Description: This is a rare May 16th, 1927 broadside (single page playbill) from the Post-Broadway engagement of the JOHN COLTON Melodrama of the Orient "THE SHANGHAI GESTURE" at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco, California. (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 FLORENCE REED and the cast included C. HAVILAND CHAPPELL, CONRAD CANTZEN, C. HENRY GORDON, MARY DUNCAN, LOUIE EMERY, GEORGIA DECKER, LANGDON BRUCE, PERCY WARAM, HENRY WARWICK, EVA LEONARD BOYNE, WILLIAM WORTHINGTON, EVELYN WIGHT, GEORGEA BACKUS, EDWIN MORSE, WILLIAM RATH and MARGARITA ORLOVA ..... CREDITS: Book by JOHN COLTON; Sets by FREDERICK W. JONES III; Directed by GUTHRIE McCLINTIC; Produced by A. H. WOODS ..... DETAILS: The single page, two-sided program measures 6" X 12 5/8" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: (Please Note!) The bottom of the broadside was trimmed, the date is written at the top and there is slight discoloration to the right edge and moderate edge wear. Despite these flaws, this rare program 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
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
