Collection consists of John Barrymore's original theatrical production illustrations on behalf of actor Kenneth MacKenna.

Kenneth MacKenna (1899-1962) born Leo Mielziner Jr., was an American actor and film director. He debuted on Broadway in a 1920 production of Opportunity . In New York he also produced and directed plays for the Theater Guild. MacKenna moved to Hollywood in 1929 during the advent of sound films, he worked for Fox Film Corporation. He acted, directed, and eventually worked as a story editor for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. MacKenna's brother was prominent Broadway golden age theatrical designer Jo Mielziner (1901-1976).

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