Stars of the Jersey Shore: A Theatrical History 1860s-1930s

by Karen L. Schnitzspahn

Book Overview

In the pre-Hollywood era, theatrical stars flocked to the New Jersey coast to escape the eastern cities' sweltering heat. After performing from September to May, they relished its tranquil beauty and cool breezes in the summer. This unique book spotlights dozens of the stars from the 1860s to the 1920s, including Maggie Mitchell, Lillie Langtry, Nate Salsbury, Lillian Nordica, and Robert B. Mantell, to name just a few. Count Basie and Arthur Pryor...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764327194
• ISBN13: 9780764327193
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Limited
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0"