Al Jolson: A Bio-Bibliography Contributor(s): Fisher, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313286205 ISBN-13: 9780313286209 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $82.17 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 1994 Annotation: From the early days of his stage career in the decades before World War I through his unparalleled comeback after World War II, Al Jolson was billed as "The World's Greatest Entertainer." This book provides an insightful sketch of Jolson's life and a comprehensive record of his extensive career. The volume begins with a biography which discusses the factors that shaped Jolson's development as a performer. A chronology of the chief events in his life follows. Chapters are then devoted to his stage, film, recording, and broadcast career. Each of these chapters contains annotated entries for Jolson's performances. A bibliography follows, with entries for books, periodicals, and newspaper articles. Appendices list stage shows based on Jolson's life, along with newsreels, cartoons, awards, and endorsements related to his career. Name and title indexes conclude the work and add to its reference value. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Reference - Language Arts & Disciplines | Communication Studies |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 93037192 |
Series: Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts |
Physical Information: 1.14" H x 6.37" W x 9.22" (1.54 lbs) 344 pages |
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Publisher Description: From the early days of his stage career in the decades before World War I through his unparalleled comeback after World War II, Al Jolson was billed as The World's Greatest Entertainer. This book provides an insightful sketch of Jolson's life and a comprehensive record of his extensive career. The volume begins with a biography which discusses the factors that shaped Jolson's development as a performer. A chronology of the chief events in his life follows. Chapters are then devoted to his stage, film, recording, and broadcast career. Each of these chapters contains annotated entries for Jolson's performances. A bibliography follows, with entries for books, periodicals, and newspaper articles. Appendices list stage shows based on Jolson's life, along with newsreels, cartoons, awards, and endorsements related to his career. Name and title indexes conclude the work and add to its reference value. |