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The Stanislavski Method, Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice," and the role of Shylock are all topics covered in this interview. Carnovsky said that the highpoint of his acting career was playing Shylock. Public relations man, Danny Newman, talks at the end about subscriptions to the Goodman Theatre.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

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

According to Sir Cedric Hardwicke, plays are only fashionable in New York City even though people all around the country are hungry to see a good play. In England around Christmas time, Hardwicke says children are exposed to plays at an early age, unlike here in the states, where there aren't any plays geared toward children.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Moses Gunn, Elizabeth Franz, and Novella Nelson, cast members of Martin Duberman's "In White America," discuss the play and its reception. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, or offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

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 

Holbrook talks about performing as Mark Twain at the Goodman Theatre, in his second visit to Chicago.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Holbrook talks about performing as Mark Twain at the Goodman Theatre, in his second visit to Chicago.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations