Kern, Jerome. (1885–1945)

"The Cat and the Fiddle" - Autograph Musical Quotation

Boldly penned AMQS, in ink, inscribed in blue ink in on a small sheet, 6 x 2 inches. In fine condition, with small losses to upper right corner not affecting the writing and some surface losses to the verso, also identified "composer" at the bottom of the sheet in another hand.

The Cat and the Fiddle is a musical with lyrics and book by Otto Harbach. The original Broadway production opened at the Globe Theatre on October 15, 1931, moved to the George M. Cohan Theater on May 24, 1932, and ran for a total of 395 performances, an unusual success for the Depression years. The show , about a composer and an opera singer, was created as a vehicle for actress and violinist Odette Myrtil and features the popular songs "She Didn't Say Yes" and "The Night Was Made for Love". A film version starring Jeanette MacDonald and Ramon Novarro was made by MGM in 1934. (9701)

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