EDITH PIAF on Stage / Rene Dorin / Francisco Grandey 1940's Paris Program

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This is a rare programme (playbill) from
the cabaret performances at the ABC Theatre du Rire et de la Chanson in Paris, France ..... Headlining was the legendary EDITH PIAF who was supported by LE TRIO TOLDI, the NEWMAN TWINS, FRANCISCO GRANDEY, the STEVIL SISTERS, GASTON PALMER, ROLLY ROLLS, EVIE and JOE SLACK and RENE DORIN ..... Biography: EDITH PIAF, also known as "The Little Sparrow", was a French singer who became an icon of France during World War II. Piaf was born in Paris on December 19th, 1915, and rose to international stardom in the 1940's as a symbol of French passion and tenacity. Of Piaf's many ballads, "La Vie en Rose" is remembered as her signature song. Edith Piaf died in France in 1963 ..... CREDITS: Orchestra conducted by ROBERT CHAUVIGNY; Produced by MITTY GOLDIN and LEON LEDOUX
..... DETAILS: The twenty page program measures 4 3/4" X 5 1/8" inches and includes production credits, list of entertainers, photos of each of the entertainers and wonderful vintage advertising ..... CONDITION: (Please Note!) There is a heavy corner crease and two tiny pin holes in the cover and tearing at the top of two inside pages that were not trimmed at the time of printing. Despite these flaws, this rare program will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.