Description
This is a rare September 10th, 1944 playbill from the Original Broadway production of the MAE WEST play "CATHERINE WAS GREAT" at the Sam S. Shubert Theatre in New York City. (The production opened August 2nd, 1944 at the Shubert Theatre, moved to the Royale Theatre on October 2nd, 1944 and ran for 191 performances.) ..... The play starred the legendary MAE WEST and featured HUBERT LONG, EDDY GROVE, EDDY GREEN, MISCHA TONKEN, CARL BENSEN, LESTER TOWNE, JACK BURKE, DON GIBSON, JOEL ASHLEY, COBURN GOODWIN, PHILIP CARY JONES, HENRY VINCENT, DON de LEO, CHARLES GERRARD, JOHN STEPHEN, ELEANOR COUNTS, RAY BOURBON, GENE BARRY, JOHN PARRISH, WILLIAM MALONE, MICHAEL BEY, BERNARD HOFFMAN, HARRY BODIN, LEON HAMILTON, VICTOR FINNEY and DAYTON LUMMIS ..... CREDITS: Book by MAE WEST; Sets designed by HOWARD BAY; Costumes designed by MARY PERCY SCHENCK and ERNEST SCHRAPPS; Directed by ROY HARGRAVE; Produced by MICHAEL TODD ..... DETAILS: The 32 page playbill measures 6 1/2" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and bios of each of the leading actors, but no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor creasing and moderate edge wear, this 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.
