Raimu "THE BAKER'S WIFE" American Premiere 1940 New York Movie Flyer and Review

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This is a rare four-page advertising herald (flyer) promoting the AMERICAN PREMIERE engagement of the classic French film "THE BAKER'S WIFE" ("La Femme Du Boulanger") at the World Theatre in New York City. (The film debuted in France in 1938. The American Premiere was held on February 26th, 1940 in New York City.) ..... Known as the source material for the 1976 JOSEPH STEIN and STEPHEN SCHWARTZ musical comedy "THE BAKER'S WIFE", the film starred RAIMU, GINETTE LECLERC, CHARLES MOULIN, ROBERT VATTIER, ROBERT BASSAC and CHARPIN ..... CREDITS: Adaptation and Dialogue by by MARCEL PAGNOL based on an incident in the novel "La Femme du Boulanger" by JEAN GIONO; Edited by CHARLES JAHRBLUM; Music by VINCENT SCOTTO; English Titles by JOHN ERSKINE; Directed by MARCEL PAGNOL; Produced by HAKIM BROS. ..... 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 four page herald measures 5 1/2" X 8 1/8" inches and includes wonderful graphics, full production credits, cast list, photos of the stars, a synopsis of the story and excerpts from several New York reviews. Also includes a clipped review of Frank S. Nugent's "New York Times" review ..... CONDITION: With the exception of the date written on the cover and a tiny edge tear, this rare set is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre or classic film aficionado or historian ..... Check my "Other Auctions" for additional rare vintage playbills and flyers, Original Cast CD's and other theatre related memorabilia. Multiple purchases are always combined to save on shipping costs ..... NO RESERVE! ..... This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard ..... U.S. SHIPPING: Buyer pays choice of .95 USPS first class/ media rate shipping with delivery confirmation (50 cents for each additional program or playbill purchased when combined into a single payment - U.S. addresses only) or .95 USPS Priority with delivery confirmation. PayPal preferred ..... INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: (Please Note!) I can now ship by USPS International First Class Airmail (.50 to Canada / .50 to all other international destinations) or by USPS Priority International recorded delivery (.00 to Canada / .00 to all other international destinations, however up to 10 playbills can easily be shipped together in a Priority flat rate envelope for one shipping charge when all purchases are combined into a single payment). Please email me with any other inquiries ..... THANKS !!!
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