This is a rare November 22nd, 1942 playbill from the Original Broadway production of the KETTI FRINGS play "MR. SYCAMORE" ("The Saga of John Gwilt in Eight Verses") at New York's Guild Theatre. (The production opened November 13th, 1942 and closed November 28th, 1942 after only nineteen performances.) ..... The play starred LILLIAN GISH and STUART ERWIN and featured ENID MARKEY, HARRY TOWNES, HARRY SHEPPARD, LEONA POWERS, JOHN PHILLIBER, LOUISE McBRIDE, BUDDY SWAN, WALTER APPLER, FRANKLYN FOX, RUSSELL COLLINS, OTTO HULETT, ERNEST THEISS, KENNETH HAYDEN, RUPERT POLE, ALBERT BERGH, MARY HECKART, JED DOOLEY, PEARL HERZOG, RAY J. LARGAY and HARRY BELLAVER ..... CREDITS: Book by KETTI FRINGS based in a story by ROBERT AYRE; Sets designed by SAMUEL LEVE; Directed by LESTER VAIL; Production under the supervision of THERESA HELBURN and LAWRENCE LANGNER; Produced by the THEATRE GUILD, INC. ..... DETAILS: The 28 page playbill measures 6 3/4" X 9 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, bios of each of the leading actors, a photo of the playwright and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos ..... CONDITION: (Please Note!) There is light staining along the seam and age spots at the top of several inside pages, rusted staples and minor edge wear. Despite these flaws, this rare playbill 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.