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New Humor in the Progressive Era

- Americanization and the Vaudeville Comedian

About New Humor in the Progressive Era

By tracing the effects of unprecedented immigration, the advent of the new woman, and the little-known vaudeville careers of performers like the Elinore Sisters, Buster Keaton, and the Marx Brothers, DesRochers examines the relation between comedic vaudeville acts and progressive reformers as they fought over the new definition of "Americanness."

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781349470747
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 187
  • Published:
  • July 23, 2014
  • Edition:
  • 12014
  • Weight:
  • 275 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 6, 2024

Description of New Humor in the Progressive Era

By tracing the effects of unprecedented immigration, the advent of the new woman, and the little-known vaudeville careers of performers like the Elinore Sisters, Buster Keaton, and the Marx Brothers, DesRochers examines the relation between comedic vaudeville acts and progressive reformers as they fought over the new definition of "Americanness."

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