de Merlier, Franz

Casino Theatre Burlesque Review [Harry K. Morton and Zella Russell program]

Philadelphia: Casino Theatre, 1917. [8] p.: illustrations; 23 cm. Cover illustration is by American artist Franz de Merlier (1878-1974). This is the program for the week beginning Aug. 27, 1917, for the Burlesque Review Model 1917 with Harry K. Morton and Zella Russell. The show included an Uncle Tom's Cabin Review, and Living Art Poses featuring the Beauty Chorus. Harry K. Morton (1889-1956) was a vaudeviller dancer and singer. He married fellow vaudeville performer Zello Russell (Rosella O'Connor Russell) (1883-1952) who also appeared in several Broadway productions from 1920 to 1943 and two films in 1936. Program includes advertisements for candidates in the upcoming election J. M. Rush Jermon, W. Freeland Kendrick, and Charles Rooney. In Good Condition: lightly creased and soiled; starting to separate at head of spine. Good. Item #008441

Price: $25.00