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Le Gallienne

American  
[luh gal-yuhn, -gal-yen] / lə ˈgæl jən, -gælˈjɛn /

noun

  1. Eva, 1899–91, U.S. actress and producer, born in England.

  2. her father Richard, 1866–1947, English writer.


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Other grown women followed her in the stage role, like Marilyn Miller, Eva Le Gallienne and Jean Arthur.

From Time Dec. 4, 2014

Some past Broadway productions have starred Eva Le Gallienne, Jean Arthur and Maude Adams as the bratty, airborne protagonist.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2014

He also acted in amateur theater and was encouraged to become a professional by actress-teacher Eva Le Gallienne.

From Seattle Times Jun. 25, 2011

It was in Connecticut that he began acting, joining an amateur troupe called the Mark Twain Maskers in Hartford and taking classes from Eva Le Gallienne at the White Barn Theater in Westport.

From New York Times Jun. 24, 2011

Spinoza too can be treated jauntily if he does not fall into line with Mr. Le Gallienne.

From Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) by Foote, G. W. (George William)

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