This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Broadway Gossip and Show Biz Bits from Deroth
Voice of Broadway gossip column notes Luck and testimony appeals before the Senate, Dinah Washington denying gospel rumors, Laurette Suez engagement talks, Kate Smith NBC deal near 5 million over five years. Also mentions Mimi Benzell, Yvonne De Carle, Joe Louis guidance, Arthur Laurents and Steeplechase Park rides, and various industry tidbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deroth
Broadway
Senate
Mand
Howard Hughes
Dinah Washington
Samuel Goldwyn, Jr
Laurette Suez
Kate Smith
NBC
Joe Louis
Dennis James
Gussie Moran
Ted Briskin
Betty Hutton
Eddie Condon
Betty
Summer
South Pacific
Arthur Laurents
Ita Ellis
Steeplechase Park
Gotham
44Th St
Imogene Cota
Helen Hays
Paris
Lily Pons
Charles James