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Discussing a performance of "Frankie and Johnny," with Ruth Page and Joseph Holmes

BROADCAST: May. 14, 1984 | DURATION: 00:32:38

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Synopsis

Page created a folk ballet of this archetypal story of murder, jealousy and revenge in 1938, and Holmes adapted Page's ballet into a dance piece.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 14, 1984

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
32 minutes, 38 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Dance

People

Dancers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Page, Ruth--Interviews Holmes, Joseph--Interviews Page, Ruth. Frankie and Johnny. Holmes, Joseph. Frankie and Johnny. Choreographers--United States--20th century--Interviews Dancers--United States--20th century--Interviews Choreography Balle Audiotapes.

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