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Chalk Dust, Hollywood, CA, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
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Chalk Dust, Hollywood, CA, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Chalk Dust, Hollywood, CA, [193-]. Hollywood Playhouse..."Chalk Dust" - Modern Youthful Comedy Drama'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers, re-employ them on public relief, and to bring theater to thousands in the United States who had never before seen live theatrical performances
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This photograph showcases a vintage playbill for the modern youthful comedy-drama, "Chalk Dust," performed at the Hollywood Playhouse as part of the Federal Theatre Project in the 1930s. The Federal Theatre Project, an initiative of the U.S. Works Progress Administration (WPA), was established in 1935 to preserve and develop the skills of theater workers, provide them with employment on public relief, and bring live theatrical performances to thousands of Americans who had never before experienced this cultural event. The playbill, adorned with bold, colorful lettering and graphic design, announces the production of "Chalk Dust" as a "Modern Youthful Comedy Drama." The image of children chalking on a blackboard in the background adds to the play's youthful theme, while the text in the foreground highlights the play's title, the cast, and the performance dates. Harold A. Clarke, credited as the actor portraying the lead role in "Chalk Dust," is featured prominently in the photograph, along with several other cast members, both male and female. The playbill's design, with its political undertones and striking visual appeal, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the American performing arts during the New Deal era. This photograph, now part of the Library of Congress collection, is a valuable reminder of the Federal Theatre Project's significant impact on American arts and entertainment during the 1930s. The image's unknown creator has left us with a lasting legacy of this important moment in American history.
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