Martha Raye Film and Television Clown |
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| Author:
| Tucker, David C. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7864-9583-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2016 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95USD $3.00 |
Book Description:
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As a child on stage, Martha Raye (1916-1994) proudly embraced the role of the clown, her gift for slapstick comedy enhanced by a fine singing voice. Drawing on new interviews with colleagues, this retrospective covers the life and career of an enduringly funny lady who influenced a generation of women comedians.
As a child on stage, Martha Raye (1916-1994) proudly embraced the role of the clown, her gift for slapstick comedy enhanced by a fine singing voice. Drawing on new interviews with colleagues, this retrospective covers the life and career of an enduringly funny lady who influenced a generation of women comedians.