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Some great books and Magazines on Vaudeville, Burlesque, Music Hall and the FolliesClick on this link for more Theater and Vaudeville Books!Click on this link for more Radio Television and Broadcasting Magazines and Books!The Business Man in the Amusement World: A Volume of Progress in the Field of the Theatre by Robert Grau (Author)Author of "Forty Years Observation of Musicand the Drama"Profusely IllustratedBROADWAY PUBLISHING COMPANY835 BROADWAY, NEW YORKIn the previous volume, the author was able to state that he had enough material to justify another edition, provided his work was well-received. However, the decision to present a new volume was greatly influenced by the remarkable developments in the business side of the theater industry over the last twelve months. The desire to include biographies that were omitted in the previous edition was a minor factor.Readers will notice that a significant portion of this volume is dedicated to young men representing the rising generation of showmen. The author believes that they will hold a predominant position even as this volume gains recognition.This volume includes various prophecies. The author reluctantly expresses his belief that the entire amusement industry will soon be unified under a single guiding figure. He also believes that the individuals responsible for ending the grand opera era in America, due to their commitments in both musical and dramatic fields, may bring an end to the competition between these two interests in the theater industry.The fact that multi-millionaires are now openly seeking absolute control of resources in the amusement industry inspired the author to prepare this narrative. It's noteworthy that this industry, which was once viewed with suspicion and pessimism, has reached a stage where the nation's wealthiest individuals are openly pursuing control of its assets.The author also discusses the potential of creating artificial reproductions of stage presentations through the synchronization of sound and motion, often referred to as the "talking picture." He believes that this era is nearly upon us.The biographical sketches are provided, some of which are lengthy because they contain historically significant data.ROBERT GRAUMount Vernon, New YorkSeptember, 1910First Edition 1910 by Broadway Publishing Company 9x6". red cloth binding with gold embossed title and spine frontispiece portrait on title 362 pages w numerous b/w photos.CONDITION ACCEPTABLEBook in very clean condition with some issues. Interior clean, no markings, no odor or animal hairs, binding and spine sound nicely repaired,. Water damage to back cover of book, many pages have water line/ discoloration bottom 25% of page ABOUT US: 15 years of experience in online selling with high customer satisfaction . BUY WITH CONFIDENCE - If you don't like the item, just return it in the way you received it and we will gladly return the purchase price. CHAPTER I Inauguration of systematic booking facilities — The start and growth of The Theatrical Syndicate — The advent of the Shuberts — Advanced vaudeville — The cause of strained relations between the two large booking institutions — The ingratitude of the average local manager — A prophecy! CHAPTER II A tribute to the late William Steinway — The Rubinstein-Wieniawski tour in 1872-78 — The elder Salvini's first visit — The present grand opera situation — Some history of grand opera in New York — The remarkable development in musical matters throughout the country — Improved type of local impresario — Maurice Grau's warning to his grand opera stars — A Hammerstein coincidence — A tribute to the "dethroned" impresario — A prophecy which foreshadows the erection of opera houses in all large cities! CHAPTER III Advent of the man of great wealth in musical and dramatic matters — Who will be the "new Moses" in the operatic world? — Grand opera in English — The New Theatre — Caruso and the phonograph. CHAPTER IV Some truths about the tendency of the stage today — The way to discover who is the brains of a duo — This is the era of achievements! — The ticket speculator. CHAPTER V The business side of the stage — Great fortunes, and who made them — The theatrical "dead head." CHAPTER VI The vaudeville booking agent — The United Booking Offices — Pioneer work in New Rochelle — The development of burlesque. CHAPTER VII Advent of the moving picture at Keith's Union Square Theatre — The remarkable success achieved by a new element among showmen — Keith and Proctor's shrewdness in turning the majority of their theaters over to the cameraman — "The Fotophone" — The significance of the "Talking Picture" — Thomas A. Edison's prophecy — George Kleine's belief as to what is in store for the next generation — The Gaumont experiments — The rise of William Fox — "The Illustrated Song" and its survival to this day — The music publisher — The firm of Wilmer and Vincent — The Sullivan and Considine Circuit. CHAPTER VIII Has New York too many theaters? — The knight of the box office — The achievements of Wagenhals and Kemper — Manager Judah's long career — The old-time theatrical business man and his potency in this era — Why the experienced "agent" of other days is still in demand — Some inconsistencies noted. CHAPTER IX The general stage manager — Claude L. Hagen's useful career — An era of revivals at hand — What has become of Rudolph Aronson? — The decline in the sway of melodrama, not permanent — Al H. Woods enters the broader fields — Stair and Havlin's achievements — The era of affluence for the American playwright — The woman playwright — The benefits to be derived from contests — How Martha Morton first became known through a contest in the New York World — The splendid incentive provided by H. B. Harris and Martin Beck — The producer, a vital figure is he! CHAPTER X The Lyceum Bureau — The Society and Club Bureau — The remarkable contrast in salaries as compared with other days — The showmanship of William Morris, his excellent staff — The businesswoman in theatredom — The actor as a businessman — The concert field. CHAPTER XI Los Angeles, the wonder city of progress — The influence of L. E. Behymer and Harley Hamilton — The theatrical lawyer — Managing agents' influence — The truth about Sunday theaters — The theatrical journal and the writers on stage matters — The man of letters always in demand in the business department of the theater — The musical weekly. CHAPTER XII Perpetuity of partnership — "The amateur night" and how it originated — The old-time bill poster who collected his bills with warrants has been replaced by millionaire publicity corporations — The art of Terpsichore — Four decades of dancers — The Murray Hill Theatre Stock Company — The chorister — Many of both sexes have reached stellar heights from the chorus ranks — Albert Spalding's success — Maud Powell, Teresa Carreno, and Joseffy are heard too little in New York. CHAPTER XIII Liebler and Company, the great institution over which George C. Tyler presides — Martin Beck and his disciple, Mark A. Luescher — Frederic Shipman. CHAPTER XIV Margaret Illington's return to the stage and the advent of Mr. Bowes as her manager suggest to the author that the "Husband-Manager" has always been potent — The life story of Abraham L. 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Artist: CLICK RIGHT ARROW > FOR CONDITION, Robert Grau, The Business Man in the Amusement World: A Volume of Progress in, Anton Rubinstein, William Fox, Maurice Grau
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Release Title: The Business Man in the Amusement World: A Volume of Progress in
Genre: Comedy, Soundtracks & Musicals, Spoken Word
Record Label: BROADWAY PUBLISHING COMPANY
Record Size: 10"
Style: Animation Score/Soundtrack, Chanson, Comedy/Novelty Music, Educational, Field Recording, Film Score/Soundtrack, Interview/Dialogue, Minstrel, Monolog, Music Hall, Musical/Original Cast, Natural Sounds, Poetry, Prayers/Sermons, Radio Play/Show, Schlager, Special Effects, Speech, Stand-Up/Sketch, Storytelling, Vocal, Work Song, Big Band/Swing, Cabaret/Vaudeville, Drama, Political/Conscious, Public Service Announcement, Story, TV Score/Soundtrack
Speed: 78 RPM
Features: Illustrated,1st Edition
Language: English
