Barbara Stanwyck "BURLESQUE" Hal Skelly / Marjorie Main 1928 Chicago Program

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This is a rare October 14th, 1928 program (playbill) from the Post-Broadway engagement of the GEORGE MANKER WATTERS and ARTHUR HOPKINS comedy "BURLESQUE" at the Harris Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. (The production opened September 1st, 1927 at New York's Plymouth Theatre and ran for 372 performances before going on the road.) ..... The ensemble cast included BARBARA STANWYCK, JOSEPH BURTON, HAL SKELLY, CHARLES D. BROWN, ROBERT BUNCE WILLIAMS, LAURA HAMILTON, MARJORIE MAIN, BARBARA ROBINS, PAUL PORTER, RALPH THEADORE, OSCAR LEVANT, FRANK CURRAN and ROBERT WILLIAMS ..... CREDITS: Book by GEORGE MANKER WATTERS and ARTHUR HOPKINS; Songs by ALBERT VON TILZER, PETER DE ROSE and JO TRENT; Sets designed by CLEON THROCKMORTON; Dances arranged by MARY JENNINGS; Staged by ARTHUR HOPKINS; Produced by ARTHUR HOPKINS ..... DETAILS: The 28 page program measures 5 1/4" X 7 3/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, scenes and musical numbers and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios. Includes an article on the future 1933 Chicago World's Fair (fifth scanned image) as well as an ad promoting AL SMITH, the Democratic candidate for President of the United States in the upcoming election which was won by HERBERT HOOVER (sixth scanned image) ..... 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 musical theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard ..... SHIPPING DISCOUNTS: Check my "Other Items" for additional rare Broadway playbills and other theatre related memorabilia. Multiple purchases qualify for shipping discounts when all items are combined into a single payment. Please wait for a revised invoice before sending payment ..... THANKS !!!
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