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
Spouse(s)Marie Saxon
Children1
Parent(s)
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 52.[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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