BROIDA Family (Click for Family Tree) Regular readers will note that this is yet another post about Max Broida, who used the stage name “Buster Brodie” for his work in vaudeville and the movies. Max has been interesting to research- from a character that some family members were not even sure existed, we have learned … Continue reading Buster Brodie- The Family Clown, Literally!
Broida Family (Click for Family Tree) One more obituary for Max Broida, published in his hometown religious newspaper. Note that he was listed as Max (Buster) Brodie, not Broida, in the second obituary of the article. His death certificate notes his name as Buster Brodie. (Note: We do not believe that Abraham J. Brodie, listed first … Continue reading Sunday’s Obituary: Max Broida, AKA Buster Brodie
Broida Family (Click for Family Tree) Sometimes I get the strangest emails… Tonight’s snippet in the email list was “What do you think about the passed out drunk…” OK. Thankfully I knew who the sender was, so clicked to read the rest. There are some wonderful folks out there who love the Three Stooges and work … Continue reading Mystery Monday: Another Role for Buster Brodie/Max Broida?
Broida Family (Click for Family Tree) Our ancestor Buster Brodie was somewhat typecast by his appearance- he was very short, and very bald. In fact, his niece stated that he had no hair, no eyebrows, nor lashes. Previous posts have described Max Broida, the man, and the stage and screen actor Buster Brodie, who were one … Continue reading Talented Tuesday: Encore for Buster Brodie, AKA Max Broida
Broida Family (Click for Family Tree) [NOTE: Photo updated 13 May 2015 with higher resolution scan and enhancements.] Previous posts (see notes below) about Buster Brodie revealed that his real name was Max Broida, and that he performed in the circus and vaudeville, as well as silent and ‘talkie’ movies. We were thrilled to receive a comment on … Continue reading Talented Tuesday: A Bit More Buster Brodie
