American actress
Belle Story, from a 1914 publication Belle Story (born Grace Leard , c. 1887) was an American vaudeville performer and singer, noted for her coloratura soprano style. She appeared in a number of productions at the New York Hippodrome .[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4] [ 5] [ 6] [ 7] [ 8] [ 9]
In his autobiography, composer Richard Rodgers recalled that Story "had been a leading singer at the New York Hippodrome. She had a lovely coloratura voice and made a big hit wherever we played, particularly with her singing of 'The Marriage of the Lily and the Rose.' "[ 10]
Chin Chin Hip Hip Hooray (1916)Everything (1918)Happy Days (1919)Good Times
References
^ Series XXII: Belle Story Collection, ca. 1914-1920 1 linear foot , American Vaudeville Museum collection 1845-2007 (bulk 1910-1940)^ (23 September 1916). Makes Leap from Musical Comedy to Concert , Musical America
^ (December 1914). Browsing for Vaudeville Talent , The Theatre
^ (24 October 1918). Story, Belle. How I Began My Stage Career , Pittsburgh Press
^ (16 November 1913). Belle Story Is a Real "Native" , Pittsburgh Gazette Times
^ (20 October 1912). New Star Will Be Feature of Program , Pittsburgh Press
^ (18 May 1916). Note re recent marriage , Musical Courier
^ (15 May 1916). Belle Story a Bride , The New York Times
^ (14 November 1915). La Belle Story of Belle Storey , The New York Times
^ Musical Stages: An Autobiography , p. 48 (1975)
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