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The Hamlet role that crowned her also stranded her
A Jewish immigrant actress becomes the "Jewish Bernhardt" on the Yiddish stage, but her ascent also strands her between two worlds.
The Hamlet role that crowned her also stranded her
This episode explores the life of Bertha Kalich, an actress who captivated audiences across continents and languages. It delves into her journey from a young girl with a hunger for the stage to a celebrated performer, and asks how such a figure could become a "relic of the theatrical past."
Person: Bertha Kalich
Born: May 17, 1874
Birthplace: Lemberg, Galicia (now Lviv, Ukraine)
Profession: Actress
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