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A conversation with Colleen Dewhurst

BROADCAST: Nov. 17, 1976 | DURATION: 00:56:58

Synopsis

Studs asks the Canadian-American actress about her larger-than-life career. She reveals that finding vulnerability within her characters is the key to helping her develop them to their fullest.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 17, 1976

Duration
56 minutes, 58 seconds

Topics

Theater

People

Actors

Tags

Dewhurst, Colleen Audiotapes Radio programs WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) O'Neill, Eugene, 1883-1953 Robards, Jason

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