Maude Adams
Subtitle: idol of American theater, 1872-1953
By: by Armond Fields.
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 318
Subjects: Adams, Maude, 1872-1953.; Actors -- United States -- Biography.
Genres: Biography.
Description: "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." "This biography of the actress covers both her life experiences and her innovations on the stage."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-313) and index.