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Katharine Hepburn developed her distinctive mid-Atlantic accent through early theater training. Her technique combined theatrical projection with intimate camera awareness. Hepburn maintained physical fitness through tennis and swimming into her eighties. Her four Best Actress wins span 48 years. She never attended Oscar ceremonies, demonstrating her focus on craft over recognition. #Acting #KatharineHepburn #ClassicHollywood #Technique #FilmActing | Film Acting

The Transatlantic (or Mid-Atlantic) accent was a made-up, manufactured accent. It was created during a time when America was trying to establish itself as a cultural power. And it was the predominant sound of actors, politicians and public figures during the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. But then… it suddenly vanished. | New York Post