JULY 29, 1887: NAUGHTY NOMADS AND SINGING SOTS – Wretched Richard’s Almanac
Born in 1887, Sigmund Romberg moved to the United States in 1909 and, after a short resume builder in a pencil factory (as a sharpener?), found work as a pianist. … Continue reading
07/29/2018 · 1 Comment
Gabrielle Ray as Frou Frou in The Merry Widow (1907)
Originally posted on FROM THE BYGONE:
In the first decade of the 20th century, Gabrielle Ray (1883 – 1973) had a good career in musical theatre, she was considered one of…
10/11/2015 · 2 Comments
PAULINE HALL (1860-1919): BEAUTIFUL MUSICAL THEATRE STAR
Originally posted on THE CABINET CARD GALLERY:
The top cabinet card features Pauline Hall (1860-1919), one of the most popular turn of the century prima donnas. She began her career…
07/13/2015 · 2 Comments
Rogues & Vagabonds 