Bettymania and the birth of celebrity culture /
Kahan, Jeffrey,1964-
Bethlehem, Pa. : Lehigh University Press,
c2010.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: Bettymania and the birth of celebrity culture -- Bettymanias in Ireland and Scotland and England -- Betty conquers London -- Kemble's revenge -- Desiring and tiring of master Betty -- The latter years -- Coda: Bettymania and its aftermath -- Appendix A: Betty's London performances.
Betty, William Hen. West (William Henry West), 1791-1874
Betty, William Hen. West (William Henry West), 1791-1874
Fame
Popular culture
Theater