Funny Lady

Culver City, CA: Columbia Pictures, 1975. Vintage reference photograph from the 1975 film, showing actor James Caan.

Based on the life and career of Fanny Brice, focusing on her relationship with writer and impresario Billy Rose. The final project of cinematographer James Wong Howe, who came out of retirement to work on the film and received an Academy Award nomination for his efforts.

Brice worked in show business as an illustrated song model, comedian, burlesque dancer, theatre and film actress from 1908 until her death in 1951. Her biggest claim to fame was the top-rated radio comedy show "The Baby Snooks Show." She was married three separate times, the final time in 1929 to Billy Rose, who was a songwriter and showman, a major force in entertainment for many decades.

Set in New York, shot on location in California and New Jersey.

8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.

Twilight Time 125.

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