Nothing Sacred
1937
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Frank Fay (born Francis Anthony Donner; November 17, 1891 – September 25, 1961) was an American vaudeville comedian (the first stand-up) and film and stage actor. He is considered an important pioneer in stand-up comedy.
Frank Fay was born on 17 November 1891 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for God's Gift to Women (1931), Nothing Sacred (1937) and The Matrimonial Bed (1930). He was married to Barbara Stanwyck, Frances White, Betty Kean and Gladys Buchanan.
Frank Fay was born on November 17, 1891 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for God's Gift to Women (1931), Nothing Sacred (1937) and The Matrimonial Bed (1930). He was married to Barbara Stanwyck, Frances White, Betty Kean and Gladys Buchanan.
Sep 25, 2016 · Frank Fay (circa 1930s) At the height of his fame, and in the weeks before the stock market crash of 1929, Fay was making $18,000 a week. He was the most sought after talent in all of vaudeville,...
Nov 17, 2009 · Almost all of the great comedians speak with reverence about Frank Fay. He originated the stand-up comedy style we associate with Hope , Benny, Carson , Leno and Letterman , the extremely polished “American Institution” style, an unspoken confidence that says “an army of people made me possible.”
Frank Fay (born Francis Anthony Donner; November 17, 1891 – September 25, 1961) was an American vaudeville comedian (the first stand-up) and film and stage actor. He is considered an important pioneer in stand-up comedy.
Frank Fay was the first true Stand Up Comic. He was paid more than any vaudevillian, $17,500 per week, and married Barbara Stanwyck. Not too shabby.
Mar 31, 2020 · A brilliant comedian and impresario, Frank Fay was quick as a whip and a true original. Having built his reputation serving as a Ring Master and Master of Ceremonies for countless shows, his style was natural, unrehearsed, and essentially improvised.
Dec 21, 2023 · Frank Fay, born Francis Anthony Donner on November 17, 1891, emerged as a significant figure in entertainment during the early 20th century. He possessed a unique talent that shone within vaudeville houses, notably as a pioneer of stand-up comedy.
Frank Fay (November 17, 1891 – September 25, 1961) was an American film and stage actor, emcee, comedian, best-known as an actor for having played "Elwood P. Dowd" in the play Harvey by the American playwright Mary Coyle Chase on Broadway.
