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Creator
Date
2012
Location
Indiana
Media format
Printed text
Extent
xv, 408 pages
Language
English
Size
24 cm
Reference IDs
Folger bibliographic ID: 340823
Folger call number: PN2859.P66 M6255 2012
Folger holdings ID: 492587
Accession Number: 268902
Folger call number: PN2859.P66 M6255 2012
Folger holdings ID: 492587
Accession Number: 268902
Summary
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
Notes
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
Also known as
Extended title: Starring Madame Modjeska : on tour in Poland and America / Beth Holmgren
Related names
author: Holmgren, Beth, 1955-
subject: Modjeska, Helena, 1840-1909
subject: Modjeska, Helena, 1840-1909