Description: This is a rare programme (playbill) from the Original West End production of the NORMAN GINSBURY play "THE FIRST GENTLEMAN" at the Savoy Theatre in London. (The production opened July 18th, 1945 and ran for 654 performances. The Original Broadway production would open April 25th, 1957 at the Belasco Theatre in New York City and close after only 28 performances.) ..... The play starred ROBERT MORLEY and WENDY HILLER and the cast included WILFRID WALTER, BROWN DERBY, UNA VENNING, CHRISTINE LINDSAY, CHRISTINA HORNIMAN, HELEN STIRLING, FRANCES WARING, ROBERT BEAUMONT, SIGRID LANDSTAD, PHILIP FRIEND, GUY LE FEUVRE, AMY FRANK, DOROTHY GALBRAITH, JOHN BAKER, IAN SADLER, BERYL HARRISON, GRENVILLE EVES, MADGE COMPTON and MARTIN BECKWITH ..... CREDITS: Book by NORMAN GINSBURY; Music composed by HERBERT GRIFFITHS and played by the ALBERT CAZABON QUINTETTE; Sets designed by LAURENCE IRVING; Costumes designed by ELIZABETH HAFFENDEN; Directed by NORMAN MARSHALL; Produced by HENRY SHEREK by arrangement with FIRTH SHEPHARD ..... DETAILS: The four page playbill measures 5" X 7 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 the date (Oct. 4, 1945) written in pencil at the top of the back cover and light creasing, this 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: 19.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-02-21T02:25:04.000Z
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