James Thurber "MALE ANIMAL" Elliott Nugent / Arthur Hill 1949 London Playbill

Description

This is a rare June 29th, 1949 programme (playbill) from the Original West End production of the JAMES THURBER and ELLIOTT NUGENT comedy "THE MALE ANIMAL" at the New Theatre in London. (The
Original Broadway production
opened January 9th, 1940 and ran for 243 performances. The London production opened June 27th, 1949 and ran for 120 performances.) ..... The play starred ARTHUR HILL and featured PAULINE HENRIQUES, BARBARA KELLY, MAXINE COOPER, GERALD METCALFE, NEWTON BLICK, GUY KINGSLEY POYNTER, HUGH McDERMOTT, ALETHA ORR, JON FARRELL, VIRGINIA BEDARD, RICHARD HANEY and JOHN DREXLER ..... CREDITS: Book by JAMES THURBER and ELLIOTT NUGENT; Playbill Cover illustrated by JAMES THURBER; Sets designed by TONY PURVIS;
Directed by ROY RICH;
Produced by HENRY SHEREK by arrangement with BRONSON ALBERY ..... DETAILS: The eight page playbill measures 5" X 7 1/4" 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 the removed seal and light creasing, 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.