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James Dean, Two Playbills, 1952/54

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia Start Price:240.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
James Dean, Two Playbills, 1952/54
<B>James Dean, Two Playbills for</B></I> <B><I>See the Jaguar</B></I></B></I> <B>and</B></I> <B><I>The Immoralist,</B></I></B></I> <B>1952/1954.</B></I> These two playbills introduce the arrival of James Dean to Broadway. The who's who of the cast of <I>See the Jaguar,</B></I> in which he plays "Wally Wilkins," outlines his early career. In <I>The Immoralist</B></I> as "Bachir," the who's who reads "Mr. Dean attracted considerable critical attention in his first Broadway appearance in the short lived 'See the Jaguar,' " and goes on to speak of his early minor roles in Hollywood. In Fine condition, both playbills show signs of age-toning, while <I>See the Jaguar</B></I> is more affected and shows some minor staining on the lower left corner, and a crease on the lower left back cover. <I>The Immoralist</B></I> has a small rip on the lower front edge. Both pieces are stamped on the back cover "Private Collection of Constance Argeris," and are a wonderful bit of history of this great cultural icon.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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