Sunday, June 13, 2010

Vintage Theatre Paybills! A Blast From The Past !

I came across this really great collection of vintage theatre playbills. I have about 40 listed on ebay so far. The collection is in great condition. They date from the 1930's, 1950's, 1960's, 1970's and 1980's . They are very fascinating to read, I believe I enjoyed reading some of the old advertising more than reading about the plays. Below are a few that are on auction now, with a .99 cent starting bid. Just click on the pictures to visit the live ebay listing


Auntie Mame 1958 Broadhurst Theatre / Theater Playbill



" Auntie Mame " Theatre Playbill The Broadhurst Theatre / Theater. March 1958 Cast: Polly Rowles, Dorothy Blackburn, Peggy Case And More. I Really Love The Old Ads From The Past. Great Collectible

It Is Approx. 9" Long x 6 1/2" Wide


Item Condition: Pre- Owned And Has No Writing Good Condition. Very Slight Discoloration






My Dear Children 1939 Theatre Playbill John Barrymore



My Dear Children Playbill, Chicago Stagebill

Selwyn Theatre, May 1939 Cast:John Barrymore, Doris Dudley, Tala Birell And More. It has Some Really Amazing Old Ads From The Past. There Is A Letter Folded Inside That Was Typed Back In The 30's From One Friend To Another. He Was Telling His Friend A Few Things About The Play, There Is A Few Typos And Some Miss Spelled Words In The Letter, But I Found It Kinda Fascinating. Great Collectible

It Is Approx. 9 " Long x 6" Wide


Item Condition: Pre- Owned And Has No Writing The Playbill At One Time Must Have Been Folded Down The Middle, So Each Page Has That Crease, It Could Have Been When It Was Mailed To The Friend Back In The 30's. Good Condition. Very Slight Discoloration





1937 The Amazing Dr Clitterhouse Theatre Playbill



The Amazing Dr Clitterhouse Playbill, Hudson Theatre, March 1937 Cast: Cedric Hardwike And More. It has Some Really Amazing Old Ads From The Past. Great Collectible

It Is Approx. 9 1 /4" Long x 6 3/4" Wide


Item Condition: Pre- Owned And Has No Writing No Bends. Good Condition. Very Slight Discoloration





The Warriors Husband 1932 Moroso Theatre Playbill



The Warriors Husband Playbill, Morosco Theatre, May 1932 Cast:Katharine Hepburn, Paula Bauersmith, Harriet Eells And More. It has Some Really Amazing Old Ads From The Past. Great Collectible

It Is Approx. 9 1 /4" Long x 7" Wide


Item Condition: Pre- Owned And Has No Writing No Bends. Good Condition. Very Slight Discoloration