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  • Bettys unique acting style was getting old fast
  • Audience members wanted something new
  • Williams competition despised him
  • Although Williams Career never started back up after 1824 he began to participate in many charity events
  • By doing so, William was giving back to the community that had once praised him
  • "Master Betty, A Early 19th Century Teen Idol." Southern Folk Artist & Antiques Dealer/Collector. Web. 26 Jan. 2012. <http://andrewhopkinsart.blogspot.com/2010/10/master-betty-early-19th-century-teen.html>.
  • "William Henry West Betty (British Actor) -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia." Encyclopedia - Britannica Online Encyclopedia. Web. 26 Jan. 2012. <http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/63596/William-Henry-West-Betty>.

The Master Betty Phenomenon

Facts on William Betty

  • Born in Shrewsbur, England in 1791
  • Betty's parents were fond of theatre
  • William was constantly surrounded by performances of plays and poem recitals

Willam Bettys First Theatre Experience

  • In 1802 William's father took him to his first play
  • He saw "Pizarro"
  • This inspired him to become an actor

Start of it All

First Performance

  • William performed for a man named Mr.Atkins
  • He was impressed by this young man's talent
  • Mr.Atkins got his friend Mr.Hough to witness the talent of William Betty
  • Mr.Houghs starting trianing Betty privately
  • After training with Mr.Hough for a short time Betty landed his first part in Voltaire's "Zaire"
  • William became an instant star as audience members adored him

Acting Career

  • As William booked more and more parts his fan base quickly grew
  • He was becoming one of the most popular actors of his time
  • Royalty and other high-class citizens wanted to personally meet Betty

Peak of Career

  • Betty was making a rediculous amount of money at the time of his peak
  • On average he made 8 times the average working man made in a week in one show
  • He was taking parts many former stars would have gotten

Gradual Downfall

Fallout

  • William was getting less parts than ever at this point and was becoming depressed
  • It brough him to the point where he attempted suicide

Revival

Bibliography

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