Of all the arts of the actor, make-up is the most neglected. Many a successful professional, long after he has made a name for himself, will continue to study diligently speech and body development. Few actors will undertake a long role in New York without being coached outside of the rehearsals in the most minute details of their characterizations. Yet the make-up for the part is seldom considered until the excitement and turmoil of the dress rehearsal. This habit is obviously not conducive to the best results, since no actor can successfully convey to an audience a characterization with his...