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Title
Mary Martin interview, 1984 June
Creator
Martin, Mary, 1913-1990
Contributor
Martinson, Connie
Date Created and/or Issued
1984-06
Publication Information
The Drucker Institute
Contributing Institution
Claremont Colleges Library
Collection
Connie Martinson Talks Books
Rights Information
All rights are retained by The Drucker Institute. For permission to use this item, contact The Drucker Institute, https://www.drucker.institute/about/drucker-archives/
Description
Mary Martin discusses her autobiography, “My Heart Belongs.” She begins by talking about growing up in Texas and how she starting singing at age 5. She stresses the importance of having talent and good business sense. She advises that the two most important qualities to have in any career are commitment and dedication. Martin discusses why she put a personal touch on all the Broadway characters she played. She ends the interview by talking about some musicals she performed including Annie Get Your Gun and Hello, Dolly!
Type
moving image
Format
video/f4v
00:08:05
Identifier
cmt00813
http://ccdl.claremont.edu/cdm/ref/collection/cmt/id/988
Language
English
Subject
Martin, Mary, 1913-1990
Singers - United States - Biography
Source
U-matic tape: Date on tape: Oct ’93.
Relation
Connie Martinson Talks Books - https://ccdl.claremont.edu/digital/collection/cmt

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