![]() Theaters in immigrant neighborhoods had shows in different languages, including Yiddish. Vaudeville theaters presented variety shows: a singer followed by an animal act, followed by slapstick comedy, and so on. ![]() Many of these Jewish-Americans came from vaudeville and the garment trade, two industries notably hospitable to Jews. Lasky (Jewish), Adolph Zukor (Jewish), Samuel Goldwyn (Jewish), Cecil B. (Read more: Should non-Jews play Jewish roles in Hollywood?) Members of the Famous Players-Lasky Corporation: left to right: Jesse L. What inspired so many Jews to join the early film industry, and what was their lasting impact on American culture? However, it is true that Jewish-Americans, many who were recent immigrants (i.e.: Carl Laemmle, Adolph Zukor, Samuel Goldwyn), were some of the founders of key Hollywood studios, along with others who were not Jewish (like Thomas Ince, Mack Sennett and Walt Disney).
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