Final Curtain: Sophie Tucker's Death Ends 60-Year Career
Final Curtain: Sophie Tucker's Death Ends 60-Year Career
Clip: 426347_1_1
Year Shot: 1956
(Estimated Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1745
Original Film: 039-013-02
HD: N/A
Location: Hollywood, California
Timecode: 00:29:17 - 00:30:54
She will be remembered, with affection, as the "Last of the Red Hot Mamas". With a voice that was big, brassy and flamboyant, Sophie Tucker occupied a peculiar niche in the hearts of other show-people. Her career covered 60 years and at her Golden Anniversary, all of her contemporaries turned out to pay tribute. Hollywood, California ECU - Sophie Tucker. High Angle Shot - The banquet is packed with her friends and admirers. CUS - Sophie Tucker and Betty Davis. CU - Sophie Tucker is presented with a bust of herself by some of Hollywood's moguls. CU - Sophie Tucker standing at a podium and she starts to sing; "One Of These Days Your Gonne Miss Me Baby". It was her signature song.