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His signature quick change routine was standing on a pedestal , clad only in tights, while a cloth cylinder descended down on him. As soon as the clothe reached the top of his head, it would drop and by the time it reached his feet, he was dressed in a peddler's costume and holding a tray. | His signature quick change routine was standing on a pedestal , clad only in tights, while a cloth cylinder descended down on him. As soon as the clothe reached the top of his head, it would drop and by the time it reached his feet, he was dressed in a peddler's costume and holding a tray. | ||
− | In 1912, he was a star of the first Royal Command Variety Performance at the Palace Theatre in London. | + | In [[1912]], he was a star of the first Royal Command Variety Performance at the Palace Theatre in London. |
Aldrich retired to rural New Jersey where he died. | Aldrich retired to rural New Jersey where he died. |
Revision as of 12:59, 1 January 2012
Charles T. Aldrich (1869 - 1955), born in Cleveland Ohio, was a popular American Quick Change performer in vaudeville.
Charles T. Aldrich | |
Born | 1869 Cleveland, Ohio |
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Died | 1955 |
Biography
He began his career as a comedian in a routine where he was chased and tried to outrun a red Dancing Handkerchief.
His signature quick change routine was standing on a pedestal , clad only in tights, while a cloth cylinder descended down on him. As soon as the clothe reached the top of his head, it would drop and by the time it reached his feet, he was dressed in a peddler's costume and holding a tray.
In 1912, he was a star of the first Royal Command Variety Performance at the Palace Theatre in London.
Aldrich retired to rural New Jersey where he died.
Family
Wife was actress Gloria Gordon (best known for her portrayal of Mrs. O'Reilly on radio's My Friend Irma). Son Gale Gordon was born Charles T. Aldrich Jr. on February 2, 1906 in New York City and became an actor (played Lucille's Ball's boss and Dennis the Menace next-door neighbor).
References
- http://www.fandango.com/galegordon/biographies/p27779
- Vaudeville, Old and New By Frank Cullen, Florence Hackman, Donald McNeilly (2007)