The Boys from Syracuse
| Author | : Foster Hirsch |
| Publisher | : Cooper Square Press |
| Total Pages | : 378 |
| Release | : 2000-09-05 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781461698753 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1461698758 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (53 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Boys from Syracuse by : Foster Hirsch
Download or read book The Boys from Syracuse written by Foster Hirsch and published by Cooper Square Press. This book was released on 2000-09-05 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
