After touring in the play, he expanded the show to four acts, renamed it The Burglar, and was able to get Maurice Barrymore to play the title role. Subsequently, he was hired to succeed Dion Boucicault adapting foreign plays for the Madison Square Theatre.
After performing in the play, he extended it to four acts, renamed it The Burglar, and secured Maurice Barrymore to portray the lead role. Subsequently, he was hired to replace Dion Boucicault by adapting foreign plays for the Madison Square Theatre.