Emmett Anthony
Emmett Anthony was an American vaudeville comedian who appeared on stage in various revues and shows.Son of Satan and was part of Blackville Corporation's 1915 touring revival, The Mayor of Jimtown touring show in 1923, and Harlem Darlings revue in 1929.[3] He featured as a regular at the Crescent Theatre in 1913.[4] He was in Liza in 1923.[5] He received a favorable assessment for his part in Put and Take.[6]
A June 15, 1912 review in the Indianapolis Freeman described him as excellent and noted his unique and interesting singing.[7]
He's also been characterized as a yodeler-comedian.Irvin Miller.[9]
Howard University has an image of him identified as America's Premier Singing Comedian.[10]
References
- ISBN 9780810883512– via Google Books.
- ^ a b Jazz Archivist, Tulane University Volume 9 Number 2 December 1994 page 11 pdf file
- ISBN 9780313266577– via Google Books.
- ISBN 9781579584573– via Google Books.
- ^ Mantle, Burns; Chapman, John Arthur; Sherwood, Garrison P.; Kronenberger, Louis (April 28, 1923). "The Best Plays". Dodd, Mead – via Google Books.
- ^ "The Independent". Independent Publications, incorporated. April 28, 1921 – via Google Books.
- ISBN 9780810883512– via Google Books.
- ISBN 9781496810052– via Google Books.
- ISBN 9780810883512– via Google Books.
- ^ "Anthony, Emmett". Harry Bowman Black Vaudeville Collection. January 1, 1924.