Francine Larrimore "NICE PEOPLE" Tallulah Bankhead 1921 Chicago Ink Blotter

Description

This is a rare advertising ink blotter promoting the Post-Broadway engagement of the RACHEL CROTHERS comedy "NICE PEOPLE" at the Cort Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. (The production opened March 2nd, 1921 at the Klaw Theatre in New York City and ran for 120 performances before going on the road.) ..... The play starred FRANCINE LARRIMORE and the cast included TALLULAH BANKHEAD, EDWIN HENSLEY, MARTIN ALSOP, VINCENT COLEMAN, KATHARINE CORNELL (Broadway debut), CHARLES GIBNEY, HUGH HUNTLEY, MERLE MADDERN and GUY MILHAM ..... CREDITS: Book by RACHEL CROTHERS; Sets designed by NAYON BERGMAN; Directed by RACHEL CROTHERS; Produced by SAM H. HARRIS ..... DETAILS: The unused blotter measures 9" X 4" inches and includes wonderful graphics and promotional text on the front. Please note that the above credits were taken from the Broadway playbill which is available in a separate listing ..... CONDITION: With the exception light soiling to the backside and moderate edge wear, this rare blotter is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or theatre historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.