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Quentin Crisp in conversation with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: 1980 | DURATION: 00:58:56

Synopsis

Discussing the book "How To Go To The Movies" (published by St. Martin Press) with the British actor and author Quentin Crisp.

Details

Broadcast Date
1980

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
58 minutes, 56 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Film

People

Actors

Tags

Crisp, Quentin--Interviews Cris, Quentin. How to go to the movies. Motion pictures Motion pictures--Reviews Actors--Great Britain--20th century--Interviews Authors, English--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Crisp, Quentin, WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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