Description: This is a rare October 26th, 1936 program (playbill) for the Pre-Broadway engagement of the William Shakespeare tragedy "HAMLET" at the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (The revival would open November 10th, 1936 at the Imperial Theatre in New York City and run for a limited engagement of 39 performances.) ..... The play starred LESLIE HOWARD in the title role and featured WILFRID WALTER, MARY SERVOSS, JOHN BARCLAY, AUBREY MATHER, CLIFFORD EVANS, PAMELA STANLEY, JOSEPH HOLLAND, WESLEY ADDY, JOHN PARRISH, PAUL GENGE, DENIS GREEN, WINSTON O'KEEFE, HERBERT RANSON, MARY MEYER, ALEXANDER SCOURBY, MADELYN PHILLIPS, STANLEY LATHBURY, O. Z. WHITEHEAD, ERIC MANSFIELD, ALBERT CARROLL, EDWARD POTTER and PAUL JONES ..... CREDITS: Book by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE; Music composed by VIRGIL THOMSON; Sets and Costumes designed by STEWART CHANEY; Choreographed by AGNES DE MILLE (would be her Broadway debut); Directed by LESLIE HOWARD in collaboration with JOHN HOUSEMAN; Produced by LESLIE HOWARD ..... DETAILS: The four page playbill measures 3" X 8 1/2" inches, is printed on a light brown newsprint stock and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and two advertisements for the "Philadelphia Evening Ledger", but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing, this playbill is in excellent condition and 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. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal!
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Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
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