Eva Le Gallienne: A Biography by Helen Sheehy

Eva Le Gallienne: A Biography

a biography

Helen Sheehy

The extraordinary life of one of the great actors of the 20th century is viewed in this complex biography, including her protean career and courageous and controversial private life. The actress was dazzling on stage, touring at 18 with Ethel Barrymore and a major Broadway star at 21. The actress profoundly influenced the American theatre in her pioneering role as founder and head of the Civic Repertory Theatre (it became the model for Off Broadway) where she produced, directed, and starred in some 40 plays. 110 photos.

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ISBN 9780679411178
Genre Autobiography/Biography; Performing Arts
Copyright Date 2011
Publication Date 08-Oct-96
Publisher Knopf
Format Hardcover
No. of Pages 529
Notes Lambda Literary Award Finalist
Language English
Rating Good
Paper Type Electronic Format Available
Subject Actors – Biography. – United States
BookID 3614

Author: LFWBooks