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George Ade (1866 – 1944) was an American writer, syndicated newspaper columnist, and playwright who gained national notoriety at the turn of the 20th century with his "Stories of the Streets and of the Town", a column that used street language and slang to describe daily life in Chicago, and a column of his fables in slang, which were humorous s...
Breaking into Society. George Ade. 4.60. 5 ratings0 reviews. Humorous, slangy short stories, originally published in newspaper form, written in the style of old moralizing children's books (with Many Capitalized Nouns). Genres Humor. 208 pages, Hardcover. First published January 1, 1904. Book details & editions. About the author. George Ade.
Breaking into society / by Goerge Ade. by. Ade, George. Publication date. 1904. Topics. American Wit and Humor. Publisher. Harper. Collection. whitneymuseum; artresources; americana. Contributor. Whitney Museum of American Art, Frances Mulhall Achilles Library. Language. English.
Breaking Into Society is a 1923 American silent comedy film directed by Hunt Stromberg and starring Carrie Clark Ward, Bull Montana, and Kalla Pasha.
At once hilarious and thought-provoking, Breaking into Society is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of satire or the history of American culture. This...
At once hilarious and thought-provoking, Breaking into Society is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of satire or the history of American culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
Synopsis by Hans J. Wollstein. When the down-market O'Tooles inherit a fortune, the entire clan -- including the dog, Rags -- moved to upscale Pasadena, Beverly Hillbillies-style, in this comedy from independent producer Hunt Stromberg.
