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Charlie Chaplin THE KID 1921 Original Magic Lantern Glass Slide Silent Film - An exceptional original glass lantern slide from the 1921 silent film 'The Kid' starring Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Coogan. This is truly an exceptional original Magic Lantern Glass Slide measuring approx 3.5 x 4 inches from Chaplin’s legendary silent film classic, this authentic theater-issued lantern slide represents one of the earliest forms of motion picture advertising and exhibition material used during the golden age of silent cinema. Before movie trailers became common, theaters relied on beautifully produced glass lantern slides such as this to promote upcoming attractions to audiences. These slides were projected onto cinema screens prior to the feature presentation and during intermissions using specialized magic lantern projectors, creating dramatic illuminated advertisements inside the theater itself. Because they were made of glass and intended for repeated use, surviving examples over 100 years later are exceptionally scarce — particularly in high grade condition. Collectors highly prize original silent film lantern slides due to their historical importance, visual beauty, and direct connection to the earliest years of Hollywood. Material relating to Charlie Chaplin is especially desirable worldwide, with The Kid considered one of the defining achievements of silent cinema and among Chaplin’s most influential and emotionally powerful films. Original 1921 promotional pieces from the film are increasingly difficult to locate, especially untouched examples with strong presentation quality. The slide displays beautifully with excellent clarity and rich tonal detail, making it both an important collectible and a striking display piece. A wonderful opportunity to acquire an authentic artifact from the formative years of motion picture history featuring one of the most iconic figures ever to appear on screen. This is truly a real collectors item being released fom our historic archives. A chance to own a piece of cinema history. Very Fine Condition (no cracks, very clean)

We are gradually releasing from our historic archives original photographs, negatives, transparency, slides, movie posters, magazines, books, press books, pins, autographs, trading cards, press badges and other rare collectors items.