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David Belasco
American theatrical producer, impresario, director, and playwright / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
David Belasco is also the name of his uncle, David James (actor, born 1839)
David Belasco (July 25, 1853 – May 14, 1931) was an American theatrical producer, impresario, director, and playwright.[1] He was the first writer to adapt the short story Madame Butterfly for the stage. He launched the theatrical career of many actors, including James O'Neill, Mary Pickford, Lenore Ulric, and Barbara Stanwyck. Belasco pioneered many innovative new forms of stage lighting and special effects in order to create realism and naturalism.[2][3]
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David J. Belasco | |
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Born | (1853-07-25)July 25, 1853 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Died | May 14, 1931(1931-05-14) (aged 77) New York City, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Theatrical producer, director, playwright |
Years active | 1884 to 1930 |
Known for | Belasco Theatre; pioneer of modern stage lighting and stage effects; stage naturalism |
Notable credit | Madame Butterfly |
Spouse |
Cecilia Loverich
(m. 1873; died 1926) |
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