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The
Prince and the Pauper
Original
signatures of
Errol Flynn
&
The Mauch Twins
This piece measure 19" x 36" with
real linen backing on acid free mat
Framed in wood, with Tru Guard UV Glass. Great looking display
Why did Errol Flynn get
first billing for this movie? Because he could! By 1937, it seemed that
anything he was cast in made a hit with the moviegoing public, be it a
costume adventure like CAPTAIN BLOOD, a period soap opera like CHARGE
OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE, or a sappy melodrama like THE GREEN LIGHT. He was
in an excellent position to make demands. If he hadn't, then most
likely Claude Rains would have received the honours.
The
TRUE stars in this adaptation of Mark Twain's classic are The Mauch
Twins. Billy & Bobby Mauch enabled Warners to execute such a film
without the nuisance and awkwardness of special effects. The talented
duo were a godsend. The true co-star - if I may be so bold - is a
marvelous score by Erich Wolfgang Korngold. The end result was a
playful little adventure film which one could take the kids to see for
a Saturday matinee and enjoy it right along with them.
Errol Flyn has signed in pen
ink
on autograph paper 2" x 3 1/2"
The story is about abused beggar boy Tom
Canty, who is spared a beating by the Captain of the Guard and invited
by young Prince Edward into the castle to play. They switch garb for
fun, amazed by their mutual resemblance. When the ragged prince
ventures out in search of his dog, the captain beats him and throws him
into the street.
Tom Canty awakens to
find himself heir to the throne. Members of the court believe the
hysterical prince is delirious, all save the nefarious Earl of
Hertford, who arranges for the captain to hunt down and kill the true
Prince. When the king dies, Tom is coerced into doing Hertford's
bidding.
This original ad measures 8" x 10"
Bobby
has signed in pencil on paper 2" x 3"
Billy has signed in pencil also 1" x 3 1/2"
Meanwhile,
Edward befriends a soldier of fortune (Flynn). Miles Hendon tolerates
the waif's lofty manner and takes him in for the night. In the morning,
Tom's father - who has murdered a priest - takes Edward with him out of
town. In his pursuit of the two, Hendon overhears the Captain of the
Guard and his men discussing their plans to murder Edward before the
youth can interfere with his doppelgänger's coronation.
Errol
& buddy Alan Hale first appeared together in THE PRINCE & THE
PAUPER, so although this may be a modest film when compared to Flynn's
classic period vehicles, it is considered a milestone by Flynn fans.
Both Hale and Director William Keighley met up with Errol Flynn next
for the production of THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD.
This item
is ready to display in your home office or Home Theater Room
a great collector piece. All items
are
authentic
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the Manuscript Society
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