Vaudeville Days

1942NR20m5.4

A narrator provides very brief info on the beginnings and history of Vaudeville while Vaudeville acts are staged by impersonators and contemporary performers.

A narrator provides very brief info on the beginnings and history of Vaudeville, starting with the first off Broadway "straight variety" show in 1881 from which a musical number is recreated. Next, the growth in popularity of Vaudeville is displayed with several classic acts from Vaudeville's early decades being recreated by impersonators. Then, several contemporary (30's-40's) Vaudeville acts perform. And finally, a large contemporary musical stage production with a tropical island theme is performed.

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Info about Vaudeville Days

Studio(s): Warner Bros. Pictures

Originally Released: Dec 19, 1942

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Music, Musical, Short