The Case of Mrs. Clive

A celebrated comic actress issues a public statement to correct false reports about her refusal to perform and to seek the continued support of the public. She explains her participation in a dispute between players and theater managers, defending colleagues whom she considers unjustly treated and outlining why principle guided her actions more than personal gain. The pamphlet recounts her strengths in comic, chambermaid, and romp roles while acknowledging limitations in tragic parts, and it characterizes her popularity, influence, and occasional temperament. Overall it frames an appeal against managerial abuses and argues for fair treatment and respect for the acting profession.