West, Mae. (1893–1980). "Diamond Lil" - Signed Program. Signed program from the American actress and singer, who starred in Diamond Lil at the Plymouth Theatre in Boston in November 1949. She has signed on the cover of the playbill which features an evocative portrait of her. 24 pp. Rather toned and worn externally, with some notes on one internal page spread. Overall very good. 6.5 x 9 inches (16.5 x 22.8 cm).
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.
West, Mae. (1893–1980). "Diamond Lil" - Signed Program. Signed program from the American actress and singer, who starred in Diamond Lil at the Plymouth Theatre in Boston in November 1949. She has signed on the cover of the playbill which features an evocative portrait of her. 24 pp. Rather toned and worn externally, with some notes on one internal page spread. Overall very good. 6.5 x 9 inches (16.5 x 22.8 cm).
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.