Description: This is a rare May 20th, 1945 "Playgoer" playbill from the regional tour of the JOHN COLTON and CLEMENCE RANDOLPH play "RAIN" at the Geary Theatre in San Francisco, California. (The Original Broadway production opened November 7th, 1922 at Maxine Elliot's Theatre in New York City and ran for 648 performances. This revival toured in the summer of 1945, but failed to arrive on Broadway.) ..... Based on the W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM story, "Miss Thompson", the play starred GLADYS GEORGE as "Sadie Thompson" and VICTOR KILIAN as the "Rev. Alfred Davidson" and featured EDWIN AUGUST, JOHN SHAY, MURRAY BENNETT, MARY NORTH, VIRGINIA CULLEN, JOHN ROGERS, MARGARET GIBSON, LOYETTE LINDSAY, EDWARD COCH, HARVEY KING, PETER BUCHAN, FRANK GRIFFIN and ALLEN ADMIRE ..... CREDITS: Book by JOHN COLTON and CLEMENCE RANDOLPH founded on the story "Miss Thompson" by W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM; Costumes designed by ELEANOR CLOUTMAN; Directed by KENT THURBER; Produced by RAVEL PRODUCTIONS ..... DETAILS: The 36 page playbill measures 5 7/8" X 8 3/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and bios of each of the actors but with the exception of the cover photo, no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a surface abrasion at the top edge of the cover and minor edge wear, this rare 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: 2024-10-08T23:40:00.000Z
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
Sub-Genre: Broadway Plays
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Original / Reproduction: Revival - U.S.
Date: 1940 - 1949
