Claude Rains (Debut) "FANNY'S FIRST PLAY" George Bernard Shaw 1914 Playbill

Description: This is a rare March 30th, 1914 program (playbill) from the Post-Broadway engagement of the GEORGE BERNARD SHAW play "FANNY'S FIRST PLAY" at the Park Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts. (The Original Broadway production opened September 16th, 1912 at Collier's Comedy Theatre in New York City and ran for 256 performances before going on the road.) ..... The ensemble cast included GEORGE CARR, WILLIAM LEWIS SEALY, C. H. CROKER-KING, WALTER KINGSFORD, CLAUDE RAINS (making his American stage debut, twelve years before he would make his Broadway debut), VANE SUTTON-VANE, GORDON ASH, SIDNEY PAXTON, KATE CARLYON, IVAN CAMPBELL, EVA LEONARD BOYNE, KATHERINE POLE, ARNOLD LUCY, DULCE MUSGRAVE, HERBERT DANSEY and SPENCER GEACH ..... CREDITS: Book by GEORGE BERNARD SHAW; Orchestra conducted by LOUIS EATON; Directed by GRANVILLE BARKER; Produced by the Messrs. SAM S. and LEE SHUBERT ..... DETAILS: The 28 page program measures 5 3/8" X 8" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor edge wear, this rare program 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.

Price: 59.99 USD

Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon

End Time: 2024-09-08T01:51:00.000Z

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