| The Boys from Syracuse: The Shuberts' Theatrical Empire Contributor(s): Hirsch, Foster (Author) |
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ISBN: 0815411030 ISBN-13: 9780815411031 Publisher: Cooper Square Press OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2000 Annotation: From 1905 to the crash of 1929, Sam Shubert and his brothers Lee and J.J., despite poor beginnings and near-illiteracy, created a theater monopoly unrivaled in history. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Theater - History & Criticism - Biography & Autobiography | Entertainment & Performing Arts |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 00043093 |
| Lexile Measure: 1390 |
| Physical Information: 0.82" H x 6.03" W x 9.02" (1.13 lbs) 374 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1949 - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 - Chronological Period - 1920's - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Geographic Orientation - New York - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |