| Final Curtain: Sophie Tucker's Death Ends 60-Year Career | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1745 |
| Catalog #: | 426347 | |
| Clip Number: | 426347-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 039-013-02 | |
| Timecode: | 00:29:17 - 00:30:54 | |
| Location: | Hollywood, California | |
| Year Shot: | 1956 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC: Misc. LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, California, Hollywood PERSONALITIES: Hollywood PERSONALITIES: Tucker, Sophie | |
| Description: | She will be remembered, with affection, as the "Last of the Red Hot Mamas". With a voice that was big, brassy and flamboyant, Sophie Tucker occupied a peculiar niche in the hearts of other show-people. Her career covered 60 years and at her Golden Anniversary, all of her contemporaries turned out to pay tribute. Hollywood, California ECU - Sophie Tucker. High Angle Shot - The banquet is packed with her friends and admirers. CUS - Sophie Tucker and Betty Davis. CU - Sophie Tucker is presented with a bust of herself by some of Hollywood's moguls. CU - Sophie Tucker standing at a podium and she starts to sing; "One Of These Days Your Gonne Miss Me Baby". It was her signature song. | |
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