Variety (February 1916)

Record Details:

Title:
Variety
Date:
February 1916
Publisher:
New York, NY: Variety Publishing Company
Volume:
Variety (February 1916)
Leaf #:
0001
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Film Industry Trade Magazine",Vaudeville,Theatr
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System, Theatre and Vaudeville, and Early Cinema
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Communication Arts
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Founded in 1905 by Sime Silverman, Variety is the best known and most important trade paper in the history of American entertainment. Variety began as a New York weekly publication covering vaudeville, however, its scope expanded over time to include legitimate theatre, burlesque, motion pictures, radio, and television (transitions that the MHDL will eventually document within this record). In 1933, Daily Variety was launched in Los Angeles to offer in-depth coverage of the motion picture industry and serve as a competitor to The Hollywood Reporter, which was founded 'on the Coast' in 1930. In March 2013, Variety's owner ended the print edition of Daily Variety, though as of this writing, the weekly publication and a website offering non-stop news updates still exist. Variety may ultimately be best remembered for its integration of show business slang into entertainment trade coverage. Boffo. Hokum. Quickies. Svelte. Climaxer. Tenpercenter. Coastlander. Skein. We're still feeling zowied. -- Eric Hoyt, 2013
Date Added:
August 29, 2022
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VARIETY f Announcement The Columbia Graphophone Company announces the establishment of an uptown office at 102 West 38th Street for its Professional Department, in order to pro- vide proper co-operation with those professionals who are now making or who may make Columbia records. In making this announcement, the Columbia Graphophone Company invites communications from recognized artists of the vaudeville and legitimate stage, also from entertainers of merit, regardless of profes- sional rating or whether the artists are appearing on big time or small time circuits. Musical acts, both vocal and instrumental; mon- ologues; imitations; humorous, talking or musical novelties are particularly desired—in fact, any act that would make an interesting talking machine record. Telephone for an appointment or if on the road at present, write and arrange NOW for an interview when next in New York—appointments will be made so as not to interfere with playing time or engagements and to suit the convenience of the artist. Come in and get acquainted—you will always find a cordial welcome. Henry D. King Manager Professional Department Columbia Graphophone Company 102 West 38th St., New York City Telephone, Greeley 904