Eddie Cantor- Keep Young And Beautiful
"You'd be Surprised!" (Eddie Cantor, 1920)
A Few Moments with Eddie Cantor
A Few Moments With Eddie Cantor (1923)
- Date of Birth: 31 January, 1892
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.
- Biography: Eddie Cantor (January 31 1892 – October 10 1964) was an American comedian, dancer, singer, actor, and songwriter. Familiar to Broadway, radio and early television audiences, this "Apostle of Pep" was regarded almost as a family member by millions because his top-rated radio shows revealed intimate stories and amusing anecdotes... Read more
Filmography
- If You Knew Susie (1948)
- Meet Mr. Mischief (1947)
- Ziegfeld Follies (1946)
- American Creed (1946)
- Show Business (1944)
- Forty Little Mothers (1940)
- Ali Baba Goes to Town (1937)
- Strike Me Pink (1936)
- Kid Millions (1934)
- Roman Scandals (1933)
- The Kid from Spain (1932)
- Palmy Days (1931)
News
Comedy, With Chords
chicagoreader.com –
2009-03-05
We may have a hard time imagining this now, but a century ago comic songs were an absolute staple of popular entertainment. The British music hall teemed with tunes poking fun at working-class life and the hardships of World War... ... Full Article
Movies
nypost.com –
2008-11-11
Until yesterday, only one of Eddie Cantor's movies was available on DVD -- the various public-domain versions of "Glorifying the American Girl,'' wherein the singing comic makes a guest appearance in this 1929 antique filmed at the Astoria Studios. ... Full Article
In 1940, George Burns' better half followed in the footsteps of such smart-alecky entertainers as Eddie Cantor and Will Rogers by announcing her intention to run for president on the new "Surprise Party" ticket. ... Full Article
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nypost.com –
2008-09-01
"Whoopee'' (1930), Eddie Cantor musical that's one of the best surviving examples of two-strip Technicolor, will be making its DVD debut as part of a 50 title, 61-disc "Hollywood Musicals Collection'' being released Nov. 11 by Fox and MGM. ... Full Article
Bravo Rivo!
thephoenix.com –
2007-10-17
September 30 was a delicious day for this secular Jew: corned beef and kishka at Joan & Eds Deli in Naticks Sherwood Plaza followed by, at the Gann Academy in Waltham, a 300-person tribute to the achievements of Sharon Pucker ... Full Article
Cavalcade of Comedy
popmatters.com –
2006-02-21
Political climates, community standards, and the evolving populations all influence comedy, as tastes and expectations change.The journey from slapstick to satire can be seen quite clearly in Kino's impressive DVD collection of Paramount Shorts from 1929-1933. ... Full Article