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Dillinger: Public Enemy No.1 (Midland Film Co., 1934).

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Dillinger: Public Enemy No.1 (Midland Film Co., 1934).
<B>Dillinger: Public Enemy No.1 (Midland Film Co., 1934).</B></I> One Sheet (27" X 41"). Propagandic newsreel commissioned by J. Edgar Hoover to make the FBI's killing of John Dillinger seem more heroic, after a public outcry complained that the government's shooting a man in the back while leaving a movie theatre was cowardly. The poster has much border chipping and wear. There is fold chipping and cross fold paper loss. There was significant restoration performed on this rare poster. <I>From the collection of Jim Ashton</B></I>. Very Good- on Linen. <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Rolled (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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