In the early twentieth century, before radio and motion pictures became widespread, rural Americans had few options for entertainment. While vaudeville theaters were prominent and popular in the cities, they were scarce in rural and small-town America, which was hungry for both …
Held, the first wife of Flo Ziegfeld, moved to New York from Parisin the 1890s and was a leading Broadway star for two decades.
Held, the first wife of Flo Ziegfeld, moved to New York from Parisin the 1890s and was a leading Broadway star for two decades.
In his unique and engaging voice, the acclaimed actor of stage and screen shares the emotional story of his complicated relationship with his father and the deeply buried family secrets that shaped his life and career.
For the first half of the twentieth century, the best coverage of blacks in entertainment--especially the developing motion picture industry--was in the newspapers published and circulated by the African American community. This annotated bibliography adds to the first volume wi…
Alice Faye: a life beyond the silver screen
Alice Faye: a life beyond the silver screen
Alice Faye: a life beyond the silver screen
Alice Faye: a life beyond the silver screen
From the author of "Across the Plains to Santa Fe" comes the first full biography of 20th Century Fox's beloved, velvet-voiced beauty who walked away from the studio system at the height of her career. 25 photos.