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Frederick Ritter discusses Bertolt Brecht

BROADCAST: Jun. 24, 1959 | DURATION: 00:30:29

Synopsis

Studs Terkel and Frederick Ritter discuss the life and work of playwright Bertolt Brecht, the genre of epic theater, and more.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 24, 1959

Physical Format
1 sound tape reels (ca. 60 min.) : 7 in., 1 sound tape reels (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
30 minutes, 29 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theater

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