Description: This is a beautiful January 19th, 1914 program (playbill) from the Original Broadway production of the J. HARTLEY MANNERS comedy success "PEG O' MY HEART" at the Cort Theatre in New York City. (The production opened December 20th, 1912 and ran for 603 performances. The Original West End production would open October 10th, 1914 at London's Comedy Theatre, later transfer to the Globe Theatre and run for 710 performances.) ..... The play starred the legendary LAURETTE TAYLOR in the title role and included REGINALD MASON, HASSARD SHORT, PETER BASSETT, VIOLET KEMBLE COOPER, CLARENCE HANDYSIDE, EMILIE MELVILLE, YVONNE JARRETTE and H. REEVES-SMITH ..... Side note: LAURETTE TAYLOR played the role of "Peg" throughout the entire New York production and remained with the London production until October 18th, 1915, playing the role a total of 1099 performances on Broadway and in England ..... CREDITS: Book by J. HARTLEY MANNERS; Directed by J. HARTLEY MANNERS; Produced by OLIVER MOROSCO ..... DETAILS: The 36 page playbill measures 6" X 9" inches and includes production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, musical program, a photo of LAURETTE TAYLOR and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of handwritten notes in pencil on the last inside page (eighth scanned image), 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: 47.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2025-01-29T15:52:00.000Z
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
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1910 - 1919
Object Type: Playbill
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Sub-Genre: Broadway Plays
