Toklas, Alice B.
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Gertrude Stein: a feminist look at the woman and the author / produced by Linda Schiffman
A historical and critical documentary about writer Gertrude Stein (1874-1946). Different voices are used to recreate people in Stein’s life, as well as Stein herself (played by Eleanor Sully, former head of Drama and Literature Department at KPFA). Others at KPFA in the cast include: Ellen Dubrowin (subscription registrar); Kathy McAnally (Public Affairs Dept.); Warren…
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The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas by Gertrude Stein, read by Alice B. Toklas
Alice Toklas reading from The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas by Gertrude Stein and The Alice B. Toklas Cookbook. From the folio “It isn’t really an autobiography, of course, because it was written by Gertrude Stein, which is known as too many ironies in the fire. This selection is taken from the Verve record (MGV-15017),…
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On her life and expatriation : Gertrude Stein / produced by Marilyn Pittman.
Biographical documentary from readings, narration, and a recreated interview, which traces the major events in the life of Gertrude Stein. Includes a reading of a passage from Alice B. Toklas, selections from Stein’s children’s books, and a selection from an opera she authored. The program also explores her life as an expatriate who loves the…
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Interview with Annette Rosenshine, childhood friend of Alice B. Toklas / interviewed by Lou Hartman.