Original 1920s theatrical lithograph cover for The Desert Song, Special Motion Picture Edition issued in connection with the Warner Bros. production of Schwab & Mandel’s romantic operetta. This vintage edition features a striking multi‑color lithograph with stylized desert figures, a camel rider, palm trees, and a dramatic desert landscape — classic exotic artwork from the golden age of American musical theater.
The cover credits Sigmund Romberg, Oscar Hammerstein II, Otto Harbach, and Frank Mandel, making this a desirable piece for collectors of early Broadway and film‑operetta memorabilia. The artwork displays crisp linework, layered color, and the bold composition typical of period commercial lithography.
The interior sheet‑music score is included as originally issued, but the primary value lies in the theatrical lithograph artwork, which displays beautifully and is ideal for framing. This is a visually striking example of 1920s film‑tie‑in illustration with strong decorative appeal.
Features: • Original 1920s theatrical lithograph • Special Motion Picture Edition (Warner Bros.) • Music by Sigmund Romberg • Book & lyrics by Hammerstein II, Harbach & Mandel • Publisher: Harms Inc. / M. Witmark & Sons • Exotic desert‑themed artwork • Ideal for framing as vintage wall art • Sheet music included as originally issued