Gilbert Sarony | |
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Died |
Pittsburgh, U.S. | December 15, 1910
Occupation |
Gilbert Saroni, also written Gilbert Sarony, was a cross-dressing performer in vaudeville as well as early Edison Manufacturing, [1] American Mutoscope, and Siegmund Lubin films. In his obituary in Variety he was described as one of the first impersonators of the " old maid" type and was said to be "considered one of the funniest men in the show business." [2]
His vaudeville performances included minstrel shows where he donned blackface using burnt cork and mimicked African-American characters. [3] He also performed with song and dance team Kelly and Waters. [4] He appeared in a series of early Edison films with Old Maid in the title and had catchphrases. [3]
His performances used pronounced facial expressions for levity. [5]
He was a best man at Annie Hindle's wedding. [6] He died of acute indigestion in Pittsburgh on December 15, 1910. [2]
gilbert sarony.
gilbert saroni.
Gilbert Sarony | |
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Died |
Pittsburgh, U.S. | December 15, 1910
Occupation |
Gilbert Saroni, also written Gilbert Sarony, was a cross-dressing performer in vaudeville as well as early Edison Manufacturing, [1] American Mutoscope, and Siegmund Lubin films. In his obituary in Variety he was described as one of the first impersonators of the " old maid" type and was said to be "considered one of the funniest men in the show business." [2]
His vaudeville performances included minstrel shows where he donned blackface using burnt cork and mimicked African-American characters. [3] He also performed with song and dance team Kelly and Waters. [4] He appeared in a series of early Edison films with Old Maid in the title and had catchphrases. [3]
His performances used pronounced facial expressions for levity. [5]
He was a best man at Annie Hindle's wedding. [6] He died of acute indigestion in Pittsburgh on December 15, 1910. [2]
gilbert sarony.
gilbert saroni.