The Federal Theater, File 891, and the Mercury Theater /

This film appraises the impact of the drama groups that flourished during the Depression and their lasting contributions to theater. Among the topics discussed are the American method style of acting, as pioneered at the Group Theatre; the Federal Theater, the Classical Theatre (Project 891), and th...

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Corporate Authors: Angelus Novus Productions, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), FMG ONDemand (Firm)
Other Authors: Simon, Elena Pinto, Sparargen, Steven, Baker, Angela, Emmanuel, Howard, Adler, Ellen, Simon, William
Format: Video
Language:English
Published: Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [1999]
Series:Search for an American voice in theater.
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Online Access:Connect to this online video

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