Copacabana commemorative sketch signed by 90+ cast and crew including Carmen Miranda and Groucho Marx. ...

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Copacabana commemorative sketch signed by 90+ cast and crew including Carmen Miranda and Groucho Marx. Copacabana commemorative sketch signed by 90+ cast and crew including Carmen Miranda and Groucho Marx. (United Artists, 1947) Commemorative sketch signed by (90+) cast and crew of Copacabana. Consisting of a 10.5 x 9 in. sketch accomplished in white pastels and gouache on black artist paper leaf. Depicting a cinema marquee with Copacabana title and "Directed by Al Green" in lights. Sketch is visible through 15.5 x 18 in. mat. Numerous cast and crew have signed the may, including: Groucho Marx, Carmen Miranda, Steve Cochran, Earl Wilson, Abel Green, The DeCastro Sisters, Chili Williams, Dee Turnell, Maxine Fife, Andy Russell, Bert Glennon (Cinematographer), Walter Batchelor (Producer), Sam Coslow (Producer), Fred Lau (Sound) and many others. Sketch is sandwiched between mat and backing board and edges were sealed with tape. Right side mat exhibits water staining and mildew. Signatures are still legible. In need of restoration. Overall, in poor but repairable condition.

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