This is a rare single page advertising handbill (flyer) promoting ticket sales for the West End engagement of the Samuel Goldwyn motion picture "PORGY AND BESS" at the Dominion Theatre on Tottenham Court in London beginning October 3rd, 1962 ..... Based on the GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN and DU BOSE HEYWARD American Folk Opera "PORGY AND BESS", the film starred SIDNEY POITIER as "Porgy", DOROTHY DANDRIDGE as "Bess", SAMMY DAVIS, Jr. as "Sportin' Life", PEARL BAILEY as "Maria", BROCK PETERS as "Crown" and DIAHANN CARROLL as "Clara" ..... CREDITS: Screenplay by N. RICHARD NASH based on the novel and play "Porgy" by DU BOSE and DOROTHY HEYWARD; Music by GEORGE GERSHWIN ("Girl Crazy", "Lady, Be Good!", "Oh, Kay!", "Funny Face", "Rosalie", "Of Thee I Sing", "Porgy and Bess", "George White's Scandals"); Lyrics by DU BOSE HEYWARD and IRA GERSHWIN; Musical Score by ANDRE PREVIN; Directed by OTTO PREMINGER; Produced by SAMUEL GOLDWYN ..... DETAILS: The single page, one-sided flyer measures 5 1/4" X 8 1/2" inches and includes production credits, promotional text, wonderful graphics, opening date and a ticket order form on the front. The backside is blank ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a light fold across the middle, this rare flyer is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre or classic film aficionado. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.