Erich Von Stroheim "ARSENIC AND OLD LACE" Jack Whiting 1942 Cleveland Playbill

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This is a rare April 14th, 1942 playbill from the National Tour engagement of the JOSEPH KESSELRING comedy hit "ARSENIC AND OLD LACE" at the Hanna Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio. (The production opened January 10th, 1941 at the Fulton Theatre in New York City and ran for 1444 performances while simultaneously playing on the road.) ..... The play starred LAURA HOPE CREWS, ERICH VON STROHEIM, JACK WHITING, EFFIE SHANNON and FORREST ORR and featured HERBERT RANSON, AL WEBSTER, HAROLD GARY, ANGIE ADAMS, HENRY BUCKLER, HENRY SHARP, HARRY KADISON, RICHARD S. BISHOP and OTIS SHERIDAN ..... CREDITS: Book by JOSEPH KESSELRING; Sets designed by RAYMOND SOVEY; Staged by BRETAIGNE WINDUST; Produced by HOWARD LINDSAY and RUSSEL CROUSE ..... DETAILS: The 24 page playbill measures 5 7/8" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, schedule of upcoming attractions and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of the start of a split at the top seam, a handwritten note and minor soiling inside the front cover and moderate edge wear, this rare 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 ..... SHIPPING DISCOUNTS: Check my "Other Items" for additional rare Broadway playbills and other theatre related memorabilia. Multiple purchases qualify for shipping discounts when all items are combined into a single payment. Please wait for a revised invoice before sending payment ..... THANKS !!!
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