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Al Jolson
Al Jolson
Al Jolson

Al Jolson "BIG BOY" James Hanley / B. G. De Sylva 1925 Boston Program (Playbill)

$ 8.44

Availability: 100 in stock
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  • Condition: Poor Condition - See Item Description and Photos
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    Description

    This is a rare four page program (playbill) from the Post-Broadway engagement of the HAROLD ATTERIDGE, B. G. De SYLVA, JAMES HANLEY and JOSEPH MEYER musical comedy "BIG BOY" at the Shubert Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts. (The production opened January 27th, 1925 at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City and ran for 176 performances before going on the road.) ..... The show starred AL JOLSON and featured ISABEL WEST, BETTY BOWMAN, HUGH BANKS, GRACE ELINE, MARY ADAMS, RALPH GLOVER, OWEN MARTIN, SAM CRITCHERSON, FRANLYN BATIE, GEORGE GILDAY, COLIN CAMPBELL, WILLIAM L. THORNE, GEORGE SPELVIN, L. C. SHERMAN, WILLIAM BONELLI, FRANK HOLMES, FRANKIE JAMES, DOROTHY RUDAC and GEORGE ANDRE
    ..... CREDITS: Book by HAROLD ATTERIDGE; Music by
    JAMES HANLEY and JOSEPH MEYER
    ; Lyrics by B. G. "Buddy" De SYLVA; Dances Staged by SEYMOUR FELIX; Directed by J. C. HUFFMAN; Produced by the Messrs. LEE and J. J. SHUBERT ..... DETAILS: The four page program measures 5 1/2" X 8 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and list of musical numbers, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: (Please Note!) There is considerable paper loss to the back page, edge tears and creasing. Despite these flaws, this rare playbill will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.