Before they became household names, many would-be Hollywood stars began their careers as small-time actors in regional theatres and playhouses. Few of them earned much recognition based on their time in the footlights, but often the stage provided these Hollywood hopefuls with their first break in show business. Drawing on material from the J. Willis Sayre Collection, a nearly unbroken accumulation of theatrical programs from 1865 to 1955, this book chronicles the Seattle stage engagements of more than 30 silent film personalities. Such Hollywood giants as Douglas Fairbanks, Charlie Chaplin, Cecil B. DeMille, D.W. Griffith, and Buster Keaton, to name just a few, can trace their early careers through the Emerald City.

About the Author
In addition to writing books about silent film, Eric L. Flom is a contributing editor to HistoryLink, an online encyclopedia of Washington state history, and has written film and theatre pieces for The Seattle Times, The Enterprise and Silent Era. A longtime resident of Seattle, Flom currently lives in Milton, Georgia.

Reviews
"an engaging and entertaining combination of film history and local interest...the work of an enthusiastic researcher and writer...it reveals a wealth of new information about many of the great personalities of early film...excellent...The world would be a better place with more books like Silent Film Stars on the Stages of Seattle"-www.examiner.com; "Flom is an excellent writer and researcher who clearly loves and understands his topic...a substantial and scholarly work and is one you can keep on hand for future reference"-HistoryLink.org.



Book Information
ISBN 9780786439089
Author Eric L. Flom
Format Paperback
Page Count 309
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 540g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 16mm