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The Butter and Egg Man is a 1925 play by George S. Kaufman, the only play he wrote without collaborating. It was a Broadway hit during the 1925–26 season at the Longacre Theatre. Adapted to film six times, it is still performed on stages today.
"Big Butter and Egg Man" is a 1926 jazz song written by Percy Venable. Venable was a record producer at the Sunset Cafe and wrote the song for Louis Armstrong and singer May Alix. The song is often played by Dixieland bands, and is considered a jazz standard.
951. 118K views 12 years ago. Louis Armstrong's Hot Five. "Big Butter and Egg Man" is a 1926 jazz song written by Percy Venable. Venable was a record producer at the Sunset Cafe and...
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The Butter and Egg Man: Directed by Richard Wallace. With Jack Mulhall, Greta Nissen, Sam Hardy, William Demarest. Peter Jones is a young man who arrives on Broadway from Chillicothe, Ohio, hoping to invest $20,000 in a play and turn a profit sufficient to buy a local hotel back home.
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- Comedy
- Richard Wallace
- 1928-09-23
The Meaning of the Song. “Butter And Eggman” is a classic jazz tune performed by the legendary Louis Armstrong. The song reflects the desire for a particular type of man, commonly referred to as a “butter and egg man,” by a woman from the West. The phrase “butter and egg man” originated in the early 20th century and was used to ...
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- Louis Armstrong
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The Butter and Egg Man is a comedic tour de force that proves that sometimes, the biggest stars are the ones who shine the brightest offstage. Presented by Out of the Box Theatre . Off-Off Broadway Play - Comedy. Performance Schedule: TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY @ 7:30 PM. SATURDAY @ 3 PM & 7:30 PM. SUNDAY @ 3 PM. Director. David Edwards.
Dec 29, 1982 · A hit on Broadway in 1925, it is an insider's critique of the make-or-break world of backstage Broadway, where checks bounce as curtains fall. The leading target is an opportunistic producer who ...
