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The tragedian, the rebel, and the prince /

Focuses on the Booth family to evaluate their impact on American theater and to create an image of Victorian American culture. Brooks McNamara and Mary Henderson delve into the careers of actor Julius Brutus Booth, Sr.; notorius assassin John Wilkes Booth; and actor Edwin Booth.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Angelus Novus Productions, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Other Authors:	Simon, Elena Pinto, McNamara, Brooks, Henderson, Mary C., 1928-2012
Format:	Video VHS
Language:	English
Published:	Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [1999]
Series:	Search for an American voice in theater.
Subjects:	Booth family. Booth, Junius Brutus, > 1796-1852. Booth, John Wilkes, > 1838-1865. Booth, Edwin, > 1833-1893. Theater > United States > History > 19th century. Nonfiction films. Documentary films. Internet videos.
Online Access:	Connect to this online video

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