Katherine Locke

Ms. Locke's ascent to Broadway superstardom during the 1937 theatrical season was a phenomenon that unfolded with breathtaking rapidity, as she shared the spotlight with the dashing and charismatic John Garfield in the Arthur Kober penned comedy, "Having a Wonderful Time". Her remarkable performance in this production was met with widespread critical acclaim, with many praising her exquisite and nuanced portrayal of the complex, multifaceted, and ultimately tragic character of Ophelia in the esteemed Maurice Evans' production of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, "Hamlet". This impressive turn marked merely the beginning of an illustrious Broadway career, which would go on to see her appear in a diverse range of productions, including the Lee J. Cobb-starring drama, "Fifth Column", and the Tallulah Bankhead-headlined drama, "Clash by Night".