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Paul Vulpius Help yourself A comedy hit in 3 hilarious acts
Paul Vulpius Help yourself A comedy hit in 3 hilarious acts. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of Help Yourself at the Columbia Theatre, 135 O Farrell, San Francisco, California, showing a money bag spilling its contents. Date 1937
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Acts Administration Comedy Hilarious Progress
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Paul Vulpius' "Help Yourself," a Comedy Hit in 3 Hilarious Acts: A Poster from the Federal Theatre Project's Presentation at the Columbia Theatre, San Francisco, 1937 This vibrant and eye-catching poster advertises Paul Vulpius' comedy play, "Help Yourself," which was presented by the Federal Theatre Project at the Columbia Theatre in San Francisco during 1937. The poster's design is simple yet effective, with a central image of a money bag spilling its contents, suggesting the theme of abundance and financial prosperity. The title of the play, "Help Yourself," is boldly emblazoned at the top of the poster, accompanied by the subtitle "A Comedy Hit in 3 Hilarious Acts." Paul Vulpius' name appears below, along with the tagline "Works Progress Administration," indicating that the production was part of the New Deal's Federal Theatre Project. The poster's color palette is dominated by warm, earthy tones, including shades of brown, orange, and red, which add to the sense of energy and vitality. The use of a simple, sans-serif font for the text complements the graphic image of the money bag and helps to draw the viewer's attention to the title of the play. The Federal Theatre Project was an important part of the New Deal's Works Progress Administration (WPA), which aimed to provide employment opportunities for artists, writers, and performers during the Great Depression. The project presented a wide range of theatrical productions, from classical plays to contemporary works, and "Help Yourself" was evidently a popular and successful comedy. Overall, this poster is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the cultural and historical context of the 1930s and the role of the Federal Theatre Project in promoting the arts and providing employment opportunities during a time of economic hardship.
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