Apprenticed at 14 to life in the circus, Tony Pastor seemed destined for a career in show business. Indeed, true to his desire and his rigorous training, Pastor spent his life within the theater milieu. He made significant contributions to both variety and vaudeville as a songwriter, performer and theater owner. With a head for business, a knack for discovering new talent, and a sharp understanding of popular taste, Pastor initiated new business practices in theater and gave audiences what they sought in entertainment.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Mcfarland & Co Inc
ISBN-10
0786464240
ISBN-13
9780786464241
eBay Product ID (ePID)
178042039
Product Key Features
Author
Armond Fields
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Autobiography: the Arts
Genre
Autobiography: the Arts
Dimensions
Weight
386g
Height
254mm
Width
178mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
Jefferson, Nc
Spine
8mm
Content Note
Illustrations
Author Biography
The late Armond Fields was a social historian specializing in American popular theater. The author of numerous books about vaudeville and other early theater figures, he lived in Culver City, California.