People of Vaudeville
They are not, they were business people. They went into the industry for the money.
What killed Vaudeville?
The repitition
How were children treated?
They were worked really hard, and marketed.
How many black acts were allowed per show?
One
Was there an intermission?
When did Vaudeville begin?
1880's
What technology came about during the 1930's?
Cars, Radios, and Talkies
What was the name of the group that kept child labor in check?
The Garry Society
Who participated in menstral shows?
Both black comedians and white northerners. They would mimic black people through black face and music.
What did the placement on the program mean?
It indicated how good you were
Where did Vaudeville originate?
England
Where did some people go after Vaudeville
Hollywood!
What was the average pay for someone who wasnt a vaudvillian?
25$ a week, compared to vaudevillians who made 450$ a week.
When did Menstral Shows start?
The 1850's
You did not, it was silent and ignored because there was no theater etiquette at the time.
Who was Bert Williams?
He was the "Jackie Robinson" of show business. He was a black man doing black face. He was considered "the funniest man I ever saw, and the saddest man I ever knew"
What did the war have to do with Vaudeville?
Some of the older acts were sent to entertain the troops
Who was considered the Jackie Robinson of show business?
Bert Williams
In which act did the performer 'play to the haircuts'
The last act, because people would leave before they were finished. Sometimes they would book bad acts on purpose to get people to leave the theatre.
When was Bert William born?
November 12 1874
How has vaudeville translated into modern day?
"Take me out to the ball game" was written by a vaudevillian.
"The Muppet Show" took place in a vaudeville theatre.
What did Poon shows convey?
They conveyed black life as careless
Where was the best act placed?
The 9th act was the best, right before the end.