Actors Organize

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The book delves into the challenges faced by American actors in their quest to unionize during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It highlights the significant obstacles, such as blacklisting, media hostility, and the rise of fake unions. Focusing on the White Rats Actors' Union of America and the Actors' Equity Association, the author details their formation, key achievements, and the contributions of influential leaders like Harry Mountford and Francis Wilson. This historical account sheds light on the struggles and victories of actors in the labor movement.