American showman
Ross Melnick · 2012
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About the book
This title considers the multifaceted career of Samuel 'Roxy' Rothafel (1882-1936), who is regularly cited as one of the twelve most important figures in the history of film and radio. It examines his role as the key purveyor of a new film exhibition aesthetic that appropriated legitimate theatre, opera, ballet, and classical music to attract multi-class audiences. It details how Roxy built an influential and prolific career as a film exhibitor, stage producer, radio broadcaster, musical arranger, theatre manager, war propagandist, and international celebrity.
Book details
- Year
- 2012
- Language
- English
- Series
- Film and culture
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Editions
- 1
- Pages
- 538
- ISBN
- 9780231159043
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