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New York: Harvey Sabison, 1961. Collection of five vintage borderless photographs from the 1961 Broadway production. Two photographs with mimeo snipes, four photographs with the stamp of photographer Sam Siegel, and one photograph with the stamp of photographer Michael Boys on the verso. The Caretaker opened at the Lyceum Theatre on October 4, 1961, for a run of 165 performances, closing on February 24, 1962. Harold Pinter's sixth major work and first commercial success, a tragicomedy highly indebted to Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot (1953). The play premiered at the Arts Theatre Club in London in April of 1960, transferring to the Duchess Theatre a month later, then, after 444 performances, to Broadway in 1961, where it starred Alan Bates, Donald Pleasence, and Robert Shaw. Nominated for three Tony Awards, including Best Play, Best Actor in a Play for Donald Pleasance, and Best Direction of a Play for Donald McWhinnie. Revived twice on Broadway, in 1986 and 2004. Basis for the 1963 film,…
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The Caretaker (Collection of five original photographs from the 1961 London premiere)
by Pinter, Harold (playwright); Donald Pleasance, Robert Shaw, Alan Bates (starring)
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N.p.: N.p., 1961. Five vintage borderless photographs from the New York premiere of Harold Pinter's play, "The Caretaker," in October 1961. With a stamp crediting photographer Sam Siegel on the verso of each photo. Included with mimeograph snipes for the photos and a mimeograph letter from the play's producer Harvey Sabinson to Ted Goldsmith, offering two tickets for the second night performance. Also included is the original playbill for the premiere. 8 x 10 inches. Photographs Near Fine apart from tape shadows on the verso. Playbill saddle stapled, Near Fine. Snipes and letter Very Good, with some toning.
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The Caretaker (Collection of five original photographs from the 1961 play)
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