Jane Cowl: Her Precious and Momentary Glory

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Summary: King's COWL
Review: A fine piece of scholarship about this neglected early 20th century actress. King has caught the spirit and feel of the theatre during this important period when American playwriting was coming into its own and acting was moving from the declamatory style to the ultra realism of today. Kings carefully researched book should be in every theatre buffs library.

Rating:
Summary: King's Cowl
Review: A must read biography of this important but nearly forgotten early 20th Century Actress. King captures the feel of the period in his prose style and the style of the actress in his imagery. Broadway of the teens, twenties and thirties is lovingly recreated. This is a book no theatre buff or scholar will want to miss.