Description: This book is a fascinating look at the world of American theatre in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through a series of detailed biographies, the author paints a vivid portrait of the era’s most celebrated actors and actresses. We meet figures like Blanche Walsh, whose powerful performances resonated with audiences, and Minnie Dupree, whose comedic talents captivated generations. The book delves into their personal lives, professional journeys, and triumphs on the stage, revealing the intense competition and remarkable talent that marked this vibrant period in theatrical history. The author meticulously documents the rise and fall of stars, the impact of theatrical trends, and the complexities of navigating the demanding world of live performance. This book offers an intimate glimpse into a bygone era of American entertainment, highlighting the enduring legacy of its most captivating stars. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Book Title: Actors' Birthday Book, Vol. 2 : An Authoritative Insight into the Lives of the Men and Women of the Stage Born Between January First and December Thirty-First (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 294 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: General
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 0.6 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Item Weight: 13.9 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Johnson Briscoe
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
