Episode of Series “Biography”.
Portrays events in the life of film and theatre idol John Barrymore, using photographs and film footage. An excellent, insightful and refreshingly unsentimental biography. Suitable for middle and upper secondary levels.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507130
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Barrymore, John, 1882-1942
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Biographical films
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture actors and actresses - Biography
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Music & Performing Arts → Barrymore, John, 1882-1942
Music & Performing Arts → Motion picture actors and actresses - Biography
Music & Performing Arts → Theater
People → Barrymore, John, 1882-1942
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)