Jane Cowl "OLD ACQUAINTANCE" John Van Druten / Roy Roberts 1942 Detroit Flyer

Description

This is a rare advertising handbill (flyer) promoting the Post-Broadway engagement of the JOHN VAN DRUTEN comedy "OLD ACQUAINTANCE" at the Shubert Lafayette Theatre in Detroit, Michigan beginning October 22nd, 1942. (The production opened December 23rd, 1940 at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City and ran for 170 performances before going on the road.) .... The play starred JANE COWL (shown in the photo) and featured WILLIAM HARRIGAN and ROY ROBERTS ..... CREDITS: Book by JOHN VAN DRUTEN; Sets designed by RICHARD WHORF; Directed by AURIOL LEE; Produced by HENRY DUFFY ..... 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, one-sided handbill measures 6" X 8" inches and includes production credits, ticket prices and performance dates on the front. The backside is blank ..... 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.
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