Erich Von Stroheim "ARSENIC AND OLD LACE" Laura Hope Crews 1941 Boston Broadside

Description

This is a rare September 29th, 1941 broadside (single page playbill) from the National Tour engagement of the JOSEPH KESSELRING comedy hit "ARSENIC AND OLD LACE" at the Plymouth Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts. (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 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 single page, one-sided playbill measures 5" X 8 3/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list and synopsis of scenes, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of moderate creasing, 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.