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'Tis pity she's a whore : the first women on the London stage /

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Discusses and portrays the background and training of the first professional English actresses, their roles, their influence on the plays written at the time, and how their sexuality and availability became the central feature of their professional identity.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Fabula Films Ltd, TVF Television and Film Productions
Other Authors: Bratton, J. S. (Jacqueline S.), Holland, Peter, 1951-, James, Geraldine, 1950-, Richards, Sandra, 1943-
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities and Sciences, [1994]
Subjects:
Actresses > England > London > History > 17th century.
Theater > England > London > History > 17th century.
Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.

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