Ziegfeld and His Follies: A Biography of Broadway's Greatest Producer

The name Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. (1867-1932) is synonymous with the decadent revues that the legendary impresario produced at the turn of the twentieth century. These extravagant performances were filled with catchy tunes, high-kicking chorus girls, striking costumes, and talented stars such as Eddie Cantor, Fanny Brice, Marilyn Miller, W. C. Fields, and Will Rogers. After the success of his Follies, Ziegfeld revolutionized theater performance with the musical Show Boat (1927) and continued making

Author: Cynthia Brideson, Sara Brideson
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Published: 06/12/2015
Pages: 576
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.00lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.20w x 1.60d
ISBN: 9780813160887

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 07/01/2015 pg. 85

About the Author

Cynthia Brideson is coauthor of Also Starring...: Forty Biographical Essays on the Greatest Character Actors of Hollywood's Golden Era, 1930--1965.

Sara Brideson is coauthor of Also Starring...: Forty Biographical Essays on the Greatest Character Actors of Hollywood's Golden Era, 1930--1965.

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