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| Gertrude Saunders the Boop-Boop-a-Doop Girl Returns to Broadway[1] |
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Gertrude "Tweet-Twat-Tweet" Saunders, noted blues singer, whose dancing the Charleston and singing "Sweet Georgia Brown" in the musical show Runnin Wild is destined for a comeback on Broadway, according to recent indications.
The once famous soubrette of a few seasons back when Negro show biz was at its peak, Gertie was one of the spectacular actresses of the golden era.
Miss Saunders will be seen in the all-sepia musical show Kentucky Sue now in rehersal, under the direction of Chappie Chappie, well known actor-producer, and scheduled for opening next month. After a long absence from Broadway, Miss Saunders returned from the West Coast, after being engaged in motion picture work in Hollywood, and has accepted a major role in a new vehicle.
It will be remembered by many that Gertrude Saunders is conceded to be the originator of the "Boop da Boop" jazz obbligato made famous by Helen Kane, and more recently a novelty so prevalent with such stars as Judy Cannova, Ella Fitzgerald, Rose "Chi Chi" Murphy and others.
Miss Saunders introduced the novelty "Tweet-Tweet-Twat" at the old Grand Theatre, Chicago, when she was in vaudeville, which is just a melodious expression of happiness and elation. Gertie shared honors with the late Florence Mills, who were the first Negro stars (female) whose names were illuminated in the gay white way, when she was appearing at Reisenwebbers, Columbus Circle.