Samuel Lionel Rothapfel, Bromberg, Germany (?), July 9, 1882 – New York City, January 13, 1936) was better known as Roxy Rothafel. He was not a performer or vaudevillian of any sort but rather an organizer, entertainment entrepreneur and theatrical manager who was highly successful at bringing entertainment to the masses. In addition he was…Continue Reading Samuel “Roxy” Rothafel: The Genius Behind Radio City Music Hall by David Soren
Topic: Impressarios
Doreen Rae: Fanchon and Marco Star by David Soren
“ Feature movies were often accompanied by Fanchon and Marco prologues known as “Fanchon and Marco Ideas”, theme shows like this one known as “Baby Songs” Pearl Hoff’s family came to Long Beach from Toronto. She first performed at age five as “Lil” Miss Long Beach. By age seven she was performing on the Pantages…Continue Reading Doreen Rae: Fanchon and Marco Star by David Soren