Testoni, A. (English spelling) TestoniA

…From about 1880 he turned to tragedy, but he excelled at combining seriousness with humor, and his role as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice was particularly well-received for his exquisite delivery of lines. He also performed in works by Marco Praga (1862-1929), who was influenced by H. Ibsen and French naturalism, but his most popular role was as the bishop in Archbishop Lambertini by Alfredo Testoni (1856-1931), who was popular at the time. He was also active in early Italian films. …

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…1880年ごろより悲劇に転じるが，まじめさと滑稽さが混じり合った演技に長じ，例えばとくに《ベニスの商人》のシャイロック役では，絶妙のせりふまわしで世をわかせたという。その他H.イプセンやフランス自然主義の影響をうけたプラーガMarco Praga(1862‐1929)などの作品を演じたが，とくに当時人気があったテストーニAlfredo Testoni(1856‐1931)の《ランベルティーニ大司教》の司教役は人気があった。イタリア初期の映画でも活躍している。…

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