Gus Hill | |
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 Gus Hill circa 1880 | |
| Born | Gustave Metz 22 February 1858 New York City, New York, USA |
| Died | 20 April 1937 (aged 79) New York City, New York, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Vaudeville entrepreneur |
| Known for | Cartoon theatricals |
Gus Hill (born Gustave Metz; 22 February 1858 – 20 April 1937) was an American vaudeville performer who juggled Indian clubs. He later became a burlesque and vaudeville entrepreneur. Hill was one of the founders of the Columbia Amusement Company, an association of burlesque shows and theaters, and became president of the American Burlesque Association. He also staged drama and musical comedies. He launched a highly popular series of "cartoon theatricals", musical comedies based on comic strips or cartoons. At one time he was running fourteen different shows.