Coward, Noël. (1899-1973). Signed Photograph.
Signed photograph of the British playwright, actor, singer and composer seated at the piano. Inscribed to Paul McMahon. Handstamp to verso, "Bonard Productions... presents Noël Coward's new musical comedy 'Sail Away'..." 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.6 cm). Punch holes from staples to corners; else in fine condition.
Sail Away, written for Broadway and premiered in 1961, was Coward's biggest post-war success. Not only did Coward write the book, music and lyrics, and also direct the show, he even designed the show poster. Some of its songs are well known, including 'Why Do the Wrong People Travel?' 'Useless, Useful Phrases', 'The Customer's Always Right' and the title song.
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.
Coward, Noël. (1899-1973). Signed Photograph.
Signed photograph of the British playwright, actor, singer and composer seated at the piano. Inscribed to Paul McMahon. Handstamp to verso, "Bonard Productions... presents Noël Coward's new musical comedy 'Sail Away'..." 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.6 cm). Punch holes from staples to corners; else in fine condition.
Sail Away, written for Broadway and premiered in 1961, was Coward's biggest post-war success. Not only did Coward write the book, music and lyrics, and also direct the show, he even designed the show poster. Some of its songs are well known, including 'Why Do the Wrong People Travel?' 'Useless, Useful Phrases', 'The Customer's Always Right' and the title song.
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.