Write Me a Murder (Pre-Broadway)

This authentic vintage window card promotes the 1961 pre-Broadway regional engagement of Frederick Knott's mystery thriller Write Me a Murder at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston. Directed by George Schaefer, this pre-Broadway tryout production starred James Donald, Kim Hunter, Denholm Elliott, Torin Thatcher, and Ethel Griffies. Written by the acclaimed author of Dial M for Murder, the suspenseful drama featured scenic design by Peter Larkin and costumes by Noel Taylor, produced by Thomas Hammond and Robert Whitehead. Printed on sturdy cardstock in the standard 14x22-inch display format, this collectible theatrical artifact documents the out-of-town tryout prior to the show's successful New York premiere at the Belasco Theatre. Tailored for pre-Broadway tour archivists, vintage Boston theater collectors,and classic mystery stage ephemera enthusiasts, this original display poster captures an essential piece of 1960s theatrical history.