In her autobiography (1991) Hepburn stated her birth date as 1907. She was one of six children (three of each gender) born to a socially prominent, well-to-do, activist family. Her mother was a well-known and passionate suffragette (supporter of women's right to vote); her physician ...
Katharine Hepburn's work and personality have had a great influence on American film and culture. (MUSIC)VOICE ONE:This program was written and produced by Dana Demange. You can download this program and others from our Web site, voaspecialenglish.com. I'm Steve Ember.VOICE TWO:...
Her father, Thomas Hepburn, was a successful doctor. Her mother, Katharine Martha Houghton, was a great supporter of women's rights issues including the right to birth control. The Hepburns made sure to educate their children about important political and social subjects. The family members were...
Moviegoers might remember that Hepburn and Tracy were portrayed once on the screen already, in Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator, but in supporting capacity by Cate Blanchett and Kevin O’Rourke. Let us know if you have any casting suggestions in the space below....
Katharine Houghton Hepburn was born in Hartford in 1907. The Hepburns made sure to educate their children about important political and social subjects and sports. She rode horses swam and played golf and tennis. Katharine graduated from Bryn Mawr College in 1928. She soon started appearing in sm...
Of Hepburn he wrote: “Miss Hepburn’s characterization is one of the finest seen on the screen and the producers have been wise in not minimizing the importance of her part because Mr. Barrymore is the star of the film.” * * * On Shaky Ground E.B. White noted the sad state of ...
Katharine Houghton Hepburn was born in Hartford in 1907. The Hepburns made sure to educate their children about important political and social subjects and sports. She rode horses, swam and played golf and tennis. Katharine graduated from Bryn Mawr College in 1928. She soon started appearing in ...
Katharine Hepburn, 1907-2003: An Independent and Intelligent Actress VOICE ONE: I'm Steve Ember. VOICE TWO: And I'm Barbara Klein with People inAmericain VOA Special English. Today we tell about Katharine Hepburn, one ofAmerica's great film and stage actresses. Hepburn's career lasted ...
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS...Katharine HepburnandJohn BealinThe Little Minister.Hepburn portrayed Babbie, a member of the nobility who disguises herself as a gypsy to protect villagers from a tyrannical lord. In the process she falls in love with the good Rev. Gavin Dishart (Beal). (IMDB) ...
Katharine Houghton Hepburn was born in Hartford in 1907. The Hepburns made sure to educate their children about important political and social subjects and sports. She rode horses, swam and played golf and tennis. Katharine graduated from Bryn Mawr College in 1928. She soon started appearing in ...