Katharine Cornell "NO TIME FOR COMEDY" Laurence Olivier 1939 Broadway Flyer

Description

This is a rare advertising handbill (flyer) promoting the Original Broadway production of the S. N. BEHRMAN play "NO TIME FOR COMEDY" at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York City. (The production opened April 17th, 1939 and ran for 185 performances.) ..... The play starred LAURENCE OLIVIER, MARGALO GILLMORE and KATHARINE CORNELL and featured GEE GEE JAMES, JOHN WILLIAMS, PETER ROBINSON and ROBERT FLEMYNG ..... CREDITS: Book by S. N. BEHRMAN; Sets designed by JO MIELZINER; Costumes designed by VALENTINA; Production Staged by GUTHRIE McCLINTIC; Produced by KATHARINE CORNELL and THE PLAYWRIGHTS' COMPANY ..... DETAILS: Advertising handbills (heralds) were distributed or inserted into the playbills of other productions to help generate ticket sales for upcoming shows and events. This single page, two-sided handbill measures 6" X 9" inches and includes production credits and a photo of KATHARINE CORNELL on the front and promotional text, excerpts from several New York reviews and a production photo on the backside ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing, this rare handbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard ..... SHIPPING DISCOUNTS: Check my "Other Items" for additional rare Broadway playbills and other theatre related memorabilia. Shipping discounts are available for multiple purchases when all items are combined into a single payment. Please wait for a revised invoice before sending payment ..... THANKS !!!
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