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Al Jolson's "Mammy" World preimiere....



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March 25, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1930

* Al Jolson's "Mammy"
* World Premiere ad
* Blackface Minstrel


Page 35 has a nice 14 1/2 x 6 inch advertisement for the world premiere of Al Jolson's new movie "Mammy". See photos for this ad which has three illustrations relating to his famous "blackface" appearance. With this movie opening in New York City on March 26 (next day), this could be the very first ad for this movie in any newspaper.
Complete with all 60 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Category: The 20th Century