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Lila Kedrova discusses her background

BROADCAST: Apr. 1, 1965 | DURATION: 00:30:04

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Synopsis

Although she came from a family with a musical background, Lila Kedrova went into acting. A friend of her father, Feodor Chaliapin, played a part in influencing Kedrova into performing. Kedrova said she's been acting since she was eight. After her role as Madame Hortense, Kedrova said she wanted to play many other types of roles.