Description: This is a rare December 5th, 1927 program (playbill) from the Original Broadway production of the GUY BOLTON, FRED THOMPSON, BERT KALMAR and HARRY RUBY musical comedy "THE FIVE (5) O'CLOCK GIRL" at the 44th Street Theatre in New York City. (The Original Broadway production opened October 10th, 1927 at New York's 44th Street Theatre, transferred on April 16th, 1928 to the Sam S. Shubert Theatre and closed June 2nd, 1928 after 280 performances. The Original West End production would open March 21st, 1929 at the London Hippodrome and run for 122 performances.) ..... The musical starred MARY EATON as "Patricia Brown" and OSCAR SHAW as "Gerald Brooks" and the cast included PERT KELTON, LOUIS JOHN BARTELS, AL SHAW and SAM LEE, VAHRAH VERBA, VERA TRETT, BROWNIE WALSH, BIDDY WILKENSON, DANNY DARE, LOLA DeLILLIE, GLORIA GILBERT, FRANCES THRESS, CARL JUDD, DOROTHY FITZGIBBONS, DAYE DAWNE, ETHEL KELLY, MARY PHILLIPS, MARJORIE PHILLIPS, ALLYS DWYER, FRANK McNELLIS, LESLIE JONES, BILLY WALSH and CHESTER BENNETT ..... CREDITS: Music and Lyrics by BERT KALMAR and HARRY RUBY; Book by GUY BOLTON and FRED THOMPSON; Orchestra conducted by GUS SALZER; Sets designed by NORMAN BEL GEDDES; Costumes designed by CHARLES LeMAIRE; Choreographed by JACK HASKELL; Book Staged by JOHN HARWOOD; Produced by PHILIP GOODMAN ..... DETAILS: The 52 page playbill measures 5 1/4" X 7 3/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers, bios of each of the leading actors and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor rust marks along the inside seam and moderate 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.
Price: 29.99 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
Product Type: Playbills / Programs
Sub-Genre: Broadway Musicals
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1920 - 1929
