The World of Melodrama by Frank Rahill

This hardcover book - The World of Melodrama by Frank Rahill - is the first edition, written in 1967. Melodrama was--and in most theaters still is, the most widely practiced of all dramatic forms. And this book tells its historical story in the best way possible--in melodramatic form! Read a page and you are hooked! I have included the first page of the chapter on the "Ten, Twent', Thirt'" one of the most popular theater entertainments in America. This copy is in fair vintage condition because it has been read, line-marked on quite a number of pages, and the dust jacket shows creases, tears and age related shelf wear. The binding is firm, and there are no tears in the text, and no marks obscure the clarity of the text. Your curiosity concerning theater entrepreneurs will be rewarded. The book measures 9 inches by 6" by 1" and is 333 pages long. Notes: - We normally mail orders via USPS within 2-3 business days after you make your purchase, but because occasionally an order may r