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Outstanding and attractive 1902 signed program titled, “Viola Allen in Hall Caine’s New Play THE ETERNAL CITY Musical Setting by Pietro Mascagni” issued by Meyer Brothers & Company Publishers of “the Theatre.” The well illustrated program is signed by Hall Caine whose novel “The Eternal City” was his greatest commercial success. Published in 1901, it sold more than one million English copies, the story about which deals with the dispute between the Vatican and the Italian state on the temporal power of the Church.
Twenty-one (21) cast members are signed throughout the 16 page book, including the young actor Warner Oland. Oland is best remembered for his playing in later years several Chinese and Chinese-American characters including Dr. Fu Manchu, Henry Chang in “Shganghai Express” and his most famous role as police detective Charlie Chan in 16 films. Other signatures include lead Viola Allen, Frederic de Belleville, Henry Harmon and many others. One such page is an attractive photographic scene print signed by four.
Truly one-of-a-kind! Good condition.
Authentication: Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.