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Hit the deck! (Musical) programs

Title
Hit the deck! (Musical) programs, 1927-1928.

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(Oct-Dec 1927)Archival MixSupervised use MWEZ+ n.c. 5763 (Oct-Dec 1927)Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
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(May-Sep 1927)Archival MixSupervised use MWEZ+ n.c. 5762 (May-Sep 1927)Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
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Archival MixSupervised use MWEZ+ n.c. 5764 (Dec 1927-Oct 1928)Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre

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Additional Authors
  • Youmans, Vincent, 1898-1946
  • Grey, Clifford, 1887-1941
  • Robin, Leo
  • Fields, Herbert, 1897-1958
Description
3 bound volumes of programs : illustrations; 20 cm
Summary
Fifty five programs in three volumes (1927 - 1928) for Hit the deck!, music by Vincent Youmans, lyrics by Leo Robin and Clifford Grey, book by Herbert Fields, documenting the original production on Broadway starring Louise Groody and Charles King, with Brian Donlevy in a role. Includes programs from the first production in England at the London Hippodrome, starring Ivy Tresmand and Stanley Holloway.
Genre/Form
  • Theater programs.
  • Playbills.
Note
  • Of note in these productions, among roles played by white actors in yellowface make-up, are performances by Asian actors: Ah Chong (probably Ah Cong Choy) in New York and Ma Fu in London.
  • Compiled and bound by The New York Public Library.
Call Number
MWEZ+ n.c. 5762-5764
OCLC
1054827815
Title
Hit the deck! (Musical) programs, 1927-1928.
Type of Content
text
still image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
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Added Author
Youmans, Vincent, 1898-1946, composer.
Grey, Clifford, 1887-1941, lyricist.
Robin, Leo, lyricist.
Fields, Herbert, 1897-1958, author.
Research Call Number
MWEZ+ n.c. 5762-5764
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