The Wizard of Oz (MGM, 1939), Bert Lahr "The Cowardly Lion" 10" x 8" Original Studio Release Photograph by George P. H...

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The Wizard of Oz (MGM, 1939), Bert Lahr "The Cowardly Lion" 10" x 8" Original Studio Release Photograph by George P. Hommel. PSA/DNA Type 1. Vintage gelatin silver glossy 10" x 8" studio release photograph of Bert Lahr as "The Cowardly Lion" in The Wizard of Oz. by George P. Hommel, Production still number 1060-139 in India ink in the negative. Exhibits yellowing on back right corner.

The Wizard of Oz remains one of the most celebrated films in American cinematic history, and Lahr's portrayal of The Cowardly Lion-equal parts bravado and bashfulness-became a cornerstone of the film's enduring charm. George P. Hommel's stills contributed to shaping the visual mythology of Oz, providing promotional imagery that helped define the film's timeless appeal. A classic studio portrait from one of the most treasured productions in Hollywood history.

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