Fletcher Dusty (5 results)

Wraps. Condition: Very good. [6p.] Wrap edges lightly scraped. Sheet music for the song that began as a vaudeville routine performed by Pigmeat Markham, among others, and popularized by Dusty Fletcher. The musical riff was originally composed by Jack McVea. The song was recorded by McVea, Count Basie, Dusty Fletcher, and Louis Jordan. [Wikipedia] Cover illustration by Holley. (12"x9").…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Musical score for "Open The Door Richard!" words by Dusty Fletcher and John Mason, music by Jack McVea and Dan Howell. Book.

Sheet Music. Condition: Good. Good condition with wear and markings.

Condition: Very Good. N.p.: s.i., ca. 1947. Broadside handbill (28x21.5cm) printed on newsprint; halftone photographic illus. and text printed in magenta. Stock uniformly toned as usual, tiny losses and closed tear to margins not approaching text, else Very Good. Handbill promoting the 1947 runaway hit film short "Open the Door, Richard" by Black comedian and musical performer Dusty Fletcher (1900-1954). The song was originally written and performed by Jack McVea in 1946 and was already a hit before Fletcher's routine brought it to the screen. The handbill promises, "It's terrific -- It's a knockout." "Booked over the entire Loew circuit.".…

Vintage reference photograph from the 1934 short film, showing actors Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and Muriel Rahn, surrounded by Babe Matthews, Dusty Fletcher, Limehouse Brown, and other cast members. With the name of Bill Robinson and the film's title, along with production No. 3150 and reel No. 7528 from the negative to the bottom corners of the image. A skilled dancer who can't get an audition wins ownership of a popular musical production in a craps game, and proceeds to make himself the show's star. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine, with two small spots of adhesive residue to the bottom edge, not affecting the image.…