Souvenir program from the world premiere of the live-action Disney film Darby O’Gill and the Little People at the Theatre Royal, Dublin, June 24, 1959, 8.5 x 11, signed in various inks on the inside cover and first page by Disney and several of the film’s stars, including Sean Connery, Jimmy O’Dea, Frankie Day (inscribing), Barbara Steele, J. G. Devlin, Jim MacArthur, and director Robert Stevenson. The book includes photos, an essay by Disney, and several ads with tie-ins to the film. Also included are two original unsigned publicity photos issued in conjunction with the film, two vintage signed photos of Sharpe (one inscribed), and a vintage photo signed and inscribed by Jimmy O’Dea. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Phil Sears and a letter of provenance from the son of the original owner, who published a biography of O’Dea. In very good condition, with light soiling to signed pages (away from signatures) and rubbing, soiling, and handling wear to covers. The signatures are large and clear. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.
