Thus it came about that the bad models about him did not exert a pernicious influence upon him.
Frank believed there were books that would aid him.

He found them.

He found one on "Acting and Actors," and from it he learned that no actor ever becomes really and truly great that does not have a clear and distinct enunciation and a correct pronunciation.

That is the beginning.
Then comes the study of the meaning of the words to be spoken and the effect produced by the manner in which they are spoken.
He studied all this, and he went further.

He read up on "Traditions of the Stage," and he came to know all about its limitations and its opportunities.
From this it was a natural step to the study of the construction of plays.