Canadian novelist, poet, and essayist known for her work on writing, feminism, and dystopian themes.
Margaret Atwood values this work and expresses a strong interest in reading it due to her own historical connection to the era.
Margaret Atwood praises Blanche Yurka's performance in this film for effectively capturing the blistering intensity of the character Madame Defarge.
“Blanche Yurka in her blistering portrayal of Mme D. in the 1930s movie.”