With an expression of deep concern on his plump face, Charles B. Cochran of London paced the floor of a living room full of reporters in a Manhattan hotel last week. In his long career of managing magicians, wrestlers, promoting rollerskating, staging Christmas pantomimes, producing drawing-room dramas and musical extravaganzas, Mr. Cochran had never before exhibited such diffidence in dealing with the Press. Pointing solemnly to a chair, he said in a hushed voice: "Boys, this is where she is going to sit. Now please don't ask her questions of an embarrassing nature."...
To continue reading:
or
Log-In