Description: This is a rare October 7th, 1928 program (playbill) from the Pre-Broadway engagement of the JEAN GILBERT, HARRY B. SMITH, EDWARD DELANEY DUNN and MANN HOLINER romantic play with music "THE RED ROBE" at the Majestic Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. (Following an ambitious tour and a number of cast changes, the production would open December 25th, 1928 at the Sam S. Shubert Theatre in New York City and run for 167 performances.) ..... The musical starred WALTER WOOLF and featured HELEN GILLILAND, BARRY LUPINO, VIOLET CARLSON, JOSE RUBEN, MARJORIE PETERSON, MANILA POWERS, GEORGE DOBBS, BARNETT PARKER, IVAN ARBUCKLE, PEGGY DOLAN, ROY GORDON, GERALD GEHLERT, JOHN H. GOLDSWORTHY, LEE BEGGS, EDWARD ORCHARD, SALLY COAKLEY, ALICE KENNEDY, NEIL MORAN, GRACE DRIGGS, S. HERBERT BRAGIOTTI, CHARLES CARVER, HUGH CHILVERS, FRED VON GOLISCH, CHARLES FROOM, THEO BAYER, JOHN WALSH, EDWARD MARSHALL and the CHESTER HALE GIRLS ..... CREDITS: Book by HARRY B. SMITH and EDWARD DELANEY DUNN from the novel by STANLEY WEYMAN; Music by JEAN GILBERT; Lyrics by HARRY B. SMITH and MANN HOLINER; Sets designed by WATSON BARRATT; Costumes designed by BARBIER of Paris and E. R. SCHRAPPS; Choreographed by RAYMOND MIDGLEY and CHESTER HALE; Staged by STANLEY LOGAN; Produced by the Messrs. LEE and J. J. SHUBERT ..... DETAILS: The 28 page program measures 5 1/4" X 7 3/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, this rare playbill is in excellent condition and 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: 63.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2025-01-18T03:22:33.000Z
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