Silent Movie Theatre Lantern Slides
From Type Punch Matrix, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since September 8, 2020
From Type Punch Matrix, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since September 8, 2020
About this Item
An uncommonly well-preserved and beautiful collection of silent-era movie-house marketing slides, ca. 1920, colorfully executed in Art Deco style. Intended for projection as movie-goers made their way to seats, and during intermissions, reel changes, film repairs, and the like. Messages vary from announcements of coming attractions to pleas for quiet children. Slide titles include: "Complete Change of Program Tomorrow," "The Management of This Theatre Will be Glad to Hear from Anyone Who Has a Just Criticism." etc. While slides promoting upcoming attractions produced by movie studios are relatively common, in-house slides such as these are decidely more ephemeral. A scarce survival and an attractive relic of the silent-film era and early American cinema. Collection of seven (7) lantern slides hand-colored in transparent dyes on glass. In original tape casings. Well preserved, each about near fine. Seller Inventory # 42582
Bibliographic Details
Title: Silent Movie Theatre Lantern Slides
Publisher: Standard Slide Corp, New York
Publication Date: 1920
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