Description: This is a rare October 15th, 1934 "Plays and Players" program (playbill) from the Pre-Broadway engagement of the FRANK B. ELSER and MARC CONNELLY play "THE FARMER TAKES A WIFE" at the Garrick Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (The production would open October 30th, 1934 at New York's 46th Street Theatre and run for 104 performances.) ..... The play starred JUNE WALKER, HERB WILLIAMS and HENRY FONDA and featured MARGARET HAMILTON, JOSEPH SWEENEY, LEWIS MARTIN, LARRY OLIVER, FRANK KNIGHT, JAY YOUNG, FRANCIS PIERLOT, JOE M. FIELDS, JAMES FRANCIS-ROBERTSON, MORTON L. STEVENS, GIBBS PENROSE, BERT J. NORTON, MABEL KORMAN, CHARLES F. O'CONNOR, RALPH RIGGS, ROBERT ROSS, RUTH GILMORE, WALTER AYERS, KATE MAYHEW, MARY McQUADE and WYLIE ADAMS ..... CREDITS: Book by FRANK B. ELSER and MARC CONNELLY based on the novel "Rome Haul" by WALTER D. EDMONDS; Sets designed by DONALD OENSLAGER; Directed by MARC CONNELLY; Produced by MAX GORDON ..... DETAILS: The eight page playbill measures 5 1/4" X 7 3/4" 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 a small tear on the outside edge of the front cover and minor soiling to the back cover, this 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.
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2023-09-15T07:00:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.95 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
Original/Reproduction: Original
Product: Playbills / Programs
Genre: Broadway Plays
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Date: 1930 - 1939