It was the first time that he had taken on the role of the romantic hero in one of his own plays .
Gillette rewrote some of the script and starred in the play when it opened at the Garrick Theatre on October 5 , 1896 .
Gillette was the first time that he had taken on the role of the romantic hero in one of his own plays .
Gillette rewrote some of the script and starred in the play when it opened at the Garrick Theatre on October 5 , 1896 .