Description: This is a rare September 1935 program (playbill) from the out-of-town tryout of the FREDERICK JACKSON mystery play "THE ASCENDING DRAGON" at the Plymouth Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts. (The production opened and closed in Boston, canceling the scheduled Broadway opening.) ..... The ensemble cast included CARDINI, SVAN WALKER, LUCIAN SELF, OSCAR STIRLING, J. P. WILSON, FOTHRINGHAM LYSONS, REYNOLDS DENNISTON, JERRY BOS, NICHOLAS JOY, BARBARA ROBBINS, EDITH KING, JOHN DARROW, CHARLES JORDAN, SHEELAH HAYES and PRISCILLA KNOWLES ..... Biographical note: FREDERICK J. JACKSON (September 21st, 1886 – May 22nd, 1953) was an American author, playwright, novelist and producer for both stage and film. Jackson was also a productive screenwriter, penning more than 50 films between 1912 and 1946. He was the author of more than sixty plays. Over a forty-year span, a dozen of his plays were produced on Broadway, and he also had several other plays produced in London's West End. Many of his plays were turned into films; usually by other screenwriters. Among his Broadway productions, he penned the book for "La La Lucille" (1919), George Gershwin's first musical, the 1922 musical comedy "For Goodness Sake" starring Fred Astaire and Adele Astaire and his final Broadway play, "Dear Charles" (1954) starring Tallulah Bankhead which was produced posthumously. He died in Hollywood, California on May 22nd, 1953. (Wikipedia) ..... CREDITS: Book by FREDERICK JACKSON; Sets designed by DONALD OENSLAGER; Costumes designed by HATTIE CARNEGIE; Directed by IRA HARDS; Produced by CAMILO ALDAO ..... DETAILS: The eight page program measures 5 3/8" X 8 3/8" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of small rust marks on the left side of the cover and at the staples and a vertical fold, this rare program 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: 47.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2025-01-08T02:51:00.000Z
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: 1930 - 1939
