
audiobook
Chapter
EXPLANATION.
CHAPTER ONE
CHAPTER TWO
CHAPTER THREE
CHAPTER FOUR
CHAPTER FIVE
CHAPTER SIX
CHAPTER SEVEN
CHAPTER EIGHT
Sabrina, a quick‑witted chorus girl with a flair for the dramatic, narrates her own tumble through the glitter and grind of the early‑1900s Broadway scene. From a ragged west‑country stint to the bustling cafés of New York’s Tenderloin, she offers a lively, street‑smart commentary on the precarious world of the “White Way,” where fortunes rise and fall as fast as a chorus line’s routine.
Her voice crackles with humor and honesty as she bounces from odd jobs to unexpected windfalls, from backstage gossip to daring bets on horse races. Along the way she befriends fellow performers, clashes with managers, and even courts a fast‑talking press agent, all while keeping her eyes on the ultimate prize: a stable life beyond the footlights. Listeners will feel the buzz of theater life and the resilient spirit of a woman determined to carve her own path in a world that often treats its showgirls like disposable décor.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (217K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2003-12-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
A sharp, early Hollywood writer with a knack for show-business comedy, he wrote lively stories about chorus girls, movie hopefuls, and the messy glamour of fame. His work captures the backstage world of Broadway and silent-era film with wit and an insider's eye.
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