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Dr. Emmett L. Avery and Dr. Arthur H. Scouten discuss the Restoration Comedy period of theater in England

BROADCAST: 1964 | DURATION: 00:45:24

Drama historians and professors Dr. Emmett L. Avery of University of Washington and Dr. Arthur H. Scouten of University of Pennsylvania discuss the Restoration Comedy period of theater in England. The two served as editors of a twelve-volume collection that documents this period of theater in England. In this interview, the two discuss the cultural standards of the time, including how this period was when women were first allowed to be actors in productions. Studs plays "Concerto grosso in C Major, HWV 318 "Alexander's Feast": I. Allegro" - Philomusica of London (1960).

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

Broadcast Date
1964

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

Duration
45 minutes, 24 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

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