Binder, F.F. (Fred "Falls")
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content: Henry A. "Buddy" Graf and George Cahill Vaudeville and Burlesque Collections
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content: Fred "Falls" Binder was a burlesque actor and comedian active from at least 1917 to 1936. He is often described as "a Hebrew comedian," "impersonator of Jewish wit," or "the musical Hebrew." A sometime headliner, Binder played the mid-west to the east coast. The Washington Herald newspaper, Washington, DC, of February 16, 1919 hails Binder as, "a newcomer in burlesque, is the featured star in the 'Girls from the Follies'which opens a week's engagment at the Lyceum Theater this afternoon. Binder heads a cast of forty entertainers who will present two burlettas and numerous vaudeville specialties."  The Monitor newspaper from Omaha, Nebraska from April 15, 1927, describes Binder as, "He is well known as the little Hebrew with the nervous hands and feet, and his work is characterized by individuality." He was described as the "chief laugh provider" during a gig in Washington, D.C. in December 1921. Often he was listed directly under the show title in advertisements. He played often in Washington, D.C.
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content: Archives Center, National Museum of American History
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content: NMAH.AC.1484, Series 4
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content: Archival materials
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content: This series contains scripts attributed to Fred "Falls" Binder actor and comedian. Materials are arranged alphabetically by title.