Gypsy Jim

Gypsy Jim

Gypsy Jim

by Oscar Hammerstein II and Milton Gropper

Gypsy Jim

Gypsy Jim

by Oscar Hammerstein II and Milton Gropper

Overview

The condition of the Blake family is bad: Father is an unsuccessful lawyer; Mother thinks she is sick; Lucy, their daughter, is on the point of eloping; and Tom, her brother, has contemplated suicide. Into this circle comes Gypsy Jim, who manages to make them all think there is something supernatural about him, leaving them all in a happy mood. In truth, Gypsy Jim is a millionaire who has played an agreeable trick and brought joy to those who needed it most. Produced at the 49th St. Theater, New York.

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Authors

Oscar Hammerstein II

Oscar Hammerstein II was born on July 12, 1895 in New York City. His father, William, was a theatre manager and for many years director of Hammerstein's Victoria, the most popular vaudeville theatre of its day. His uncle, Arthur Hammerstein, was a successful Broadway producer ...

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Author

Milton Gropper