Lillian Russell : a biography of "America's Beauty" / by Armond Fields.
Lillian Russell : a biography of "America's Beauty" / by Armond Fields.
Lillian Russell : a biography of "America's Beauty" / by Armond Fields.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c1999.
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N792.028092/R964.1/1
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Language
English
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Physical content
vii, 237 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Contents
1. From Prairies to Pastor's -- 2. She Couldn't Say No -- 3. The Prodigal Daughter's Return -- 4. The Queen of Comic Opera -- 5. The Queen's Consorts -- 6. Requiem for Comic Opera -- 7. Music Hall Days -- 8. End of an Era -- 9. Her Image Renewed -- 10. Old Specialties, New Platforms -- 11. God, Moth...
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Publisher
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c1999.
Place of Publication
North Carolina
Date Published
c1999.
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Summary
Beautiful, bold Lillian Russell was much more than a popular actress and singer of the Gay Nineties. Through energetic self-promotion, she practically invented celebrity, and her resulting influence was widely felt in society, fashion, and even politics. Russell's very public example even stretched the bounds of sexual relationships and morality in...
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Full title
Lillian Russell : a biography of "America's Beauty" / by Armond Fields.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-231) and index.
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Date Copyright
c1999.
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N792.028092/R964.1/1
Record Identifier
74VvWdqNlOvA
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvWdqNlOvA
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ISBN
0786405090 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9780786405091 (hardcover : alk. paper)
DDC
792.028092
MMS ID
991011865939702626
