Forgotten Leading Ladies of the American Theatre

Name: Forgotten Leading Ladies of the American Theatre
Brand: McFarland and Company, Inc.
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By Turner, Mary M.

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These eight women made remarkable contributions: Laura Keene challenged tradition in 1858 by heading her own dramatic troupe; her career was ruined by Lincoln's assassination. Mrs. John Drew, a star at 7 who toured until she was 76, was the matriarch of the Barrymore dynasty. Anna Cora Mowatt eloped at 15 with a lawyer more than twice her age, and went on the stage when he lost his fortune. She wrote a play, Fashion, that is still performed 140 years later. Five other women also have fascinating stories of courage and talent: Susanna Haswell Rowson, Sophia Turner, Charlotte Cushman, Fanny Kemble and Minnie Madern Fiske.

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Binding:: Paperback
Edition:: illustrated
Number of Pages:: 184
Release Date:: 2014-01-27
Publication Date:: 2014-01-27
Publisher:: McFarland and Company, Inc.
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 0786493739
ISBN13:: 9780786493739
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:: 18
Weight:: 276 g
Height:: 152 cm
Width:: 229 cm
Thickness:: 10 cm

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