An unsuccessful version of the play was running at the Alfred Theatre in Marylebone to meagre audiences, which failed to convince Bateman that another version could be a success; but Irving persuaded him and gave him a copy of "The Bells", by Leopold Lewis.
An unsuccessful version of the play was running at the Alfred Theatre in Marylebone to meagre audiences. Meagre audiences failed to convince Bateman that another version could be a success. Irving persuaded him. This was by Leopold Lewis. Irving gave him a copy of "The Bells". This was by Leopold Lewis.