Sidne Silverman

Sidne Silverman (December 11, 1898 – March 10, 1950) was an American publisher. He was the president (publisher) and editor of Variety from 1933 to 1950.

Sidne Silverman
Born(1898-12-11)December 11, 1898
DiedMarch 10, 1950(1950-03-10) (aged 51)
Harrison, New York, U.S.
Other namesSkidgie
OccupationPublisher
SpouseMarie Saxon
Children1
Parent
RelativesSyd Silverman (son)

Life

Silverman was born to a Jewish family on December 11, 1898.,[1][2] the son of Harriett "Hattie" (née Freeman) and Sime Silverman. His father was the founder and publisher of Variety, an entertainment publication.[3][4]

Silverman began writing reviews for Variety at seven years old under the pseudonym of Skidgie[3] as the world's youngest theatrical critic.[5] When his father died in 1933, he became its president (publisher) and editor.[3][4] Silverman contracted tuberculosis in 1936 and could no longer take a day to day role at the paper.[6]

Silverman married Marie Saxon, a Broadway musical comedy actress, on May 31, 1924.[5] They resided in Harrison, New York, where he died on March 10, 1950, at age 51.[3] Saxon had died in 1941. Their only son, Syd Silverman, became the third publisher of Variety.[5]

References
  1. "Today Is The Day". The Courier-News. Bridgewater, New Jersey. December 11, 1935. p. 6. Retrieved January 27, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "The Golden Heritage: A History of the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York from 1917–1967". Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York. 1969. p. 186.
  3. "Sidne Silverman of 'Variety' Dies". The Long Beach Independent. March 11, 1950. p. 15. Retrieved January 27, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Sidne Silverman". The Chicago Tribune. March 11, 1950. p. 23. Retrieved January 27, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. Green, Abel (March 15, 1950). "'Variety' Publisher Sid Silverman Dies At 51; Son, 18, Inherits Publication". Variety. p. 1. Retrieved December 22, 2019 – via Archive.org.
  6. Silverman, Syd (February 11, 1976). "Harold Erichs, 74, 'Variety' Treasurer, Financial Officer; Career Spanned 60 Years". Variety. p. 2.
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