“BEN-HUR” PREMIERE TICKET PAIR.
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Thursday, January 21, 2010 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, January 21, 2010 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction #199 - Part II
Item numbers 973 through 2378 in auction 199
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Item Description
Pair of 3x5” tickets for Nov. 23, 1959 premiere at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, CA. The world premiere of the Academy Award-winning film was at Loew’s State Theatre in New York on Nov., 18, 1959. “Ben-Hur” won a record 11 Academy Awards, a feat equaled decades later by only 2 other films. Both tickets are for same row though in seats 9 and 11. Tickets also feature “Ben-Hur” logo in bkg. of tickets. Both tickets to this “Special Preview” are addressed to Dorothy Mae, her name inked on provided line. Lt. aging/wear but Exc. overall. Comes with 3.5x5.5” envelope which has special note “The Presentation Of ‘Ben-Hur’ Takes Nearly Four Hours, Including Intermission. It Is Essential To Be Seated In Time For A Prompt Curtain.” Envelope is aged and Fine+.
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