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“MERCURY WONDER SHOW” SCRAPBOOK & BROADSIDE

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“MERCURY WONDER SHOW” SCRAPBOOK & BROADSIDE
“MERCURY WONDER SHOW” SCRAPBOOK & BROADSIDE
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Scrapbook of contemporary press clipping and articles related to Orson Welles’ legendary “Mercury Wonder Show” that was presented in August of 1943 under a circus tent in Hollywood as a benefit for the War Assistance League during WWII. The all-star cast included Joseph Cotton, Agnes Moorehead, Marlene Dietrich and Welles’ wife, Rita Hayworth. 10 contemporary clippings with ads, photos and stories related to the show, plus later articles related to Welles’ career in the 1970’s. Also includes two broadside-style programs from the show. One is in the scrapbook and has been cut to fit; the other is intact and framed. 8” x 23”. Not examined out of frame. A wonderful archive of material from this spectacular show. Condition: Generally very good.
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“MERCURY WONDER SHOW” SCRAPBOOK & BROADSIDE

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