Parent Record(s)

LevelItem

ReferenceCRS/17/1/6

Artist / Photographer

C. W. Edes

Title

Photograph of Joan Cross as Desdemona in Othello

Date25 Apr 1929

DescriptionCross, as Desdemona in Verdi's Othello, lies sprawled in her bed as the characters of Emilia and Othello look on. This was the first performance at the Old Vic. Arthur Cox played Othello.
2 copies - 1 postcard size and 1 larger copy
Photographer: C. W. Edes

Extent1 item; 2 copies

Related MaterialA copy of this photo is dated 25 Apr 1929 in Cross's album ref no. CRS/17/1/1. See also programme ref no. CRS/2/21 for performances at Sadler's Wells in Jan 1933. See programme ref no. CRS/2/23 for performance at Royal Opera House Jun 1933.

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