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Geraldine Page
Geraldine Page

Geraldine Page "THE IMMORALIST" Hurd Hatfield / Andre Gide 1956 Chicago Playbill

$ 15.83

Availability: 23 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
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  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: See Item Description

    Description

    This is a rare December 23rd, 1956 "Stagebill" playbill from the Post-Broadway engagement of the RUTH and AUGUSTUS GOETZ play "THE IMMORALIST" at the Studebaker Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. (The production opened February 8th, 1954 at the Royale Theatre in New York City and ran for only 96 performances before going on the road.) ..... The play starred GERALDINE PAGE and HURD HATFIELD and featured RICHARD SHEPARD as "Bachir" (the role originated on Broadway by JAMES DEAN), MOULTRIE PATTEN, JACK HOLLANDER, TRESA HUGHES, PAUL HANEY and DAVID CRANE ..... Side Note: Hollywood screen legend
    JAMES DEAN received his first recognition as a "talent to be watched" in the Original Broadway production of
    "The Immoralist"
    , a dramatization of André Gide's
    autobiographical novel about repressed homosexuality and the process of self–discovery. Dean was cast as Bachir, a blackmailing Arab houseboy, and the reviews of five major daily newspapers praised his performance. However only two weeks into the run, James Dean left the play when he was offered a starring role in Elia Kazan's new film based on John Steinbeck's novel,
    "East of Eden"
    . This was James Dean's last stage appearance ..... CREDITS: Book by RUTH and AUGUSTUS GOETZ; Sets designed by CLIVE RICKABAUGH; Costumes designed by THEONI ALDREDGE; Directed by DAVID PRESSMAN; Produced by THE STUDEBAKER THEATRE COMPANY ..... DETAILS: The 16 page playbill measures 6 1/2" X 9 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and bios of each of the actors, but no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, this rare playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian ..... Check my "Other Auctions" for additional rare Broadway playbills and programs, Original Cast CD's and other theatre related memorabilia. Multiple purchases are always combined to save on shipping costs ..... NO RESERVE! ..... This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard ..... U.S. SHIPPING: Buyer pays choice of .25 USPS first class/ media rate shipping with delivery confirmation (50 cents for each additional program or playbill purchased when combined into a single payment - U.S. addresses only) or .95 USPS Priority with delivery confirmation. PayPal preferred ..... INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: (Please Note!) I can now ship by USPS International First Class Airmail (.00 to Canada / .50 to all other international destinations) or by USPS Priority International recorded delivery (.00 to Canada / .00 to all other international destinations, however up to 10 playbills can easily be shipped together in a Priority flat rate envelope for one shipping charge when all purchases are combined into a single payment). Please email me with any other inquiries ..... THANKS !!!
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