Orson WELLES: "Citizen Kane" Souvenir Program

Description: Welles, George Orson. (1915-1985). Welles, George Orson. (1915-1985) "Citizen Kane" Souvenir Program - SIGNED RKO Radio Pictures [Winkler & Ramen]1941 Original Souvenir Program from " Citizen Kane," boldly signed on the front cover "To Paul / Good luck / Orson Welles" and below their respective smaller images within by Agnes Moorhead and Joseph Cotten. 20 pp. filled with black and white or color images of Welles and the other "Mercury Actors" as well as copy about the film that touts "Orson Welles The 'Four-Most' Personality of Motion Pictures! Author, Director, Producer, Star." Edges and spine lightly nicked, else fine. 12 x 9 inches (31 x 23 cm). We have not traced another signed example of this rare film program ever having appeared on the market in over 40 years of records. Welles won the Academy Award for Original Screenplay for this celebrated film and this is undoubtedly the most desirable item we've ever handled from the American film director, writer, actor and producer widely acknowledged as one of the most accomplished dramatic artists of the 20th century. In the most dazzling debut feature in cinema history, twenty-five-year-old writer-producer-director-star Orson Welles synthesized the possibilities of sound-era filmmaking into what could be called the first truly modern movie. In telling the story of the meteoric rise and precipitous fall of a William Randolph Hearst-like newspaper magnate named Charles Foster Kane, Welles not only created the definitive portrait of American megalomania, he also unleashed a torrent of stylistic innovations—from the jigsaw-puzzle narrative structure to the stunning deep-focus camera work of Gregg Toland—that have ensured that Citizen Kane remains fresh and galvanizing for every new generation of moviegoers to encounter it. From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon's stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy's Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications. Schubertiade Music Arts LLC - BUY WITH CONFIDENCE ! ALL AUTOGRAPHS GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC WITHOUT LIMIT Gabriel Boyers, owner of Schubertiade Music & Arts was the President of the Professional Autograph Dealers Association from 2013-2018 and is a leading and trusted authenticator of autographs, including for many of the world's auction houses and for James Spence (JSA). Schubertiade Music & Arts are also members in good standing of ABAA/ILAB, the most exclusive consortium of Rare Book and Manuscript Dealers in the world, as well as the MLA (Music Librarian Association), and MARIAB (Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers). You can read more about us by searching for Schubertiade Music & Arts and may buy with utmost confidence ! Schubertiade Music & Arts deals in Music, Entertainment, Literary and other Autographs, Antiquarian Music, Books, Prints, Photographs Paintings and Ephemera. Please read more about us in our "about me" page by clicking next to our username / feedback listing. We issue seasonal and occasional catalogues - please contact us if you would like to receive notifications or let us know about your collection. Everything we offer is guaranteed authentic without limit and is so stated on the signed and detailed receipt which comes with every item. Because this Guarantee is attached to an actual and meaningful money-back guarantee (see our Terms for further details), this is much more significant than most COAs which are generally but worthless pieces of paper if not issued by recognized experts in the field and backed by a real authenticity return policy. Shipping Charges are as listed and are not subject to negotiation. We will of course be happy to combine shipments and do NOT charge multiple shipping charges except for large/heavy items which naturally affect the cost. We ship exclusively via insured FedEx and pride ourselves on our thorough and expert packaging.

Price: 3850 USD

Location: Brooklyn, New York

End Time: 2025-02-15T00:54:02.000Z

Shipping Cost: 42 USD