Gish, Lillian. (1893–1993) & Gish, Dorothy. (1898–1968)

"The Chalk Garden" - Program Signed by Both Gish Sisters

Signed program from the sisters and actresses of stage and screen, who starred in Enid Bagnold's play The Chalk Garden at the Boston Summer Theatre in July 1956. Both have signed on the first page of the program, together with actors Neil Fitzgerald, Frances Ingalls, O. Z. Whitehead, and Adele Thane. 7 pp. Some light toning and wear; overall fine. 6 x 9 inches (15.3 x 23 cm).

From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications. (17926)

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