Description: This is a beautiful souvenir program (with an original ticket stub) from the November 28th, 1962 West End screening of the Samuel Goldwyn motion picture "PORGY AND BESS" at the Dominion Theatre on Tottenham Court in London. (The film's engagement of at the Dominion Theatre began on October 3rd, 1962.) ..... Based on the GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN and DU BOSE HEYWARD American Folk Opera "PORGY AND BESS", the film starred SIDNEY POITIER as "Porgy", DOROTHY DANDRIDGE as "Bess", SAMMY DAVIS, Jr. as "Sportin' Life", PEARL BAILEY as "Maria", BROCK PETERS as "Crown" and DIAHANN CARROLL as "Clara" ..... CREDITS: Screenplay by N. RICHARD NASH based on the novel and play "Porgy" by DU BOSE and DOROTHY HEYWARD; Music by GEORGE GERSHWIN ("Girl Crazy", "Lady, Be Good!", "Oh, Kay!", "Funny Face", "Rosalie", "Of Thee I Sing", "Porgy and Bess", "George White's Scandals"); Lyrics by DU BOSE HEYWARD and IRA GERSHWIN; Musical Score by ANDRE PREVIN; Directed by OTTO PREMINGER; Produced by SAMUEL GOLDWYN ..... DETAILS: The oversized 44 page program measures 8 1/4" X 12" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, extensive text on the history of the musical and the making of the film, list of musical numbers, individual photos and bios of each of the leading actors and several pages of photos of scenes from the film. Includes a ticket stub from the November 28th, 1962 evening screening of the film ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor curling to the front and back covers, this rare 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 sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
Price: 99.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2023-12-29T21:06:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.95 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
Product Type: Souvenir Programs
Music Subgenre: Movie Musicals
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Original / Reproduction: Original - London
Date: 1960 - 1969