Laurence Olivier (Signed) "NO TIME FOR COMEDY" Katharine Cornell 1939 Playbill
Laurence Olivier (Signed) "NO TIME FOR COMEDY" Katharine Cornell 1939 Playbill
SOLD $149.99 Sold: Dec 5, 2023 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
eBay This is a rare autographed July 3rd, 1939 playbill from the Original Broadway production of the S. N. BEHRMAN play "NO TIME FOR COMEDY" which played the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York City. (The production opened April 17th, 1939 and ran for 185 performances.) ..... The play starred LAURENCE OLIVIER, MARGALO GILLMORE and KATHARINE CORNELL (all three signed the front cover) and featured GEE GEE JAMES, JOHN WILLIAMS, PETER ROBINSON and ROBERT FLEMYNG ..... CREDITS: Book by S. N. BEHRMAN; Sets designed by JO MIELZINER; Costumes designed by VALENTINA; Production Staged by GUTHRIE McCLINTIC; Produced by KATHARINE CORNELL and THE PLAYWRIGHTS' COMPANY ..... DETAILS: This forty page playbill measures 6 3/4" X 9 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and bios of each of the leading actors as well as a page of production photos (fourth scanned image). The playbill's front cover was signed by LAURENCE OLIVIER, MARGALO GILLMORE and KATHARINE CORNELL and will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing to the front cover and moderate creasing to the back cover, 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.
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Playbill collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
eBay This is a rare autographed July 3rd, 1939 playbill from the Original Broadway production of the S. N. BEHRMAN play "NO TIME FOR COMEDY" which played the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York City. (The production opened April 17th, 1939 and ran for 185 performances.) ..... The play starred LAURENCE OLIVIER, MARGALO GILLMORE and KATHARINE CORNELL (all three signed the front cover) and featured GEE GEE JAMES, JOHN WILLIAMS, PETER ROBINSON and ROBERT FLEMYNG ..... CREDITS: Book by S. N. BEHRMAN; Sets designed by JO MIELZINER; Costumes designed by VALENTINA; Production Staged by GUTHRIE McCLINTIC; Produced by KATHARINE CORNELL and THE PLAYWRIGHTS' COMPANY ..... DETAILS: This forty page playbill measures 6 3/4" X 9 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and bios of each of the leading actors as well as a page of production photos (fourth scanned image). The playbill's front cover was signed by LAURENCE OLIVIER, MARGALO GILLMORE and KATHARINE CORNELL and will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing to the front cover and moderate creasing to the back cover, 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.
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Playbill collectors and appraisers.