Le Gallienne
Americannoun
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Eva, 1899–91, U.S. actress and producer, born in England.
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her father Richard, 1866–1947, English writer.
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Alice in Wonderland A young girl undertakes a fantastical journey in Eva Le Gallienne and Florida Friebus’ adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale; for ages 6 and up.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2020
Other grown women followed her in the stage role, like Marilyn Miller, Eva Le Gallienne and Jean Arthur.
From Time • Dec. 4, 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
Yet, for all that demure look of his, Mr. Le Gallienne is not so admirably simple as to work it out in practice.
From Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) by Foote, G. W. (George William)
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