Abraham L. Erlanger, one-time czar of the theatrical business in this country, and who rolled up a fortune of $75,000,000 from amusement enterprises and real estate dealings, died Friday at his home within two months of his 70th birthday.
David Belasco credited Mr. Erlanger more than any other man with having revolutionized the methods of routing and booking plays.
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