Maurice Ellis, "Macbeth" by W.P.A. Federal Theatre Negro Unit

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Maurice Ellis, "Macbeth" by W.P.A. Federal Theatre Negro Unit
Description:
Portrait of actor Maurice Ellis as Macduff in a production of "Macbeth" by the W.P.A. Federal Theatre Negro Unit. The production, directed by Orson Welles, was set in 19th century Haiti. Printed on front: "Macbeth, no. 19." Stamped on back: "Please credit W.P.A. Federal Theatre photos." Handwritten on back: "Maurice Ellis, Macbeth."
Details
Resource ID:
hk002556
Creator:
Federal Theatre Project (U.S.)
Subject:
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Macbeth
Federal Theatre Project (U.S.). Negro Unit
Ellis, Maurice
African American actors
African American theater
Costume
Photographic prints
Date Issued:
1936
Format:
1 photographic print ; 7 x 5 in.
Member of:
E. Azalia Hackley Collection
Filing Location:
Titles--Macbeth (W.P.A. Federal Theatre)
Rights:
Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.