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Jack Pearl papers

Title
  1. Jack Pearl papers, 1899-1973.
Author
  1. Pearl, Jack.

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Description
  1. 1.67 lin. ft. (4 boxes)
Summary
  1. The Jack Pearl Papers consist of correspondence, contracts, scripts, programs and photographs and are primarily of his professional life and career.
Subject
  1. Contracts
  2. Correspondence
  3. Comedians
  4. Pearl, Jack
  5. Cantor, Eddie, 1892-1964
  6. Stand-up comedy
  7. Scripts
  8. Actors
  9. Playbills
  10. Photoprints
  11. Musical theater
Genre/Form
  1. Photoprints.
  2. Correspondence.
  3. Scripts.
  4. Playbills.
  5. Contracts.
Call number
  1. *T-Mss 1985-001
Access (note)
  1. Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
Source (note)
  1. Kevin Kaufman
Biography (note)
  1. Jack Pearl was born in New York City on October 29, 1894.
Indexes/finding aids (note)
  1. Finding aid available in repository
  2. Catalog cards filed in Cage catalog.
  3. Collection was previously cataloged as 8-MWEZ + n.c. 28,789-28,792.
Processing action (note)
  1. Described and Cataloged
Author
  1. Pearl, Jack.
Title
  1. Jack Pearl papers, 1899-1973.
Restricted access
  1. Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
Biography
  1. Jack Pearl was born in New York City on October 29, 1894. His first stage role was in Gus Edwards' SCHOOL DAYS (1912). Jack Pearl appeared in both vaudeville and burlesque. In 1919 he joined the Shubert organization and appeared on Broadway in THE DANCING GIRLS (1923); A NIGHT IN PARIS (1926); PLEASURE BOUND (1929) and INTERNATIONAL REVUE (1930). He also appeared in THE ZIEGFELD FOLLIES of 1931 and PARDON MY ENGLISH (1933).
  2. Mr. Pearl's greatest success was on radio, where his Baron Munchhausen character became a national hit. He had roles in two films, as well, MEET THE BARON (1933) and HOLLYWOOD PARTY (1934). During World War II Jack Pearl toured military bases and performed benefit shows. He died in New York City on December 25, 1982.
Indexes
  1. Finding aid available in repository: folder level control.
  2. Catalog cards filed in Cage catalog.
  3. Collection was previously cataloged as 8-MWEZ + n.c. 28,789-28,792.
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Occupation
  1. Comedians.
  2. Actors.
Research call number
  1. *T-Mss 1985-001
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