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Jimmy Durante|David Bakish
Jimmy Durante : His Show Business Career, with an Annotated Filmography and Discography
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Overview

From his humble beginnings as a Coney Island piano player, Jimmy Durante was one of America's best-loved entertainers for nearly seven decades. Known for his distinctive "schnozzle" and raspy voice, the multitalented performer became a stage, screen and recording star.

Every aspect of Jimmy Durante's career is covered here: his early vaudeville and Broadway days; the 38 movies he made; his radio appearances; the mixture of new and old material he brought to television in the late 1950s; and his work as a singer and composer.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780786430222
  • ISBN-10: 0786430222
  • Publisher: McFarland & Company
  • Publish Date: March 2007
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6.37 x 0.69 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.91 pounds
  • Page Count: 303
  • Reading Level: Ages 18-UP

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