Broadway Babes and a Chorus Girl's Rise in 1909
A chorus girl recounts a whirlwind rise from the Oven to the Violet apartment, detailing a debut night thrill, praise from critics, and a growing fame aura. She moves with Molly Hartwell and Lowell, notes rent, a shift to understudy duties, and mentions two suitors connected to Sherry's dinners.
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Moffatt, Yard & Co
Fifth Avenue
Jemon
Fritzi Scheff
Higgins
Mr. Smith
Jim
Molly
Sherry’s
Tye
Hartwell
Lowell
Lovell
Ferdinand
Marie Corelli
Sun
Rosenfeldt
Wyncote
New York
Paris
Ohio
Glitter and Gears on Broadway Night Escapade
Minnie recounts negotiations with Bowsox and Jones as she navigates romance, theater gigs, and a Wall Street ticket scheme. She reflects on cold hearts, sentiment, and ambition amid social scenes, fashion, and a busy showbiz day.
I Was a Catshoe Girl in a Dreamy City Night
A first person diarist narrates evenings at work, social pressure, and crushes among chorus girls and newsboys. September entries describe romantic hopes, proposals, and humor from colleagues, with snippets of overheard chatter and cues for upcoming events.
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Fanny
Fatman’s Club
Mel
Mr. Jones
Auch
Purple Star
Little Chafoor
Atlantic City
Rosie
Cleveland
Maxie
Smarty
Bat Nelson
Jay
Willy Harris
Matorday
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Josh
Minnie Higgins
Barton Fordham Jones
Sherry
Peepeearlier
Mrs. Wallace-Irwin
Bowsox
Barton Fordham Jones, Put. Mr. Jones
Babes
Wall Street
Broadway