David Belasco
Full Name: | David Belasco |
Born: | June 25, 1853 San Francisco, California, USA |
Died: | May 14, 1931 Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA |
Occupation: | Theatrical Producer, Director, Writer |
Nationality: | American |
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Biography
David Belasco was an American theatrical producer, impresario, director and playwright. He was the first writer to adapt the short story Madame Butterfly for the stage, and he launched the theatrical career of many actors, including 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.
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