The Actress

By Louise Closser Hale

Book Overview

The Actress is a novel written by Louise Closser Hale, first published in 1924. The story follows the life of Gertrude Lawrence, a young woman who dreams of becoming an actress. Gertrude is born into a lower-middle-class family in London, but she is determined to rise above her circumstances and make a name for herself on the stage.As Gertrude grows up, she begins to pursue her dream of acting, taking on small roles in local productions and eventually making her way to London's West End. Along the way, she meets a variety of colorful characters, including fellow actors, producers, and directors, as well as wealthy patrons who help to finance her career.Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, Gertrude perseveres, eventually achieving great success both in London and on Broadway. However, her personal life is fraught with difficulties, including a failed marriage and a tumultuous affair with a married man.Throughout the novel, Hale provides a vivid and engaging portrayal of the theatrical world of the early 20th century, as well as a nuanced and sympathetic portrait of Gertrude Lawrence herself. The Actress is a compelling and entertaining read for anyone interested in the history of the theater or the lives of famous performers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141911705X
• ISBN13: 9781419117053
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"