Description: This is a rare October 7th, 1929 program (playbill) from the Post-Broadway engagement of the WILLIAM JOURDAN RAPP and WALLACE THURMAN Episode of Life in New York's Black Belt "HARLEM" at the Shubert Apollo Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts. (The Original Broadway production opened February 20th, 1929 at the Apollo Theatre in New York City and ran for 93 performances before going on the road. Following the tour, the production returned to Eltinge's 42nd Street Theatre in New York City on October 21st, 1929 for sixteen additional performances.) ..... The ensemble cast included CLARENCE TAYLOR, ELISE THOMAS, EDNA WISE BARR, ELIZABETH WILLIAMS, ALMA SMITHE, ALONZO FENDERSON, WILLIAM McFARLAND, EMORY S. RICHARDSON (Broadway debut), MARIE RICHARDSON, OSSIE LYLES, SAM DAVIS, HILLIS WALTERS, LEONARE WINKLER, AUSTIN BURLEIGH, HERBERT ELLIS, WALLACE EDENBORO, MILTON J. WILLIAMS, ERNEST R. WITHAM, F. BARCLAY TRIGG, CORNELIUS RODDY, NAT CASH, HELEN NELSON and NOMIE SIMMONS ..... CREDITS: Book by WILLIAM JOURDAN RAPP and WALLACE THURMAN; Staged by CHESTER ERSKIN; Produced by EDWARD A. BLATT ..... DETAILS: The twenty page playbill measures 5 1/4" X 7 3/4" inches and includes production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, a Glossary of Harlemisms, brief bios of the playwrights and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos ..... CONDITION: (Please Note!) There are rust marks at the staples, a vertical fold, a small tear under the bottom staple, several light age spots and moderate edge wear. Despite these flaws, this rare playbill 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: 39.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2025-02-08T02:51:00.000Z
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
Industry: Theater
Product: Playbills / Programs
Genre: Broadway Plays
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1920 - 1929
