Chamberlain Brown (April 1, 1892 – November 12, 1955) was a theater impresario in the United States. He acted, produced Broadway plays, represented actors as a casting agent, published theatrical publications, and hosted radio shows about the theater with guest stars in each episode. His brother Lyman joined him in the business. [1]
Chamberlain and Lyman were born to George M. Brown and Delorius (Chamberlain) Brown, daughter of Samuel E. Chamberlain. [2]
The Chamberlain boys began collecting theater mementos and autographs while still young and their father, a department store owner, helped launch and fund Chamberlain's career in the theater business. The New York Public Library has a collection of their papers. [1] A diary of their theater goings kept by the two brothers documents vaudeville and theater in Boston and New York City from 1909 until 1914. [3]
One of his radio shows, Stars of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, featured celebrity guests. [4] Brown reportedly refused to meet with Mary Orr, but had a role in her being cast by Preston Sturges. [5] He helped Jean Arthur get a part in a production in New York City. [6]
Their firm had many prominent clients including Clark Gable and Spencer Tracy. [7]
Chamberlain Brown's Scrapbook (1932) was a musical revue set in vaudeville style. [8] [9] Ina Hayward gave her last performance in it. [10]
Chamberlain Brown (April 1, 1892 – November 12, 1955) was a theater impresario in the United States. He acted, produced Broadway plays, represented actors as a casting agent, published theatrical publications, and hosted radio shows about the theater with guest stars in each episode. His brother Lyman joined him in the business. [1]
Chamberlain and Lyman were born to George M. Brown and Delorius (Chamberlain) Brown, daughter of Samuel E. Chamberlain. [2]
The Chamberlain boys began collecting theater mementos and autographs while still young and their father, a department store owner, helped launch and fund Chamberlain's career in the theater business. The New York Public Library has a collection of their papers. [1] A diary of their theater goings kept by the two brothers documents vaudeville and theater in Boston and New York City from 1909 until 1914. [3]
One of his radio shows, Stars of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, featured celebrity guests. [4] Brown reportedly refused to meet with Mary Orr, but had a role in her being cast by Preston Sturges. [5] He helped Jean Arthur get a part in a production in New York City. [6]
Their firm had many prominent clients including Clark Gable and Spencer Tracy. [7]
Chamberlain Brown's Scrapbook (1932) was a musical revue set in vaudeville style. [8] [9] Ina Hayward gave her last performance in it. [10]