The Boys from Syracuse - The Shuberts' Theatrical Empire

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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By Foster Hirsch

Summary

From 1905 to the crash of 1929, Sam Shubert and his brothers Lee and J.J., despite poor beginnings and near-illiteracy, created a theatre monopoly unrivalled in history.

Product details

• Authors: Foster Hirsch
• Publisher: Cooper Square Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9780815411031
• ISBN: 978-0-8154-1103-1
• No. of pages: 378
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 613 g
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Biographies, autobiographies