Papers, musical scores and sound recordings, 1929-1978.

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Papers, musical scores and sound recordings, 1929-1978.

25 cu. ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6744551

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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DaCosta, Morton, 1914-1989

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Morton DaCosta (born Tecosky), stage and film director and actor, was born 7 March 1914 in Philadelphia. A graduate of Temple University, Mr. DaCosta began his career as an actor and director in regional theatre in 1937. He made his acting debut on Broadway in 1942 in THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH and his New York directing debut in 1949 with a revival of SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER. Among his many productions are PLAIN AND FANCY (1955), NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS (1955), AUNTIE MAME (1956) with which he made his ...