Porter, Cole. (1891–1964) & Hart, Moss. (1904–1961). Original Photograph, 1935.. Rare intimate photograph of the great composer/lyricist seated at the piano with the important playwright/director. 4.7 x 3.6 inches mounted to a slightly larger sheet, overall 5.5 x 7.92 inches (9.5 x 12 cm). Small creases, else fine.
From around the period of their only collaboration, on "Jubilee" which opened at The Broadway Theatre on October 12, 1935 and ran for 169 performances. It starred Mary Boand as Queen of England and the 14-year old Montgomery Clift as Prince Peter.
Porter, Cole. (1891–1964) & Hart, Moss. (1904–1961). Original Photograph, 1935.. Rare intimate photograph of the great composer/lyricist seated at the piano with the important playwright/director. 4.7 x 3.6 inches mounted to a slightly larger sheet, overall 5.5 x 7.92 inches (9.5 x 12 cm). Small creases, else fine.
From around the period of their only collaboration, on "Jubilee" which opened at The Broadway Theatre on October 12, 1935 and ran for 169 performances. It starred Mary Boand as Queen of England and the 14-year old Montgomery Clift as Prince Peter.