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Eugene O'Neill "MARCO MILLIONS" Sanford Meisner / Claude Rains 1928 Boston Originale Cardboard and FlyerA rare and unique historical intriguing piece of theatre history: a promotional herald / Board 50x36cm and foldopen flyer 18x25 cmfor Eugene O’Neill’s Marco Millions, featuring Sanford Meisner and Claude Rains, dating from the 1928 Boston or New York engagement. Originally produced by the Theatre Guild, it was created during the play’s 1928 debut at the Guild Theatre archives.nypl.orgPlay details: Marco Millions premiered January9,1928 at New York’s Guild Theatre, then toured to cities including Boston and Chicago. Sanford Meisner and Claude Rains were part of the cast, prior to their later renown Historical importance: Meisner would later develop his influential acting method, while Rains became a major screen star. This historical board and flyer are is a glimpse into their early theatrical careers.Playwright: Eugene O’Neill’s satire explores Marco Polo’s journey and cross-cultural encounters—a vibrant, poetic drama first staged in 1928 It was issued as a playbill flyer for the Theatre Guild’s lineup, promoting Marco Millions along with other Guild plays (such as Heyward’s Porgy) across major U.S. cities npshistory.comAvailable copies are extremely scarce—collectors have offered similar items online (e.g. on Amazon and eBay), often describing it as a “Boston Herald” or “Theatre Guild Flyer.” Listings noted actors like Meisner and Rains featured on it The layout typically consists of promotional art and cast information, foldopen design, and Guild branding.Why It MattersTheatrical roots: It captures early Guild Theatre-led professional productions and touring practices.Performers’ early careers: Documents Meisner and Rains before they became acclaimed figures in film and American acting history.Collectible rarity: Most surviving theatre memorabilia from this era are playbills, not promotional heralds—this board and flyer are a prized find among vintage theatre collectors.


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