Lot 225
Rare Grauman's Theaters World Premiere Film Programs, Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush and Two for Grand Hotel. Historic film programs for engagements at Sid Grauman's theaters in Hollywood. First, a very scarce 24 page, 12" x 9" program for the World Premiere Engagement of Charlie Chaplin's THE GOLD RUSH. In near to mint condition, program sold for 25 cents and contained history and photos of the film production, Charlie Chaplin as well as biographical information of Sid Grauman and images of his famous Egyptian Theater which had just opened two years earlier. Program also included showtimes, prices and where to purchase tickets in advance. A fantastic bit of history from one of Chaplin's greatest silent masterpieces. Also an impressive program for the Hollywood Premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theater of GRAND HOTEL a folio that snapped together that mimicked hotel messages delivered by bell hops at upscale hotels. The logo of The Grand Hotel is in printed in upper left corner of folio, "GRAND HOTEL GRAUMAN'S CHINESE" in lower right with the evenings entertainment and cast printed on gold paper on the inside, all in fine condition with general evidence of wear due to age. Also included is the program of GRAND HOTEL for the Astor Theatre in New York City, but not nearly as elaborate as The Chinese.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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