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A hell of a life
- Title
- A hell of a life / by Harry Richman with Richard Gehman.
- Author
- Richman, Harry, 1895-1972
- Publication
- New York : Duell, Sloan and Pearce, ©1966.
- ©1966
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Use in library | CT25 .R534 1966 | Off-site |
Details
- Additional Authors
- Gehman, Richard.
- Description
- xii, 242 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : black and white photographs; 21 cm
- Summary
- Harry Richman was the most imitated man in America in one of the most colorful periods of American history--the turbulent and torrid twenties--which he survived to remain at the top of his game throughout the depression deadened thirties. His game was song, mainly, along with dance, acting on films and Broadway, appearing on radio, and principally, as the acknowledged king of the night-club entertainers. Known for his devilish wink, a hint of a lisp, and a voice that was alternately robust and intimate, he was a friend of millionaires, gangsters, athletes, authors, presidents and president-makers, ambassadors, English royalty, Bowery bums, and the most beautiful women of his day. As he puts it, "You might say I had a hell of a life." This is his story, told mainly in his own words.
- Subject
- Richman, Harry, 1895-1972
- Richman, Harry, 1895-1972
- 1900-1999
- Actors > United States > Biography
- Actors > United States > 20th century
- Singers > United States > Biography
- Singers > United States > 20th century
- Comedians > United States > Biography
- Comedians > United States > 20th century
- Vaudeville > United States > Biography
- Vaudeville > United States > 20th century
- Entertainers > United States > Biography
- Entertainers > United States > 20th century
- Motion picture actors and actresses > United States > Biography
- Motion picture actors and actresses > United States > 20th century
- Singers
- Motion picture actors and actresses
- Entertainers
- Comedians
- Actors
- Vaudeville
- Skådespelare
- Självbiografier
- United States
- Genre/Form
- Autobiographies.
- Biographies.
- Contents
- Some of the good times, some of the bad -- Some girls I had, some girls I didn't -- And more ladies -- Assistant's interlude -- How it all began -- How it went on-stardom at last -- Assistant's interlude -- The "Scandals" -- Assistant's interlude -- I love you, Clara -- Up and down in Miami and London -- Assistant's interlude -- The flight -- The past until the present.
- LCCN
- 64024482
- OCLC
- ocm00759095
- 759095
- SCSB-2109132
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library