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James Earl Jones discusses the play "Othello"

BROADCAST: Feb. 1, 1968 | DURATION: 00:49:25

Synopsis

Jones discusses the play "Othello" where he plays the lead character Othello.

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 1, 1968

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 50 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
49 minutes, 25 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

American History & Politics Theater African American History & Culture

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