Ethel Merman A Bio-Bibliography
Ethel Merman A Bio-Bibliography by George B. Bryan, published by Bloomsbury Academic on June 23, 1992, offers a thorough exploration of the life and career of the iconic American entertainer. This 298-page reference book provides a comprehensive bibliography of Ethel Merman’s work, detailing her significant impact on the American musical stage despite her limited number of Broadway productions between 1930 and 1970. The book includes a narrative biographical essay and a chronology of key events in Merman’s life, presenting a structured overview of her diverse career across cabaret, vaudeville, recordings, radio, television, and film.
Readers will find an extensive annotated bibliography that serves as the most complete collection of materials related to Merman’s contributions to the performing arts. The book is designed to present facts and observations in an accessible format, making it a valuable resource for those interested in biography and popular culture. Additionally, the volume features sections dedicated to Merman’s work in various media, along with an index to facilitate easy navigation through the content. This edition is presented in English and measures 11 inches in height and 8.75 inches in length.
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This new book contains the most comprehensive bibliography of Ethel Merman’s work and materials written on this great American entertainer. She dominated the American musical stage as no other performer has, yet she appeared in only fifteen Broadway productions between 1930 and 1970. The book details the 55-year career encompassing cabaret, vaudeville, recordings, radio, televisions, films and the concert stage.
This reference book presents the facts and some observations about Merman’s life and career in an easily accessible format. The first section consists of a narrative biographical essay. A chronology of the major episodes of the Merman story precedes sections devoted to her work in films, the stage, radio and television, and recordings. The largest components of the book, however, is the annotated bibliography which represents the most extensive list of materials on Merman yet published. An index completes the volume.
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