The Boys from Syracuse - The Shuberts' Theatrical Empire (Paperback, New edition)


From 1905 to the crash of 1929, Sam Shubert (1874-1905) and his brothers Lee (1874-1953) and J. J. (1878-1963), despite poor beginnings and near-illiteracy, created a theater monopoly unrivaled in history. Their ruthless business tactics and showmanship made 42nd Street the heart of American popular theater and won them the most sought-after stars of the day, including Al Jolson, Carmen Miranda, Eddie Cantor, Fanny Brice, Mae West, and Fred Astaire.

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From 1905 to the crash of 1929, Sam Shubert (1874-1905) and his brothers Lee (1874-1953) and J. J. (1878-1963), despite poor beginnings and near-illiteracy, created a theater monopoly unrivaled in history. Their ruthless business tactics and showmanship made 42nd Street the heart of American popular theater and won them the most sought-after stars of the day, including Al Jolson, Carmen Miranda, Eddie Cantor, Fanny Brice, Mae West, and Fred Astaire.

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Product Details

General

Imprint

Cooper Square Publishers Inc.,U.S.

Country of origin

United States

Release date

November 2000

Availability

Expected to ship within 15 - 20 working days

First published

September 2000

Authors

Dimensions

210 x 153 x 21mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback - Trade

Pages

374

Edition

New edition

ISBN-13

978-0-8154-1103-1

Barcode

9780815411031

Categories

LSN

0-8154-1103-0



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