Description: This is a rare glossy International News Photos press photograph of JIMMY DURANTE and ETHEL MERMAN in a scene from the Original Broadway production of the COLE PORTER, HOWARD LINDSAY and RUSSEL CROUSE musical comedy "RED, HOT AND BLUE!" which played the Alvin Theatre in New York City. (The production opened October 29th, 1936 and ran for 183 performances.) ..... The musical starred ETHEL MERMAN, JIMMY DURANTE and BOB HOPE and featured POLLY WALTERS, PAUL and GRACE HARTMAN, VIVIAN VANCE ("I Love Lucy!"), LEW PARKER, GEOFFREY ERRETT, KARL KOHRS, BILL HOUSTON, NORMAN LIND, BETTY ALLEN, FORREST ORR, DOROTHY VERNON, LUCILLE JOHNSON, CECILE CAREY, KAY PICTURE, RUTH BOND, THURSTON CRANE, BILL BENNER, PRENTISS DAVIS, LEO SCHIPPERS, BERNARD JANSSEN, MAY ABBEY, ANNE WOLF, JEANETTE OWENS, ROBERT LEONARD, HOUSTON RICHARDS, FRANK ARCHER and BRUCE COVERT ..... CREDITS: Book by HOWARD LINDSAY and RUSSEL CROUSE; Music and Lyrics by COLE PORTER ("Anything Goes", "Red, Hot and Blue", "Leave It To Me!", "Du Barry Was a Lady", "Panama Hattie", "Something For the Boys", "Mexican Hayride", "Can-Can", "Kiss Me Kate", "Out Of This World", "Silk Stockings"); Sets designed by DONALD OENSLAGER; Costumes designed by CONSTANCE RIPLEY; Choreographed by GEORGE HALE; Directed by HOWARD LINDSAY; Produced by VINTON FREEDLEY ..... DETAILS: This glossy press photograph measures 7 5/8" X 9 3/8" inches, has no outside margins and is stamped "Examiner Reference Library Dec. 6, 1950" on the backside ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a staple in the lower left corner and minor creasing at the corners, this rare photo 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 sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
Price: 59.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2023-12-09T00:40:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.95 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
Size: 7" X 9" Inches
Object Type: Photograph
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Date: 1950 - 1959
