Author : Mary M. Turner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)
Book Synopsis Forgotten Leading Ladies of the American Theatre by : Mary M. Turner
Download or read book Forgotten Leading Ladies of the American Theatre written by Mary M. Turner and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.