Reverberations of Culture
Racialized Performance in Early Twentieth Century Musical Variety by Just a Buncha Clowns
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN 978-1-04-103582-4
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Bibliografische Daten
Buch. Hardcover
2026
23 s/w-Abbildungen, 23 s/w-Fotos.
Umfang: 320 S.
Format (B x L): 15.6 x 23.4 cm
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN: 978-1-04-103582-4
Produktbeschreibung
This book explores the overlooked history of touring clown performers in early twentieth-century musical variety shows, addressing both their historical marginalization and their significant impact on popular entertainment. By examining these performers' widespread presences both on and off stage, the work challenges traditional historical narratives that have excluded diverse voices, particularly women and non-white performers. The research corrects a common misconception that racial impersonation in musical variety was exclusively the domain of white male performers. Instead, it reveals how performers and managers from various backgrounds actively challenged prevailing ideas about American identity, whiteness, and cultural inclusion. Through this lens, the book demonstrates that musical comedy performance and management were not exclusively white privileges, but rather spaces where diverse artists contributed significantly to early twentieth-century entertainment culture and beyond.
This book will be of great interest to students and scholars interested in US musical variety, racial and national identity, and comedy.
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