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Vaudeville Roots
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Chapter 1 describes Harry Langdon’s childhood in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where his fascination for the theater was born. Young Harry did everything he could to pursue his passion for acting, leaving home at an early age to begin what would eventually be a thrilling and successful career. After a quarter century of honing his act, his persona, and his style, Harry was on the brink of a film career and the culmination of his childhood dreams.
Title: Vaudeville Roots
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Chapter 1 describes Harry Langdon’s childhood in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where his fascination for the theater was born.
Young Harry did everything he could to pursue his passion for acting, leaving home at an early age to begin what would eventually be a thrilling and successful career.
After a quarter century of honing his act, his persona, and his style, Harry was on the brink of a film career and the culmination of his childhood dreams.
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