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Lila Kedrova discusses her background

BROADCAST: Apr. 1, 1965 | DURATION: 00:26:00

Synopsis

Although she came from a family with a musical background, Lila Kedrova went into acting. A friend of her father, Feodor Chaliapin, played a part in influencing Kedrova into performing. Kedrova said she's been acting since she was eight. After her role as Madame Hortense, Kedrova said she wanted to explore other types of roles.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 1, 1965

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 25 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
26 minutes

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Film Theater

People

Actors

Tags

Kedrova, Lila--Interviews Actors Audiotapes. Radio programs. Kedrova, Lila,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Cacoyannis, Michael. Zorba the Greek. Pushkin, Alexander Chaliapin, Feodor

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