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Walt Disney

Walt presents a Pinocchio premiere program to MGM’s assistant casting director

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Walt presents a Pinocchio premiere program to MGM’s assistant casting director

Vintage program for the premiere of Pinocchio at the Pantages Hollywood Theater on February 9, 1940, 8.25 x 10.75, four pages. Signed and inscribed in blue pencil on the front cover, “To Marcella, Best wishes, Walt Disney.” Program originates from a family member of Marcella Napp, the woman to whom the piece is inscribed, who was an assistant casting director at MGM during the 1930s and 1940s and one of the few women at the time to hold such a high-ranking studio position. In fine condition, with some mild toning to covers. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Napp’s family, as well as a number of photocopied news articles pertaining to Napp. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: October Monthly
  • Dates: #393 - Ended October 17, 2012





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