Scene From 'A Doll's House', 1937

Item

Identifier: M123.03.0074.0003.00013

Staff Only

Abstract

Photograph (from left to right) of Jed Harris (producer), Walter Slezak while Dennis King Slezak prepare for the 1937 Central City production of 'A Doll's House."

Dates

1937

Extent

1 Items (photograph)

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Additional Description

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series contains photographs and other graphic materials pertaining to the Central City Opera House and the Central City Opera festivals from the 1932 - 2013 festival seasons.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

8 x 11 inches black and white

General

Title from bottom of image.

Inscription and Marks

Handwritten on back of image in pencil, "Central City 1937." Typed on bottom of photograph, "Central City, Colo., July 17 -- AWAITING FIRST CURTAIN. Jed Harris, new York producer, left, traces eyebrow makeup for Walter Slezak while Dennis King cautions a steady hand. Slezak and King have roles in the production of Ibsen's 'A Doll's House' at this mining camp's historic opera house, scene of the sexth annual play festival."