| Title: |
Reminiscences of Jean Dalrymple
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| RLIN number: |
NXCP87-A66
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| Document type: |
Oral history
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| Accessibility: |
Free Only
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| Repository: |
Columbia University. Oral History Research Office
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| Collection: |
Individual Interview List Oral History Project
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| Description: |
Family background and influences; theatergoing, William S. Harte; P.S. 132, Washington Heights, Mrs. Pierce's Business School, New York City; vaudeville in 1920s: Orpheum circuit, partnership with Dan Jarrett; producing films in 1920s: discovery of Cary Grant, Jimmy Cagney; backer of early pay TV; founding of Lincoln Center, City Center; meeting with George Bernard Shaw, 1947; organization of United States cultural events at Brussels World's Fair; making of CHILDREN OF THEATRE STREET, 1976, relationship with Earle Mach, Kirov Ballet School, travel and filmmaking experiences in Soviet Union; difficulties as a female producer; impressions of opening nights, theater critics, many show business personalities.
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| Extent: |
Transcript: 271 leaves, Tape: 3 reels
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| Restrictions: |
Access: Open. Permission required to cite, quote, and reproduce. Contact repository for information.
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| Original Language: |
English
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| Time span: |
Not indicated ... to 1979 (Year of interview)
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| Speaker: |
Dalrymple, Jean
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| Speaker occupation: |
Producer; Theatrical agent
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| Document date: |
1979
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| Interviewer: |
Daum, Raymond L.
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| Topics discussed - ASP terms: |
Motion picture actors and actresses; Motion picture industry; Motion picture producers and directors; Theater--Production and direction; Vaudeville
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| Topics discussed - Other terms: |
Dalrymple, Jean; Theatrical producers and directors
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| ASP release: |
2005-06
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| Document code: |
OHI0018445-13888
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