Theresa Helburn Theater Photography

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American playwright and theatrical producer Theresa Helburn (1887-1959) was a graduate of Bryn Mawr College class of 1908. Helburn had a long and distinguished career on Broadway and was a co-founder and producer of the New York Theatre Guild from 1919 to the 1950s. This collection includes over 1100 photographs related to Helburn's work on behalf of the Theatre Guild. Due to copyright restrictions, some images are restricted to the TriCollege community.

Collection Guide for the Theresa Helburn Collection
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The Philadelphia Story : two unidentified actresses as Dinah and Margaret Lord, and Katharine Hepburn as Tracy Lord
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The Philadelphia Story : two unidentified actresses as Dinah and Margaret Lord, and Katharine Hepburn as Tracy Lord
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A Vandamm Studio proof featuring two replacement cast members and Katharine Hepburn, from the 1939-1940 Theatre Guild production of Philip Barry's The Philadelphia Story, staged on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre.
Date:
1939
Collection:
Theresa Helburn Theater Photography
The Philadelphia Story : wide view of cast in the interior of the Lord home
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The Philadelphia Story : wide view of cast in the interior of the Lord home
Description:
A Vandamm Studio proof for an oblique shot of the set for the Lord home as it appeared in the 1939-1940 Theatre Guild production of Philip Barry's The Philadelphia Story, staged on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre. Katharine Hepburn, who took the starring role of Tracy Lord, stands just to the right of center.
Date:
1939
Collection:
Theresa Helburn Theater Photography
The Philadelphia Story : Van Heflin as Mike Connor, Katharine Hepburn as Tracy Lord, and an unidentified actress
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The Philadelphia Story : Van Heflin as Mike Connor, and an unidentified actress
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A Vandamm Studio proof featuring Van Heflin, Katharine Hepburn, and an unidentified actress in the role of Liz Imbrie, as they appeared in the 1939-1940 Theatre Guild production of Philip Barry's The Philadelphia Story, staged on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre.
Date:
1939
Collection:
Theresa Helburn Theater Photography
The Philadelphia Story : character portrait of an unidentified actress as Liz Imbrie
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The Philadelphia Story : character portrait of an unidentified actress as Liz Imbrie
Description:
A Vandamm Studio proof for a full-length character portrait of an unidentified actress in the role of Liz Imbrie from the 1939-1940 Theatre Guild production of Philip Barry's The Philadelphia Story, staged on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre.
Date:
1939
Collection:
Theresa Helburn Theater Photography
The Philadelphia Story : Frank Fenton as George Kittredge and Katharine Hepburn as Tracy Lord
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The Philadelphia Story : Frank Fenton as George Kittredge and Katharine Hepburn as Tracy Lord
Description:
A Vandamm Studio proof featuring Frank Fenton and Katharine Hepburn as they appeared in the 1939-1940 Theatre Guild production of Philip Barry's The Philadelphia Story, staged on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre.
Date:
1939
Collection:
Theresa Helburn Theater Photography
The Philadelphia Story : Joseph Cotten as Dexter Haven, Katharine Hepburn as Tracy Lord, and Frank Fenton as George Kittredge
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The Philadelphia Story : Joseph Cotten as Dexter Haven, and Frank Fenton as George Kittredge
Description:
A Vandamm Studio proof featuring Joseph Cotten, Katharine Hepburn, and Frank Fenton as they appeared in the 1939-1940 Theatre Guild production of Philip Barry's The Philadelphia Story, staged on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre.
Date:
1939
Collection:
Theresa Helburn Theater Photography
The Philadelphia Story : Vera Allen as Margaret Lord, Lenore Lonergan as Dinah Lord, and Katharine Hepburn as Tracy Lord
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The Philadelphia Story : Vera Allen as Margaret Lord, and Katharine Hepburn as Tracy Lord
Description:
A Vandamm Studio proof featuring Vera Allen, Lenore Lonergan, and Katharine Hepburn as they appeared in the 1939-1940 Theatre Guild production of Philip Barry's The Philadelphia Story, staged on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre.
Date:
1939
Collection:
Theresa Helburn Theater Photography
The Philadelphia Story : an unidentified actress (as Margaret Lord), Dan Tobin, an unidentified juvenile actress, Forrest Orr, and Katharine Hepburn
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The Philadelphia Story : an unidentified actress (as Margaret Lord), and Katharine Hepburn
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A Vandamm Studio proof featuring five members of the cast from the 1939-1940 Theatre Guild production of Philip Barry's The Philadelphia Story, staged on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre. Katharine Hepburn, who took the starring role of Tracy Lord, kneels at right.
Date:
1939
Collection:
Theresa Helburn Theater Photography
The Philadelphia Story : Dan Tobin as Sandy Lord, Katharine Hepburn as Tracy Lord, and unidentified actresses as Margaret and Dinah Lord
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The Philadelphia Story : Dan Tobin as Sandy Lord, and unidentified actresses as Margaret and Dinah Lord
Description:
A Vandamm Studio proof featuring an unidentified actress as Margaret Lord, Dan Tobin, Katharine Hepburn, and an unidentified actress as Dinah Lord, from the 1939-1940 Theatre Guild production of Philip Barry's The Philadelphia Story, staged on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre.
Date:
1939
Collection:
Theresa Helburn Theater Photography
The Philadelphia Story : Joseph Cotten as Dexter Haven, Katharine Hepburn as Tracy Lord, and Shirley Booth as Liz Imbrie
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The Philadelphia Story : Joseph Cotten as Dexter Haven, and Shirley Booth as Liz Imbrie
Description:
A Vandamm Studio proof featuring Van Heflin, Katharine Hepburn, and Shirley Booth as they appeared in the 1939-1940 Theatre Guild production of Philip Barry's The Philadelphia Story, staged on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre.
Date:
1939
Collection:
Theresa Helburn Theater Photography
The Philadelphia Story : half-length character portrait of Myrtle Tannehill as May
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The Philadelphia Story : half-length character portrait of Myrtle Tannehill as May
Description:
A Vandamm Studio proof for a three-quarter length character portrait of Vera Allen as Mrs. Lord, from the 1939-1940 Theatre Guild production of Philip Barry's The Philadelphia Story, staged on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre.
Date:
1939
Collection:
Theresa Helburn Theater Photography
As You Like It : character portrait of Allen Collins as Touchstone
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As You Like It : character portrait of Allen Collins as Touchstone
Description:
A Vandamm Studio proof for a full-length character portrait of Allen Collins in the role of Touchstone, from the 1950 Theatre Guild production of Shakespeare's As You Like It.
Date:
1950
Collection:
Theresa Helburn Theater Photography
As You Like It : character portrait of an unidentified actor as Jacques
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As You Like It : character portrait of an unidentified actor as Jacques
Description:
A Vandamm Studio proof for a full-length character portrait of an unidentified actor, most likely in the role of Jacques, from the 1950 Theatre Guild production of Shakespeare's As You Like It. The role is assumed from the costume, the same as that which was earlier worn by Ernest Thesiger, who was the first to play this role in this production.
Date:
1950
Collection:
Theresa Helburn Theater Photography
As You Like It : mid-range view of minor cast members in peasant costume
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As You Like It : mid-range view of minor cast members in peasant costume
Description:
A Vandamm Studio proof for a mid-range shot of unidentified actors and actresses as they appeared in minor roles for the 1950 Theatre Guild production of Shakespeare's As You Like It.
Date:
1950
Collection:
Theresa Helburn Theater Photography
As You Like It : wide view of stage and cast, wedding scene
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As You Like It : wide view of stage and cast, wedding scene
Description:
A Vandamm Studio proof for a full-stage view of the wedding scene from the 1950 Theatre Guild production of Shakespeare's As You Like It, as it was staged at the Cort Theatre. At center are William Prince (kneeling) in the role of Orlando and Katharine Hepburn in the role of Rosalind.
Date:
1950
Collection:
Theresa Helburn Theater Photography
As You Like It : Katharine Hepburn as Rosalind, Vanessa Brown as Celia, and Jay Robinson as Le Beau
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As You Like It : Katharine Hepburn as Rosalind, and Jay Robinson as Le Beau
Description:
A Vandamm Studio proof featuring Katharine Hepburn as Rosalind, Vanessa Brown as Celia, and Jay Robinson as Le Beau from the 1950 Theatre Guild production of Shakespeare's As You Like It.
Date:
1950
Collection:
Theresa Helburn Theater Photography
As You Like It : Vanessa Brown as Celia and Katharine Hepburn as Rosalind, both seated
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As You Like It : Vanessa Brown as Celia and Katharine Hepburn as Rosalind, both seated
Description:
A Vandamm Studio proof featuring Katharine Hepburn as Rosalind and Vanessa Brown as Celia, as they appeared in the 1950 Theatre Guild production of Shakespeare's As You Like It.
Date:
1950
Collection:
Theresa Helburn Theater Photography
As You Like It : Katharine Hepburn as Rosalind/Ganymede and William Prince as Orlando
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As You Like It : Katharine Hepburn as Rosalind/Ganymede and William Prince as Orlando
Description:
A Vandamm Studio proof featuring Katharine Hepburn (kneeling) as Rosalind/Ganymede and William Prince (seated) as Orlando from the 1950 Theatre Guild production of Shakespeare's As You Like It, staged at the Cort Theatre. This is a copy of 8.7.52A.
Date:
1950
Collection:
Theresa Helburn Theater Photography
As You Like It : character portrait of an unidentified actor
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As You Like It : character portrait of an unidentified actor
Description:
A Vandamm Studio proof for a full-length character portrait of an unidentified actor from the 1950 Theatre Guild production of Shakespeare's As You Like It, staged at the Cort Theatre.
Date:
1950
Collection:
Theresa Helburn Theater Photography
As You Like It : close view of the wedding scene, featuring William Prince and Katharine Hepburn at center
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As You Like It : close view of the wedding scene, featuring William Prince and Katharine Hepburn at center
Description:
A Vandamm Studio proof for a mid-range shot of the 1950 cast of Shakespeare's As You Like It during the wedding scene. Kneeling at center are William Prince as Orlando and Katharine Hepburn as Rosalind. This is a copy of 8.7.54A.
Date:
1950
Collection:
Theresa Helburn Theater Photography

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