William Gillette "DEAR BRUTUS" James M. Barrie 1919 Baltimore Broadside

Description

This is a rare December 8th, 1919 broadside (single page playbill) from the one-week, Post-Broadway engagement of the J. M. BARRIE comedy "DEAR BRUTUS" at the Academy of Music in Baltimore, Maryland. (The Original Broadway production opened December 23rd, 1918 at the Empire Theatre in New York City and ran for 184 performances before going on the road.) ..... The play starred WILLIAM GILLETTE and the cast included HILDA MOORE, THOMAS A. BRAIDEN, ANNE MORRISON, GRANT STEWART, MARIE WAINWRIGHT, WILLIAM PODMORE, FRED RUSSELL, FRANCEE ANDERSON, VIOLET KEMBLE COOPER and MADGE BELLAMY ..... CREDITS: Book by JAMES M. BARRIE ("Peter Pan"); Scenery designed by HOMER EMENS; Costumes designed by HENRI BENDEL, Inc. and H. MILGRIM and Bros.; Directed by IDEN PAYNE; Produced by CHARLES FROHMAN ..... DETAILS: The single page, one-sided playbill measures 4 1/2" X 12 1/2" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and program notes, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of the three horizontal folds, slight discoloration below the center fold and light edge wear, this rare broadside 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.
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