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A dancer, Allan created the famous "Salome Dance", a dance of her own creation. After performing it first at London's Palace Theatre, in March 1908, she appeared at New York's Palace Theatre January 20, 1910. She toured in American vaudeville from 1916 to 1917 and 1919 to 1920. [16] [17] [18] Fred Allen: May 31, 1894 March 17, 1956 American
Pages in category "American vaudeville performers" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 1,330 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
American Dancer known for her famous fan dance which had Rand arrested several times, most notably at the 1933 World's Fair. Rand also danced with a bubble and dressed as Lady Godiva, horse and all. [164] Amanda Randolph: February 2, 1896 August 24, 1967 American Singer and comedian best known for her television work.
Mabel and Emma Griffin, AKA The Griffin Sisters, African-American Vaudeville entertainers and entrepreneurs. The Griffin Sisters, Emma (1874–1918) and Mabel (1877–1918) Griffin, were American vaudeville performers in the late 1800s and early 1900s who became entrepreneurs and social activists and opened one of the first booking agencies owned by Black women.
Studio portrait of Kathleen Rockwell. Kathleen Eloise Rockwell (October 4, 1873/1876/1880 (year of birth disputed) – February 21, 1957), known as "Klondike Kate" and later known as Kate Rockwell Warner Matson Van Duren, was an American dancer and vaudeville star during the Klondike Gold Rush, where she met Alexander Pantages who later became a very successful vaudeville/motion picture mogul.
Hines remained in the production for 18 months through July 1, 1967 with Ford playing opposite her as Eddie Ryan — a dancer and director who takes a chance on Fanny during her vaudeville days ...
The Whitman Sisters were four African-American sisters who were stars of Black Vaudeville. [1] They ran their own performing touring company for over forty years from 1900 to 1943, becoming the longest-running and best-paid act on the T.O.B.A. circuit. They comprised Mabel (May) (b. Ohio; 1880–1942), Essie (Essie Barbara Whitman; b.
Hugh Hefner, the man who created a magazine empire, died Wednesday at the age of 91. His legacy includes some of the most famous Playboy playmates ever to grace the cover and go one to become ...