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.
