In the late 1800s and early 1900s, stage actors and singers were the preferred source of entertainment for millions of Americans. In an age before radio or television, these performers could only be successful by becoming household names. Actors and musicians advertised their talents and their names with posters, hoping to make it big.
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, stage actors and singers were the preferred source of entertainment for millions of Americans. In an age before radio or television, these performers could only be successful by becoming household names. Actors and musicians advertised their talents and their names with posters, hoping to make it big.