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Souvenir Program 1950 Mister Roberts Theater Play John Forsythe Jackie Cooper

$ 2.64

Availability: 38 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Condition: In 1950 John Forsythe played Mr. Roberts as a member of a touring theatre company. On January 10-11th, the play came to Des Moines, Iowa, appearing at the KRNT Theater. The audience members were handed this program 71 years ago. The souvenir is still in good shape. The 4-page summary of the actors and the scenes is intact.
  • Title: Mister Roberts
  • Season: 1950
  • City: Des Moines
  • Industry: Theater
  • Object Type: Souvenir Program
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    Mister Roberts
    opened on Broadway at the Alvin Theatre
    on February 18, 1948, starring Henry Fonda, David Wayne, Robert Keith, and Jocelyn Brando. Josh
    Logan's brother-in-law, Willian Harrigan,
    played the Captain.
    Fonda got out of a Hollywood film contract to star in the Broadway theater
    stage production. He won the Tony Award
    for Best Actor in a Play. The production ran for 1,157 performances. Fonda later reprised his role of Lieutenant Roberts in the 1955 film of the same name.  Tyrone Power
    starred in the London company. John Forsythe
    appeared in a national touring production. Many actors began their careers in various productions and touring companies. Fess Parker
    began his show-business career in the play, in 1951. (Wikipedia)
    In 1950 John Forsythe played Mr. Roberts as a member of a touring theatre company. On January 10-11th, the play came to Des Moines, Iowa, appearing at the KRNT Theater. The audience members were handed this program 71 years ago. The souvenir is still in good shape. The 4-page summary of the actors and the scenes is intact.
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