GOOD TROOPERS ALL: The Story of Joseph Jefferson

by Gladys Malvorn ‧ RELEASE DATE: June 5, 1945

Well-written, readable tale of one of theatre's favorite sons. Miss Malvern has written a sympathetic, humorous story of his parents' uphill fight, of Joo's appearance on the stage at an early age, of his loss of his father and the struggle of mother and son to keep things going. Stories of traveling from town to town, one night stands, painting own scenery, resuscitating costumes and props rain-soaked. Then success-and Joseph in his famous Rip Van Winkle role. The story is highlight with names famous in stage history,-Booth, Drew, Henry Irving, etc.

Pub Date: June 5, 1945

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Macrae-Smith

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 1, 1945

Categories: NONFICTION