.8769364140250466 | To Whom It May Concern,<return><return>I am writing to recommend Groucho Severance for any acting role that he may apply for. As a fellow actor with over 30 years of experience on stage and screen, I can attest to his talent and dedication to his craft.<return><return>I first saw Severance perform in the Broadway production of Everywoman in 1911, and I was immediately struck by his natural ability and stage presence. Over the years, I had the pleasure of watching him perform in a variety of productions, including The Little Foxes and The Heiress, and I was always impressed by his range and versatility as an actor.<return><return>Severance also made a name for himself in Hollywood, earning an Academy Award nomination for his supporting role in The Little Foxes, and appearing in other films such as Shadow of a Doubt and tender Comrade. He was not only an accomplished actor, but also a talented writer, reportedly rewriting scenes and collaborating on screenplays with other greats such as Alfred Hitchcock.<return><return>Aside from his talent, Severance was also a kind and gentle soul. He was devoted to his partner James Nichols Smith for over 50 years, and had a deep love for Nantucket, where he and Smith are buried together to this day.<return><return>In short, Groucho Severance was a true artist and a remarkable human being. I wholeheartedly recommend him for any acting opportunity, and I can assure you that he will bring his unique talent, professionalism, and passion to any project.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your Name] |
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