Description: This is a rare January 16th, 1927 program (playbill) from the Post-Broadway engagement of the JOHN COLTON Melodrama of the Orient "THE SHANGHAI GESTURE" at the Adelphi Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. (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 CYRIL KEIGHTLEY, CONRAD CANTZEN, C. HENRY GORDON, MARY DUNCAN, LOUIE EMERY, GEORGIA DECKER, LANGDON BRUCE, FREDERIC WORLOCK, HENRY WARWICK, EVA LEONARD BOYNE, WILLIAM WORTHINGTON, EVELYN WIGHT, KIRBY DAVIS, EDWIN MORSE, C. HAVILAND CHAPPELL and MARGARITA ORLOVA ..... CREDITS: Book by JOHN COLTON; Sets by FREDERICK W. JONES III; Directed by GUTHRIE McCLINTIC; Produced by A. H. WOODS ..... DETAILS: The sixteen page program measures 5 1/4" X 7 3/4" 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 moderate edge wear, 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: 39.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
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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
