Hollywood, Pop Culture, & Collectibles
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Lot 75
Al Jolson in "The Heart of New York" One-Sheet Poster for the 1938 Re-Release of "Hallelujah I'm a Bum".
Estimate: $300 - $500
Unsold
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Al Jolson in "The Heart of New York" (aka Hallelujah I'm a Bum). Atlantic Pictures, R-1938. Sight approximately 38 1/4 x 28 1/2". Framed under plexiglass. Frame size approximately 43 x 28 1/2".
This musical comedy, written by Ben Hecht with music by Rogers and Hart, features Jolson, Frank Morgan (the wizard in the 1939 Wizard of Oz), comedian Harry Langdon, and Edgar Connor (an African-American performer - this was one of his few films). This was originally released in 1933 as "Hallelujah I'm a Bum" (occasionally known as "Hallelujah I'm a Tramp"). Rare.
Condition
Folded - one vertical and 3 horizontal creases, with color restoration at folds, some other creases at center vertical fold at top (also color restored). B. Not examined out of frame.
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