Description: This is a rare August 30th, 1943 program (playbill) from the National Tour engagement of the JOSEPH KESSELRING comedy hit "ARSENIC AND OLD LACE" at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C. (The Original Broadway production opened January 10th, 1941 at the Fulton Theatre in New York City, transferred on September 25th, 1943 to the Hudson Theatre and closed on June 17th, 1944 after 1444 performances.) ..... The play starred BORIS KARLOFF and featured JEAN ADAIR, JACK WHITING, RUTH McDEVITT, MALCOLM LEE BEGGS, DONALD MacDONALD, JOHN MARSTON, JOHN QUIGG, DON HERSHEY, ANN LINCOLN, JOHN BECK, HENRY SHERWOOD, VICTOR SUTHERLAND and ASHLEY COOPER ..... CREDITS: Book by JOSEPH KESSELRING; Sets designed by RAYMOND SOVEY; Staged by BRETAIGNE WINDUST; Produced by HOWARD LINDSAY and RUSSEL CROUSE ..... DETAILS: The twenty page playbill measures 7 1/4" X 9 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, bios of each of the leading actors and wonderful vintage advertising but with the exception of the front cover, no cast photos ..... CONDITION: (Please Note!) There is moderate edge wear and creasing at the top and to the lower right corner. Despite these flaws, this rare playbill will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
Price: 39.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2025-01-15T14:22:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Product Type: Playbills / Programs
Sub-Genre: Broadway Plays
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1940 - 1949
