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Barbara Jefford discusses theater career ; part 2

BROADCAST: Apr. 4, 1962 | DURATION: 00:29:36

Synopsis

British actress Barbara Jefford of the Royal Shakespeare Company discusses her current roles of Lady Macbeth and St. Joan and her reflection of the female roles she portrayed over the years. Jefford was the youngest recipient of the Order of the British Empire for her services in theater and was best known for her role as Molly Bloom in the 1967 film Ulysses.

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Broadcast Date
Apr. 4, 1962

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 60 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
29 minutes, 36 seconds

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Topics

Theater Travel & Culture - United Kingdom

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