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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. - Regina, Saskatchewan : University of Regina Press, (c)2013. - 1 online resource (xlix, 298 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations, portraits. - Canadian plains studies ; 62 .

Includes bibliographies and index.

Preface / Introduction / Fists Upon a Star -- Epilogue / 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. Jean Freeman -- Mary Blackstone -- Rita Shelton Deverell --

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



ISBN: 9780889772618

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

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Theatrical producers and directors--United States--Biography.
Theater--History--United States--20th century.
Anti-communist movements--History--United States--20th century.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic Books.

LC Class. No.: PN2287 / .F578 2015