RARE Vaudeville Performers Buster Quiilan And Eddie Quillan era early 1900s

Description: Another lovely piece of old school Hollywood history found way in the back of our studio wardrobe department . Staring Edward "Eddie" Francis Quillan was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 31, 1907 (Easter Sunday). Born on Hollywood Street somewhere in Philadelphia Eddie seems destined for the movies from the start. His Catholic parents, Joseph Francis Quillan (1884-1952) and Sarah Owens (1885-1969) had a theatrical career as troupers in their native Scotland. As old-time vaudeville headliner (had been on stage since he was 18 years old), Joe married Sarah and broke up the successful sister act in which she starred. A motto of theirs was that "all happens for the best". One might wonder if that was the case when Eddie's father, a wealthy man, manufacturer, and producer of plays in Scotland, lost his money. After marrying and going to the U.S., they continued to be actively involved on the stage. Mr. and Mrs. Quillan were highly regarded performers and were contracted players in the most prestigious of the "big time" vaudeville franchises.Eddie made his debut at the age of seven and by 1917, he was heading up a troupe under the name "Buster Quillan and (His) Pals," with his brothers Thomas (aka Buster), John and Joe and sister Marie (later joined by four more sisters Helen, Margaret "Peggy", Isabell(a) and Roseanne "Rosebud" for a total of nine Quillan children). original rare photo of both brothers as children... Please see photos up close

Price: 225 USD

Location: Sherman Oaks, California

End Time: 2025-01-21T07:27:24.000Z

Shipping Cost: 8.95 USD