Karloff , Boris : 6 x 1940s/1950s theatre programs , FRANKENSTEIN (1540)

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BORIS  KARLOFF  (1887 – 1969)  : 6 x 1940s/1950s theatre programs

Mr. Karloff appeared in Frankenstein (1931)  and in MANY other horror films.

1) ARSENIC AND OLD LACE , by Joseph Kesselring (Fulton Theatre in New York – 1942) Boris Karloff appeared as Jonathan Brewster.                                          The 24-page program measures c. 6,5″ x 9″ and is in Very Good condition.

2) ARSENIC AND OLD LACE (Shubert Theatre in New Haven)  The 24-page program measures c. 6″ x 9″ and is in Very Good condition.

3) ARSENIC AND OLD LACE  (USO Camp Shows inc. – 1945)  The 4-page program measures c. 5,5″ x 8,5″ and is in Very Good (folded) condition.

4) THE LINDEN TREE , by J.B. Priestley (The Music Box in New York – 1948) Boris Karloff appeared as Professor Linden.                                                                  The 46-page program measures c. 6,5″ x 9″ and is in Very Good condition.

5) PETER PAN , by J.M. Barrie  (Imperial Theatre in New York – 1950) Boris Karloff appeared as Mr. Darling / Captain Hook, with Jean Arthus as Peter Pan.    The 44-page program measures c. 6,5″ x 9″ and is in Very Good condition.

6) THE LARK , by Jean Anouilh (Longacre Theatre in New York – 1956) Boris Karloff  appeared as Cauchon opposite Julie Harris as Joan (of Arc). The 28-page program measures c. 6,5″ x 9″ and is in Very Good condition.

 

The six programs come with 2 original tickets from the Fulton Theatre in New York, dated April 4, 1942 + a vintage copy of the Midway Mirror (dated Sunday, April 15, 1945) announcing the Army Special Service Production of Arsenic and Old Lace from Tuesday 17 until Thursday 19 April 1945.