Show Boat . an all American musical comedy adapted from Edna Ferber's novel of the same name. Produced by Florenz Ziegfeld. Music by Jerome Kern. Book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein 2nd. ... Vocal score.
Jerome Kern (1885-1945)
Category
Books
Date
1928
Materials
Place of origin
New York
Collection
Belton House, Lincolnshire
NT 3021148
Summary
Bibliographic description
[4],268p. . music . 4to. Flyleaf stamped: "For stage use only. Proof copy".. Provenance: Kitty Brownlow [= Katherine Cust, lady Brownlow (1906-1952), 1st wife of Peregrine, 6th baron Brownlow]. Binding: Dark blue morocco, gilt, by Riviere & Son (binder's stamp on pastedown). Lettered in gilt on front board: "Vocal score stolen from the theatre for Kitty Brownlow, accessory before the fact, by the composer" with fascimile of Jerome Kern's signature in gilt.
Makers and roles
Jerome Kern (1885-1945) Edna Ferber (1887-1968) Oscar Hammerstein the 2nd (1895-1960)