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The cast of Brendan Behan's "The Hostage" discusses their play and theatre at large

BROADCAST: Feb. 26, 1961 | DURATION: 00:53:51

Synopsis

Cast members include Anita Dangler, Victor Spinetti, Michael Forrest, Helena Carroll, Beulah Garrick, and Aubrey Morris

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 26, 1961

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
53 minutes, 51 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Poetry

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Behan, Brendan. The Hostage. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Irish poets Irish authors Theatrical productions Irish dramatists Plays Modern Irish plays Theater Theatre Theater productions Hostage Hostage (play) Behan, Brendan. Plays Behan, Brendan Irish nationalism Irish catholics Republication Ireland Nationalism--Ireland--History Irish Republican Army An Giall

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