Ziegfeld and His Follies: A Biography of Broadway's Greatest Producer

by Sara Brideson and Cynthia Brideson

Book Overview

The name Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. (1867-1932) is synonymous with the decadent revues that the legendary impresario produced at the turn of the twentieth century. These extravagant performances were filled with catchy tunes, high-kicking chorus girls, striking costumes, and talented stars such as Eddie Cantor, Fanny Brice, Marilyn Miller, W. C. Fields, and Will Rogers. After the success of his Follies, Ziegfeld revolutionized theater performance with the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081316088X
• ISBN13: 9780813160887
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.2" x 9.2"