MARX BROTHERS "A NIGHT AT THE OPERA" TROLLEY CARD.
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Winning Bid:
$1,590.08
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, March 21, 2013 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 21, 2013 1:00:00 PM)
Auction:
Auction #208 - Part II
Item numbers 1278 through 3040 in auction 208
Item Description
Large, 20.75x26.75" cardboard, similar in design to a jumbo window card, this is a trolley card, used to advertise movies on trolley cars. This is for original 1935 release of the Marx Brothers' first film for Paramount - "A Night At The Opera," which is often ranked among their best. Card features wonderful cartoon portraits of Harpo, Groucho and Chico. Printed by the Francis-Valentine Co. of San Francisco, CA., marquee at top notes "Moved To St. Francis", a San Francisco theater of the period. Card shows obvious wear from exposure to the elements during its original trolley use, w/creases, aging and moisture spotting. 3.5" vertical tear at top center w/tape repair on reverse. Corner tip wear. VG overall. Rare, and all posters and cards for this classic comedy are highly sought after.
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