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George Wachsteter
1948 Broadway Show "Me and Molly"

1948

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Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Left Drawing by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) for 1948 Broadway show `Me and Molly` by Gertrude Berg, based on her radio show `The Goldbergs`, but set in the year 1919. Berg appears first on left. The other actors (l to r) are Joan Lazer as daughter Rosalie, Eli Mintz as Uncle David (also on radio & TV), David Opatoshu as Mr. Mendel, Margaret Feury as Vera, Philip Loeb as husband Jake (also on radio & TV) & Lester Carr as son Sammy. Directed by Ezra Stone, designed by Harry Horner & Rose Bogdanoff,the show ran at the Belasco from 2/26/48 to 7/10/48 for 156 performances. On 15" x 20" illustration board for the New York Herald Tribune. Includes a clipping. 12 1/2" x 17" image. Some soiling, editor`s notations.
  • Creator:
    George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    1948
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 22921stDibs: LU38436808602

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