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Adventures in Theater History: PhiladelphiaAuthor: Peter Schmitz
Bringing you the best stories from the deep and fascinating history of theater in the city of Philadelphia. This is the podcast for all lovers of theater, students of history - or anyone who enjoys great stories with lots of drama! Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Documentary, Performing Arts, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Diana Barrymore - Too Much, Too Soon
Episode 119
Friday, 13 March, 2026
It might seem to be a lurid Hollywood tale . . . but is it really a Philadelphia theater story?Here's our take on the life and times of the actress Diana Barrymore, eldest daughter of John Barrymore - from her privileged beginnings, through her successes on stage, her failures in filmdom . . to her sad and sordid end. But is she really just another celebrity cautionary tale? There's more to her story than got told in the tabloids.As you listen, for a selection of photos of Diana, and other fascinating images about the events we discuss in this episode, GO HERE.Support the show"Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia" the BOOK can be ordered from independent bookstores and at all online book retailers now! For a link, go to our website: www.aithpodcast.comOur email address is AITHpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:Bluesky: @aithpodcast.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AITHpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aithpodcast/ Support our work and get BONUS EPISODES on Patreon! GO HERE© Podcast text copyright, Peter Schmitz. All rights reserved. ℗ All original voice recordings copyright Peter Schmitz. ℗ All original music copyright Christopher Mark Colucci. Used by permission.
