| African American Theater Buildings: An Illustrated Historical Directory, 1900-1955 Contributor(s): Smith, Eric Ledell (Author) |
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ISBN: 0786449225 ISBN-13: 9780786449224 Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc. OUR PRICE: $39.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism - Reference | Directories - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies |
| Dewey: 792.089 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.9" W x 9.9" (1.15 lbs) 294 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Topical - Black History - Chronological Period - 1900-1949 - Chronological Period - 1950's - Chronological Period - 1960's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: African American theater buildings were theaters owned or managed by blacks or whites and serving an African American audience. Nearly 2,000 such theaters, including nickelodeons, vaudeville houses, storefronts, drive-ins, opera houses and neighborhood movie theaters, existed in the 20th century, yet very little has been written about them. In this book the African American theater buildings from 1900 through 1955 are arranged by state, then by city, and then alphabetically under the name by which they were known. The street address, dates of operation, number of seats, architect, whether it was a member of TOBA (Theater Owners Booking Association), type of theater (nickelodeon, vaudeville, musical, drama or picture), alternate name(s), race and name of manager or owner, whether the audience was mixed, and the fate of the theater are given where known. Commentary by theater historians is also provided. |