George Godfrey (vaudeville) explained

George A. Godfrey
Birth Date:April 2, 1886
Death Place:Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
Occupation:General Manager, Orpheum Circuit; Casting director, Columbia Pictures
Years Active:1913-1961

George A. Godfrey (April 2, 1886 - April 17, 1974), was the general manager of the Orpheum Circuit in charge of bookings.[1]

Biography

Godfrey was born on April 2, 1886. He replaced Edward Valentine Darling as the general manager for the Orpheum Circuit, booking acts for the Palace Theatre among others, starting in 1913. In 1929, he became the head casting director for RKO Pictures and served the same role for Columbia Pictures from 1941 until his retirement in 1961.

Godfrey died on April 17, 1974, at the Ankara Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Anthony Slide . Anthony Slide . The Encyclopedia of Vaudeville . George Godfrey . 9781617032509. 2012-03-12 .
  2. News: George Godfrey, Managed Orpheum Vaudeville Circuit . . April 17, 1974 . 2014-12-10 .
  3. News: George Godfrey Dies . 455 . . April 17, 1974 .