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 […]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:48AM on August 8, 2013