Kate Smith Speaks 50 Selected Original Radio Scripts: 1938-1951
by Richard Hayes
The book features a unique look at the great Kate Smith, plenty of charm and insight, hard to find title, will look great in your collection.
Kathryn Elizabeth Smith (May 1, 1907 – June 17, 1986), known professionally as Kate Smith, was an American contralto. Referred to as The First Lady of Radio, Smith is well known for her renditions of Irving Berlin's "God Bless America" & "When The Moon Comes Over The Mountain". In more recent times, she has also been associated with controversial songs containing racially insensitive themes and undertones. She had a radio, television, and recording career spanning five decades, which reached its pinnacle in the 1940s. She became known as The Songbird of the South because of her tremendous popularity during World War II.
Copyright 2013
Pages: 284 pages
Publisher: Bearmanor Media
The softcover book measures approx. 9 by 6 inches. The cover is nice with light wear and rubbing. The spine end has some very light wear. The boards and corners are in good shape. The hinges and binding are tight and strong. The pages are bright and clean with some very minor wear, a few dented page tips in front, book is very nice.
Inventory: 0622XB027