Funny Woman: The Life and Times of Fanny Brice by Barbara W. Grossman (English)

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Funny Woman by Barbara W. Grossman A brilliant comic, Fanny Brice had a significant impact on a field that had been predominantly male, proving that the term "funny womanwas not an oxymoron. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Fanny Brice (1891-1951) was a truly popular entertainer, with a career that spanned four decades. She was a hit in almost every branch of American show business-burlesque and vaudeville, drama and musical revues (including nine Ziegfeld Follies), film and radio. She is most often remembered for her characterization of the radio brat Baby Snooks, yet Snooks was not Brices best role. A brilliant comic, Fanny Brice had a significant impact on a field that had been predominantly male, proving that the term "funny woman" was not an oxymoron. Back Cover Fanny Brice (1891-1951) was a truly popular entertainer, with a career that spanned four decades. She was a hit in almost every branch of American show business--burlesque and vaudeville, drama and musical revues (including nine Ziegfeld follies) film and radio. Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 1. The Early Years: Birth to Burlesque 2. A oCollege GirlO on the Wheel 3. The Ziegfeld Connection: The Follies of 1910 and 1911 4. Dramatic Doldrums: 1912-1916 5. oA Cartoonist Working in the FleshO: The Ziegfeld Follies of 1916 and 1917 6. Disappointments, Debacles, and oThat Immortal SongO 7. Plastic Surgery for the Stage 8. Trying to Reach othe Hillbillies and the Haute MondeO: 1927-1933 9. oA Burlesque Comic of the Rarest VintageO: The Ziegfeld Follies of 1934 and 1936 Conclusion: oI Knew What I Was Doing--I ThinkO Notes Bibliography Index Illustrations follow Chapter Six Review Grossmans entertaining, scrupulously documented study—a Jewish Book Club selection in cloth—portrays vaudeville and radio star Brices talent, determination and legend-building. * Publishers Weekly * Review Quote "Grossmans entertaining, scrupulously documented study-a Jewish Book Clubselection in cloth-portrays vaudeville and radio star Brices talent, determination andlegend-building." -Publishers Weekly Details ISBN0253207622 Author Barbara W. Grossman Short Title FUNNY WOMAN Pages 304 Publisher Indiana University Press Language English ISBN-10 0253207622 ISBN-13 9780253207623 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1992 Imprint Indiana University Press Subtitle The Life and Times of Fanny Brice Place of Publication Bloomington, IN Country of Publication United States Affiliation The Cambridge Company Edition New edition Illustrations 16 b&w photographs Series A Midland Book Edition Description Midland Book DOI 10.1604/9780253207623 UK Release Date 1992-08-22 AU Release Date 1992-08-22 NZ Release Date 1992-08-22 US Release Date 1992-08-22 Publication Date 1992-08-22 DEWEY 791.092 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161655835;

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