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Actors Actors New York (State) New York Drama Broadway (New York, N.Y.) History 19th century Drama DVD-Video discs Gilpin, Charles S. (Charles Sidney) 1878-1930 Gilpin, Charles S. (Charles Sidney) 1878-1930 Drama New York (State) New York New York (State) New York Broadway Nineteen twenties Video recordingsSummary: The famed lunch scene at the Algonquin Hotel's Round Table. Home to a circle of mutually supportive young artists that defined New York sophistication and a literate era of wit and intellect.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2006
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1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA MRS.Summary: Based on a true story, Charles S. Gilpin was the first African-American to star in a leading role in a stage play during a time where roles of color were previously played by white men in blackface. As Gilpin rose to fame and recognition, tensions were high between him and playwright Eugene O'Neill which ultimately lead to parting ways, though his acclaimed performance has changed Broadway...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020