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The Eddie Cantor Story


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This absorbing biography chronicles the life and work of one of the most important entertainers of the twentieth century. Eddie Cantor (1892-1964) starred in theater, film, radio, and television. His immense popularity across a variety of media, his pride in his Jewish heritage, and his engagement with pressing political issues distinguished him from other headliners of his era. Paying equal attention to Cantor's humor and politics, Weinstein documents his significance as a performer, philanthropist, and activist. Many show business figures quietly shed their Jewish backgrounds or did not call attention to the fact that they were Jewish. Cantor was different. He addressed the vital issues of his times, including acculturation, national identity, and antisemitism. He was especially forceful in opposing Nazism and paid a price for this activism in 1939, when a sponsor cancelled the actor's radio program. In this carefully researched book, Weinstein uncovers sketches and routines filled with Jewish phrases, allusions, jokes, songs, and stories. Cantor frequently did not mark this material as "Jewish," relying instead on attentive audiences to interpret his coded performances. Illustrated with thirty photographs, The Eddie Cantor Story examines the evolution, impact, and legacy of Cantor's performance style. His music and comedy not only shaped the history of popular entertainment, but also provide a foundation for ongoing efforts to redefine Jewish culture and build community in contemporary America.










Eddie Cantor 193 Success Facts - Everything You Need to Know about Eddie Cantor


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A new Eddie Cantor dimension. This book is your ultimate resource for Eddie Cantor. Here you will find the most up-to-date 193 Success Facts, Information, and much more. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Eddie Cantor's Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: Jack Lawrence - Biography, Screen Actors Guild - Presidents of the Screen Actors Guild, Albert Brooks - Early life, First Roumanian-American congregation - Cantor's Carnegie Hall, Gracie Allen - Early life, 1934 in film - Notable films released in 1934, Belle Baker, The Jazz Singer (1927 film) - From concept to choosing a star, Whoopee! (film) - Production, Alfred E. Green - Partial filmography, 1933 in film - Notable films released in 1933, Ziv Television Programs - Shows produced or distributed by Ziv, The Woods Are Full Of Cuckoos - Plot, Georgia Gibbs - TV appearances, Cotton Club (New York City), Bert Williams - Ziegfeld Follies, Harry Tierney, Mandy (1919 song), A. Edward Sutherland - Sound era, Eddie Cantor - Bibliography, Ethel Shutta, Mickey's Gala Premier - Synopsis, Arch Oboler - Plays For Americans, Original Dixieland Jazz Band - Later history of the band, Ain't She Sweet - Recorded versions, 29th Academy Awards - Academy Honorary Award, Harry Ruby, Hit of the Week Records - History, Lionel Stander - Early life and career, Hillcrest Country Club (Los Angeles) - Early years, 1931 in film - Notable films released in 1931, Blondie (radio), Redbook - History, Gloria Stuart - Early life and career, Julie Newmar - Filmography, Roman Scandals, Sharon Baird - Career, Eddie Cantor - Animation, and much more...




Eddie Cantor in Laugh Land


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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.