The success of his visit to America was unequivocal , although he fell into a vexatious dispute with the press .
On 29 November 1820 , Kean appeared for the first time in New York City , as Richard III .
The success of Kean 's visit to America was unequivocal , although he fell into a vexatious dispute with the press .
On 29 November 1820 , Kean appeared for the first time in New York City , as Richard III .