Description: This is a rare single page advertising handbill (flyer) promoting ticket sales for the Original West End production of the ALAN MELVILLE, KENNETH LESLIE-SMITH and CHARLES ZWAR musical comedy "BET YOUR LIFE" at the Hippodrome in London. (The production opened February 18th, 1952 and played 362 performances.) ..... The musical starred ARTHUR ASKEY, JULIE WILSON, BRIAN REECE and SALLY ANN HOWES and featured TOM GILL, JOHN BLYTHE, NORMAN CLARIDGE, ARTHUR GOMEZ, ALETHA ORR and JOHN MOORE ..... CREDITS: Book and Lyrics by ALAN MELVILLE; Music by KENNETH LESLIE-SMITH and CHARLES ZWAR; Sets designed by GEORGE RAMON; Costumes designed by ERTE and CLERE; Choreographed by GEORGE CARDEN; Directed by RICHARD BIRD; Staged by ALEC SHANKS; Produced by JACK HYLTON by arrangement with JOHN BUCKLEY ..... 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 5" X 8 1/8" inches and includes wonderful graphics, the names of the leading actors and production credits on the front and excerpts from nine London reviews on the backside ..... CONDITION: With the exception of creasing to the outside edge, this rare handbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
Price: 59.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-02-02T01:22:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Industry: Theater
Sub-Genre: West End Musicals
Product: Handbills / Flyers
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Original / Reproduction: Original - London
Date: 1950 - 1959
