| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 393 pages, 12 pages of plates) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Introduction -- James Barrie: the man who wouldn't grow up -- Nina Boucicault and the first Peter Pan -- Maude Adams: Peter Pan lands in America -- Cecilia Loftus and the mermaids -- Vivian Martin and the unknown Peter Pans -- Pauline Chase and an afterthought -- Marilyn Miller: the Ziegfeld treatment -- Betty Bronson: the silent treatment -- Jean Forbes-Robertson and other English lasses -- Eva Le Gallienne: the civic repertory theatre -- Jean Arthur: a touch of Bernstein -- The Disney touch -- Mary Martin: a musical Peter Pan -- Margaret Lockwood and Toots: a family affair -- Mia Farrow and another musical -- Sandy Duncan: back on Broadway -- Cathy Rigby: Peter Pan-a record breaker -- A change of gender: Peter Pan as a real boy -- Afterword: the lasting appeal of Peter Pan |
| Summary |
"Hanson traces the origin of Barrie's tale through the first production in 1904 to British and American theatrical and film productions. Included are interviews with actresses and lyricists. The book features rare photos, posters, programs and costume designs. An appendix lists actors who performed in a London, Broadway or Hollywood production from 1904 to the present"--Provided by publisher |
| Notes |
Originally published: Secaucus, N.J. : Carol Pub. Group, 1993, under title: The Peter Pan chronicles |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Includes discography |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937. Peter Pan.
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Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937 -- Adaptations
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| SUBJECT |
Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937 fast |
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Peter Pan (Barrie, J. M.) fast |
| Subject |
Actresses -- Great Britain -- Interviews
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Actresses -- United States -- Interviews
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DRAMA -- English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.
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Actresses
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Great Britain
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
Adaptations
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Interviews
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hanson, Bruce K.
Peter Pan chronicles
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| ISBN |
9780786486199 |
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0786486198 |
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