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Lillian Russell A Bio-Bibliography
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By Donald Ray Schwartz and Anne Aull Bowbeer
ISBN: 0-313-27764-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-27764-1
328 pages
Greenwood Press
Publication: 9/30/1997
List Price: $110.95 (UK Sterling Price: £65.00)
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Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
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Series Title: Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts
Series Number: 77
  • Endorsement From Parker Zellers
    Emeritus Professor of Theatre Arts
    Eastern Michigan University:     Scrupulously researched and documented, this conveniently organized and easy to read study of Lillian Russell will become unquestionably the key reference source for anyone interested in the legendary performer and in the theatrical and social whirl of her day.
  • Endorsement From Royal W. Eckert
    Professor Emeritus, Department of Theatre
    Peru State College:     An extremely well documented, yet reader-friendly, addition to previous works on the life of Miss Russell and, also, to the history of the American theatre during the years of her life.... A feast of information for the casual reader or the theatre historian.
Description: Lillian Russell was the Victorian era's symbol of talent, charm, and beauty. She was introduced by impresario Tony Pastor in 1880, and was considered an emblem of feminine beauty until the turn of the century. Although her voice still set a standard of excellence, by that time America's vision of loveliness had changed, and her middle-aged body could not meet the new challenge on the musical stage. Russell responded with extraordinary resilience. She adapted with the times and became the grande dame of the American theatre in non-musical plays, burlesque, variety, and the lecture circuit. She wrote widely-read newspaper columns in which she pioneered an optimistic philosophy of self-help, and she used her numerous connections to champion the causes that she held dear. Carefully researched, this reference book is a comprehensive and thoroughly documented guide to Lillian Russell's life and career. A biography places her in the social and cultural context of her time and adds previously ignored information about her parents, birth, coming-of-age in the Midwest, early career, daughter, and death. A chronology then gives a detailed listing of events in her life and career. The chapters that follow are devoted to her many performances. Entries in each section provide cast and credit information, plot synopses, review excerpts, and critical commentary. Several appendices offer additional information about her work, and an extensive annotated bibliography lists sources of additional information.
Table of Contents:
  • Biography
  • Chronology
  • Stage
  • Film
  • Discography
  • Television
  • Sheet Music
  • Bibliography
  • Appendix A: Stage Shows with a Lillian Russell Role
  • Appendix B: Films with a Lillian Russell Role
  • Appendix C: Recordings Related to Lillian Russell
  • Appendix D: Radio Show Based on Lillian Russell's Life
  • Appendix E: Sheet Music Related to Lillian Russell
  • Appendix F: Definitions
  • Indexes: People, Songs, Subjects, Theatres, Titles (Stage, Film)
LC Card Number: 97-21825
LCC Class: PN2287
Dewey Class: 792
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