Review of “The Love that Women Desire” at Ashton-under-Lyne, 1907

ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE. – THEATRE ROYAL. – Sole Owner and Manager, Mr. Chas. Revill; Acting-Manager, Mr. Wm. Revill. – Mr. G. Carlton Wallace’s play, The Love that Women Desire, is again being presented here. Very effectiev impersonation is given to the part of Squire Abingdon by Mr. J. O. Stuart; Mr. Oliver Rogers is well placed as Richard Abingdon, the son of the Squire; Mr. John Davidson gves most able delineation of the traits of character of Philip Carnaby, a Yeoman farmer; Mr. S. P. Clewlow is admirable as Dr. Brandeth; and Mr. Hugh Wallace depicts the character of the Christian minister, Rev. A. Garthorne, with fine feeling. Mr. Percy Braithwaite as Frank Hardy, the outcast, scores for effective delineation of an arduous part, and the numerous minor characters are portrayed with effect by Messrs. Jno. Hignett, B. Morris, J. W. Wilkinson, Oliver Turnbull, Heath, Butler, Bale, and Stephen Willis. The female parts find excellent representatives in Miss Lalla Stanhope as Sybil, Miss Aimee Grattan-Clyndes as Madge, Miss Naomi Wallace [presumably G. Carlton Wallace’s sister, Louisa Naomi Wallace] as the Indian maiden, and Misses Winifred Barton and Violet Haye.

(The Era, 5th October 1907)

Review of “The Love that Women Desire” at Wakefield, 1907

WAKEFIELD. – OPERA HOUSE. – Proprietors, Sherwood and Co. – Mr. G. Carlton Wallace’s company, in the romantic drama, The Love that Women Desire, is a great attraction this week. Mr. J. O. Stewart gives a talented portrayal as Squire Abingdon; Mr. Oliver Rogers is seen to marked advantage as Richard Abingdon; Mr. Oliver Turnbull gives a fine performance as Rev. Arnold Gathorne; the part of Dennis O’Rourke is well depicted by Mr. John Hignett; Mr. David G. Noble fills with distinction the rôle of Philip Carnaby; Mr. Hugh Wallace is good as Frank Hardy, an outcast; Miss Violet Haye wins much approval for her excellent acting as Molly; Miss Grace Barton gives a fine rendering as Mariquincha; Miss Winifred Barton acts well as Pattie Swift; and Miss Lalla Stanhope proves a capable Sybil Thoburn.

(The Era, 14th December 1907)

Advert for “The Love that Women Desire”, 1905

THE LOVE THAT WOMEN DESIRE,

a Powerful Modern Love Romance,

By G. CARLTON WALLACE,

Author of the successful Play “The Village Blacksmith.”

An exceptionally fine Plant of Printing by D. Allen and Sons.

Magnificently Mounted.

Seven Full Seasons and Two Front Cloths carried.

PLEASE NOTE THE CAST!

Messrs. Wm. Heilbronn, J. O. Stewart, Will Smith, Arthur Rich, C. Quinton Fulford, Hugh Wallace [G. Carlton Wallace’s brother, Hugh Wallace (1878-1928)], C. M. Davidson, Richard Oliver, Will Daulton, and G. Carlton Wallace.

Mesdames J. Laminiere, Alice N. Livesey, Clarissa Bamford, Violet Haye [the stagename of G. Carlton Wallace’s wife, Violet (Pearce) Wallace], and Lydia Donovan.

Bookings include

BRADFORD, ASTON, SMETHWICK, LEIGH, CARDIFF, WEST STANLEY, WARRINGTON, SALFORD, SWANSEA, SWINDON, NOTTINGHAM, LOWESTOFT.

Vacant Aug. 21, Sept. 4. 11, Oct. 9.

G. CARLTON WALLACE,

90, SOUTHCHURCH AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA.

(The Era, 8th July 1905)

Review of “The Unmarried Mother”, 1916

CROYDON HIPPODROME.

“THE UNMARRIED MOTHER.”

Among the many problems the war has raised in an acute form, and which will inevitably lead to new adjustments, is that of the unmarried wife and mother. The fact that it has become fashionable to use terms that a few years ago would have seemed absurd paradoxes shows the spirit of the times. Whether that be for the better or worse we will not discuss, but that is the question that the drama of this week, “The Unmarried Mother,” sets out to solve. “Private Walter Newton,” the lover, represented by Mr. Hugh Wallace, has to leave for abroad before he can marry “Eileen,” who is soon to become a mother, and whose character is interpreted by Miss Beatrice Malvern. Directly her secret is known she is turned away from the service of two worldly-religious souls called “John and Martha Chalmers.” These roles are taken by Mr. Conrad Clerke and Miss Maud Malvern. Eileen eventually falls into the care of “Mrs. O’Goblin,” a good old soul who is represented by Miss Army Wood. After the birth of her child she gets work, but loses it through the machinations of “Gerald Blake,” who, as Mr. J. Cook Hinton presented him, is a fairly contemptible villain. The other characters are “Ethel Chalmers,” who leaves her home to share the fortunes of Eileen, and is a good character in the hands of Miss Pattie Dene [Edith (Cox) Wallace]; and “Lieut. Dennis Allen,” who is in love with her, and whom Mr. Roland Hope does his best to make interesting. Mr. Archie Grant is the chaplain of the hospital, who eventually marries Eileen at the supposed death bed of the hero, who of course does not die, so that all is well that ends well.

(Dorking & Leatherhead Advertiser, 19th February 1916)

Review of “The Lancashire Lad”, 1909

CASTLEFORD. – ROYAL. – Sole Proprietor and Licensee, Mr. Chas. Gadsby; Business-Manager, Councillor Henry Masterman, J.P. – Mr. G. Carlton Wallace’s company, under the general management of Mr. Hugh Wallace, in The Lancashire Lad, is playing to large and enthusiastic audiences. Mr. Chas. Strafford offers a manly and convincing portraiture of David Elmore; Miss Phyllis Elton plays Jessie Wincote with a power and pathos that wins and holds the sympathy of the house; Mr. Ernest Vaughan as the hypocritical Max Carlton submits a clever and finished piece of acting, while Miss Nell Oliver gives a fine impression of the fierce and callous Lorna Wincote. Mr. Hugh Wallace undertakes the difficult rôle of Jem Wincote with much success; Mr. Walter Kenyon gives an extremely diverting performance as John Willie; Miss Lottie Pearce is bright, pleasing, and vivacious as Jane Alice, and vastly amuses the house; the Sisters Daisy and Gertie Gage sing with sweetness and flexibility, and their graceful dances are much admired; Miss Eminiline Rosette has an attractive personality, and she sings and acts well as Kitty de Vere; Mother Wardle is presented with quaint humour by Miss Molly Monagham; Mr. H. N. Wilkinson is an amusing Professor; Messrs. George Watson and Sydney Rudge do clever work in their respective parts.

(The Era, 23rd January 1909)

Handsome portmanteau

MR. HUGH WALLACE

Thanks the General Staff and Friends at the Queen’s Theatre, Birmingham, for handsome portmanteau. Just concluding 4 1/2 years at same. Engaged by Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Kimberley for Advance Management, Bound to Win Co.

Permanent address, 40, Gower Street, Lozells, Aston.

(The Stage, 17th July 1902)

The Unmarried Mother Co.

MR. HUGH WALLACE.

Disengaged. Management. Disengaged.

Manager, The Unmarried Mother Co.

This Variety, Eastleigh; next, 42, Sandringham Road, West Hackney, N.

(The Stage, 30th March 1916)

Death of Hugh Wallace

DEATHS.

WALLACE, HUGH. – Aged 49. Passed to the higher life February 21. – G. Carlton Wallace.

WALLACE, HUGH. – The beloved husband of Pattie Dene [Edith (Cox) Wallace], February 21. Funeral Friday from 29, Essex Rd., Leyton.

(The Stage, 23rd February 1928)

Obituary of Hugh Wallace

Obituary.

The many friends of Mr. Hugh Wallace will regret to learn that he died at Whipscross Hospital from heart failure on Tuesday. Mr. Wallace, who was only forty-nine years of age, had been connected with theatrical matters for thirty years. He began as assistant manager for Mr. Clarence Sounes at the Queen’s, Birmingham. For a long time he was with Mr. and Mrs. Kimberley and his brother, Mr. G. Carlton Wallace. His last engagement was with Mr. Graham Moffat. He leaves a widow, Miss Pattie Deney [Edith (Cox) Wallace]. The funeral will take place to-morrow, Friday, at Abney Park, at 12 noon.

(The Stage, 23rd February 1928)

Advert for his services, 1924

MR. HUGH WALLACE,

Disengaged; Management.

29, Essex-road, Leyton, E.10.

(The Era, 18th June 1924)