This is a rare December 10th, 1944 playbill from 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 December 23rd, 1944 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 WALDEN, 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: The twenty page playbill measures 6 1/2" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and bios of each of the leading actors but with the exception of the front cover, no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of moderate edge wear, 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.