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Little Johnny Jones

Book Music & Lyrics by George M. Cohan
Produced by Sam H. Harris
Directed by George M. Cohan
Opened November 7, 1904 at the Liberty Theatre and ran for 52 performances.

Synopsis

The story of Johnny Jones who has gone to Britain to ride his horse Yankee Doodle in a derby. He is accused of throwing the race and after hiring a private detective learns that he was framed by an American gambler and is able to clear his name. Later Johnny's girlfriend Goldie Gates has been kidnapped. When Johnny and his private detective apprehend the abductor, he turns out to be the same villain who framed him in England.

Song List

Yankee Doodle Dandy
Give My Regards To Broadway
Life's A Funny Proposition After All

Info

Original Cast included: George M. Cohan, Jerry Cohan, Helen Cohan, Donald Brian, Ethel Levey & Tom Lewis.

This was George M. Cohan's 3rd musical and his first hit.

In 1982 there was a revival of Little Johnny Jones starring Donny Osmond but it only survived one night on Broadway.

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Licensing Agent

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Tel. (212) 688-2525 , Fax. (212) 688-3232

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