Description: This is a rare autographed April 1st, 1951 "Playgoer" playbill from the National Tour engagement of the MAE WEST comedy "DIAMOND LIL" at the Geary Theatre in San Francisco, California. (The production opened February 5th, 1949 at the Coronet Theatre, but suspended performances February 26th, 1949 when Miss West broke her ankle. The show reopened September 7th, 1949 at the Plymouth Theatre and ran for 182 performances before going on tour. Following this tour and a summer hiatus, the production returned to New York's Broadway Theatre on September 14th, 1951 for an additional 67 performances.) ..... The play starred the legendary MAE WEST (who signed the front cover) and featured CHARLES G. MARTIN, DAN MATTHEWS, WALTER PETRIE, VAL GOULD, ZOLYA TALMA, JAMES COURTNEY, RUSTY FIELDS, SHEILA TRENT, MIKE KEENE, JAMES QUINN, JOSEPHINE MADDEN, GEORGE WARREN, HARRY WARREN, BARRY BOND, RICHARD FLEXNER, RICHARD HUMPHREY, JOE SOLA, PEGGY KEENE, ANNA BERGER and BETTY FROHLING ..... CREDITS: Book by MAE WEST; Sets designed by WILLIAM DE FOREST and BEN EDWARDS; Costumes designed by PAUL DU PONT; Directed by CHARLES K. FREEMAN; Produced by MAC KAPLUS and JACK SMALL ..... DETAILS: The 32 page playbill measures 5 7/8" X 8 7/8" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, bios of each of the leading actors and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos. The front cover was signed by MAE WEST and will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor 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: 250 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
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