Gershwin, George. (1898–1937)
New York: New World Music, Harms. 1932.
Upright folio, 9 x 12 inches. 8 pp. Fine.
This show required the star to portray two roles: a low-class German thug and an upper-crust British nobleman. Jack Buchanan was hired to play the lead, but although he was terrific as the Englishman, he couldn't do the German part convincingly. The show was panned in Philadelphia, revamped (expanding the role played by Jack Pearl) and played in Newark. It still wasn't working so Buchanan was replaced with George Givot. The show finally opened on Broadway but was poorly received and flopped at only 43 performances. The present issue was printed after Philadelphia (Jack Pearl is given second billing) but before Broadway (Jack Buchanan hasn't been replaced). (6957)
Printed Music Song
This show required the star to portray two roles: a low-class German thug and an upper-crust British nobleman. Jack Buchanan was hired to play the lead, but although he was terrific as the Englishman, he couldn't do the German part convincingly. The show was panned in Philadelphia, revamped (expanding the role played by Jack Pearl) and played in Newark. It still wasn't working so Buchanan was replaced with George Givot. The show finally opened on Broadway but was poorly received and flopped at only 43 performances. The present issue was printed after Philadelphia (Jack Pearl is given second billing) but before Broadway (Jack Buchanan hasn't been replaced). (6957)
Printed Music Song