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August 16, 1939

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, August 16, 1939

* "The Wizard of Oz" premiere
* Opening day advertisement (2 days away)
* Judy Garland and more


The bottom of page 38 has an historic advertisement in early film history. See images for a non-illustrated 7 1/2 x 6 inch ad for the premiere of "The Wizard of Oz" in New Orleans. (see images) This was 2 days before the opening for this famous movie. This is also the first advertisement for this iconic film in this particular publication.
Complete with 46 pages, light toning at the margins and central fold, a little spine wear, generally nice.

Category: The 20th Century