Description: This is a rare April 12th, 1931 program (playbill) from the Hayden Players production of the JOHN COLTON Melodrama of the Orient "THE SHANGHAI GESTURE" at the Showhouse Theatre in Dallas, Texas. (The Original Broadway production opened February 1st, 1926 at New York's Martin Beck Theatre and transferred in July 1926 to the Sam S. Shubert Theatre where it closed for a summer hiatus on July 31st, 1926 after 206 performances. The production returned on September 6th, 1926 to Chanin's 46th Street Theatre for an additional 121 performances before going on the road.) ..... The play starred FLORENCE REED and the cast included LYLE TALBOT, JAMES J. HAYDEN, BARBARA WEEKS, RUBY DENA, SAM FLINT, RICHARD ABBOTT, ELLA ETHRIDGE, LAURENCE KEATING, HENRIETTA SHELBURNE, CHARLES MARTIN, GLADYS MARTIN, CHARLES BARNETTE, SARA HADEN, WILLIAM JANNEY, WILLIAM AUGUSTINE, BERNARD SAMPSON, SYLVIA CROCKER, AL SHRINER, MORELAND HERRING, GUS WHITCOMBE, CHARLES TAYLOR, MARY COLLINS, CARMEN J. SIMPSON, POLLYREE CORNELIUS, JANE McCOBB, KARL HACKETT, EMERY BUCKNER, ARTHUR BROWN, J. J. BOGGS, HUGH STRANGE and HENRY FOSTER ..... CREDITS: Book by JOHN COLTON; Sets designed by FRANK POWELL; Directed by FLORENCE REED; Produced by the HAYDEN PLAYERS ..... DETAILS: The four page program measures 5 1/2" X 8 3/4" inches and includes production credits, cast list and synopsis of scenes, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: (Please Note!) There is heavy creasing, several small edge tears and moderate edge wear. Despite these flaws, this rare program 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: 23.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Industry: Theater
Product: Playbills / Programs
Genre: Broadway Plays
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1930 - 1939
