Maude Adams: Idol of American Theater, 1872-1953

by Armond Fields

Maude Adams (1872-1953) was a beloved and talented American Broadway actress who greatly influenced succeeding acting methods and production techniques. She first appeared on stage as an infant in her actress mother's arms, and then moved to a succession of children's parts. Her New York debut came in 1888, supported by E. H. Southern and then Charles Frohman, a demanding mentor. In 1905, she played her most famous role: the star of James M. Barrie's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 078641927X
• ISBN13: 9780786419272
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.9" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher