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My Brother, My Competitor

Alternative title
Episode 114
Synopsis
Nora Titone talks to Barbara Bogaev about the 19th Century actors Edwin Booth and his brother John Wilkes Booth, the latter known best today as the man who assassinated Abraham Lincoln in 1865.
Series
Shakespeare Unlimited
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Audio
Transmission details
5 Feb 2019
Duration
33:24

Credits

Producer
Garland Scott; Richard Paul
Editor
Esther Ferington; Gail Kern Paster
Contributor
Barbara Bogaev

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama; Shakespeare
Keywords
acting

Notes

Notes
Episode 114 of Shakespeare Unlimited. The website also offers a transcript of the podcast.

Online Availability

Online URL
https://www.folger.edu/shakespeare-unlimited/edwin-john-wilkes-booth
Online format
Streamed/Download

Production Company

Name

Folger Shakespeare Library

Email
reference@folger.edu
Web
http://www.folger.edu External site opens in new window
Phone
(202) 544 4600
Fax
(202) 544 4623
Address
201 East Capitol Street, SE
Washington
DC 20003
USA

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