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Tom Patricola

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Actor 1891–1950 On stage 19231933

Tomasso Patricola (January 22, 1891 – January 1, 1950) was an American actor, comic and dancer who starred in vaudeville and motion pictures. Born in New Orleans, Patricola established his fame as a hoofer, becoming a leading interpreter of the Black Bottom dance. Besides excelling at eccentric dances, Patricola also sang and played the ukulele. Marketing himself as a novelty act, Patricola was described as a "mop gone crazy" as he danced while simultaneously singing and playing the ukulele. He was also a noted clog dancer.

On stage 7 productions, 10 years

1923 George White's Scandals [1923] Globe Theatre · Original 168 perf.
1924 George White's Scandals [1924] Apollo Theatre · Original 196 perf.
1925 George White's Scandals [1925] Apollo Theatre · Original · directed by Albertina Rasch 169 perf.
1926 George White's Scandals [1926] Apollo Theatre · Original 432 perf.
1928 George White's Scandals [1928] Apollo Theatre · Original · directed by Russell Markert 240 perf.
1933 George White's Music Hall Varieties [1932] Casino Theatre · Return-Engagement · directed by Russell Markert 24 perf.
1933 Hold Your Horses Winter Garden Theatre · Original · directed by R.H. Burnside 88 perf.

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Worked with more than once12 names

Georgia Lerch 5 productions
Muriel Lecount 4 productions
Mildred Klaw 4 productions
Willie Howard 3 productions
Peggy Gallimore 3 productions
Norma Cloos 3 productions
Jean Scott 3 productions
Helen Hudson 3 productions
Harry Morrissey 3 productions
Eugene Howard 3 productions
Elm City Four 3 productions
Clara Scott 3 productions

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Also credited on1 work

George White’s Scandals

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In the literature1 passages

  • Cast: Willie & Eugene Howard, Frances Williams, Harry Richman, Tom Patricola, Ann Pennington, McCarthy Sisters, Fairbanks Twins, Buster West, Portland Hoffaebooks/Green, Stanley/Broadway Musicals, Show By Show - Seventh Edition - Stanley Green & Cary Ginell.txt

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