Zalmie is the central figure of the story's first generation. After escaping Imperial Russia, he works in American entertainment, dreams of singing, and loses his voice after a wartime throat wound. He later promotes Bella, becomes involved with criminals, and testifies against Palumbo on television after Bella's death.
Jeffrey Lippa has 2 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Signature works include American Pop. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
