Description: This is a rare programme (playbill) from the Original West End production of the FRED THOMPSON, GUY BOLTON, VIVIAN ELLIS, HERMAN FINCK and DESMOND CARTER musical play "THE SONG OF THE DRUM" at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London. (The production opened January 9th, 1931 and closed May 2nd, 1931 after 181 performances.) ..... The musical starred BOBBY HOWES and DEREK OLDHAM and the cast included BRIAN GILMOUR, IVAN BERLYN, RAYMOND NEWELL, HELEN GILLILAND, MARIE BURKE, CLARICE HARDWICKE, PETER HADDON, ALLAN JEAYES, GEORGE BISHOP, ALAN STEVENSON, ARTHUR MACRAE, LESLIE COLES, CECIL MUSK, CLIFFORD BULLOCK, GORDON CROCKER, REGINALD SMITH, ROBERT WOOLLARD and the HELEN HOWELL FOURSOME ..... CREDITS: Music by VIVIAN ELLIS and HERMAN FINCK; Book by FRED THOMPSON and GUY BOLTON; Lyrics by DESMOND CARTER; Sets designed by ERNST STERN, R. P. WESTON and BERT LEE; Ballets and Ensembles by RALPH READER; Staged by FELIX EDWARDES; Produced by ALFRED BUTT ..... DETAILS: The 28 page program measures 5 1/2" X 8 3/8" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers, individual photos of each of the leading actors and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception ofrust marks at the staples and light creasing, this program 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, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
Price: 23.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2025-01-15T08:00:00.000Z
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
Industry: Theater
Product: Playbills / Programs
Genre: West End Musicals
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Original / Reproduction: Original - London
Date: 1930 - 1939
