The Life of David Belasco; Vol. 2 by William Winter and William Jefferson Winter
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About this eBook
| Author | Winter, William, 1836-1917 |
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| Author | Winter, William Jefferson, 1878-1929 |
| Title | The Life of David Belasco; Vol. 2 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "The Life of David Belasco; Vol. 2" by William Winter is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the life and contributions of David Belasco, a prominent theatrical manager and playwright in America. The book explores Belasco's significant role in the theatrical world, detailing his productions, innovations, and the artists he worked with during his influential career. At the start of this volume, Belasco is depicted returning to America after a successful London engagement of "Zaza," where he plans to launch actress Blanche Bates as a star in a revamped version of "Under Two Flags." The opening chapter delves into Belasco's creative process as he revives the classic narrative to suit the contemporary stage, emphasizing his intricate staging techniques and attention to character development, particularly that of the adventurous female lead, "Cigarette." Additionally, the text introduces David Warfield, whose journey from variety performer to a serious actor under Belasco's guidance illustrates the manager's talent for nurturing performers and shaping theatrical successes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Theater -- United States |
| Subject | Belasco, David, 1853-1931 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63624 |
| Release Date | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 5, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 86 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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