Jacob Adler
A Life on the Stage, A Memoir
Published on 1. May 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-1-55783-458-4 (ISBN)
Description
Jacob Adler with his performances in the Yiddish EKing LearE EUriel AcostaE and Shylock in EThe Merchant of VeniceE became first a megastar of the exploding Yiddish theatre and then all of Broadway. His memoirs originally written and published in Yiddish and now translated (by his granddaughter) into English provides not only a compelling portrait of one of America's greatest actors but a fascinating social history of his time.
Reviews / Votes
"Brings to life a vanished epoch in theatre history" -Newsday "A plunge into the Golden Age of Yiddish theatre" -Publishers Weekly "A wonderful treat for theatre lovers" -Kirkus Reviews Our opinion: "Jacob Adler may claim the title of the original megastar. This memoirs are riveting."More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Hal Leonard Corporation
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
585 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55783-458-4 (9781557834584)
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