IT'S A GIFT

One-Sheet (27.5" x 41")
Good on Linen
Paramount, 1934

One of two known copies in existence for this 1934 classic, this poster is as unique as the characters it features. With classic artwork of both the infamous W.C. Fields and his pint-sized foe Baby LeRoy, this one-sheet is a unique opportunity to own a rare piece of cinema history. The other copy is reportedly in the Library of Congress.

This poster had paper missing from all the borders which has been replaced except the left side. There has been paintwork to the titling and most of the backgrounds, but aside from a few minor chips the two central character images including the window in which W.C. Fields appears have not been touched up. Lower credits have been added as well as the "Adolph Zukor Presents" credit. The poster has been restored to its original state and now displays impressively.

A multi-talented radio and film personality, W.C. Fields perfected his persona as a hard-drinking, child-hating misanthrope. So, it made sense that he would find one of his greatest on-screen foils in the form of Baby LeRoy (Ronald Le Roy Overacker) and Charlie McCarthy. In all, Fields made four films with LeRoy, including this one, which is considered to be one of the comedian's finest efforts.

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