The House That Shadows Built (1928)

Record Details:

Title:
The House That Shadows Built
Date:
1928
Publisher:
New York: Doubleday
Volume:
The House That Shadows Built
Leaf #:
000114
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
November 16, 2023
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CHAPTER IX THE GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY 6'nter now, and by the side door, William A. Brady. Big, vital, cordial, witty, reckless, generous, one hundred per cent, masculine, he was born to bear a nickname; and his world still calls him “Billy Brady.” He was the first of our eminent pugilistic managers and promotors; among other champions he handled James J. Corbett. In those days of saloon champions and mixed-ale preliminary fighters, pugilism had an aura of disreputability. Gradually, Brady edged over into the general amusement business, and after he married his leading woman, Grace George, he abandoned all connection with the prize ring. In 1905, he had out many ventures, ranging from Broadway productions to a baseball club. In Chicago, Brady stopped one night before a cheap show whose front bore the electric legend, “Hale’s Tours.” Outside, a long queue of men, women, and children was waiting for the next exhibition to open. Such a phenomenon is fresh scent to a showman. Brady jostled his way in. He found himself occupying a perfect imitation of a railway carriage, which ended in an observa 98