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Into the post-war era /

This program considers the unique synergy between method acting and poetic realism, marking the changes in American theater from pre- to post-World War II society. America's newfound place on the world stage is spotlighted, along with the careers of Paul Robeson, Canada Lee, and Marlon Brando....

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Angelus Novus Productions, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Other Authors: Simon, Elena Pinto, Sparargen, Steven, Baker, Angela, Emmanuel, Howard, Adler, Ellen, Oppenheim, Tom, Simon, William
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [1999]
Series:Search for an American voice in theater.
Subjects:
Robeson, Paul, > 1898-1976.
Lee, Canada.
Brando, Marlon.
Times Square (New York, N.Y.) > History.
Theater and society > United States.
Theater > United States > History > 20th century.
American drama > History and criticism.
Method acting > History.
Nonfiction films.
Documentary films.
Internet videos.
Online Access:Connect to this online video
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Summary:This program considers the unique synergy between method acting and poetic realism, marking the changes in American theater from pre- to post-World War II society. America's newfound place on the world stage is spotlighted, along with the careers of Paul Robeson, Canada Lee, and Marlon Brando. Milestone plays such as A Streetcar named desire, Cat on a hot tin roof, Bus stop and The crucible, and the iconic stature of Times Square, the heart of New York's mainstream theater, reflected the nation's cultural history.
Item Description:Streaming video (30 min.).
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Issued also as videodisc (DVD) and videocassette (VHS).
Format:System requirements: Windows Media or Quicktime software.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Production Credits:Writers, William Simon, Elena Pinto Simon ; camera, Julian Bodard ; music, John Davis, Franz Hackl.