Sue Hasting Marionettes Scrapbook I
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Front Endpaper
 
Sue Hasting Marionettes Cover the Hemisphere Map of North America and British Isles with marks for each city visited and location-based tour names. 1939  
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The Studio [5 Items] Includes 5 photographs of dolls while in production. Also included in photographs is a partial view of the studio workspace and studio assistants. n.d.  
1 A Harriet Neill Painting Heads Photograph of Harriet Neill painting faces on doll heads, studio workspace also visible. n.d.  
1 B Studio Assistants at Work Photograph of three studio assistants working on various dolls and props, studio visible in background. n.d.  
1 C Parts Ready to Assemble Close up of single doll body, as well as head, feet, shoes, and legs ready for assembly. n.d.  
1 D Fania Making Hands Close up of one worker making marionette hands. n.d.  
1 E Heads Hardening Close up of hardening marionette heads. n.d.  
2
 
Internationally Famous Sue Hastings Marionettes [1 item] Poster advertising for "The Internationally Famous Sue Hasting Marionettes," appears to be trimmed at bottom, possibly missing information. n.d.  
3
 
London Engagement [1 item] Poster advertising performance of Sue Hastings and Company at London Palladium, s well as advertisements for other performers, dated June 17, 1935. 1935-06-17  
4
 
Marionette Waitress Kick Line [1 item] Photograph of marionette kick line including six female marionettes dressed as waitresses and carrying trays with one male marionette dressed in a suit. n.d.  
5
 
New York World's Fair [1 item] Introduction to pages about the World's Fair in New York, 199. Photograph of Sue Hastings with Marionette Rudy Vallee, the Master of Ceremonies for Standard Brands Swing Time Revue. 1939  
6
 
Circus: Standard Brands Swing Time Review [1 item] Lineup of 14 marionettes in Circus act of Revue. 1939  
7
 
Standard Brands Officials with Cast [1 item] Lineup of Circus Marionettes with 9 Standard Brand executives. 1939  
8
 
Backstage at the World's Fair Show [1 item] Marionette chorus with Standard Brands executives. Marionette Circus dolls visible in background. 1939  
9
 
Star Puppeteers [1 item] Photograph of 5 puppets with their puppeteers, taken from the stage wings. 1939  
10
 
Surprise! Free from Bergen, at Last [1 item] Photograph of two marionettes, Charlie McCarthy and an unidentified black, from 1939 World's Fair. 1939  
11
 
Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy Getting Acquainted with Little Charlie Photograph of Edgar Bergen sitting with with two marionettes, Charlie McCarthy and a miniature version of Charlie; larger version of photograph on  page 13, item A. 1939  
12
 
Rudy Vallee and the Royal Desserts Chorus [1 item] Line of 7 marionettes on stage: 6 chorus girls surrounding Rudy Vallee. 1939  
13
 
Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy [2 items] Photograph of Edgar Bergen with two Charlie McCarthy marionettes, article from New York World-Telegram about the marionette show to premier at the 1939 World's Fair. 1939  
13 A Photograph of Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy Smaller version of photograph on page 11. 1939  
13 B Mr. McCarthy Turns Puppet Article from the New York World-Telegram, dated Saturday, April 22, 1939. Article discusses the famous stars, including Rudy Vallee and Dorothy Lamour, whose likenesses have been made into marionettes for the Standard Brands-sponsored show, "Marionettes in Swing Time" to premier at the 1939 New York World's Faire. Also includes Newspaper photograph of Standard Brands open air theatre for the World's Fair. 1939-04-22  
14
 
Charlie Taken for a Ride by Chase and Sanborn [1 item] Photograph showing three marionettes, Mr. Chase, Mr. Sanborn, and Charlie McCarthy, on a traditional tandem bicycle. 1939  
15
 
Backstage at the World's Fair Show [2 items] Article and photograph about backstage and behind the seas at the New York World's Fair show. 1939  
15 A Marionettes' Nerves Get All Unstrung Article from New York News, undated, including an interview with Sue Hastings about her origins, mid-show disasters, and marionette creation. 1939  
15 B Sue Hastings and Marionettes Backstage Candid photograph of Sue Hastings with 4 marionettes, three women and Charlie McCarthy, backstage before a show. 1939  
16
 
New York World's Fair and Article [3 items] Two photographs of the marionette performances at the 1939 World's Fair as well as a partial, undated article from the New York Sun about Sue Hasting and her marionettes. 1939  
16 A Fiesta Chorus Line Photograph of 9 marionettes, 4 men and 5 women, during a performance. 1939  
16 B New York Sun Article Portion, possible second half of an undated and unauthored article from The New York Sun. The article includes quotes from Sue Hastings about her performances. 1939  
16 C Animal Tamer, Lion, and Tiger Trimmed photograph showing three marionettes, an animal tamer or ringmaster, a lion, and a tiger, on stage with a circus set. 1939  
17
 
Dorothy Lamour, Little Dorothy, and Sue Hastings [1 item] Photograph showing Sue Hasting in a dressing room with Dorothy Lamour, along with Dorothy's marionette counterpart, Little Dorothy. 1939  
18
 
Dorothy Lamour and Little Dorothy [1 item] Photograph of Dorothy Lamour with her marionette counterpart in a dressing room. 1939  
19
 
Dorothy Lamour with her Sue Hastings' Portrait Puppet [4 items] Three marionette photographs, one with two unidentified marionettes, as well as an article about the marionette attraction at the World's Fair. 1939  
19 A Unidentified Photograph of 2 Marionettes Two formally dressed marionettes, a woman and a man. Marionettes are a different style than other marionettes from World's Fair show, picture may be misplaced in album. n.d.  
19 B Dorothy Lamour, Little Dorothy, and Sue Hasting in Staged Dressing Room Photograph Photograph of Sue Hastings, Dorothy Lamour, and Little Dorothy in a dressing room. 1939  
19 C Puppets of NBC Stars Attractions At Fair Blurb from the NBC Transmitter about the upcoming attractions at the New York World's Fair. Only first portion of article included, which discusses. 1939  
19 D Sue Hasting with 6 Chorus Girl Marionettes Photograph of Sue Hastings smiling behind a semi-circle of 6 chorus girl marionettes; in scrapbook with World's Fair materials, but contains no obvious connection to the World's Fair performance. 1939  
20
 
Mademoiselle Babette [2? Items] A marionette, known as Mademoiselle Babette, from an unidentified show. n.d.  
20 A Mademoiselle Babette: Incomparable Trapeze Artist Photograph of a trapeze artist marionette on her swing. n.d.  
20 B Missing Image Item, perhaps a playbill, removed from page. Glue and paper remnants still attached to page. n.d.  
21
 
The Greatest Little Show in the Country [3 items] Page of three photographs with a page heading clipped from an advertisement or playbill. n.d.  
21 A Pulling the Camel's Tail Cropped photograph of two men and a camel. One man sits on the camel's back while the other pulls its tail. n.d.  
21 B Cropped Photograph of Donkey Cropped photograph of an African child and a donkey. n.d.  
21 C Opera Singer and Flute Player Cropped photograph of an opera singer belts while accompanied by a small flute player dressed in an ethnic costume of sorts. n.d.  
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Weddings and Kick Lines [2 items] Two photographs of similar, if not the same, marionette dolls. n.d.  
22 A Marionette Marriage A bride and groom, surrounded by four bridesmaids. n.d.  
22 B Six Doll Kick Line A four marionette kick line lead by a lead dancer in a long dress. n.d.  
23
 
Ringmaster and Mademoiselle Babette with Minnie and Leo [1 item] Ringmaster and Mademoiselle Babette marionettes with Minnie the Tiger and Leo the Lion. n.d.  
24
 
Puppets Primp for Fair Review [1 item] Newspaper article from the New York Sun, advertising the Swing Time Marionette Revue, the marionette show that premiered at the World's Fair. 1939-04  
25
 
Sue Hastings' Marionette Stage, Rainbow Room [1 item] Photograph of the marionette stage and orchestra pit in the Rainbow Room of Rockefeller Center. n.d.  
26
 
The Rainbow Room [4 items] Information relating to Sue Hastings' performance at the Rainbow Room in New York City. 1937-03
 
 
26 A Rainbow Room Booklet Cover Picture of Rockefeller Center with an arrow pointing to the Rainbow Room. From Rainbow Room promotional materials. 1937-03  
26 B Print Photograph of Rainbow Room Guests Picture of Rainbow Room guests at dinner. Probably a part of the Rainbow Room promotional materials. 1937-03  
26 C Rainbow Room Program, Including Menu Program and menu for March 2, 1927, when Sue Hastings was part of the evening's entertainment. 1937-03-02  
26 D Dining and Dancing: New Show at Rainbow Room
Photograph

 
 
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Champion String Puller [1 item]
Photograph

 
 
28
 
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp [2 items]
Photograph

 
 
28 A Noureddin, Tunka, Sultan and Slave
Photograph

 
 
28 B Aladdin with Tunka
Photograph

 
 
29
 
Aladdin and Tunka [2 items]
Photograph

 
 
29 A Riding on the Magic Carpet
Photograph

 
 
29 B Talking to a Phoenix [?]
Photograph

 
 
30
 
More Aladdin Photographs [2 items]
Photograph

 
 
30 A Tunka and Slave [Photograph contains damage, either bug or chemical]
Photograph

 
 
30 B Bearded Man, Dancer with Headdress [perhaps Princess from a second show?]
Photograph

 
 
31
 
Continuation of Aladdin Shots [2 items]
Photograph

 
 
31 A Noureddin on Magic Carpet
Photograph

 
 
31 B Dancer with Headdress and Blackface Marionette [Perhaps Genie?]
Photograph

 
 
32
 
Dancer with Headdress, Noureddin, and Slave riding Donkey, False Proscenium Stage Frame Visible [1 item]
Photograph

 
 
33
 
Places, Everybody [1 Item] Newspaper Article from World-Telegram, publishing information not included. 1937  
34
 
Ed Wynn [3 items]
 
1937  
34 A Clippings from Winter Garden Playbill
 
1937-11-30  
34 B Photograph od Ed Wynn and Marionette, Possibly Newspaper photograph
 

 
 
34 C Ed Wynn at the Center Theatre Playbill Playbill trimmed to fit page, date information removed. 1937 [?]-06-20  
35
 
Chrysler and the Marionettes [3 items]
 

 
 
35 A Wild West Photograph
 

 
 
35 B Vogue Covers the Country: Texas Centennial
 

 
 
35 C Chrysler Sales Corporation Letter
 

 
 
36
 
Continuation of Ed Wynn [2 items]
 

 
 
36 A Signed, Personalized Photograph from Ed Wynn to Sue Hastings
 

 
 
36 B Little Ed Wynn and Donkey
 

 
 
37
 
Stage Magazine [2 items]
 

 
 
37 A Ed Wynn and Little Ed Oversized photograph of a Ed Wynn sleeping while Little Ed, his conscience, looks on.
 
 
37 B The Still Small Voice Short blurb from January 1938 edition of Stage magazine describing Hooray for What, the show combining Hastings' marionettes and Ed Wynn's humor. 1938-01  
38
 
Ed Wynn in "Hooray for What" [2 items]
 

 
 
38 A Caricature of Ed Wynn and Little Ed from Boston Evening Transcript
 
1937-11-04  
38 B Ed Wynn and Little Ed Under Stage Lights
 

 
 
39
 
Little Ed Wynn with Cyclone Sadie [1 item] Photograph of Ed Wynn marionette riding Cyclone Sadie, a marionette donkey. From Chrysler Corporation Show, Texas Centennial Exposition.
 
 
40
 
Dallas, Texas: Cotton Bowl [2 items]
 

 
 
40 A The Knothole Gang, Cotton Bowl Football Game Program Cover
 

 
 
40 B Handwritten Memo from Gordan Fulcher [name questionable]
 

 
 
41
 
Mattador and Bull [1 item]
 

 
 
42
 
Backstage with Esky [1 item]
 
1951-10  
43
 
'Moviettes' To Tour City, Boosting Show [1 item]
 

 
 
44
 
Unfinished Proof of Two Unidentified Marionettes [1 item]
 

 
 
45
 
Humanettes, Hula, and Sailor [1 item]
 

 
 
46
 
Americana [1 item]
 

 
 
47
 
Humanettes, Strip-Tease [1 item]
 

 
 
48
 
Humanettes, Katinka [1 item]
 

 
 
49
 
Humanettes, The Recital [1 item]
 

 
 
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Fairies and Elves [1 item] Photograph of unidentified performance. Four fairies fly in left side, fairy queen sits in center, two ant-like elves stand on either side, a third elf sneaks in at far right. See page 90 for repeat photograph. n.d.  
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Puppet Follies: Mme. Clarissa Cadeza and Oliver Obligato [1 item]
 

 
 
52
 
Up to "No Good" as Usual [1 item]
 

 
 
53
 
Still Up to No Good [1 item]
 

 
 
54
 
Sue Hastings and Friends [1 item]
 

 
 
53
 
"Sepia and Cellophane" Harlem Night-Club Dance Team
 

 
 
54
 
College Clothes Marionette Advertisement [2 items]
 

 
 
54 A What to Wear and Where to Buy Them!
 

 
 
54 B College Clothes Marionette
 

 
 
55
 
Harper's Bazaar, Fashion Show [ 3 items]
 

 
 
55 A Three Seated Fashion Dolls
 

 
 
55 B Two Fashion Dolls
 

 
 
55 C Four Fashion Dolls
 

 
 
56
 
More of Harper's Bazaar Fashion Show [2 items]
 

 
 
56 A To Fashion Dolls, One Seated and One Kneeling
 

 
 
56 B One Posed Fashion Doll
 

 
 
57
 
Sue Hastings Fashionettes [4 items]
 

 
 
57 A Fashionettes Program
 

 
 
57 B Lineup of Eight Fashionettes
 

 
 
57 C Young Girl Fashionette with Duck
 

 
 
57 D Young Boy Fashionette with Dog
 

 
 
58
 
Young Fashionette with Sachet [1 item] Photo damaged n.d.  
59
 
Marionette Shows [2 items]
 

 
 
59 A General Foods Show, Indianapolis, Indiana
 

 
 
59 B Exposition of Women's Art and Industries, New York Telephone Company Show
 

 
 
60
 
Nutcracker Ballet in Marionettes [1 item]
 

 
 
61
 
General Foods Baby Marionette [2 items]
 

 
 
61 A Before General Foods
 

 
 
61 B After General Foods
 

 
 
62
 
General Foods Show Finale [2 items]
 

 
 
63
 
General Foods [1 item]
 

 
 
64
 
Window Advertisement in Marionettes [1 item]
 

 
 
65
 
Hotel Show, Grand Central Palace [3 items]
 

 
 
65 A Puppets Adopted by Coca-Cola
 

 
 
65 B General Foods and Old Women Marionettes
 

 
 
65 C General Foods and Soldier Marionettes
 

 
 
66
 
General Foods at the Restaurant Convention [2 items]
 

 
 
66 A Chef and Foods
 

 
 
66 B Man with Clock
 

 
 
67
 
Christmas Window Display, L. Bamberger and Co. [1 item[ Photograph of Christmas window display and marionette show at L. Bamberger and Co. n.d.  
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Christmas Window Display, Carson Pirie Scott and Co. [1 item] Photograph of Christmas window display from Carson Pirie Scott and Co. n.d.  
69
 
Gimbel's Graceful Gesture to Amuse the Public [ 1 item] Article from unidentified newspaper about short Christmas show in a Gimbel Brothers' display window. Includes picture and caption. n.d.  
70
 
Christmas Marionettes [ 2 items] Santa Clause marionette on stage and pre-show. n.d.  
70 A Santa Marionette Close up, cropped photograph of Santa Clause marionette. n.d.  
70 B Sue Hastings with Christmas Marionettes Cropped photograph of Sue Hastings adjusting the strings of the Santa marionette. n.d.  
71
 
Yuletide Fable [1items] Two page spread from undated "Cue" magazine. Includes pictures and a summary of the action in "A Yuletide Fable." n.d.  
72
 
Ballerina Marionette [1 item] A photograph showing a tutu-wearing ballerina standing in arabesque. n.d.  
73
 
Introduction to Children's Marionettes [1 item] Cropped photograph of a chubby faced marionette. n.d.  
74
 
Alice in Wonderland: The Mad Tea Party [1 item] Alice takes tea with the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, and the Dormouse. The Hatter and the Hare dunk the Dormouse in the tea pot. n.d.  
75
 
How the Elephant Got His Trunk [1 item] Small photograph of a young elephant, a giraffe, and an ostriche. n.d.  
76
 
Alice In Wonderland: Alice and the Caterpillar [1 item] Alice talks to the Caterpillar, who sits on his mushroom and smokes. n.d.  
77
 
Alice in Wonderland: Alice with Tweedle-Dum and Tweedle-Dee [1 item] Cropped, photocopied picture of Alice with Tweedle-Dum and Tweedle-Dee. n.d.  
78
 
Snow White: the Queen's Singing Lesson [1 item] The Queen learns to sing while a frazzled musician sits at the piano. n.d.  
79
 
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves [2 items] Two black and white photographs of the same scene in Snow White, presumably from two showings. Could also be two similar scenes in show. n.d.  
79 A Snow White Image 1 Possibly the later show as photo is in better condition. Snow White's dress is more peasant-like, dwarves costumes are slightly different. n.d.  
79 B Snow White Image 2 Possibly the earlier show as photo has more damage. Snow White's dress is layered, fancy n.d.  
80
 
Scene from "Hansel and Grethel" [1 item] Sleeping Hansel and Grethel surrounded by a chorus of 14 watchful angels. n.d.  
81
 
Hansel and Grethel [1 item] Hansel and Grethel meet the witch which standing outside her gingerbread house. n.d.  
82
 
The Three Bears [1 item] Papa, Mama, and Baby Bear march through the woods. n.d.  
83
 
The Gooseberry Mandarin [1 item] Photo showing two marionettes dressed in silks, sitting near a bridge and willow tree. n.d.  
84
 
Scenes from Mickey Mouse's Circus [2 items] Two cropped photographs showing scenes from Mickey Mouse's Circus. n.d.  
84 A Minnie on Tightrope Minnie Mouse rides a unicycle on a tightrope while Mickey and a duck (Daffy?) watch. n.d.  
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