This is a rare single page advertising handbill (flyer) promoting ticket sales for the two-week, Pre-Broadway engagement of the GEORGE BERNARD SHAW comedy drama "CANDIDA" at the Locust Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania beginning March 3rd, 1952. (The revival would open April 22nd, 1952 at the National Theatre in New York City and run for a limited engagement of only 31 performances.) ..... The play starred OLIVIA de HAVILLAND in the title role and featured RON RANDELL, TERRANCE KILBURN, BRAMWELL FLETCHER, PAMELA SIMPSON and FRANK LESLIE ..... CREDITS: Book by GEORGE BERNARD SHAW; Sets designed by DONALD OENSLAGER; Costumes designed by MOTLEY; Directed by NORRIS HOUGHTON; Produced by THOMAS HAMMOND ..... 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 a photo of OLIVIA de HAVILLAND, performance dates, production credits and ticket prices on the front and excerpts from a number of Pre-Broadway performance reviews and a ticket order form on the backside ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a fold across the middle, 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.