• Up for sale is a complete, original vintage issue of the classic British cinema weekly Picture Show & Film Pictorial from June 4th, 1955 (Vol. 64, No. 1679). The beautiful purple front cover showcases a historic black-and-white promotional still of icons Judy Garland and James Mason in their legendary Warner Bros. musical drama, "A Star Is Born". This vintage magazine is an incredible artifact of mid-century Hollywood history, making it perfect for film memorabilia collectors, ephemera enthusiasts, and retro print fans.
Key Features & Highlights Inside This Issue:
  • Cover Story: In-depth, illustrated movie story adaptation tracking the cinematic triumph of "A Star Is Born" starring Judy Garland and James Mason.
  • Full-Page Greta Garbo Poster: A stunning, high-contrast full-page glamour portrait of the elusive screen siren Greta Garbo.
  • The Life Story of Peter Finch: A dedicated multi-photo biographical feature tracking the formative career and rise of the legendary Oscar-winning actor.
  • Double Feature Centerspread: A massive photographic spread highlighting two standout 1955 films: the historical adventure "Lady Godiva of Coventry" (starring Maureen O'Hara) and the Western drama "Run for Cover" (starring James Cagney and Viveca Lindfors).
  • Industry Insights & Columns: Includes the beloved "Picture Show Gossip" column, Edith Nepean's "Round the British Studios" tracking local productions, and a "Star-Gaze" competition layout checking photos of Maureen O'Hara.
  • Vintage Advertising: Packed with rare 1950s British print advertisements, including Player's Please Cigarettes, Silvikrin Shampoos, Miner's Cream Powder Compact, Arrid Cream Deodorant, Sheen Hair Dressing, Fox's Glacier Mints, and Epic Home Perms.
Condition Details:
  • Overall Condition: Very Good, complete vintage condition given its age.
  • Cover/Spine: Clean, vivid purple header text and clear cover graphics. Shows only minimal corner wear, light edge wrinkling, and minor spine creasing from gentle handling over the last 70+ years.
  • Interior Pages: Fully intact and complete with no missing pages, cutout text, or clipped coupons. The pages have aged gracefully into a lovely, warm retro cream shade. Binding staples remain secure.
  • Please closely inspect all the provided high-resolution photographs 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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