This is a rare advertising handbill (flyer) promoting the Pre-Broadway engagement of the new MAXWELL ANDERSON play "MARY OF SCOTLAND" at Ford's Theatre in Baltimore beginning November 6th, 1933. (The production would open November 27th, 1933 at the Alvin Theatre in New York City and run for 248 performances.) ..... The play starred HELEN HAYES, PHILIP MERIVALE and HELEN MENKEN and the cast included FRITZ LEIBER (who left the production in Baltimore), ERNEST LAWFORD, ANTHONY KEMBLE-COOPER, GEORGE COLOURIS, LEONARD WILLEY, STANLEY RIDGES, ERNEST COSSART, CHARLES DALTON, CECIL HOLM and PHILIP LEIGH ..... CREDITS: Book by MAXWELL ANDERSON; Sets and Costumes designed by ROBERT EDMOND JONES; Directed by THERESA HELBURN; Produced by THE THEATRE GUILD ..... DETAILS: Advertising handbills and 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 promotional text on the backside ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a tiny edge tear, this rare flyer 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 ..... SHIPPING DISCOUNTS: Check my "Other Items" for additional rare Broadway playbills and other theatre related memorabilia. Multiple purchases qualify for shipping discounts when all items are combined into a single payment. Please wait for a revised invoice before sending payment ..... THANKS !!!

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