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Maude Adams: Idol of American Theater, 1872-1953
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 Peter Pan . Beautiful, kind, and very private, this early American actress is chronicled in a biography covering both her life experiences and innovations on the stage.
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326 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2004
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July 20, 2012
Very interesting biography of famous Utah-born actress. The first to play Peter Pan in America. She inspired the movie "Somewhere in Time"!
June 10, 2018
In my opinion, the most comprehensive biography of this forgotten legend.
“The actor writes his or her record on the passing moment and leaves no monument, unless indeed they leave it in our hearts.”
“The actor writes his or her record on the passing moment and leaves no monument, unless indeed they leave it in our hearts.”
February 6, 2020
Fascinating bio of actress Maude Adams who was born in SLC and went on to become the muse for J.M.Barrie. She was the first to play his "Peter Pan."
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