Description: This is a rare January 25th, 1906 program (playbill) from the National Tour engagement of the THOMAS DIXON, Jr. play "THE CLANSMAN" at May's Opera House in Piqua, Ohio. (The production toured beginning September 27th, 1905 and opened January 8th, 1906 at New York's Liberty Theatre where it ran for 51 performances.) ..... The play, which was the basis of the controversial 1915 D. W. Griffith motion picture "BIRTH OF A NATION", starred JOHN B. COOKE as "Austin Stoneman", a radical political leader and featured JOHN CARLETON, THOMAS LEWIS, CHARLES AVELLING, THEODORE KEHRWALD, HERBERT W. PARKER, COLEMAN F. CARROLL, ALFRED P. NOON, CHARLES MAILES, JAMES J. GARDNER, MAUDE DURAND, LAWRENCE EDDINGER, VIOLET MERSEREAU, CLAIRE McDOWELL, VIRGINIA DARE, ALBERTA LEE, MABEL BROWNEL, FRANKLIN RITCHIE, WILLIAM H. TOOKER, JOSEPH L. SEENEY, JOHN McDONALD, CHARLES AVERY, R. G. THOMAS, EARL LEE and JAMES B. MARTIN ..... CREDITS: Book by THOMAS DIXON, Jr. based on his novels "The Leopard's Spots" and "The Clansman"; Directed by JOHN STAPLETON; Produced by GEORGE H. BRENNAN ..... DETAILS: The eight page program measures 6" X 9 1/2" inches and includes production credits, cast list, a synopsis of scenes, historical notes and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: (Please Note!) There is a heavy vertical fold, several small surface abrasions on the back cover, the incorrect year is written twice on the title page and there is moderate edge wear. Despite these flaws, this rare program 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: 129.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
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Shipping Cost: 6.95 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: Programs / Playbills
Genre: Broadway Plays
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1900 - 1909
