This is a rare April 12th, 1948 program (playbill) from the two-week, Pre-Broadway engagement of the NOEL COWARD comedy "PRIVATE LIVES" at the American Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri. (The revival would open October 4th, 1948 at the Plymouth Theatre in New York City and run for 248 performances.) ..... The play starred TALLULAH BANKHEAD as "Amanda Prynne" and featured DONALD COOK, BARBARA BAXLEY, PHIL ARTHUR and THERESE QUADRI, who was a member of the Original 1931 Broadway Cast ..... CREDITS: Book by NOEL COWARD; Sets designed by CHARLES ELSON; Directed by MARTIN MANULIS; Produced by JOHN C. WILSON ..... DETAILS: The sixteen page playbill measures 6 1/4" X 9 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and bios of each of the actors but with the exception of an advertisement (last scanned image), no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of three clean holes punched on the left side and light soiling to the front cover, this rare playbill 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.