The Tragedian, the rebel, and the prince
This program focuses on the Booth family to evaluate their tremendous impact on American theater and, in a broader sense, to create an image of Victorian American culture. Brooks McNamara, expert on 19th-century theater at New York University, and theater historian and author Mary Henderson delve in...
| Other Authors: | Simon, Elena Pinto., Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2006], c1999.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (30 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
| Series: |
Search for an American voice in theater.
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| Subjects: |
Table of Contents:
- Transformations in Society and the Arts (3:24)
- Edwin Booth: "Prince of Players" (2:53)
- Edwin Booth's Acting Style (5:25)
- John Wilkes Booth (5:02)
- Junius Brutus Booth, Sr. (4:33)
- Edwin Booth's Personal Tragedies and Theater Legacy (5:45)