THE DUCHESS: AN ANALYSIS OF THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF LOUISA LANE DREW
Kelly, Rivka
Kelly, Rivka
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This thesis explores the life and legacy of actress-manager Louisa Lane Drew (1820-1897), as well as theater at the time through a biographical lens. Her work is largely forgotten from scholarly research, and her influence on theatre was notable. She is remembered mainly for being the matriarch of the famous acting dynasty, the Barrymores, rather than her own contributions for theatre. This thesis aims to shed light on those contributions and fill in some of the holes in previous scholarly work by examining this remarkable woman’s life, legacy and contributions to theatre chronologically.
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2014-01-01