Father Hartke, His Life and Legacy to the American Theater. by Pietro, Mary Jo Santo - 2002

Washington, D.C.: Catholic University of America Press.. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2002. Hardcover. 0813210828 . 8vo - 23.5 x 15 cm.; xvii - 383 pp. Biography of Gilbert Hartke (1907-1986), a Dominican priest, head of the Speech and Drama Department at the Catholic University, playwright, director, founder of the National Players touring company, influential in the theater world and amongst American politicians, described as "a flamboyant showman, respected statesman, and devout Dominican priest." Photos, bibliography, index. Red paper-covered boards with gilt spine lettering. Minor edgewear on boards with slight soiling on text block edges; binding sturdy, text pages clean. Dust jacket has a bit of chipping. .