Katharine Hepburn "PHILADELPHIA STORY" Van Heflin 1940 Cincinnati Playbill

Description

This is a rare November 14th, 1940 program (playbill) from the three-night, Post-Broadway engagement of PHILIP BARRY comedy "THE PHILADELPHIA STORY" at the Taft Theatre in Cincinnati, Ohio. (The play opened March 28th, 1939 at the Sam S. Shubert Theatre in New York City and ran for 417 performances before going on the road.) ..... The play starred the legendary KATHARINE HEPBURN and featured VAN HEFLIN,
JOSEPH COTTEN, NICHOLAS JOY, LENORE LONERGAN, VIOLA ROACHE, DAN TOBIN, OWEN COLL,
FORREST ORR, RUTH HOLDEN, FRANK FENTON, PHILIP FOSTER, DORA SAYERS, HOPE BULKELEY and BRENT SARGENT ..... CREDITS: Book by PHILIP BARRY; Sets designed by ROBERT EDMOND JONES; Production Staged by ROBERT B. SINCLAIR; Produced by THE THEATRE GUILD ..... DETAILS: The eight page playbill measures 5 3/8" X 7 3/4" 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 a light vertical fold 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.