MOSE THE FIREBOY

MOSE THE FIREBOY, AN INTRODUCTION
Introducing a legend of the Bowery and one of the inspirations for Bill the Butcher, Mose Humphries.

THE ACTOR
Mose goes on stage thanks to an actor named Frank Chafrau, who studied the original Mose Humphries and portrayed a notably authentic version of him.

THE PLAYWRIGHT
Introducing Benjamin Baker, the playwright that introduced the world to Mose the Fireboy, and refused to admit he was inspired by anyone.

THE PLAY
A Glance at New York, a broad burlesque with Mose barely in it, nonetheless caused a sensation, and contains a surprising amount of verisimilitude.

THE SLANG
Every single slang phrase from A Glance at New York, with definitions.