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252:, to a mother Margaret Friganza of Spanish descent and an Irish father Cornelius O'Callaghan, and was raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. She had two younger sisters, and along with their mother, these four women were a tightly knit unit growing up. She was educated at St. Patrick's School in Cincinnati, beginning what would become a lifelong allegiance to the Catholic Church. When asked by a reporter why she took the name Friganza she replied, “I didn't marry it”; Friganza, in fact, is her mother's maiden name (Margaret Jane Friganza), which she both liked and found to be suitable for the stage. A friend and colleague of hers by the name of 372:, however, she did perform in a few dramatic productions, opting to return to comedic performance relatively soon thereafter. Below is a list in chronological order of the productions with which she was involved. Supplementary information (roles; theatre company; additional cast members; theatre technicians; directors; producers; personal statements or experiences), when available, is provided. (dates placed in italics are guesstimated based on the chronology of her performances, meaning the performance likely took place in that year but research did not provide a hard date to confirm this) 25: 324:, but nothing more was said of this and she did not in fact marry the man. Her third marriage, taking place in New York on March 10, 1912, was to her manager, Charles A. Goettler. She filed for a divorce in the summer of 1914 on the grounds of "failure to provide" and "cruelty". Records do not indicate that she was ever married again. During all of her marriages she never changed her name and was adamant about continuing her career in show business. None of the relationships yielded any children for her. 95: 300: 1234:
no fewer than ten times, headlining five times from April 1924 through April 1929. Records from the Theatre documented performers' success by rating their reception, applause, counting the number of laughs received and how they finished. Records from appearances during the week ending April 28, 1918,
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This article written by Trixie argued that in the future female comics would be selected not based on reputation, rather on their excess pounds. She recognized the value of having thin actresses play leading dramatic and romantic roles, but if any woman would succeed in comedy it would be the larger
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pg. 199). She correctly identified the many comic and dramatic tropes borrowed from the stage and incorporated into American cinema and television. Despite her popularity, theatrical achievements and record of stage and cinematic productions, she died of arthritis in relative obscurity in Flintridge
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where she delivered a speech for women's rights. She donated money to the cause and repeatedly went on record as an advocate for women's rights, equality and independence. Her own personal life is consistent with those ideals; having taken her mother's maiden name and refusing to leave her career in
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She began working at a young age (12 or 13) in order to help support her family, securing a cash girl position at Pogue's store, and earning $ 3 per week. When she was age 16, she was promoted to the handkerchief counter at Pogue's and her salary went up to around $ 4.50–$ 5.00 per week, which was a
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lists her first appearance at the Hammerstein's Theatre in New York City, in the summer of 1906. Regardless, from that time forward she shuttled back and forth between the theatre and the vaudeville stage until 1912–1913 when she began working primarily within the vaudeville circuit. Her fame as a
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Trixie toured with many theatre companies in the coming years working her way from roles in the chorus to more prominently featured roles with speaking parts. Part of her success can be attributed to her constant willingness to step in and take over roles when others fell ill or could not appear.
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Her mother was inconsolable and devastated at her daughter's decision to take to the stage. She notified Cleveland authorities who brought Trixie before a Cleveland judge to justify her decision to work in theater. She presented such a compelling and rational case for this career move (she had to
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She transitioned to film in the early 1920s mostly playing small characters that were quirky and comedic. She retired from the stage in 1940 due to health concerns. She spent her last years teaching drama to young women in a convent school and when she died she left everything to the convent. She
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Although Friganza used her occasional single status to sing songs (like "No Wedding Bells for Me") and make jokes about being desperate for a man, she had many beaus. Her first marriage was to an unknown man in the late 1890s and newspapers reported that she was divorced from this "John Doe" in
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Younger women were concerned with sexual freedom and equality, and demonstrated this by experimenting with "public behavior and new gender roles" (Glenn 6). Friganza used her celebrity status to promote and further the rights of women as well as other causes such as promoting the arts to the
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prove to the judge that she was neither “silly” nor “stage-struck”, that this was a business move) that the judge granted her clemency and telegraphed her mother saying that Trixie was doing the right thing. She remained on stage in some form or another for the next fifty years.
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The article derived from an interview in which the reporter quoted T.F. at length, her dialogue comprising over 70% of the text. In it she shares her desire to play to women's sense of humor, encouraging their laughter, and the theatrical strategies necessary to do
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These instances provided her an opportunity to demonstrate her ability and ingenuity. She impressed agents, audiences and other actors alike with her stellar singing voice and ability to command audiences with her humorous interpretation of characters.
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substantial increase in income for her. It was her boyfriend at the time who encouraged her not to waste her talents as a singer and actress and to venture onto the stage where she could double or triple her current salary.
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reported successful completion of a 75-week tour on the Keith vaudeville circuit; during this time, she never missed a performance, never was late or was involved in any altercations with the stage or house manager.
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Trixie Friganza suffered from arthritis beginning in the 1930s and because of it by 1940 could no longer work in Hollywood or on stage. In 1940 she turned over all of her assets and money to the
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called her act, “My Little Bag O' Trix,” “a riotous hit” (March, 1920). Other one-woman shows included the “Trixie Friganza Road Show” (1921) and numerous others that she performed untitled.
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Motivated by the desire to provide more for her family, and the responsibility she must have felt due to being the oldest of the three daughters, she auditioned for a chorus girl position in
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She performed many successful acts, many of which revolved around her plus-sized figure, which she described as the “perfect forty-six”, and the trials and tribulations of love (Slide,
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economically disenfranchised. Newspapers noted that many performances in which she was involved held performances for orphans and children from lower income families.
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Offered the lead role of “Kate” by Colburn who saw her performing in the chorus and wanted her to star in her play, which became T.F's first starring role on stage.
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F.C. Havenmeyer, a wealthy 71-year-old man, followed the production around the country showering the female actresses with gifts from Tiffany's, T.F. included.
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Trixie Friganza easily made the transition from musical comedy to vaudeville though her first vaudeville appearance is a contested matter. The newspaper,
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When asked to kick a tambourine as the character does in the German translation of the play, she “refused to stultify her artistic conscience in that way”
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During her career, Trixie Friganza published articles and poems in newspapers, some of which still exist today in the Robinson Locke Collection at the
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volume#2 D-H page 890; compiled from editions originally published annually by John Parker; 1976 edition by Gale Research..Retrieved October 4, 2018
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A collection of humorous short anecdotes, most of which seem to derive from real life experiences and place the woman as the humorist or satirist.
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September 1899. Her second marriage, which took place during the summer of 1901, was to a Dr. Barry, the physician hired aboard the steamship
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at age 84 on February 27, 1955. She bequeathed all her possessions to the academy and left a legacy to the American public.
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indicate that the audience's response to Trixie Friganza was huge, where she elicited a total of 29 laughs, second only to
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Bill available from the Park Theatre (Robinson Locke Collection, New York City Public Library for the Performing Arts)
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and the promotion of a positive female body image. On October 28, 1908, Trixie attended a women's suffrage rally at
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spite of marriage, she defied society's proprieties and norms, modeling what Susan Glenn calls "New Woman".
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comic actress buoyed her success and she soon became a headliner, given top billing in the shows.
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Opened on Broadway, New York, July 4, 1903 and in Shaftesbury, London, May 14, 1904
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Role of “Julie Bonbon” (principal); Show toured back in the U.S. and in Montreal
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Understudied for Kate Davis and got to play the principal when she fell ill
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B.F. Keith's ledger for Theatre in Indianapolis: Aug. 29th– June 14, 1925
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Presented at Palmer's Theater in NYC running from July 18th – October 1st
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Friganza was civic minded and socially attuned. She aligned herself with
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The poem documented the internal questions and worries of a stage actor.
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claims that her debut was at Keeney's Theatre, May 6, 1905, whereas the
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Performed with Walter Jones, Eddie Redway, Lou Middleton, Harry Conor,
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Director Frank L. Perley; music by Isidore Witmark; book and lyrics by
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Opened at the Chicago LaSalle Opera House, August 8 and went on tour
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Trixie Friganza portrait as a young woman (with hour glass figure)
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became a highly sought after comic actress after the success of
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Opened in Winter Garden, New York, July 22 and went on tour
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Wears a gown covered with roses which was her “invention.”
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Production opened at the Palmer's Theater in New York City
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Female Spectacle: The Theatrical Roots of Modern Feminism
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University of Louisville Macauley Theater Collection
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Roles of “Keokuk,” “Julia Scream,” and “Nancy Sikes”
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DVD of 602:Show opened in Lyrie, New York, October 9 69:Learn how and when to remove this message 1633: 1278:short titled "My Bag o'Trix" as seen on 1070:Role of “The Girl from Yama” (principal) 974:Role of “Matilda Grabfelder” (principal) 934:Role of “Mimi de Chartreuse” (principal) 476:Written by C.A. Byrne and Louis Harrison 410:(comic opera) – 1891 – Carlton Opera Co. 298: 273: 185:Dr. William J.M. Barry (1901–1911) 32:This article includes a list of general 1728:Lincoln Center, Volume 220 (Microfilm). 1575:"The Perpetual Flapper" dubbed this by 1470:How to Undress in Front of Your Husband 1126:Role of “Mrs. Ned Radcliffe (principal) 1109:Opened in New York, New York, October 5 664:Opened in Casino, NY; had a chorus role 593:Role of “Henry” (boy's part– principal) 1789: 1642: 733:One of the four daughters (principal) 187:Charles A. 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Smithsonian magazine 1201:Role of “Blanche Moss” 512:in New York, August 30 383:The Tar and the Tartar 304: 279: 146:Flintridge, California 1572:"The Cincinnati Girl" 1481:(1940) cameo role in 1357:(1926) (not released) 1340:The Road to Yesterday 1051:Herald Square Theatre 761:The Belle of New York 698:The Whirl of the Town 302: 277: 248:Friganza was born in 1673:at IBDb.com database 1584:"The Champagne Girl" 878:The Prince of Pilsen 673:The Belle of Bohemia 522:(comedy) – 1894–1895 420:George Odell in the 222:, Mrs. Radcliffe in 1717:Odell, George C.D. 1433:(1930) (uncredited) 1053:, New York, April 8 1009:His Honor the Mayor 999:Chicago Opera House 945:The Girl From Paris 913:Role of the “Widow” 742:The Girl From Paris 610:The Man in the Moon 564:A Trip to Chinatown 487:One Christmas Night 389:– Carlton Opera Co. 265:The Pearl of Pekin' 1423:Strong and Willing 1332:The Coming of Amos 1239:'s motion picture 1061:The Girl from Yama 901:The Sultan of Sulu 821:Sally in Our Alley 642:Role in the chorus 493:The Little Trooper 417:Role of “Ganymede” 305: 293:New York City Hall 280: 1454:Silks and Saddles 1078:The American Idea 989:Kohl & Castle 921:Higgledy-Piggledy 630:The Country Sport 531:Carrie W. 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vaudeville
The Orchid
The Passing Show of 1912
self-love
Suffragist
Grenola, Kansas
Digby Bell

women's suffrage
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Nat M. Wills
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
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Rose Bowl
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Laura Joyce Bell
The Mascot
Henry E. Dixey
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