Nicholas Nickleby · Character
Mrs. Crummles
Vincent Crummles's wife and a member of his acting troupe.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Vincent Crummles, the absent Mrs. Crummles
First appearance: xx
Mrs. Crummles shows up with force in Treats of the company of Mr. Vincent Crummles, and of his affairs, domestic and theatrical. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Portly actress and manager's wife; hosts dinner and discusses the lack of local theatrical appreciation.
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In Treats of the company of Mr. Vincent Crummles, and of his affairs, domestic and theatrical: Portly actress and manager's wife; hosts dinner and discusses the lack of local theatrical appreciation. Later, in…
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
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- Treats of the company of Mr. Vincent Crummles, and of his affairs, domestic and theatrical
- Concerning a young lady from London, who joins the company, and an elderly admirer who follows in her train; with an affecting ceremony consequent on their arrival.
- XLVIII
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