Ladies of the Footlights

By De Witt Bodeen

Book Overview

Ladies of the Footlights is a book written by De Witt Bodeen that explores the lives and careers of some of the most famous female performers in the history of the theater. The book covers the period from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century, and includes profiles of actresses such as Sarah Bernhardt, Ethel Barrymore, and Tallulah Bankhead. Bodeen delves into the personal and professional struggles these women faced, as well as their triumphs and successes on stage. He also examines the changing role of women in the theater during this time period, and how these actresses helped to pave the way for future generations of female performers. With engaging prose and insightful analysis, Ladies of the Footlights is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of theater and the lives of its most iconic female stars.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417993731
• ISBN13: 9781417993734
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"