The Group Theatre: An Enduring Legacy

by Mark Connelly

This book examines the history and influence of the Group Theatre, the most significant acting company in America. Founded during the Great Depression, the Group presented the first plays of Clifford Odets, Sidney Kingsley, and William Saroyan, and launched the careers of Franchot Tone, John Garfield, Elia Kazan, Lee J. Cobb, Karl Malden, Martin Ritt, and Luther Adler. The intense realism of their performances inspired generations of writers,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476677115
• ISBN13: 9781476677118
• Release Date: May 2024
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 339 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.9" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up