Oscar Wilde "LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN" Cornelia Otis Skinner 1948 Milwaukee Flyer

Description

This is a rare advertising handbill (flyer) promoting the one-week, Post-Broadway engagement of the OSCAR WILDE comedy "LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN" at the Davidson Theatre in Milwaukee, Wisconsin beginning February 23rd, 1948. (The revival opened October 14th, 1946 at the Cort Theatre in New York City and ran for 228 performances before going on the road.) ..... The play starred CORNELIA OTIS SKINNER and featured ESTELLE WINWOOD, DAVID MANNERS, BRAMWELL FLETCHER, JUDITH FELLOWS and REX EVANS ..... CREDITS: Book by OSCAR WILDE; Sets and Costumes designed by CECIL BEATON; Production Staged by JACK MINSTER; Produced by HOMER CURRAN in association with RUSSELL LEWIS and HOWARD YOUNG ..... 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 approx. 6" X 9" inches and includes a wonderful production photo and performance dates on one side and excerpts from several reviews and production details on the other side ..... CONDITION: With the exception of two tiny edge tears and a light corner crease, 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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