Belasco, David - Large Photograph Signed 1916 Autographs Film Actors Cleveland Orchestra

Cleveland Orchestra

shown as Mimi in Puccini's La Boheme during a curtain call

especially known for his hosting of the Metropolitan Opera matinee broadcasts from 1975-2004 and narration of introductions to Wagner's Ring Cycle

The celebrated violinist is shown in rehearsal

Queen Mary" ship stationary

Belasco, David - Large Photograph Signed 1916 Autographs Film Actors Cleveland OrchestraAmerican theater producer, impresario, director, and playwright (1853 1931), the first to adapt the short story of Madama Butterfly for the stage, among many other achievements in his career. Fantastic black and white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, dated 1916, shown in an interview with journalist Wendell Phillips Dodge (1883 1976). Size is 13. 6 x 9. 75 inches, minor creases, mounting traces on verso, in very good