Eddie cantor was born isador iskowitz on january 31, 1892, in the lower east side of new york city. A3 eddie cantor with henri rene and his orchestra if you knew susie like i know susie a4 eddie cantor with the bill thompson singers. Eddie cantor was one of the fearless founders of modern american entertainment. Eddie cantor goldwyn collection manufactured on demand, full. Eddie cantor biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
Reissued on dvd as eddie cantor in person, the hourlong episode is a virtual video autobiography, with eddie recounting his career, singing his greatest hits, and recreating his singingwaiter days with another vaudeville legend, his old pal jimmy durante. Eddie cantor was a singer and comedian in vaudeville and on stage and a radio and film star eddie cantor was born isador iskowitz on january 31, 1892, in the lower east side of new york city. Samuel zamocay, march 1910, lakewood, ohio, usa, d. Nicknamed banjo eyes and the apostle of pep for his endless reserves of energy and showmanship he would literally jump around the stage while per. Blue skies various artists, al jolson, cliff edwards, eddie cantor, billy jones, vernon dalhart, johnny marvin, gene austin. As this cd amply shows, its high time that eddie cantor be rediscovered. Players move their pawns representing automobiles around the board by playing cards that represent traffic signals.
Eddie cantor, original name edward israel iskowitz, born january 31, 1892, new york, new york, u. Hit of the week records were a wellproduced unbreakable laminated cardboard 78 that sold for only 15 cents during the early 1930s. No other entertainer proved successful in as many fields as eddie cantor during the 1920s and 30s. The world needs new faces start off each day with a song if.
Another heart attack forced him into retirement, though he occasionally surfaced for guest appearances. Orphaned early on, eddie was raised by his maternal grandmother esther, who supported herself and her grandson as a doortodoor peddler. Music profile for eddie cantor, born 31 january 1892. Reissued without spoken introductions by cantor as eddie cantor sings ida, sweet as apple cider on camden 870. Eddie cantor simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. As the unofficial babyboomer ira gallen guru of my television collecting generation i knew it was the right time to create a video network for babyboomer. Lyrics for top songs by the eddie cantor radio show.
This game features a caricature of entertainer eddie cantor on the box and a photo of him on the board, though the singercomics persona has little do with the game. He began recording in 1917 for the victor label and made records throughout his entire life. Familiar to broadway, radio, movie, and early television audiences, this apostle of pep was regarded almost as a family member by millions because his toprated radio shows revealed intimate stories. Features song lyrics for eddie cantors eddie cantor album. Eddie cantor was a beloved show business institution by the time television arrived. Young goes back to his home country of mexico, where he tries wooing his girlfriend back,but she is engaged to another man due to her fathers say so. Eddie cantor i remember jolson cd baby music store. Eddie cantor the greatest hits of eddie cantor 1969, vinyl. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. January 31, 1892 october 10, 1964 was an american illustrated song performer, comedian, dancer, singer, actor, and songwriter. Cantor was cared for by his grandmother on new york citys lower east side when he was orphaned at age two. Listen to albums by eddie cantor on myspace, stream free online music by eddie cantor. Orphaned early on, eddie was raised by his maternal grandmother esther, who supported herself and her grandson as a.
Carson cant keep up with rodney dangerfields nonstop oneliners 1974 duration. Find eddie cantor bio, music, credits, awards, & streaming links on allmusic an extremely popular american comedian, singer. Cantors transition from radio to television was briefly successful. Roman scandals 1933 an exiled okie cantor dreams of a life lived in the pagan splendor of ancient rome. The eddie cantor story is a 1953 american film about the life of eddie cantor, starring keefe brasselle as cantor, and released by warner brothers. Eddie cantor biography, movie highlights and photos. Eddie cantor biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. Eddie cantor the greatest hits of eddie cantor 1969. Raised by his grandmother on new yorks east side, yearold eddie sings while another neighborhood kid, rocky kramer, and his gang pick pockets. Eddie was the nickname given him by his girlfriend, ida tobias, whom he later married see ida tobias cantor. Known to broadway, radio and early television audiences as banjo eyes, this apostle of pep was regarded almost as a family member by millions because his toprated radio shows revealed intimate stories and amusing antics about his wife ida and five children. Eddie cantor cd discography hear cantor perform his signature hits like ida. Strike me pink 1936 ethel merman costars in this fable about meek eddie pink standing up to a gang of racketeers. Kantrowitz was the name mistakenly assigned to the boy instead of his actual name, iskowitz, by a public school.
Familiar to broadway, radio and early television audiences, this apostle of pep was regarded almost as a family member by millions because his toprated radio shows revealed intimate stories and amusing anecdotes about his wife ida and five daughters. Eddie cantor goldwyn collection manufactured on demand. Thekid from spain 1932 cantor must go undercover as a spanish bullfighter in mexico thanks to pal ricardo robert young. Often ate the breakfast staple cornflakes and milk for dinner at fancy restaurants. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from eddie cantor at the discogs marketplace. Some of his hits include makin whoopee,ida,if you knew susie and ma.
He was one of the few old timers to sucessfully make the transition to the home screen, gaining positive. Nicknamed banjo eyes and the apostle of pep for his endless reserves of energy and showmanship he would literally jump around the stage while performing his favorite numbers, he began his career touring in vaudeville, was promoted to the more legitimate theater of florenz ziegfelds. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from eddie cantor. This soundtrack has been one of the most sought after of all artist recordings but has never seen a release on cd before. Find eddie cantor discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Eddie cantor songs top songs chart singles discography. The story finds young and cantor as school chums who dont graduate from college due to a prank gone wrong.
Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies ever made only at tcm. Listen to songs by eddie cantor on myspace, stream free online music by eddie cantor. Eddie cantor was number one in every area of his immense career. Nows the time to fall in love the eddie cantor radio show. Theres nothing too good for my baby 1931 eddie cantor addeddate 20140210 05. One hour with you part 1 the eddie cantor radio show. Eddie cantors songs stream online music songs listen. Eddie cantor biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie.
Entertainer eddie cantor, he of the banjo eyes and boundless hyperkinetic energy, was born on new yorks lower east side to russianjewish immigrant parents. Download on amazon he loves it play on apple music he loves it download on itunes he loves it play on spotify he loves it play on youtube he loves it. Edition discs price new from used from dvd jun 02, 2015 please retry. His parents died before he reached the age of two, and he was raised by his maternal grandmother, esther. The kid from spainreleased nov32stars,among others, eddie,lyda roberti and robert young. Both his parents died before he was a year old, and he was adopted and raised by his maternal grandmother, esther lazarowitz kantrowitz, who died on january 29, 1917, two days before he signed a longterm contract with florenz ziegfeld jr. Cantors specialty numbers, like margie and makin whoopee, made him a successful recording artist, and he found a second career in movies and radio in the 1930s. Eddie cantor was one of the great entertainers of the first half of the twentieth century with a career that spanned vaudeville, broadway, movies, radio, records, and television. Eddie cantor, american comedian and star of vaudeville, burlesque, the legitimate stage, radio, and television. Eddie cantor january 31, 1892 october 10, 1964 was an american comedian, singer, actor, songwriter. Eddie cantor goldwyn collection box set eddie cantor actor rated. Comedian, radio star, and songwriter who made his debut on broadway in the ziegfeld follies. Eddie cantor show 1948dec28 guest jack benny download 6.
He started in vaudeville and became a major star of the ziegfeld follies. A2 eddie cantor with henri rene and his orchestra margie. Eddie cantor collection 19251935 complete internet archive. Ma hes making eyes at me a5 eddie cantor with the bill.
Singer, songwriter merrily we roll along, comedian, author and actor, educated in public schools. The early years 18901950, cinderella man, and makin whoopee. Aug 06, 2007 as the unofficial babyboomer ira gallen guru of my television collecting generation i knew it was the right time to create a video network for babyboomer. Each week a new record would come out and so by listening to this collection you can pretty much get to know all the big hits of the years 1930 to 1932. Ascap song of 1929, us billboard 2 1929 10 weeks, us invalid bb 2 of 1929, pop 2 of 1929, nutsie 10 of 1920s, music imprint 14 of 1920s, brazil 16 of 1929, daily deuce 26, riaa 126, acclaimed 62 1928, rym 8 of 1928. Due to his poverty, cantor was forced to drop out of school before he.