Trapeze (Original British program from the 1956 film) by Carol Reed (director); Liam O'Brien, James R. Webb (screenwriters); Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Gina Lollobrigida, Katy Jurado (starring) - 1956

Beverly Hills, CA: United Artists, 1956. Original British black-and-white premiere program for the 1956 US film. Printed and distributed to coordinate with a European gala premiere of the film at the Odeon Theatre, June 26, 1956, as a charity fundraiser to benefit the Actors' Orphanage and the Variety Club Heart Fun for Under-Priveleged Children.

Based on Max Catto's (often wrote as Simon Kent) 1950 novel, "The Killing Frost." Lancaster, who was an acrobat in his younger years, plays Mike, a trapeze artist trying to overcome an injury. Tino (Curtis) and Lola (Lollobrigida) pursuade him to pursue his dreams and return to the Big Top.

Shot on location in France.

8.5 x 11 inches, 12 leaves with color wrappers, saddle-stapled. Very Good plus, with rubbing, a vertical crease, and light spine stress. Scarce.