Description: This is a rare September 27th, 1928 program (playbill) from the three-night, National Tour engagement of the JOHN COLTON Melodrama of the Orient "THE SHANGHAI GESTURE" at the Court Square Theatre in Springfield, Massachusetts. (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 LESLIE CARTER and the cast included A. TREVOR BLAND, CONRAD CANTZEN, J. CARROL NAISH, GLADYS HEANEY, LOUIE EMERY, DIANA TRILLING, H. LANGDON BRUCE, VICTORIA ADDINSELL, COLIN HUNTER, HENRY WARWICK, MARY CARTER-PAYNE, THOMAS COFFIN COOKE, ELSA DUNCAN, VIRGINIA WALLACE, HERRICK SHERMAN, GERTRUDE DAVIS and RICHARD WARNER ..... CREDITS: Book by JOHN COLTON; Sets designed by P. DODD ACKERMAN; Directed by CHARLES MATHER; Produced by A. H. WOODS ..... DETAILS: The twenty page program measures 6" X 9" 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 light creasing and 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
End Time: 2025-02-08T02:51:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.95 USD
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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
