Eddie Dowling "ANGEL IN THE PAWNSHOP" Joan McCracken 1950 FLOP Tryout Flyer

Description

This is a rare single page advertising handbill (flyer) announcing the move of the A. B. SHIFFRIN comedy "ANGEL IN THE PAWNSHOP" from Chicago's Selwyn Theatre to the Harris Theatre on December 10th, 1950. (The production would open January 18th, 1951 at the Booth Theatre in New York City and run for only 85 performances.) ..... The play starred EDDIE DOWLING and featured JOAN McCRACKEN, JOHN FARRELL, CLARK WILLIAMS, WILLIE LEWIS, HERBERT EVERS, JOSEPH LAUTNER, ARTHUR OSHLAG and ELIZABETH KERR ..... CREDITS: Book by A. B. SHIFFRIN; Incidental Music composed by WILL IRWIN; Sets and Costumes designed by JOHN BLANKENCHIP; Directed by JOHN LARSON; Produced by EDDIE DOWLING and ANTHONY B. FARRELL ..... DETAILS: Advertising handbills and heralds were distributed or inserted into the playbills of other productions to help generate ticket sales for upcoming shows and events. This single page, one-sided handbill measures 6" X 9" inches and includes production credits, excerpts from several Chicago reviews and ticket prices on the front. The backside is blank ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing, this rare flyer 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.