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September 5, 1938
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Mrs. Eslanda Robeson visits New York to negotiate a London production of the hit play 'Haiti' for her husband Paul Robeson to star as Christophe. The WPA Federal Theatre's production has drawn over 84,000 viewers since opening in Harlem on March 2 and moving to Daly's Theatre on July 11.
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Mrs. Paul Robeson Negotiates
For London "Haiti" Production
The possibility of a London production of "Haiti," the WPA Federal Theatre Project's current hit at Daly's Theatre, loomed large with the arrival from England last week of Mrs. Eslanda Robeson, wife of the internationally famous Negro actor and baritone.
Several hours after Mrs. Robeson debarked from the Ile de France, she attended a performance of "Haiti," and made reservations to see the drama every night last week.
Mrs. Robeson, who remained in New York ten days, stated that she was interested in "Haiti" as a vehicle for her husband. If produced there, she said, Paul Robeson will portray Christophe, the Black Napoleon.
The wife of the Negro star reported that the Federal Theatre's production of "Haiti" has created widespread interest in London and prompted her visit to New York.
Mrs. Robeson contacted William Du Bois, author of the play, and negotiated for a London production.
"Haiti" opened at Lafayette Theatre in Harlem March 2 and was moved to Daly's, 63rd Street east of Broadway, on July 11. More than 84,000 persons have seen the show. Rex Ingram plays the leading role in the Federal Theatre's production.
For London "Haiti" Production
The possibility of a London production of "Haiti," the WPA Federal Theatre Project's current hit at Daly's Theatre, loomed large with the arrival from England last week of Mrs. Eslanda Robeson, wife of the internationally famous Negro actor and baritone.
Several hours after Mrs. Robeson debarked from the Ile de France, she attended a performance of "Haiti," and made reservations to see the drama every night last week.
Mrs. Robeson, who remained in New York ten days, stated that she was interested in "Haiti" as a vehicle for her husband. If produced there, she said, Paul Robeson will portray Christophe, the Black Napoleon.
The wife of the Negro star reported that the Federal Theatre's production of "Haiti" has created widespread interest in London and prompted her visit to New York.
Mrs. Robeson contacted William Du Bois, author of the play, and negotiated for a London production.
"Haiti" opened at Lafayette Theatre in Harlem March 2 and was moved to Daly's, 63rd Street east of Broadway, on July 11. More than 84,000 persons have seen the show. Rex Ingram plays the leading role in the Federal Theatre's production.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Haiti Play
Paul Robeson
London Production
Federal Theatre
Eslanda Robeson
Theater Negotiation
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Eslanda Robeson
Paul Robeson
William Du Bois
Rex Ingram
Where did it happen?
New York, London, Daly's Theatre, Lafayette Theatre In Harlem
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Eslanda Robeson
Paul Robeson
William Du Bois
Rex Ingram
Location
New York, London, Daly's Theatre, Lafayette Theatre In Harlem
Event Date
March 2, July 11, Last Week
Story Details
Mrs. Robeson arrives from England, views 'Haiti' multiple times, negotiates with author William Du Bois for London production starring Paul Robeson as Christophe; play is a hit with over 84,000 viewers.