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Vivien: The Vivien Leigh Collection
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Gorham, New York
THE ROMEO AND JULIET CIGARILLOS BOX
rectangular, the lid with coat of arms and initials 'LO / VL / RJ,' the interior of lid engraved 'For Larry and Vivien / with Affectionate Godspeed / from their ardent fans, / the company and crew / New York / June 1940'
Gorham maker's mark and numbered 280
silver, interior with wood compartments
15cm., 5 ⅞ in. wide
active 1865-present
Made circa 1940.
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Gorham maker's mark and numbered 280
silver, interior with wood compartments
15cm., 5 ⅞ in. wide
active 1865-present
Made circa 1940.
Catalogue Note
The initials 'R' and 'J' stand for Romeo and Juliet. As Sunny Alexander, Vivien’s secretary, said: ‘what could be more perfect casting those two darlings for R. and J.’ (Vickers, op. cit., p. 136). After a disappointing first showing in Chicago, Romeo and Juliet opened in New York on 9 May 1940 with the novelty of an elaborate revolving stage. The production was a failure, however, eating up $96,000 invested jointly by Vivien and Larry, the bulk of their savings from recent film triumphs. The play closed after a mere thirty-five performances but that did not stop the two celebrated actors moving on to new projects, supported by their ‘ardent fans.'
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