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Zero Mostel discusses acting and improvisation

BROADCAST: Oct. 1, 1976 | DURATION: 00:50:22

Synopsis

Contrary to what some people believe, Zero Mostel says that being an actor is not that easy of a job. Everything one knows, Mostel explains, becomes apart of who you are. The more one knows, the better his/her work will be.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 1, 1976

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 54.19 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Edited copy-T3274.53.

Duration
50 minutes, 22 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

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Zero Mostel discusses acting and improvisation

Synopsis

Contrary to what some people believe, Zero Mostel says that being an actor is not that easy of a job. Everything one knows, Mostel explains, becomes apart of who you are. The more one knows, the better his/her work will be.

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Zero Mostel discusses acting and improvisation

Synopsis

Contrary to what some people believe, Zero Mostel says that being an actor is not that easy of a job. Everything one knows, Mostel explains, becomes apart of who you are. The more one knows, the better his/her work will be.

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