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Potash and Perlmutter, Los Angeles, 1936. Mason Theatre...Alexander Carr in "Potash and Perlmutter" - Federal Stage Shows - Div'n W.P.A.'. Play by Montague Glass and Charles Klein - comedy featuring the characters Abe Potash and Mawruss Perlmutter, business partners in the garment industry. 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 captures the essence of the Federal Theatre Project's production of "Potash and Perlmutter," a comedy play by Montague Glass and Charles Klein, which premiered at the Mason Theatre in Los Angeles in 1936. The image features Alexander Carr, one of the lead actors in the play, holding the playbill for the show. 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, re-employ them on public relief, and bring live theatrical performances to thousands of Americans who had never before experienced this cultural event. The play, set in the garment industry, follows the business partnership of Abe Potash and Mawruss Perlmutter as they navigate the ups and downs of their professional and personal lives. The graphic design of the playbill showcases the vibrant colors and bold lettering typical of the era, reflecting the political and artistic climate of the 1930s in the United States. This photograph is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the American theater scene during the New Deal era and the enduring impact of the Federal Theatre Project.
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