Vintage Picture Show Magazine April 30 1955 John Derek Hajji Baba Diana Dors
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"This lovely original magazine has rusty staple otherwise is in very good condition for its age. "Please see the picture as it forms part of the description"."
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Item Specifics
Publication Name: Picture Show
Signed: No
Publisher: The Amalgamated Press Ltd
Subject: Film & TV
Publication Month: April
Publication Year: 1955
Language: English
Publication Frequency: Weekly
Issue Number: 1674
Volume: 64
Distribution: Paid Circulation
Features: Illustrated
Genre: Film & TV, Entertainment
Subscription: No
Unit Quantity: 1
Topic: Films & Film Stars, Hollywood Cinema, Marilyn Monroe, Classic Movies, Hollywood Cinema, Vintage Movies
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Condition: Good
Seller note: This lovely original magazine has rusty staple otherwise is in very good condition for its age. "Please see the picture as it forms part of the description".
Item description
Up for sale is a complete, original vintage issue of the classic British cinema weekly Picture Show & Film Pictorial from April 30th, 1955 (Vol. 64, No. 1674). The striking front cover features Hollywood heartthrob John Derek and glamour star Elaine Stewart in a passionate embrace from Allied Artists’ adventure romance, “The Adventures of Hajji Baba”. A marvelous collector’s item packed with mid-century cinema history, rare star spreads, and iconic retro advertising.
Key Features & Highlights Inside This Issue:
- Cover Feature: Beautiful dual-tone cover showcasing John Derek and Elaine Stewart in “The Adventures of Hajji Baba”.
- Full-Page Richard Widmark Poster: A stunning, crisp full-page portrait of Richard Widmark featuring a vintage printed autograph inscription: “To Picture Show Best Wishes Richard Widmark”.
- The Life Story of Diana Dors: A beautiful multi-photo feature column diving into the early career and rise of the iconic British blonde bombshell.
- Cinema Centerspread: A massive multi-photo layout detailing the classic British aviation drama “The Night My Number Came Up” starring Michael Redgrave, Alexander Knox, and Denholm Elliott.
- Star Columns & Gossip: Features “Picture Show Gossip,” Edith Nepean’s “Round the British Studios” column featuring Dirk Bogarde, and a charming “Film Star Birthday Book” forecast column profiling Audrey Hepburn, Bing Crosby, and Tyrone Power.
- Vintage Advertising: Gorgeous, highly collectible mid-century print ads including a full-page Lustre-Creme Shampoo campaign featuring Jane Powell, Cadbury’s Dairy Milk Strawberry Creme, Pond’s Face Powder, Silvikrin Shampoo, and Nestle’s Home Made Assortment chocolates.
Condition Details:
- Overall Condition: Very Good, complete vintage condition.
- Cover/Spine: Clean, vibrant colors. Showing minor edge wear, tiny surface specks, and light creasing near the staples consistent with its 70+ year age.
- Interior Pages: Fully intact, clean, and complete. No missing pages or interior cutouts. The paper has aged beautifully to a warm, natural cream tint. Staples remain firm and secure.
- Please inspect all high-resolution photos carefully to review the precise cosmetic condition.
Inside – Articles and features –
Film Reviews.
More features.
Advertising from the era
ALSO INCLUDES NEWS, REVIEWS AND
GOSSIP OF THE DAY
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Great quality and price, as described, seamless transaction, thanks so much for this wonderful piece of theatrical memorabilia! 🌟
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Great quality and price, seamless transaction, thanks so much for this wonderful piece of theatrical memorabilia! 🌟
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Great piece of theatrical memorabilia, thanks so much! 10/10
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