A Walter Matthau 'Turf Club' Identification Card from Hollywood Park, Circa 1990s....

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A Walter Matthau 'Turf Club' Identification Card from Hollywood Park, Circa 1990s. From the famed race track in Inglewood, California, the back printed with the actor's name, laminated; used by Matthau on his frequent visits.
2" x 3 1/2"

Interestingly, the famed 'Turf Club' at Hollywood Park was founded in 1938 by Jack L. Warner of Warner Bros. Studios where it boasted membership from A-listers of the day including Walt Disney, Bing Crosby, Al Jolson, Ronald Colman, and Irene Dunne, among countless others.

Included with a "Letter of Provenance" signed by Charlie Matthau, son of Walter Matthau.

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