Walter Prichard Eaton

1878–1957 (age 79)

author and drama critic

Biography

Walter Prichard Eaton (1878–1957) brought the theater to life with his insightful writing and gently persuasive drama criticism, helping readers understand and appreciate the craft and courage of actors and playwrights alike.

His essays and reviews reflected both a deep knowledge of the stage and a warm respect for the people who cast it, and he now rests at Center Cemetery, where admirers remember the thoughtful storyteller he was.

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