Pearl, Jack
Variant namesJack Pearl was born in New York City on October 29, 1894.
His first stage role was in Gus Edwards' SCHOOL DAYS (1912). Jack Pearl appeared in both vaudeville and burlesque. In 1919 he joined the Shubert organization and appeared on Broadway in THE DANCING GIRLS (1923); A NIGHT IN PARIS (1926); PLEASURE BOUND (1929) and INTERNATIONAL REVUE (1930). He also appeared in THE ZIEGFELD FOLLIES of 1931 and PARDON MY ENGLISH (1933).
Mr. Pearl's greatest success was on radio, where his Baron Munchhausen character became a national hit. He had roles in two films, as well, MEET THE BARON (1933) and HOLLYWOOD PARTY (1934). During World War II Jack Pearl toured military bases and performed benefit shows. He died December 25, 1982.
From the description of Papers, 1899-1973. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 144652276
Jack Pearl was born in New York City on October 29, 1894. His first stage role was in Gus Edwards' SCHOOL DAYS (1912). Jack Pearl appeared in both vaudeville and burlesque. In 1919 he joined the Shubert organization and appeared on Broadway in THE DANCING GIRLS (1923); A NIGHT IN PARIS (1926); PLEASURE BOUND (1929) and INTERNATIONAL REVUE (1930). He also appeared in THE ZIEGFELD FOLLIES of 1931 and PARDON MY ENGLISH (1933).
Mr. Pearl's greatest success was on radio, where his Baron Munchhausen character became a national hit. He had roles in two films, as well, MEET THE BARON (1933) and HOLLYWOOD PARTY (1934). During World War II Jack Pearl toured military bases and performed benefit shows. He died in New York City on December 25, 1982.
From the guide to the Jack Pearl papers, 1899-1973, (The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.)
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| referencedIn | Leo Reisman collection of sound recordings [sound recording], 1932-1948 | The New York Public Library. Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound. | |
| creatorOf | Jack Pearl papers, 1899-1973 | The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division. | |
| referencedIn | John Eldon Thayer collection of motion picture memorabilia, 1916-1979. | Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University |
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| associatedWith | Cantor, Eddie, 1892-1964 | person |
| associatedWith | Cantor, Eddie, 1893-1964. | person |
| associatedWith | Reisman, Leo, 1897-1961 | person |
| associatedWith | Thayer, John Eldon, 1899-1980 | person |
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