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Audrey Hepburn
Reference Number. 12847
Description
An extremely rare original 1951 "Gigi" Fulton Theatre playbill, clearly signed on the front cover in ink and pencil by all members of the opening night cast ; Audrey Hepburn d1993 (Gigi) / Josephine Brown d1976 (Mme Alvarez) / Francis Compton d1964 (Victor) / Bertha Belmore d1953 (Sidonie) / Michael Evans d2007 (Gaston Lachaille) and Doris Patston d1957 (Andree) PLUS a vintage autograph book page signed in pencil by Cathleen Nesbitt d1982 (Alicia de St Ephlam)
A truly wonderful item of early Audrey Hepburn memorabilia in her break-through role. One for a serious collector
| Certification: | Gigi adapted for the stage by Anita Loos played for 219 performances at the Fulton Theatre New York from November 24th 1951 to May 31st 1952. It starred 22 year old British actress Audrey Hepburn in the title role. She had earlier been talent spotted by the French novelist Colette who had written the book on which the play was based. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA |
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| Size: | 22.5x17cm Playbill Autograph Book Page 15x9cm Single Page. Images show front and rear of Playbill |
| Condition: | Average. View Images. Age rusting. Minor dings and creases to outer edges. Staining from previous mounting tape on reverse (this has been removed). Overall condition of the playbill we would rate as 6/10. Signature clarity (Hepburn in ink 8/10). All other signatures (in pencil) clarity range 7-8/10. Two unknown signatures (look like Bob Talbut & Chop Suy) |