"A Midsummer Night's Dream" Cast Portrait. For many fans of Golden Age Hollywood, Warner Bros.' A Midsummer Night's Dream

Description

"A Midsummer Night's Dream" Cast Portrait. For many fans of Golden Age Hollywood, Warner Bros.' A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935) is perhaps the most beautifully photographed film of its era. Hal Mohr's camerawork was so wondrous that he won the Best Cinematography Academy Award as a write-in; the only person ever to win a write-in Oscar. This incredible 14" x 17" publicity cast portrait suggests all the beauty of the film - reproduced and finished by a special photographic effect so it appears as a huge page from an ancient edition of Shakespeare. The shot features 18 members of the cast, including James Cagney (as Bottom), Joe E. Brown (in gown and blonde wig as Flute), Olivia de Havilland (Hermia), Dick Powell (Lysander), Anita Louise (Titania), Victor Jory (Oberon), Ross Alexander (Demetrius), Jean Muir (Helena), Verree Teasdale (Hippolyta), Mickey Rooney (Puck), Ian Hunter (Theseus), Frank McHugh (Quince), Arthur Treacher (Ninny's Tomb), Hugh Herbert (Snout), Otis Harlan (Starveling), Hobart Cavanaugh (Philostrate), Dewey Robinson (Snug), and Nina Theilade (Faerie). Robinson is holding a dog on a leash. The names of the actors are printed on a gold snipe on the back of the picture. There's a tear about four inches up the right border, that extends about four inches into the picture (across Cavanaugh's legs ) and which has been taped on the back of the picture; also a crease that runs down the lower right corner. These imperfections are lost in the overall impact of this Very Good condition gorgeous cast portrait. Beautiful background includes giant statuary. A knockout item for devotees of 1930s Golden Age Hollywood, the Warner Bros. stock company - and Shakespeare!

Heritage Auctions provides as much information as possible but strongly encourages in-person inspection. Condition statements are offered as general guidance only, not as complete representations of fact, and do not constitute a warranty or assumption of liability by Heritage. Some condition issues may not be noted but may be visible in the photos, which are considered part of the condition report. Lots estimated at $1,000 or less are not de-framed for inspection, and we may be unable to provide additional details for lots valued under $500. Heritage does not guarantee the condition of frames and is not liable for damage to frames, glass/acrylic coverings, original boxes, display accessories, or artwork that has shifted in the frame. All lots are sold "AS IS" under our Terms & Conditions of Auction.