Description: This is a rare January 5th, 1925 program (playbill) from the Original Broadway production of the second edition of the Musical Revue "ARTISTS and MODELS of 1924" at the Astor Theatre in New York City. (The production opened October 15th, 1924 at the Astor Theatre, transferred on February 9th, 1925 to the Casino Theatre and ran for 519 performances.) ..... The Novelty Revue included a score by SIGMUND ROMBERG and J. FRED COOTS and a book written by many of the "World's Famous Artists and Illustrators" including RUBE GOLDBERG, HARRY HERSHFIELD, HERB ROTH, DEAN CORNWELL, CLIFF STERRETT, C. ALLEN GILBERT, ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN, CHARLES D. WILLIAMS, WATSON BARRATT, FRED ERVING DAYTON, C. WILLARD FAIRCHILD, LURELLE GUILD, FLORA NASH, CHARLES DANA GIBSON, DAVID ROBINSON, JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG, HELENA SMITH DAYTON, WILL JOHNSTONE and LOUISE BASCOM BARRATT. The ensemble cast included FLORA LEE, VALADIA VESTOFF, MARIE STODDARD, ALEXANDER FRANK, JOSEPH SPREE, JACK HINES, CHARLES MASSINGER, CHARLES CANNEFAX, BARNETT PARKER, FRANK GABY, MABEL WITHEE, NANCY GIBBS, NED NORWORTH, PAULA TULLY, MURIEL DE FORREST, JOE MORRIS, FLO CAMPBELL, MARION MARLOWE, HUGO ALEXANDER, JEAN CASWELL, VIOLET STRATHMORE, DAVE SEED, LUCITA CORVERA, IVY ST. CLAIRE, RUTH SHAW, MARY KISSEL, JEAN GRAY, GLORIA CHRISTY, STELLA SHIEL and ELAINE SIMS ..... CREDITS: Music by SIGMUND ROMBERG ("Maytime", "Sinbad", "Poor Little Ritz Girl", "Blossom Time", "The Student Prince", "The Desert Song", "Rosalie", "Up in Central Park", "The Girl in Pink Tights") and J. FRED COOTS; Lyrics by CLIFFORD GREY and SAM COSLOW; Written and Compiled by HARRY WAGSTAFF GRIBBLE; Contributing Artists and Illustrators: RUBE GOLDBERG, HARRY HERSHFIELD, HERB ROTH, DEAN CORNWELL, CLIFF STERRETT, C. ALLEN GILBERT, ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN, CHARLES D. WILLIAMS, WATSON BARRATT, EUGENE LOCKHART, LEJAREN A. HILLER, CHARLES DANA GIBSON, DAVID ROBINSON, JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG, HELENA SMITH DAYTON, WILL JOHNSTONE and LOUISE BASCOM BARRATT; Orchestra conducted by ALFRED GOODMAN; Sets designed by WATSON BARRATT; Costumes designed by ERNEST SCHRAPPS; Choreographed by SEYMOUR FELIX; Staged by HARRY WAGSTAFF GRIBBLE; Produced by the Messrs. LEE and J. J. SHUBERT ..... DETAILS: The 36 page program measures 5 1/4" X 7 3/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, scenes, musical numbers and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: (Please Note!) There are handwritten notes in pencil on three inside pages, an uneven trim at the time of printing, slight edge discoloration to the front cover and moderate edge wear. Despite these flaws, this rare program will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
Price: 49.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-12-08T02:27:00.000Z
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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
Industry: Theater
Product: Playbills / Programs
Genre: Broadway Musical Revue
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1920 - 1929