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Dooley, JedBiblio.com
Original 1927 Jed Dooley Vaudeville Comedy Act Manuscripts Signed
1927ref. 55451927; Original manuscripts of vaudeville comedian Jed Dooley 1884-1973 who before going solo was partnered with his sister Ethel and brother Billy in a trick cycling act billed as "The Three Dooleys." Eight hand-typed gag sheets registering recent changes and additions to Dooley’s comedy act dated June 19 through December 12 1927. Written at top is "Original gags added to my act since my last registration Nov. 16th 1926." All sheets are hand signed by Dooley in numerous places. Also present are two handwritten manuscripts of Dooley’s stage act featuring standup cycling saxophone playing and rope tricks complete with patter. The first nine pages in length is the full act from the twenties while the secong is a condensed three-page version labeled "Short Version of Act As Done at Coast-Guard Feb 22 1943." The long version is penned both sides on engraved letterhead from the Hotel George Washington in Jacksonville Florida. The short version is written on engraved stationery from the Forrest Hotel on 49th Street West of Broadway New York City. All material in excellent condition clean and bright. There is a short closed tear on one of the sheets repaired on the verso with japan paper. A unique archive from one of America’s greatest entertainment eras. unknown
AARDWOLF Fine Books · Estados UnidosUS$ 200,00≈ € 178,68
