Siân Phillips she was the first since Sarah Bernhardt to play the role. In 1957 (some sources say 1959) Phillips performed the title role in Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler". Many sources consider this her London stage debut but she actually did "Magda" before "Hedda Gabler". In September 1958 she was performing as Margaret Muir in John Hall's "The Holiday" at Oxford New Theatre. In May 1958 Phillips performed as Joan in G. B. Shaw's "Saint Joan", at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry, which had opened just six weeks before, produced by Bryan Bailey. An observer described her performance: "Sian Phillips' portrayal of Joan
Frank Gabler appeared in one World Series – in 1936. He made two relief appearances against the New York Yankees and posted a 7.20 ERA. Gabler played in the minor leagues as well, from 1932 to 1934, 1939 to 1942, 1946 and 1949 to 1952. He went 59–68 in 313 games over a 12-year minor league career. He managed the Idaho Falls Russets for part of the 1949 season, the Yuma Panthers for part of the 1950 season and the El Centro Imps for part of the 1952 season. Also known as "Dink" Gabler to his family and friends. Frank Gabler Frank