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Elsa Maxwell
American gossip columnist and author (–)
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| Born | ()May 24, Keokuk, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | November 1, () (aged80) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Gossip columnist, author, songwriter, hostess, screenwriter, radio personality |
Elsa Maxwell (May 24, November 1, ) was an American gossip columnist and author, songwriter, screenwriter, radio personality and professional hostess renowned for her parties for royalty and high society figures of her day.
Maxwell is credited with the introduction of the scavenger hunt and treasure hunt for use as party games in the modern era.[1] Her radio program, Elsa Maxwell's Party Line, began in ; she also wrote a syndicated gossip column. She appeared as herself in the films Stage Door Canteen () and Rhapsody in Blue (), as well as co-starring in the film Hotel for Women (), for which she wrote the screenplay and a song.
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Fanny Brice
American actress, singer, and comedian (–)
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| Born | Fania Borach ()October 29, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | May 29, () (aged59) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, song model, singer, actress |
| Yearsactive | – |
| Spouses | Frank White (m.; div.)Billy Rose (m.; div.) |
| Children | 2, including William Brice |
Fania Borach (October 29, – May 29, ),[1] known professionally as Fanny Brice or Fannie Brice, was an American comedian, illustrated song model, singer, and actress who made many stage, radio, and film appearances. She is known as the creator and star of the top-rated radio comedy series The Baby Snooks Show.[2]
Her life story was loosely adapted into the stage musical Funny Girl. Brice was famously portrayed by Barbra Streisand in both the original Broadway production of the m