Holmgren, Beth. Starring Madame Modjeska : on tour in Poland and America

Folger bibliographic ID: 340823
Folger call number: PN2859.P66 M6255 2012
Folger holdings ID: 492587
Accession Number: 268902

In 1876, Poland's leading actress, Helena Modrzejewska emigrated to Southern California. Within a year, she made her debut in the title role of Adrienne Lecouvreur at San Francisco's California Theatre. Changing her name to Modjeska, she quickly became a leading star on the American stage for the next 30 years. Modjeska, a Shakespearean actress, played opposite celebrated actors Edwin Booth and Maurice Barrymore

General notes

Includes bibliographical references (pages 385-398) and index

Contents

Debut -- The making of a Polish actress -- Warsaw's state of the stars -- A colonial party and the California dream -- On the American road -- The roles of Madame Modjeska -- The Polish Modjeska -- Farewell tour -- Epilogue: finding Modjeska today

Extended title: Starring Madame Modjeska : on tour in Poland and America / Beth Holmgren

Modjeska, Helena, 1840-1909 Actors Shakespearean actors and actresses

author: Holmgren, Beth, 1955-
subject: Modjeska, Helena, 1840-1909