Stars of Vaudeville #776: Lew Bloom
Today is the birthday of Lew “Bud” Bloom (Ludwig Pflum, 1859-1929), billed in vaudeville as “The Society Tramp”. Originally from Reading, Pennsylvania, he started out as a circus clown, boxer, and actor in melodramas. In 1888, he played the part of a tramp in a play called “The Red Spider.” His portrayal was so popular […]
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