Description: This is a rare April 6th, 1931 "Plays and Players" combined playbill from the Post-Broadway engagement of the GEORGE KELLY comedy "PHILIP GOES FORTH" at the Broad Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (The Original Broadway production opened January 12th, 1931 at New York's Biltmore Theatre and ran for 97 performances before going on the road.) ..... The play starred HARRY ELLERBE as "Philip", THAIS LAWTON as "Mrs. Randolph" and DOROTHY STICKNEY as "Miss Krail" and featured DONNA PASDELOUP, CORA WITHERSPOON, THURSTON HALL, MADGE EVANS, HAROLD WEBSTER, HARRY GRESHAM, MARY GILDEA, MARION BARNEY and RALPH URMY ..... CREDITS: Book by GEORGE KELLY; Sets designed by HENRY DREYFUSS; Directed by GEORGE KELLY; Produced by LAURENCE RIVERS ..... The playbill also includes the credits for the MASK and WIG CLUB's 1931 musical production "EAST LYNNE GONE WEST" or "VIRTUE TRIUMPHANT EVEN UNTO DEATH" at Philadelphia's Garrick Theatre (last three scanned images) ..... DETAILS: The twenty page playbill measures 6" X 9 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast lists, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a vertical fold, a minor corner crease and moderate edge wear, this rare playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
Price: 31.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2025-01-29T17:46:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Product Type: Playbills
Sub-Genre: Broadway Plays
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1930 - 1939
