Jewish Identities in German Popular Entertainment, 1890-1933

This 2006 book explores how German Jews were instrumental in the birth of a rich world of popular culture.

Autorentext
Marline Otte is an assistant professor of history at Tulane University. She received her doctorate from the University of Toronto in 1999. She received the Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship and is an active member of the German Studies Association. She specializes in Modern European History focusing on Germany and Cultural History.

Zusammenfassung
At the turn of the century, popular entertainment was a realm of unprecedented opportunity for Jewish performers. This book explores the terms of this engagement and more importantly pays homage to the many ways in which German Jews were instrumental in the birth of an incomparably rich popular culture.

Inhalt
Part I. 'Ponim et Circenses': Jewish Identities in Circus Entertainment, 1870-1933: 1. The circus in time and space; 2. Family bonds; 3. Schein und Sein in the circus; 4. Losing common ground; Part II. Comic Relief: Jewish Identities in Jargon Theater from 1890 to the 1920s: 5. Tongue in cheek; 6. All in the family; 7. A limited engagement; 8. The gravity of laughter; Part III. The Loneliness of the Limelight: Jewish Identities in Revue Theater, 1898-1933: 9. The metropol: between culture and Kapital; 10. Leading characters; 11. Stardom and its discontents; 12. The art of pleasing all.

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