Description: This is a rare Monday evening, March 25th, 1940 (Opening Night) playbill from the Broadway revival of the FERENC MOLNAR play "LILIOM" at the Forty-Fourth Street Theatre in New York City. (The production opened March 25th, 1940 and closed May 11th, 1940 after 56 performances.) ..... The play starred INGRID BERGMAN, BURGESS MEREDITH and ELIA KAZAN and the cast included HELEN SHIELDS, ANN MASON, BEATRICE PEARSON, ELAINE PERRY, EVELYN MOSER, JANE AMAR, JOSEPH MACAULEY, HOWARD FREEMAN, MARGARET WYCHERLY, FRANK VINCENT, KENNETH BATES, JOHN EMERY, JOSEPH KRAMM, FRANCIS DE SALES, LEE BERKMAN, CHET BREE, GIBBS PENROSE, RICHARD MacKAY, R. HENRY HANDON, ARNOLD KORFF, JOAN TETZEL, AJAX, EDWIN GEORGE and RICHARD VIMTOUR ..... CREDITS: Book by FERENC MOLNAR; Adapted by BENJAMIN GLAZER; Incidental Music composed by DEEMS TAYLOR; Sets and Costumes designed by NAT KARSON; Directed by BENNO SCHNEIDER; Produced by VINTON FREEDLEY ..... DETAILS: The 28 page playbill measures 6 5/8" 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 are surface abrasions at the corners and glue residue on the back cover (last scanned image), a vertical fold, light creasing and moderate edge wear. 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: 2024-10-15T07:00:00.000Z
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: Playbill
Sub-Genre: Broadway Plays with Music
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Original / Reproduction: Revival - U.S.
Date: 1940 - 1949