The Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction Spring 2023

Lot #98:

James Dean Signed Original Program for "The Immoralist" His First and Only Broadway Show, Also Signed by Louis Jourdan and Geraldine Page (JSA)

This original program from the 1954 production of "The Immoralist" has been signed by it's three stars James Dean, Louis Jourdan, and Geraldine Page in fine pencil. The play, written by Augustus and Ruth Goetz based on the novel of the same name by André Gide, premiered at the Royale Theater in New York City on February 8, 1954. James Dean turned 23 that day (February 8 was his birth date), and it was this production that marked a turning point in his career, as the positive reviews of his performance led to calls from Hollywood, where his career, somewhat struggling until them, truly took off with "East of Eden" followed by "Rebel Without A Cause" and his final film "Giant." Measures approximately 7 x 9. Very good condition, with some light foxing. Comes with a James Spence Authentication (JSA) Letter of Authenticity and a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.