Description
This is a rare August 22nd, 1937 "Stagebill" playbill from the National Tour engagement of the JOHN MONKS, Jr. and FRED F. FINKLEHOFFE comedy "BROTHER RAT" at the Selwyn Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. (The production opened December 16th, 1936 at the Biltmore Theatre in New York City and ran for 577 performances while simultaneously playing on the road.) ..... The ensemble cast included LORA ROGERS, FLORENCE SUNDSTROM, EULABELLE MOORE, MARIE BROWN, PAUL BALLANTYNE, GEOFFREY LIND, EDWIN L. PHILIPS, KATHERINE MURPHY, TOM EWELL, BRAMMER BINDER, GERARD LEWIS, DOUGLAS PARKHIRST, WILLIAM TRACY, OWEN MARTIN, ROGER HEWLETT, FRANK CAMP, ROBERT O'DONOVAN and JAMES MONKS ..... CREDITS: Book by JOHN MONKS, Jr. and FRED F. FINKLEHOFFE; Sets designed by CIRKER and ROBBINS; Produced and Directed by GEORGE ABBOTT ..... DETAILS: The eight page playbill measures 6 1/2" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and wonderful vintage advertising but with the exception of the front cover, no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a light fold across the middle, this rare playbill 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.
