The University of Arizona has one of America’s greatest holdings in the field of vaudeville. Special Collections Guest Curator David Soren presents some of the best stars and specialty acts you’ve never heard of along with fascinating and little-known information about some of the biggest stars. Featured are vaudeville’s most versatile performer Joe Cook, whose sidekick, pantomime comic Dave Chasen, founded Chasen’s Restaurant (open 1936-1995) in West Hollywood. Learn about the dark side of Al Jolson, and witness one of his performances that was banned for many years on American television. See a portrait of Annette Kellerman, the Australian swimming superstar who pioneered the one-piece bathing suit and promptly got arrested! And much more.
