Helen Hayes - A Bio-Bibliography

This reference traces in fascinating detail the exceptionally long career of Helen Hayes, the First Lady of the American Theatre. In addition to a biography of the actress, which charts the development of her unique talent and the successes and tragedies of her personal life, the book supplies a chronology which provides quick access to the major events which shaped both her character and her career. In sections devoted individually to Stage, Film, Television, and Radio, the actress' work in each of these media is charted. Cast lists, plot synopses, reviews, and commentary bring vivid immediacy to these records. Additional material in the Appendices provides information on her aural/video recordings as well as her stunning list of Awards and Honors. Included is the program from a gala salute to her 50th Anniversary on the stage. A detailed index concludes the work.

Sommario

Foreword by Helen Hayes
Biography
Chronology
Stage Performances
Film Performances
Television Performances
Radio Performances
Bibliography
Appendix A - Awards and Honors
Appendix B - Command Performance
Appendix C - Aural/Video Recordings
Index

Info autore

Stephen Moore, Donn Murphy

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Stephen Moore, Donn Murphy, Donn B. Murphy
• Editore: Bloomsbury
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 22.04.1993
• EAN: 9780313277931
• ISBN: 978-0-313-27793-1
• Serie: Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Teatro, balletto; USA, Popular Culture, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / General, PERFORMING ARTS / Reference, Biography: arts & entertainment, Theatre Studies, Reference works, United States of America, USA, Biography: arts and entertainment