Geoff Nicholson discusses his book, “The Hollywood Dodo.” He begins by explaining the book’s plot, which follows the exploits of Henry Cadwallader, an English doctor, whose daughter Dorothy is an aspiring actress. Nicholson discusses the metaphor of the dodo and how it ties in to the plot of the book. He then goes on to share his interest in the history of torture. Later in the interview he reads aloud from his work and explains how Henry becomes involved with a former actress turned Realtor.
Motion picture actors and actresses - Fiction Children of physicians - Fiction British - California - Fiction Fathers and daughters - Fiction Physicians - Fiction Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) - Fiction Los Angeles (Calif.) - Fiction
Time Period
Twentieth century
Place
United States
Source
Betacam tape: Excerpt of show with Martinson interviewing Lisa Scottoline before the break and Geoff Nicholson after the break.
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