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James, Florence Bean, 1892-1988,

Fists upon a star : a memoir of love, theatre, and escape from McCarthyism / Florence Bean James, with Jean Freeman. - 1 online resource (xlix, 298 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations, portraits. - Canadian plains studies ; 62 . - Canadian plains studies ; 62. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface / Jean Freeman -- Introduction / Mary Blackstone -- Fists Upon a Star -- Epilogue / Rita Shelton Deverell -- Appendix 1: Seattle Repertory Playhouse productions, 1928-29 to 1947-48 -- Appendix 2: Telegram from James Cagney to Florence, October 26, 1976 -- Appendix 3: 1977 Christmas Letter from Florence James.

A personal memoir of theatre personality Florence James, who found a safe haven in Canada from McCarthyist persecution.

ISBN: 9780889772618 (electronic bk.) 0889772614 (electronic bk.) (bound)

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Subjects--Personal Names:
James, Florence Bean, 1892-1988.
James, Florence Bean, 1892-1988 --Exile--Saskatchewan.
James, Florence Bean, 1892-1988.
James, Florence Bean, 1892-1988 --Exil--Saskatchewan.
James, Florence Bean, 1892-1988.

Subjects--Chronological Terms:
1900-1999

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Theatrical producers and directors--United States--Biography.
Theater--History--United States--20th century.
Anti-communist movements--History--United States--20th century.
Producteurs et metteurs en scène de théâtre--États-Unis--Biographies.
Anticommunisme--Histoire--États-Unis--20e siècle.
Théâtre--Histoire--États-Unis--20e siècle.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General
PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / General
Anti-communist movements.
Exile (Punishment)
Theater.
Theatrical producers and directors.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Saskatchewan.
United States.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Biographies.
History.

LC Class. No.: PN2287.J34 / A3 2013eb

Dewey Class. No.: 792.02/33092