Frances Day "OUT OF THE BOTTLE" Oscar Levant / Vivian Ellis 1932 Tryout Playbill

Description: This is a rare April 25th, 1932 programme (playbill) from the two-week, Pre-London engagement of the FRED THOMPSON, CLIFFORD GREY, VIVIAN ELLIS and OSCAR LEVANT musical comedy "IF IT HAPPENED TO YOU!" at the Liverpool Empire in Liverpool, England. (The production would be retitled "Out of the Bottle" before opening June 11th, 1932 at the London Hippodrome where it would run for 109 performances.) ..... The musical starred ARTHUR RISCOE, FRANCES DAY, REGINALD PALMER (replaced out-of-town by CLIFFORD MOLLISON), CECIL HUMPHREYS and AUDREY POINTING and the cast included BIBI DELABERE, SEBASTIAN SMITH, E. KELLAND-ESPINOSA, ALBERT DARNLEY, EDGAR PIERCE, ADELINA ALEXANDRA, ALETHEA JERMAINE, TOWYNA THOMAS, PEGGY HEATHER, ALBERT DARNLEY, ETHEL ALDERSON, MAY HARPER, JOCK COSTELLO, DICK BROOKS, FRANK H. BAGNALL and RICARDO DAVIES with Mr. WYLIE'S WEST-END CHORUS GIRLS and BOYS ..... CREDITS: Book and Lyrics by FRED THOMPSON and CLIFFORD GREY based on "The Brass Bottle" by F. ANSTEY; Music by VIVIAN ELLIS and OSCAR LEVANT; Additional Numbers by ANNETTE MILLS; Sets designed by E. DELANEY; Costumes designed by ANNA K. ZINKEISEN; Choreographed by EDWARD DOLLY; Directed by JULIAN WYLIE; Produced by MOSS' EMPIRES LTD. ..... DETAILS: The oversized eight page playbill measures 7 1/4" X 9 5/8" inches and includes production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and a photo of ARTHUR RISCOE, but no cast bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of the date written at the top of the cover, a rusted staple and minor 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: 63.99 USD

Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon

End Time: 2025-01-15T08:00:00.000Z

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