Auction 31 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Advertisement Poster for the film "Madam Butterfly" – Tel-Aviv

Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,375
Including buyer's premium
Advertisement poster for the film "Madam Butterfly" in cinema "Ophir". Tel-Aviv, 1933. The poster consists of two parts, pasted to each other: the official poster issued by Paramount (USA, 1932) and an announcement about the screening of the film in cinema "Ophir".
"Starting on Saturday 27.5.1933 through the whole week, a tragic drama about an Oriental girl who gave her heart to an American officer. Madam Butterfly, a heartbreaking play, true as love and human as life".
The film "Madam Butterfly", directed by Marion Gering was released in 1932. The film is based on a short story by John Luther Long, which was adapted by David Belasco to a play. Starring Cary Grant and Silvia Sidney. 69X140 cm. Good condition. Stains, folding marks, tears.
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