Under this Roof

Under This Roof was a 1942 play written by lawyer, activist and author Herbert B. Ehrmann in the aftermath of the Sacco and Vanzetti trial.[1][2][3][4][5] Starring in the play, Barbara O'Neil, who played Scarlett O'Hara's mother in Gone With The Wind.[5] It was produced by Russel Lewis and Rita Hassan, directed by Russel Lewis.[4] Scenic designs were done by Perry Watkins,[4] the first African-American to design a Broadway show (working earlier in the Mamba's Daughters).[5]

It appeared in Windsor Theatre since February 22, 1942,[3] till March 7 of that year.[6]

References
  1. The New Republic. Republic Publishing Company. 1942. p. 332.
  2. "Collection: Herbert B. Ehrmann Papers | Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center". jewishheritagecenter.libraryhost.com. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
  3. "News of the Stage; 'Under This Roof' Opens Tomorrow Evening at the Windsor Theatre -- 'Papa Is All!' Closes Feb. 28 (Published 1942)". The New York Times. 1942-02-21. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
  4. The Broadway League. "Under This Roof – Broadway Play – Original | IBDB". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
  5. Carter, Elmer Anderson (1942). Opportunity. National Urban League. p. 91.
  6. "NEWS OF THE STAGE; ' Under This Roof' Closes Tomorrow Evening -- Helen Beverley Enters 'Jason' Sunday Afternoon (Published 1942)". The New York Times. 1942-03-06. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
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