Eddie cantor was an american illustrated song performer, comedian, dancer, singer, actor, and songwriter. After becoming a smash hit in vaudeville, ziegfeld signed him for his midnight frolics and then the follies of 1917, 1918, 1919 and 1923. Cantor frequently did not mark this material as jewish, relying instead on attentive audiences to interpret his coded performances. I really enjoyed the musical numbers, but i have to say the dramatic scenes were painful. The eddie cantor story is a 1953 american film about the life of eddie cantor, starring keefe brasselle as cantor, and released by warner brothers. The song retained its popularity through the great depression, probably because of its optimism, and has featured in a number of films, including most notably and unsurprisingly the 1953 biopic the eddie cantor story. Tucker shines as the bold star of her own show in red hot end page 227 mama. Download or buy the cd the eddie cantor story by eddie cantor on the independent record store by. The eddie cantor story full frame, manufactured on demand. A jewish life in performance and politics brandeis series in. The complete eddie cantor story eddie cantor songs. We hear from the jimmy durante show on this time on a legacy of laughs. Eddies life story with dinah shore eddie cantor chase and. Compilations other albums which feature this performance of the song.
Eddie cantor eddie cantor radio show 19421943 cd baby. This was a result of a concerted effort by american jewish. The eddie cantor story, i think i can state with equivocation, is not one the greatest musicals to come from a hollywood studio during the golden age of film musicals and its star, keefe brasselle,does not appear to be always comfortable in the role of the banjoeyed entertainer. The cantor story was made in response to the success of the warner brothers film, the jolson story about vaudeville star al jolson. He began recording in 1917 for the victor label and made records throughout his entire life. A jewish life in performance and politics by david weinstein 2018 upnebrandeis university press tributes edit cantor was profiled on this is your life, the nbc program in which an unsuspecting person usually a celebrity would be surprised on live television by host ralph edwards, with a halfhour tribute. Eddie cantor the eddie cantor story songs by eddie. Enlarge eddie cantor, albert einstein, sammy davis jr. Cantors transition from radio to television was briefly successful. The show starts with al jolson coming on to wish eddie happy twentyseventh wedding anniversary. Provided to youtube by cdbaby nows the time to fall in love eddie cantor the eddie cantor story. This absorbing biography chronicles the life and work of one. Great songs from whoopee 1928 performed by eddie cantor with the victor orchestra then george olsen and his music 1 makin whoopee 2 until yo.
May 26, 2007 this feature is not available right now. This was a result of a concerted effort by american jewish leaders to. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Jul 01, 20 streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. For a fuller sense of the mans stardom check out this genial biopic, with cantor appearing briefly as himself before keefe brasselle takes over the title role. The event, which was broadcast by the columbia broadcasting system was in celebration of cantors 25th anniversary as a star. This episode features guest eddie cantor and aired october 8, 1947. In the past year, i have become a huge eddie cantor fan and am always grateful for finds such as this one. According to the comedian lenny bruce, eddie cantor is goyish p.
A jewish life in performance and politics by david weinstein. In 1953, eddie cantor was the subject of the warner bros. Keefe brassell, marilyn erskine, aline macmahon, arthur franz, alex gerry, alfred e. Download or buy the cd the eddie cantor story by eddie cantor on the independent record store by musicians for musicians. A jewish life in performance and politics brandeis university press, 2017 explains the many ways cantors work was representative of the period, but also the ways he pushed the boundaries of entertainment during his career. Upon receiving the news that her grandson was now an orphan, his grandmother, esther, took care of him. Familiar to broadway, radio, movie, and early television audiences, this apostle of pep was regarded almost as a family member by millions because his toprated radio shows revealed intimate stories and amusing anecdotes. New the unproduced eddie cantor musical brian gari has finally released the music he has written so far for a musical on his grandfather, the legendary eddie cantor. After various fortunate events, eddie gets popular and becomes a successful singer at a theatre in new york.
Here i can even get to listen to how he performed on radio. Margie yes sir, thats my baby whoopee if you knew susie. Jun 07, 2008 buddy desylva and joseph meyer first offered this tune to al jolson, but jolies rendition didnt catch on with the public. Young eddie eddie cantor, amateur historian of ancient rome and fulltime. Eddie cantor was number one in every area of his immense career. Nonetheless, brasselles career took an upswing when he entered television in the early 1960s. The eddie cantor story begins and ends with shots of the real eddie and ida cantor coming to see the picture that had been made about them. Host of the syndicated television series, the eddie cantor comedy theatre. Listen to and buy eddie cantor music on cd baby, the independent record store by musicians for musicians. But the details of his story were unknown to me as was the scope of his talent and fame. Green, keefe brasselle, marilyn erskine, aline macmahon, biography, drama, music june 7, 2018 this merry musical biography of banjo eyes will gladden the hearts of cantor and musical fans alike. Im sure he didnt mug and roll his eyes when conversing with his friends and his wife.
With keefe brasselle, marilyn erskine, aline macmahon, arthur franz. Eddie cantor, beloved banjo eyed entertainer who conquered stage, films, radio, and television, is given the hollywood biopic treatment in this largely uninvolving film. Covers performances of a song with the same name by different artists. Various artists eddie cantor story on movies unlimited. A lively biography of the popular showman eddie cantor, with a focus on his involvement in jewish culture and politics overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. Eddie cantor, ruth etting, george olsen whoopee original sound track. Similarly, al jolsons voice dubbed larry parks in the jolson story. Eddie didnt truly find success until he was hired for ziegfelds midnight frolics in 1916. Eddie cantor, ruth etting, george olsen whoopee original. Media in category eddie cantor the following 85 files are in this category, out of 85 total. Host maxie the taxi of the colgate comedy hour on nbctv 19501954. In attendance were the postmastergeneral, james farley, the governor of california, frank merriam and the.
Lee bristol president of bristolmyers congratulates eddie on becoming a grandfather. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from eddie cantor at the discogs marketplace. Illustrated with thirty photographs, the eddie cantor story examines the evolution, impact, and legacy of cantors. Eddies life story eddie cantor its time to smile variety. A jewish life in performance and politics brandeis series in american jewish history, culture. Raised by his grandmother on new yorks east side, yearold eddie sings while another neighborhood kid, rocky kramer, and his gang pick pockets. The eddie cantor story 1953 ganzer film deutsch stream german. Illustrated with thirty photographs, the eddie cantor story examines the evolution, impact, and legacy of cantors performance style.
Bush proclaimed may as jewish american heritage month. Eddie cantor was a broadway headliner when he began starring on radio in september 1931. Al and eddie remember when they were both kids in little old new york. Though slowed down by a heart attack in 1953, cantor kept his hand in whenever possible, even hosting a 38week syndicated tv variety series, the eddie cantor comedy theatre. In fact, theyre not calling it the stock market any more. The telephone operator who put the call through to me was sobbing hysterically. I love eddie cantor and was looking forward to finally seeing this biopic. Eddie cantor, a thirteenyearold entertains others by singing. The elevator operator who took me downstairs couldnt control his tears. My baby just cares for me im so happy since the day that i fell in love in a great big way, and the big surprise is someone loves me too. The eddie cantor story by david weinstein overdrive.
The jimmy durante show with eddie cantor relic radio. Eddie cantor january 31, 1892 october 10, 1964 was an american comedian, singer, actor, songwriter. Apr 02, 2019 tucker shines as the bold star of her own show in red hot end page 227 mama. Eddie cantor my baby just cares for me 1930 youtube.
Eddie cantor full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. A teenaged edward knew where his destiny lay once he won a bowery theatre amateur night. This gets the two reminiscing about tales of their youth and stories about thei. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. Dec 31, 2017 the eddie cantor story 1953 720p the eddie cantor story 1953 1080p the eddie cantor story 1953 ganzer film deutsch a 20171231t20. Brasselles biggest bid for film stardom, the title role of the eddie cantor story 1953, also proved to be his hollywood waterloo. Nicknamed banjo eyes and the apostle of pep for his endless reserves of energy and showmanship he would literally jump around the stage while per. Eddie cantor was born on the lower east slde of new york city in 1892 exact date in question and lost his parents by the age of three. Sure, i knew his name and that hed been a star of stage, radio and screen. Al congratulates eddie on his twentyseventh wedding anniversary. In a new biography, david weinstein discusses cantor, his work, his times, and his politics. Fromjimmy durante rexall prog related music beta questiondark. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
The eddie cantor story, dvd, full frame, manufactured on demand, mono sound, musicals theatrical, biography, 883316236192. Star and host of the eddie cantor show on the nbc and cbs radio networks 19311949. Eddie cantors new game tell it to the judge board game with board, twentyfive wooden playing pieces, 120 slips of paper money in 5, 10, 20 and 100 denominations, 91 cards, a judge badge and instruction sheet. Cantors trademark large eyes were lost on the listening audience, but his boundless energy, his amusingly egotistical personality, and his way with bouncy songs such as if you knew susie. Im sure eddie cantor didnt carry his stage personna into his personal life. Pretty baby you must have been a beautiful baby yes sir thats my baby. The real eddie cantor dubbed keefe brasselles singing. The only thing i want for christmas has become my very favorite christmas song. The eddie cantor story is a 1953 american film about the life of eddie cantor, starring keefe. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Eddie cantor the eddie cantor story cd baby music store.
No other entertainer proved successful in as many fields as eddie cantor during the 1920s and 30s. Illustrated with thirty photographs, the eddie cantor story examines the evolution, impact, and legacy of cantor s performance style. Guest eddie cantor burns and allen comedy old time. Eddie cantors songs stream online music songs listen. A jewish life in performance and politics brandeis series in american jewish history, culture, and life weinstein, david on.
Versions different performances of the song by the same artist. Another heart attack forced him into retirement, though he occasionally surfaced for guest appearances. He found moderate success as a billed vaudeville player under the name of eddie cantor. The story behind blackfaces cover boy folks, you aint heard nothin yet. The life of sophie tucker by lauren rebecca sklaroff, while cantor receives a more nuanced, and somewhat more scholarly treatment, in the eddie cantor story. He started in vaudeville and became a major star of the ziegfeld follies. Memorial to al jolson 1952 short the eddie cantor story 1953 cameo broadway. Known to broadway, radio and early television audiences as banjo eyes, this apostle of pep was regarded almost as a family member by millions because his toprated radio shows revealed intimate stories and amusing antics about his wife ida and five children. January 31, 1892 october 10, 1964 was an american illustrated song performer, comedian, dancer, singer, actor, and songwriter.
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