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Twentieth century programs

Title
Twentieth century programs, 1932-1940.

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Mixed materialSupervised use MWEZ+ n.c. 5976Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre

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Additional Authors
  • Hecht, Ben, 1894-1964.
  • MacArthur, Charles, 1895-1956.
  • Millholland, Charles Bruce.
  • Ulric, Lenore, 1892-1970
  • Marx, Groucho, 1890-1977
  • Maricle, Leona
  • Devereaux, John Drew
  • Gould, Harold, 1923-2010
  • Leontovich, Eugenie
  • Johnston, Moffat
Description
1 bound volume : illustrations, some in color; 24 cm
Donor/Sponsor
In honor of George Freedley
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Theater programs.
  • Playbills.
Note
  • Programs (1932 - 1940) for Twentieth century by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, based on a play by Charles Bruce Millholland, documenting the Broadway production at the Broadhurst Theatre starring Moffat Johnston and Eugenie Leontovich, with cast changes. Includes subsequent tours, revivals, and amateur productions. Of note are a number of productions starring Lenore Ulric and a 1934 production at the Lakewood Theatre (Me.) starring Groucho Marx, with Leona Maricle, John Drew Devereaux, and Harold Gould.
  • Item 23, a program for the Peabody Playhouse (Boston), utilizes the theatrical pseudonym George Spelvin.
  • Compiled and bound by The New York Public Library.
Call Number
MWEZ+ n.c. 5976
OCLC
1005227702
Title
Twentieth century programs, 1932-1940.
Type of Content
text
still image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
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Added Author
Hecht, Ben, 1894-1964.
MacArthur, Charles, 1895-1956.
Millholland, Charles Bruce. Napoleon of Broadway.
Ulric, Lenore, 1892-1970, actor.
Marx, Groucho, 1890-1977, actor.
Maricle, Leona, actor.
Devereaux, John Drew, actor.
Gould, Harold, 1923-2010, actor.
Leontovich, Eugenie, actor.
Johnston, Moffat, actor.
Research Call Number
MWEZ+ n.c. 5976
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