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The new humor in the progressive era Americanization and the vaudeville comedian /

By tracing the effects of unprecedented immigration, the advent of the new woman, and the little-known vaudeville careers of performers like the Elinore Sisters, Buster Keaton, and the Marx Brothers, DesRochers examines the relation between comedic vaudeville acts and progressive reformers as they f...

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Main Authors: DesRochers, Rick.
Published:
Literature type: Electronic Software eBook
Language: English
Series: Palgrave studies in theatre and performance history
Subjects:
Vaudeville > History > 20th century > United States.
Vaudeville > Social aspects > United States.
Stand-up comedy > History > 20th century > United States.
Comedians > History > 20th century > United States.
Variety shows, music hall, cabaret > 20th century > 20th century > USA.
Performing Arts.
Online Access: http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9781137357182
Summary: By tracing the effects of unprecedented immigration, the advent of the new woman, and the little-known vaudeville careers of performers like the Elinore Sisters, Buster Keaton, and the Marx Brothers, DesRochers examines the relation between comedic vaudeville acts and progressive reformers as they fought over the new definition of "Americanness.".
"First and foremost, The New Humor in the Progressive Era is marvelously entertaining and honors the riotous spirit of some of the greatest performers of the early twentieth century. At the same time, Rick DesRochers makes an important contribution to theatre and performance scholarship, American cultural studies, and histories of comedy and clowning. Thoroughly researched and compellingly written, this book is a seriously good read." - James F. Wilson, City University of New York, USA.
Item Description: Electronic book text.
Epublication based on: 9781137357427, 2014.
Carrier Form: 212 p. : 4 b&w, ill.
ISBN: 9781137357182 :
1137357185 :
CLC: K837.125.76
Contents: 1. Americanization: Progressive Era Reformers, Cultural Critics, and Popular Comic Entertainments 2. Putting It Over in American Vaudeville 3. The New Humor: Ethnic Acts and Family Acts 4. The Marx Brothers Go To School 5. The New Woman and the Female Comedian as Social Insurgent Epilogue.

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