GRAUMAN'S CHINESE THEATRE PROGRAM FOR "THE TRAIL OF 98"
Entry/Object ID
2003.49.1.1
Description
GRAUMAN'S CHINESE THEATRE PROGRAM FOR "THE TRAIL OF 98"
Color: Black; Red; White
A Grauman's Chinese Theatre program for the film "The Trail of '98," June 1928. The theatre's name is written within a red Chinese lantern at the top left of the front. At the bottom right is the motion picture's title, which was released by Metro-Goldwyn Mayer, and produced by Clarence Brown. Below this is "PRECEDED BY / SID GRAUMAN'S / PROLOGUE / 'YUKON / NIGHTS'." At the left and at the center is a black and white illustration of the motion picture's leading couple, Dolored Del Rio and Ralph Forbes, in a passionate embrace. In the background are a line of men walking up a mountain dressed in heavy snow gear and carrying mining equipment. On the left page of the inside is the program information for "Northern Lights." At the center of the pages is an advertisement for Frostilla Lotion. On the right page is the program information for the feature, which also starred Karl Dane, and includes some production information and a cast of characters. Below the latter are instructions on where to find restroom and the nearest emergency exits. At the bottom right corner is an announcement for the Southwest Olympic Finals and Carnival of World's Champion and Film Stars which was held at the Los Angeles Coliseum. On the back are some behind-the-scenes and other production information about the film. In good overall condition, the artifact has a large acid burn on the front; creases; discoloration; a fold across the center; ink inscriptions; and small stains.
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Three-dimensional, Programs, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Metro-Goldwyn Mayer, Silent films, Motion picture programs--Hollywood (Calif.), Motion picture actors and actresses, Theaters--Hollywood (Calif.)
