Background
Stroock, James Ely was born on September 4, 1891 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Ely and Johanna (Olitzka) Stroock.
Stroock, James Ely was born on September 4, 1891 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Ely and Johanna (Olitzka) Stroock.
Student in public schools.
Automobile editor, Wall Street columnist New York Globe, 1910-1913. Partner in Brooks Costume & Uniform Company. New York City, 1913-1916.
President Brooks Costume Company, Brooks Uniform Company, since 1916.
Supervising director Brooks-Van Horn Costume Company, since 1962. Active charity drives of theatrical organizations
Life member Actors’ Fund of America.
Member entertainment committee Stage Door Canteen, World World War World World War II Costumer for Broadway producers, television, movies. Known as first nighter, has attended opening night, since 1913. Investor and financier over 200 stage shows.
Club: City Athletic (New York City).
Married Bianca Hershfield, June 16, 1915. Children: Gloria (Mistress Leonard Stern), Geraldine (Mistress Budd Schulberg).