Word: cohan
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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LITTLE NELLY KELLY?The infinite invention of George M. Cohan has again evolved a musical concoction that has stuck fast in the public fancy. Mr. Cohan, analysts observe, is not so much concerned with the elaborate beauty of his chorus and their silks as he is with his dancers and his humor. Though Nelly Kelly has danced and laughed on Broadway these many months her popularity persists...
When George M. Cohan waves the American flag at the end of one of his plays staid men and stayed women are aroused to a tremendous pitch of enthusiasm. Therefore when "The Man Who Came Back" hits bottom in a low dive in Shanghai and utters the thrilling words that he is "Going to go back, every step of the way, and, by Heck, he's going to take Her with him", it is small surprise that the St. James audience think "he's. jist grand...
...Moscow Art Theatre in the matter of ensemble work in production, lessons can also be learned from the negro writers, musicians, dancers, and comedians in the matter of "pep" and chorus dancing. The standard of snappy, rapid-fire musical comedy production in this country is set by George M. Cohan. His theory is that if his productions go off with a sufficient amount of dash, have the necessary contagious "pep", the audience will not have time to think very deeply on the true merits of the piece at hand. But even Cohan could learn from Walter Brooks, the negro...
...Actors' Equity Association and the Producing Managers' Association, concerning terms for a new contractual agreement, The central point at issue, which was the cause of the actors' strike in 1919, is the continuance of the closed shop. Some of the managers, led by George M. Cohan, are again threatening to retire from the stage if the closed shop policy of the Equity is not modified...
...Bullard '24, who are assisted by six chorus men, at a benefit performance at the Casino Theatre, New York City, on Sunday evening on the way to Baltimore. On the same bill will be such prominent musical comedy stars as Frank Tinney, Will Rogers, George M. Cohan, Larry Dressler, and Jane Cowl. The program of the evening will consist of a number of specialties and vaudeville acts. The proceeds of the performance will be given to the Boy Scouts of America who are now campaigning for funds...