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Vaudeville in Freeport: B

Baer, Louis

Louis Baer was a theatrical musician who lived at 77 West Seaman Avenue.

Researched by Cynthia J. Krieg.

Bailey, Frederick

Frederick "Fred" Bailey was an actor/comedian associated with the team of "Austin and Bailey." He lived at 211 Miller Avenue.

 

Source:

City Directory, 1930. [Ancestry.com].

Researched by Cynthia J. Krieg.

Updated by Regina G. Feeney, August 15, 2023.

 

Baldwin, Elwood

Elwood Baldwin was a musician who lived at the corner of Pine Street and South Ocean Avenue.

Researched by Cynthia J. Krieg.

Ball, Ernest

Ernest Ball (1878-1927) was a songwriter and an entertainer in vaudeville with his wife Maude Lambert.  Some of his songs include "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling," "Let the Rest of the World Go By," and "Will You Love Me in December as You Do in May."  His life story was told in the film Irish Eyes are Smiling.  He was a charter member of the LIGHTS Clubs.

 

Source:

Krieg, Cynthia J. and Regina G. Feeney. Freeport. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2012.

Researched by Cynthia J. Krieg.

 

Barnes, John H. and Helene (Hamilton)

John H. Barnes and Helene Hamilton were part of the Vaudeville act "Hamilton and Barnes."  This husband and wife team lived at 5 Elm Place.

Click here for images of Hamilton & Barnes.

Researched by Cynthia J. Krieg.

Barnes, Thomas

Thomas Barnes was an actor who lived on Roosevelt Avenue.

Researched by Cynthia J. Krieg.

Barrett, Thomas and May

Thomas and May Barrett were actors who lived on Nassau Avenue.

Researched by Cynthia J. Krieg.

Barry, George

George Barry was involved in the theater and lived either at 55 Nassau Avenue or on Roosevelt Avenue.

Researched by Cynthia J. Krieg.

Beers, Leo P.

Leo P. Beers was a vaudeville actor who lived at 446 South Long Beach Avenue.

Researched by Cynthia J. Krieg.

Belmont, Ray

Ray Belmont was an actor who lived on Miller Avenue.

Researched by Cynthia J. Krieg.

Benham, Earl

Earl Benham was a singer who lived at 91 Elliott Avenue.

Researched by Cynthia J. Krieg.

Bergman, Henry and Gladys Clark

Henry Bergman and Gladys Clark were actors who lived at 412 Pennsylvania Avenue.

 

Source:

City Directory, 1930. [Ancestry.com].

Researched by Cynthia J. Krieg.

Updated by Regina G. Feeney, August 15, 2023.

Berner, Alfred and Mary Ann

Alfred Berner was a Vaudeville musician and his wife was an actress.  They lived at 275 South Grove Street (now Guy Lombardo Avenue).

 

Source:

Census, 1930. [Ancestry.com].

Researched by Regina G. Feeney, August 18, 2023.

Berner, George H. and Herta

George Berner was violin player in Vaudeville and his wife was an actress who lived at 275 South Grove Street (now Guy Lombardo Avenue).

 

Source:

Census, 1930. [Ancestry.com].

Researched by Regina G. Feeney, August 18, 2023.

Biederman, Edward and Anna

Edward and Anna Biederman were musicians who lived at 84 Willow Avenue.

Researched by Cynthia J. Krieg.

 

Boardman, Josephine

Josephine Boardman was an actress who lived at 299 Miller Avenue.

Source:

City Directory, 1930. [Ancestry.com].

Researched by Regina G. Feeney, August 18, 2023.

 

Boardman, Orlando

Orlando Boardman was and actor who lived with his wife Bessie ant 299 Miller Avenue.

 

Source:

City Directory, 1930. [Ancestry.com].

Researched by Regina G. Feeney, August 15, 2023.

Boylan, Arthur and Rose M.

Arthur and Rose M. Boylan were actors who lived at 114 Washburn Avenue.

 

Source:

City Directory, 1930. [Ancestry.com].

Researched by Regina G. Feeney, August 15, 2023.

Brennan, Rene

Renee Brennan was an actress who lived at 81 North Ocean Avenue.

 

Source:

City Directory, 1930. [Ancestry.com].

Researched by Regina G. Feeney, August 18, 2023.

 

Burrows, James W.

James W. Burrows was an actor who lived wife his wife Ida at 12 Rosedale Avenue.

 

Source:

City Directory, 1930. [Ancestry.com].

Researched by Regina G. Feeney, August 15, 2023.