Ebook: Ziegfeld: The Man Who Invented Show Business

An account of the life and legacy of the creator of the Follies covers such topics as his vision of the Ziegfeld Girl, development of landmark productions including "Showboat," and role in the careers of numerous stars, from Marilyn Miller and Will Rogers to Eddie Cantor and Fanny Brice.;Ziegfeld's Chicago -- The big blond boy -- The exotique -- Étoile de Paris -- The war of the managers -- Ziegfeld's revue -- The wonderful tart -- The wife -- The golden age of the Follies -- The century shows and the Ziegfeld girl -- The dazzler -- Known throughout the land -- Ziegfeld's masterpiece -- Daddy has a sweetheart and mother is her name -- Any girl who changes or twists her hat will be fired -- Impresario extraordinaire -- Ziegfeld's Broadway -- The passing of Ziegfeld -- Ziegfeld's legacy.