This is a rare autographed October 18th, 1948 (Opening Night) playbill from the Original Broadway production of the RUTH GORDON play “THE LEADING LADY” which played the National Theatre in New York City. (The production opened October 18th, 1948 and closed after only eight performances.) ….. The play starred RUTH GORDON (who signed the title page) and featured IAN KEITH, JOHN CARRADINE, MILDRED DUNNOCK, ETHEL GRIFFIES, WESLEY ADDY, WILLIAM J. KELLY, JAMES MacCOLL, MARGOT STEVENSON, ELIZABETH DEWING, MARGARET BARKER, HARRY WORTH, SONIA SOREL, BROOKE BYRON, OSSIE DAVIS, EMORY RICHARDSON, GUY SPAULL, LAURA PIERPONT, DOUGLAS WATSON and HARRY SHEPPARD ….. CREDITS: Book by RUTH GORDON; Sets designed by DONALD OENSLAGER; Costumes designed by MAINBOCHER; Directed by GARSON KANIN; Produced by VICTOR SAMROCK and WILLIAM FIELDS ….. DETAILS: The 34 page playbill measures 6 1/2″ X 9″ inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, bios of each of the leading actors and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos ….. CONDITION: With the exception of minor soiling to the 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 ….. SHIPPING DISCOUNTS: Check my “Other Items” for additional rare Broadway playbills and other theatre related memorabilia. Shipping discounts are available for multiple purchases when all items are combined into a single payment. Please wait for a revised invoice before sending payment ….. THANKS !!!
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