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George WachsteterBroadway Comedy, "Wonderful Journey, " 19461946
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Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board, blue pencil for halftone, glued on overlay of head on central figure.
Signature: Signed Lower Right
This illustration is on 15.00" x 10.00" illustration board, with a 9.00" x 9.00" image.
Drawing by George Wachsteter (1911-2004), for the short-lived 1946 Broadway comedy `Wonderful Journey` with (l to r) Philip Loeb, Sidney Blackmer, and Donald Murphy, as fight manager Max Levene, guardian angel Mr. Jordan and reincarnated boxer Joe Pendleton, who `proves his identity by a saxaphone solo`, as indicated by pencil caption.
A stage version of the hit 1940 film, `Here Comes Mr. Jordan`, performed at the Coronet Theatre. The play opened on Dec. 25, 1946 and closed Jan. 1, 1947 after only 9 performances.
- Creator:George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
- Creation Year:1946
- Dimensions:Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)
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- Condition:Some soiling, editor's notes in margins.
- Gallery Location:Fort Washington, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: 24171stDibs: LU38436191732
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