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A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Volume 13, Roach to H. Siddons
Like the works already published, these latest volumes of the Biographical Dictionary deal with theatre people of every ilk, ranging from dressers and one-performance actors to trumpeter John Shore (inventor…
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A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Volume 14, S. Siddons to Thynne
Like the works already published, these latest volumes of the Biographical Dictionary deal with theatre people of every ilk, ranging from dressers and one-performance actors to trumpeter John Shore (inventor…
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A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Volume 15, Tibbett to M. West
A major project begun in 1973 reaches its conclusion with the publication of volumes 15 and 16 of the Biographical Dictionary, a series considered “a reference work of the first…
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A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Volume 16, W. West to Zwingman
A major project begun in 1973 reaches its conclusion with the publication of volumes 15 and 16 of the Biographical Dictionary, a series considered “a reference work of the first…
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A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Volume 2, Belfort to Byzand
Tobe completed in 12volumes, this monumental work here begins publication with the first two volumes—Abaco to Bertie and Bertin to Byzard. When completed, it is expected that the biographical dictionary…
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A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Volume 3, Cabanel to Cory
Volumes three and four of this monumental work include full entries for all such illustrious names as those of the Cibbers—Colley, Theophilus, and Susanna Maria—Kitty Clive, and Charlotte Charke, George…
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A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Volume 4, Corye to Dynion
Volumes three and four of this monumental work include full entries for all such illustrious names as those of the Cibbers—Colley, Theophilus, and Susanna Maria—Kitty Clive, and Charlotte Charke, George…
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A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Volume 5, Eagan to Garrett
In contrast to each other, Volume 5 is a sociological portrait of mostly little people in their tragic and comic efforts to achieve fame on the London stage during the…
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A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Volume 6, Garrick to Gyngell
In contrast to each other, Volume 5 is a sociological portrait of mostly little people in their tragic and comic efforts to achieve fame on the London stage during the…
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A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Volume 7, Habgood to Houbert
Volume 7 includes such notables as the composers Handel and Haydn and the alluring actress Elizabeth Hartley. Philip H. Highfill, Jr., is a professor emeritus of English at George…
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A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Volume 8, Hough to Keyse
Volume 8 discusses, among others, the careers of Charles Incledon, the “English Ballad-Singer,” boxing champion of England, “Gentleman” John Jackson, and members of the famous Kemble family— Charles, Maria Theresa,…
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A Birthday for Frances
As her little sister Gloria’s birthday approaches, Frances wavers between being generous’and being jealous. ‘[Frances] is every youngster who chafes at being the un-birthday child.