This is a rare programme (playbill) from the Original West End production of the CHARLOTTE BRONTE classic "JANE EYRE" at the Aldwych Theatre in London. (The production opened October 13th, 1936 and ran for 300 performances.) ..... The play starred CURIGWEN LEWIS in the title role and REGINALD TATE and featured SUSAN RICHMOND, PHYLLIS SHAND, FLORENCE MARRIOTT-WATSON, FRANK TICKLE, BETTY PERCHERON, DOROTHY HAMILTON, MOLLY LOOE, MYRTLE RICHARDSON, KENNETH FRASER, MARJORIE CHARD, YVETTE PIENNE, STANLEY BELL, Jr., HUGH THURSTON, ARTHUR RIDLEY, CYRIL VERNON, RONALD KERR, MOLLIE SHANNON, MARIE AULT and WHITMORE HUMPHREYS ..... CREDITS: Book by CHARLOTTE BRONTE, Dramatized by HELEN JEROME; Sets and Costumes designed by PAUL SHELVING; Directed by ATHOLE STEWART; Produced by CYRIL PHILLIPS in association with CHARLES KILLICK and VICTOR PAYNE-JENNINGS ..... DETAILS: The 28 page playbill measures 5 3/8" X 8 3/8" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, photos of each of the leading actors and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a light vertical fold, this rare 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.
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