MGM "LION'S ROAR" 1944 ANNIVERSARY PUBLICATION.
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Winning Bid:
$141.80 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, March 26, 2009 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 26, 2009 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #197 - Part II
Item numbers 992 through 2667 in auction 197
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Item Description
11.25x13-7/8" squire bound magazine publication for Jul., 1944 with stiff paper textured covers. Publication celebrates "20 Years Of Leadership 1924-1944." Publication also includes bw photos of MGM films through the years including "The Big Parade, Ben Hur, Dinner At Eight, Mutiny On The Bounty, The Wizard Of Oz, Random Harvest." Also included in publication are 4 full color fold-outs - "The White Cliffs Of Dover, Bathing Beauty (with Red Skelton and Esther Williams), Dragon Seed (with Katharine Hepburn)." Other interesting contents of note include MGM's contribution to WWII efforts including enlisted stars - Desi Arnaz, Clark Gable, Barry Nelson, James Stewart and Robert Taylor among others. Full page devoted to Abbott & Costello film "Lost In A Harem." Limited distribution mainly from movie theater owners to promote new product. First page has .5x3" piece replaced at top, rest of pages VF-Exc. overall. Cover shows wear with tape repairs to bottom of spine. VG/Fine.
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