Witness for the Prosecution (Original program for the 1954 Broadway stage production)

  • N.p.: Gilbert Miller and Peter Saunders, 1954
By Agatha Christie (playwright); Patricia Jessel, Mary Barclay, Francis L. Sullivan, Gene Lyons (starring); Robert Lewis (director)
N.p.: Gilbert Miller and Peter Saunders, 1954. Vintage program for the 1954 Broadway play, which ran from December 16, 1954, to June 30, 1956, at Henry Miller's Theatre.

Based on Agatha Christie's 1925 short story "Traitor's Hands," and originally staged in London in 1953. Actors Patricia Jessel and Francis L. Sullivan won Tony Awards for their performances, and Christie won an Edgar Award for Best Mystery Play. Basis for the 1957 film directed by Billy Wilder, starring Marlene Dietrich and Tyrone Power.

Set in London.

9 x 12 inches. Eight leaves, saddle stapled. Very Good plus, lightly toned on the wrappers.

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