Raymond Burr "ARSENIC AND OLD LACE" Robert Gallagher 1943 Pasadena Playbill

Description

This is a rare February 10th, 1943 playbill from the
State Theatre of California
production engagement of the JOSEPH KESSELRING comedy "ARSENIC AND OLD LACE" at the
Pasadena Playhouse
in Pasadena, California. (The Original Broadway 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 ensemble cast included RAYMOND BURR, ELLEN VAN VOLKENBURG, FRANK HAZEN, LARRY YOUNG, ROBERT GALLAGHER, KENDALL BRYSON, STELLA RAE, JANET COLE, PAUL LANGTON, WILLIAM SOUTHWOOD and HOWARD GRAHAM ..... Note: The program incorrectly credits German playwright EMIL LUDWIG as the author ..... CREDITS: Book by JOSEPH KESSELRING; Art Direction by RITA GLOVER; Staged by GEORGE PHELPS; Produced by PASADENA PLAYHOUSE ASSOCIATION ..... DETAILS: The eight page playbill measures 6" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and local advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a vertical fold, moderate creasing and light 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.