Emile LaVigne Make-Up Sketch Book from 1938, Noting his Uncredited Work on "The Wizard of Oz". Two of MGM's most beloved pro...

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Emile LaVigne Make-Up Sketch Book from 1938, Noting his Uncredited Work on "The Wizard of Oz". Two of MGM's most beloved productions were A Christmas Carol (1938) and, of course, The WIzard of Oz (1939). This small journal features a number of make-up design sketches and handwritten notes by LaVigne for uncredited work he did on both these classic films in 1938. The pages feature notes regarding designs for Nelson Eddy, Gene Lockhart, Ray Bolger, Judy Garland, and Fay Bainter, as well as a b&w 5" x 3.5" photo of make-up being applied to Leo G. Carroll for his role as the ghost of Jacob Marley. The journal is in overall Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear to the cover and clean, white pages; the photo is in Excellent condition with very mild wear and handwritten notes on the back. A wonderful Oz artifact!From the estate of Emile LaVigne.

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