[A] useful addition to the always excellent and informative
Scarecrow Filmmakers series, which has done much to preserve the
memories of the veterans of the cinematic community.
*Historical Journal of Film, Radio, & Television*
A lyricist ("More Than You Know," "Flying Down to Rio"),
playwright, screenwriter, performer, director, critic, and
political activist, Eliscu looks back on the century his life
nearly spanned. "My jumbled career is replete with contrary
motives, unpredictable enthusiasms, and impractical commitments to
both popular entertainment and unpopular causes," he notes in an
introduction. "Such a split identity invites public clarification,"
which he provides with brio. Edited by Eliscu's son David; Eliscu
died in 1998. Includes a handful of family photos.
*Reference and Research Book News*
This book will be especially appreciated by students of the history
of American entertainment and popular culture, particularly those
interested in the American theatre, film and song writing industry.
It will also be of interest to those studying the phenomenon of the
American blacklist and the socially concerned artist's response to
his political, economic and social environment.
*Amazon.Com*
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