The vaudeville theatre, building, operation, management (1918)

Record Details:

Title:
The vaudeville theatre, building, operation, management
Date:
1918
Publisher:
New York : Gotham press, inc.
Volume:
The vaudeville theatre, building, operation, management
Leaf #:
000260
Language:
English
Collection:
Theatre and Vaudeville and Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
University of California Libraries
Sponsor:
MSN
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
July 19, 2022
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A great many standard acts, besides their usual offerings on the stage, are prepared to do special stunts. A few of these are listed in this article. There are many others, and as a general proposition they will make known to the manager the special things they do, and suggest the manner in which they can be most effectively utilized. HouDiNi, the master magician, escaping from a strait-jacket while suspended in the air. Hardeen, jumping from bridge into body of water while handcuffed. Brindamour, escaping from locked cell of lo- cal jail; also jumping into the water while handcuffed and manacled. Pauline, driving team of horses, while blind- folded, through the principal streets, and finding key hidden by committee. Diving Nymphs, diving and swimming exhi- bitions from some bridge in city. Odiva, diving and swimming contests in tank on stage. Little Billy, receptions for children on stage after matinee. Master Gabriel, receptions for children on stage after matinee. Little Lord Roberts, receptions for children on stage. 266