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Broadway Jones: From the Play of George M. Cohan
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025321912
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 142
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Broadway Jones is a classic American comedy adapted from the celebrated play by the legendary showman George M. Cohan. The narrative follows the transformation of Robert Wallace Jones, a young man who has squandered his wealth in the bright lights of New York City. When he inherits his late uncle's chewing gum factory in his quiet hometown of Jonesville, he initially plans to sell it off to settle his debts and return to his carefree life. However, upon returning home, he discovers the importance of the factory to the local community and undergoes a significant change of heart.
This work captures the spirit of early 20th-century American theater, blending humor, sentimentality, and a touch of moral growth. As a quintessentially Cohan story, it explores themes of responsibility, the contrast between big-city glamour and small-town values, and the redemptive power of community connection. Broadway Jones stands as a vibrant example of the types of characters and scenarios that made Cohan a titan of the American stage. Readers and theater enthusiasts will appreciate the witty dialogue and the charming depiction of a bygone era in American culture.
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