Name/Title
"PHOTOPLAY," FEBRUARY 1928Entry/Object ID
2002.101.1.1Description
Color: Black; Blue; Red; White
"Photoplay," published by the Photoplay Publishing Co., February 1928. The magazine has 146 pages and the title is at the top of the front cover in red and white lettering. The date is black at the bottom right of the latter. At the center is a color head-and-shoulders illustration of actress Clara Bow. At the bottom is "The Dramatic Story of / Clara Bow's Life / Told for the First Time." The title and date of the publication are also on the spine. At the beginning of the inside are a table of contents and brief reviews newly released films. The issue contains short stories and articles on advice for women; stars that chose to remain single; wardrobe departments; young girls who travel to Hollywood to be in the movies; banking and motion pictures; studio gossip; reviews; the life story of Lon Chaney; a true story by Tom Mix; fashion; Clara Bow's autobiography; and more. Also included are many portraits, black and white photographs, and advertisements, mostly for household goods. In good condition, the artifact has some light abrasions along the spine, a light stain, and two small tears.Lexicon
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Motion picture industry, CostumesSearch Terms
Three-dimensional, Magazines (periodicals), Photoplay Publishing Co., Motion picture actors and actresses, Motion pictures--United States, Silent films, Fiction, Clothing and dress, AutobiographiesLegacy Lexicon
Object Name
Magazines (Periodicals)