This is a rare single page advertising handbill (flyer) promoting the Original Broadway production of the ILKA CHASE play "IN BED WE CRY" at the Belasco Theatre in New York City. (The production opened November 14th, 1944 and closed after only 47 performances.) ..... The play starred ILKA CHASE, FREDERIC TOZERE, PAUL McGRATH, RUTH MATTESON and FRANCIS DeSALES and featured JOHN KANE, VIRGINIA KAYE, GYNIA GRAY, CLAUDIA WALDREN, HELEN MARCY, MAURY TUCKERMAN, DOUGLAS GREGORY, ELEANOR AUDLEY, HAROLD CRANE, MILTON SPELVIN and ELENA KARAM ..... CREDITS: Book by ILKA CHASE from her best-selling novel; Sets designed by JOSEPH PLATT; Gowns designed by ADRIAN; Produced and Directed by JOHN C. WILSON ..... 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 6" X 9" inches and includes photos of three of the stars and production credits on the front and promotional text on the backside ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, 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.