(THEATRE) Typed Letter Signed by Noel Coward Lynn Fontanne A

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(THEATRE.) Typed Letter Signed, by Noel Coward, Lynn Fontanne, Alfred Lunt, and Jed Harris, to [theatrical producer Maurice] Schwartz, expressing thanks and congratulations "for both your performance and your masterful production" [the group, three of whom were performing together in Coward's play Design for Living, presumably attended a performance of Schwartz's play, Yoshe Kalb]. 1 page, 4to; pin holes at upper left, folds. New York, 21 February 1933

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On February 22, 1933, a dinner was held for Murice Schwartz, founder of the Yiddish Art Theatre, at Hotel Edison. The occasion marked the 200th performance of Yoshe Kalb, the play Schwartz adapted from I.J. Singer's novel and in which he also performed the role of Nyeveshe Rabbi. Over 1,000 luminaries were invited to the performance, including actor Edward G. Robinson, Rabbi Louis I. Newman and theatrical and film producer Daniel Frohman, who served as master of ceremonies.
Provenance: From the estate of Michael Feingold.