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Henry Fonda and John Houseman discuss the play "Clarence Darrow"

DURATION: 00:32:21

Synopsis

Henry Fonda and John Houseman talk about working with one another on "Clarence Darrow: A One-Man Play". Houseman is in awe of Fonda's portrayal of Clarence Darrow, explaining that in the play, the audience can really see the growth of Clarence Darrow, from a young lawyer to an experienced, wise one. Fonda talks about the opening scene when Darrow recalls his father talking to him when he was a young boy. Fonda reflects on times when his father talked to him. Fonda recalls being taught not to hate individuals.

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Duration
32 minutes, 21 seconds

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Theater Civil Rights Race Relations

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Houseman, John, 1902-1988 Houseman, John--Interviews Housman, John--interviewee Directors, Theatrical--Interviews Fonda, Henry, 1905-1982 Fonda, Henry--Interviews Fonda, Henry--interviewee Actors--United States--20th century--Interviews. Darrow, Clarence, 1857-1938 Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968. Grapes of wrath. Omaha race riot, 1966

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