James Thurber "MALE ANIMAL" Elliott Nugent 1940 Maplewood, New Jersey Playbill

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This is a rare August 26th, 1940 playbill from the one-week, Post-Broadway engagement of the JAMES THURBER and ELLIOTT NUGENT comedy "THE MALE ANIMAL" at the Maplewood Theatre in Maplewood, New Jersey. (The production opened January 9th, 1940 at the Cort Theatre in New York City and ran for 243 performances before going on the road.) ..... The play starred ELLIOTT NUGENT and featured ELIZABETH LOVE, LEON AMES, EULA BELLE MOORE, JULIE STEVENS, DON DE FORE, IVAN SIMPSON, ROBERT SCOTT, MINNA PHILLIPS, MATT BRIGGS, REGINA WALLACE, RICHARD BECKHARD and JOHNNIE JAMES ..... CREDITS: Book by JAMES THURBER and ELLIOTT NUGENT; Sets designed by PAUL MORRISON; Directed by HERMAN SHUMLIN; Produced by CHERYL CRAWFORD by arrangement with HERMAN SHUMLIN ..... DETAILS: The eight page playbill measures 7" X 9 1/8" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and bios of each of the leading actors, but no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing and minor edge wear, 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 ..... 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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