Broadway Chaos and Celebrities Train Wreck of 1940s Theatre
The column catalogs wartime era show business woes with actors like Craig Reynolds taking odd jobs, wages slashed to 200 a week, profits on The Jolson Story soaring, and stage quirks from dogs in boarding houses to fencing scenes in Cyrano. It notes political headlines, fascism cautions, and Broadway personalities amid economic strain and moralizing commentary.
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