Jeanette MacDonald "GUARDSMAN" Gene Raymond / Ferenc Molnar 1951 FLOP Playbill

Description: This is a rare May 3rd, 1951 "Playgoer" playbill from the three-night, out-of-town tryout of the FERENC MOLNAR comedy "THE GUARDSMAN" at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut. (The revival opened January 25th, 1951 at the Erlanger Theatre in Buffalo, New York and played 23 cities. Due to less than enthusiastic notices, the production closed on the road June 2nd, 1951, failing to arrive on Broadway.) ..... The play starred JEANETTE MacDONALD and her husband GENE RAYMOND and featured HERBERT BERGHOF, JOSEPHINE BROWN, GWEN VANDAM and MAURICE SHROG ..... Side Note: The story was slightly revised with the leading role of “The Actress” changed to “The Singer” to allow MacDonald to add several songs ..... CREDITS: Book by FERENC MOLNAR; English Version by GRACE I. COLBRON and HANS BARTSCH; Sets and Costumes designed by HERBERT GAHAGAN; Directed by SAM WANAMAKER; Produced by RICHARD ALDRICH and RICHARD MYERS in association with JULIUS FLEISCHMANN ..... DETAILS: The 36 page playbill measures 6" 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: 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. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal!

Price: 39.99 USD

Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon

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