Walter Hampden “HAMLET” S. Thomas Gomez / P. J. Kelly 1934 Tryout Playbill
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Industry | Theater |
| Product | Programs / Playbills |
| Genre | Shakespearean Plays |
| Original / Reproduction | Revival - U.S. |
| Date | 1930 - 1939 |
This is a rare December 11th, 1934 program (playbill) from the two-night, Pre-Broadway engagement of the William Shakespeare classics "RICHARD III" and "HAMLET" at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut. (The revival of "Hamlet" would open December 25th, 1934 at the 44th Street Theatre in New York City and run for a limited engagement of only eight performances.) ..... Presented on consecutive nights, both plays starred WALTER HAMPDEN in the title roles. Featured in the casts were HOWARD GALT, FRANKLIN SALISBURY, ARTHUR HENNING, HERBERT RANSOM, ERNEST ROWAN, MABEL MOORE, EDWIN CUSHMAN, JOHN D. SEYMOUR, P. J. KELLY, ELEANOR GOODRICH, EDWIN ROSS, R. C. SCHNITZER, S. THOMAS GOMEZ, HANNAM CLARK, ALBON LEWIS, KATHERINE LANE, RICHARD EDWARD BOWLER, ELLIOTT LELAND and LeROI OPERTI ..... CREDITS: Book by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE; Sets designed by CLAUDE BRAGDON; Produced and Directed by WALTER HAMPDEN ..... DETAILS: The four page playbill measures 5" X 7 3/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast lists and synopsis of scenes, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of soiling to the top right corner and a light vertical crease, 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.