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Marie Cahill:

"Shopping" - Victor 45265-B





I just got a stack of old vaudeville recordings. This one appears to be from about 1908 or so. A "Humorous Monologue" by Marie Cahill. In most accounts, she's listed alongside the great names of Vaudeville, but further details aren't jumping out at me. Broadway appearances are documented from 1899 through 1930.

As for the recording... Women! Such an endless source of comedy. Let me tell you, women have always loved shopping and gossiping... or at least they already did in 1908.
This is one damn scratchy record. Can you handle it? Sorry man... I tried to get rid of the noise but it made some weird high pitched squealy sound instead. It was worse.


Relevant Awesome Site:
New York Public Library: Vaudeville Nation

Update:
Marie Cahill Bio
sheet music w/photo

Labels: vaudeville

Posted by: Kara Mae 2/15/2006 12:51:00 AM