The San Francisco Stage: A History

Edmond M. Gagey

Published by Columbia University Press 1950

The San Francisco Stage

A History

Edmond M. Gagey

https://doi.org/10.7312/gage94144

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Studies the history of the San Francisco stage from the early 1800's through the start of the 1900's. Looks at local thespians, visiting stars, and the changing scene over the years.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	I
PREFACE Publicly Available Download PDF	V
CONTENTS Publicly Available Download PDF	IX
ILLUSTRATIONS Publicly Available Download PDF	XI
1. The Beginnings to 1852 Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
2. Local Thespians and Visiting Stars, 1853—1856 Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	39
3. Variety and Sensation, 1857-1864 Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	75
4. Changing Scene, 1864-1872 Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	106
5. Maguire and Belasco, 1873-1882 Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	136
6. Rise of the Syndicate, 1882-1899 Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	177
7. New Century Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	220
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	245
INDEX Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	251

Language: English
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Copyright year: 1950
Audience: College/higher education;
Pages
- Main content: 280

eBook

Published: May 6, 2019
ISBN: 9780231897211