Description: This is a rare October 17th, 1943 "Stagebill" playbill from the National Tour engagement of the JOSEPHINE BENTHAM and HERSCHEL WILLIAMS comedy "JANIE" at the Civic Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. (The production opened September 10th, 1942 at Henry Miller's Theatre in New York City and ran for 642 performances while simultaneously playing on the road.) ..... The play starred EDITH FELLOWS in the title role and the cast included LAWRENCE FLETCHER, CAROL CHADWICK, MARY KILLEN, GRACE CARNEY, EMORY RICHARDSON, EDMON RYAN, PATRICIA HOSLEY, ANNE SARGENT, GENE BLAKELY, DORTHA DUCKWORTH, FREDRIK VAYDER, JUANITA HALL, FRANK BABCOCK, BOB LACKAYE, LOU DEITELBAUM, LEE TRUHILL, GEORGE IVES, HARRY E. LOWELL, JULES WEINTRAUB, JAMES LEE and CLARK CHESNEY ..... CREDITS: Book by JOSEPHINE BENTHAM and HERSCHEL WILLIAMS; Sets designed by JOHN ROOT; Directed by ANTOINETTE PERRY (Namesake of the Tony Awards); Produced by BROCK PEMBERTON ..... DETAILS: The sixteen page playbill measures 6 7/8" X 9 1/4" 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 vertical crease and minor edge wear, 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: 19.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
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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: 1940 - 1949