Rodgers and Hammerstein "OKLAHOMA!" Gordon MacRae 1955 Movie Vocal Selection

Description

This is a rare Vocal Selections Songbook from the 1955
motion picture version of the
RICHARD RODGERS and OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II musical comedy hit
"OKLAHOMA!" ..... Based on the groundbreaking Broadway musical which
opened March 31st, 1943 at New York's St. James Theatre and ran for 2212 performances, the film
starred SHIRLEY JONES (in her film debut) and GORDON MacRAE and featured GLORIA GRAHAME, GENE NELSON, CHARLOTTE GREENWOOD, ROD STEIGER, EDDIE ALBERT and JAMES WHITMORE.
Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein personally oversaw the film to prevent the studio from making changes of the kind that were then typical of stage-to-film musical adaptations — such as putting in new songs by different composers
..... CREDITS: Music by RICHARD RODGERS; Book and Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN 2nd based on the play "Green Grow the Lilacs" by LYNN RIGGS. (This was the first collaboration for Rodgers and Hammerstein who would go on to write "Carousel", "The King and I", "South Pacific", "Flower Drum Song" and "The Sound of Music" among others); Musical Arrangements by ROBERT RUSSELL BENNETT; Choreographed by AGNES de MILLE; Directed by FRED ZINNEMANN; Produced by ARTHUR HORNBLOW, Jr.
..... DETAILS: The oversized 36 page songbook measures 9" X 12" inches and is copyrighted 1943 by Williamson Music Inc., New York City. Includes seven musical numbers and photos of
RICHARD RODGERS and OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II as well as ten photos of scenes from the film
..... CONDITION: With the exception of a previous owner's stamp on the front cover and the title page, a price sticker on the front cover and minor edge wear, this songbook is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre or classic film aficionado. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.