| #9 "Brooke Johns, 93, an irrepressible former superstar of vaudeville who was a Montgomery County commissioner in the 1940s, died Dec. 3 of cardiac arrest at his home on the outskirts of Olney. Mr. Johns was billed as "Six-foot-three and Oh! So Different" during his vaudeville days, and he was world-renowned for his vitality, his nasal voice and his banjo. Almost to the end, he retained a strong voice, a firm handshake and a quick sense of humor. He retired at the peak of his show business career in 1930 to a farm 18 miles from the White House and eventually converted much of the land into the Brooke Manor Country Club. As the suburbs moved northward, the 207 acres he owned were widely sought after by developers, but he rejected many offers. Last month, he and his family finally agreed to sell all but their 17-room home and surrounding 20 acres to a Rockville real estate development firm." |
| Posted by: Dale 2021-05-22 21:19 |
| #8 He was about 6-4 and slim. I met him one time. I understand Brookeville Maryland was named after him. Vaudeville stage man.If you showed any interest in his playing he would never stop and had the biggest smile as he does here in this picture. He was in his 90's when I met him. |
| Posted by: Dale 2021-05-22 21:11 |
| #7 If he's a ventriloquist that has to be a fake hand around her waist. No? |
| Posted by: jpal 2021-05-22 16:52 |
| #6 #4 Army of Steve made me *snort* |
| Posted by: Frank G 2021-05-22 10:44 |
| #5 Not to be critical, but I anxiously await the return of wimins who bathe. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2021-05-22 10:21 |
| #4 Maybe the guy is a banjo player AND a ventriloquist. |
| Posted by: SteveS 2021-05-22 10:18 |
| #3 look at his hand on her waist |
| Posted by: Frank G 2021-05-22 10:13 |
| #2 I think she was 4'10". |
| Posted by: Fred 2021-05-22 09:56 |
| #1 THAT...is a really small woman |
| Posted by: Frank G 2021-05-22 06:57 |
