Roy Rogers (Debut) "TOPAZE" Oscar Karlweis / Tilly Losch 1947 FLOP Playbill
Roy Rogers (Debut) "TOPAZE" Oscar Karlweis / Tilly Losch 1947 FLOP Playbill
SOLD $129.99 Sold: Jan 12, 2025 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
This is a rare December 27th, 1947 (Opening Night) playbill from the New Opera Company revival of the MARCEL PAGNOL comedy "TOPAZE" which played the Morosco Theatre in New York City. (The production opened December 27th, 1947 and closed the same night after only one performance.) ..... The production starred OSCAR KARLWEIS and featured Hollywood legend ROY ROGERS (in his Broadway debut and only Broadway stage appearance), CLARENCE DERWENT, TILLY LOSCH, ROBERT CHISHOLM, ALAN SHAY, EFFIE AFTON, JOE E. MARKS, KEVIN MATTHEWS, CLIFFORD SALES, EDWARD BENJAMIN, PRESTON ZUKOR, SONNY CAVELL, DAVID BURKE, HAROLD CALVIN, HELEN BONFILS, JEAN SAKS, PHILIP ROBINSON, LUCILLE PATTON, JAN KINDLER, ETHEL MADSEN and G. SWAYNE GORDON ..... CREDITS: Book by MARCEL PAGNOL; Adapted by BENN W. LEVY; Sets designed by OLIVER SMITH; Costumes designed by AUDRE; Staged by LEO MITTLER; Produced by YOLANDA MERO-IRION ..... DETAILS: The 42 page playbill measures 6 1/2" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, bios of each of the leading actors and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor edge wear, 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.
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Playbill collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
This is a rare December 27th, 1947 (Opening Night) playbill from the New Opera Company revival of the MARCEL PAGNOL comedy "TOPAZE" which played the Morosco Theatre in New York City. (The production opened December 27th, 1947 and closed the same night after only one performance.) ..... The production starred OSCAR KARLWEIS and featured Hollywood legend ROY ROGERS (in his Broadway debut and only Broadway stage appearance), CLARENCE DERWENT, TILLY LOSCH, ROBERT CHISHOLM, ALAN SHAY, EFFIE AFTON, JOE E. MARKS, KEVIN MATTHEWS, CLIFFORD SALES, EDWARD BENJAMIN, PRESTON ZUKOR, SONNY CAVELL, DAVID BURKE, HAROLD CALVIN, HELEN BONFILS, JEAN SAKS, PHILIP ROBINSON, LUCILLE PATTON, JAN KINDLER, ETHEL MADSEN and G. SWAYNE GORDON ..... CREDITS: Book by MARCEL PAGNOL; Adapted by BENN W. LEVY; Sets designed by OLIVER SMITH; Costumes designed by AUDRE; Staged by LEO MITTLER; Produced by YOLANDA MERO-IRION ..... DETAILS: The 42 page playbill measures 6 1/2" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, bios of each of the leading actors and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor edge wear, 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.
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Playbill collectors and appraisers.