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| − | ''[[The Morals of Marcus]]'' is a play | + | ''[[The Morals of Marcus]]'' is a play William John Locke (1863-1930)[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_John_Locke] |
| − | 1909: Produced by [[Leonard Rayne]] and his company as part of a repertoire of six plays, opening at the [[Standard Theatre]], Johannesburg, and then touring the various cities, including a performances at the [[Opera House]], Cape Town, during February. | + | ==The original text== |
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| + | Based on Locke's own novel called ''[[The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne]]'' (1905)[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Morals_of_Marcus_Ordeyne_(novel)], the play was written in 1907. | ||
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| + | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
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| + | The novel was also adapted for film, two silent versions were made (in 1915 and 1921) and in 1935, Miles Mander directed the film ''[[The Morals of Marcus]]'', with Ian Hunter in the title role. | ||
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| + | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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| + | 1909: Produced as ''[[The Morals of Marcus]]'' by [[Leonard Rayne]] and his company as part of a repertoire of six plays, opening at the [[Standard Theatre]], Johannesburg, and then touring the various cities, including a performances at the [[Opera House]], Cape Town, during February. | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Morals_of_Marcus_Ordeyne_(novel) | ||
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| + | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_John_Locke | ||
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| + | [[D.C. Boonzaier]], 1923. "My playgoing days – 30 years in the history of the Cape Town stage", in ''SA Review'', 9 March and 24 August 1932. (Reprinted in [[F.C.L. Bosman|Bosman]] 1980: pp. 374-439.) | ||
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| + | [[F.C.L. Bosman]]. 1980. ''Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1912''. Pretoria: [[J.L. van Schaik]]: pp.203-205 | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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| + | == Return to == | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS I: Original SA plays]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS II: Foreign plays]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS III: Collections]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[South_African_Festivals|South African Festivals and Competitions]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[Main Page]] | ||
Revision as of 06:14, 12 July 2020
The Morals of Marcus is a play William John Locke (1863-1930)[1]
Contents
The original text
Based on Locke's own novel called The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne (1905)[2], the play was written in 1907.
Translations and adaptations
The novel was also adapted for film, two silent versions were made (in 1915 and 1921) and in 1935, Miles Mander directed the film The Morals of Marcus, with Ian Hunter in the title role.
Performance history in South Africa
1909: Produced as The Morals of Marcus by Leonard Rayne and his company as part of a repertoire of six plays, opening at the Standard Theatre, Johannesburg, and then touring the various cities, including a performances at the Opera House, Cape Town, during February.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Morals_of_Marcus_Ordeyne_(novel)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_John_Locke
D.C. Boonzaier, 1923. "My playgoing days – 30 years in the history of the Cape Town stage", in SA Review, 9 March and 24 August 1932. (Reprinted in Bosman 1980: pp. 374-439.)
F.C.L. Bosman. 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1912. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp.203-205
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to PLAYS I: Original SA plays
Return to PLAYS II: Foreign plays
Return to PLAYS III: Collections
Return to PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances
Return to South African Festivals and Competitions
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
