[Theatrical publicity Photograph of Gale Sondergaard in:] STRANGE INTERLUDE

[New York: Culver Pictures / The Theatre Guild, 1929. Glossy 8 x 10" agency photograph. Manuscript descriptive text, filing barcode stickers, and stamped addresses on verso, else fine. An appealing publicity photograph of a young Gale Sondergaard, who took over the role of Nina Leeds from Judith Anderson for this New York Theatre Guild production at the John Golden Theatre of O'Neill's controversial four hour play dealing with the topics of inherited insanity and abortion. The manuscript caption indicates the play was to close "June 15 after breaking all records for 9 act plays." Lynne Fontaine had originated the part for the premiere. The portrait was taken by Herman Mishkin, best known for his portraits of opera stars. (Inventory #: WRCLIT73424)