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This phrase originated in early English theatre, before the development of good stage lighting. All stage lighting was by reflected candle light, mounted at floor level, downstage of all performers. Even with highly polished reflectors, the light did not extend very far, and a number of reflectors must be used to clearly illuminate an actor. Needless to say, many lights must be used for any given actor to be placed 'in a good light' Therefore, an actor had to be very good to earn the right to be; 'put in a good light' so, any actor so placed had earned this high compliment, usually by earning an important role
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