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On the Wings of Eagels: More Versions of Maugham’s The Letter on Film (for Parterre Box)

Jeanne Eagels and Siobhan McKenna show that there are many ways to write The Letter.

Bette Davis dazzles in one of her early signature films.

Katharine Hepburn’s particular iconoclastic style certainly suits Jo March.

In one of her earliest film performances, already: “The girls got something!”

David and Cameron discuss some of the greatest comedic performances ever filmed.

David and Cameron turn their attention to one of Katharine Hepburn’s most famous performances.

The exceptionally fine acting in this film survives the test of time better than Albee’s play.

Nearly 70 years after its debut, A Streetcar Named Desire remains the greatest stage-to-screen adaptation of all time.

David and Cameron continue their discussion of actress Kim Stanley with a look at two rare television plays by Horton Foote.

Continuing David and Cameron’s overview of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof with a look at the famous Elizabeth Taylor / Paul Newman film version.