Topsy and Eva - Television Edition
Item
Record ID
1211
Identifier
90812
Work Title
Topsy and Eva - Television Edition
Uniform Title
Topsy and Eva
Program/Series Title
Topsy and Eva (abridged version)
Composer
Text Author
Cushing, Catherine Chisholm (book)
Production Year
1939
Transmission/Release Date
7/25/39
Transmission/Release Year
Transmitter/Outlet/Streaming Platform
W2XBS
Orchestra
Lilly, Joseph (piano)
Soloists
Rosetta Duncan (Topsy) ; Vivian Duncan (Eva. St. Claire) ; William Edmondson (Uncle Tom) ; Edwin Vail (Robert St. Clair) ; Florence Auer (Aunt Orphelia) ; Billy Kent (Marks) ; Winfield Hoeney (Simon Legree) ; The Southernaires ; The Chassonetts
Other Information
Songs and spots from Topsy and Eva. The original musical played on Broadway l924-25. Possibly the first Broadway musical (complete or abridged) presented on television.
Duration
ca. 60'
Sourcemat
DLCAT - 312