| Management number | 213298024 | Release Date | 2026/04/12 | List Price | $36.00 | Model Number | 213298024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | |||||||||
This charming 1943 MGM 'The Human Comedy' promo illustration, by Romanian caricaturist Jacques Kapralik, depicts Mickey Rooney's Homer Macauley as a lovable, large-headed messenger boy cycling past toy trains and cheerful yellow birds. It incorporates an actual Postal Telegraph telegram, addressed to 'Mr and Mrs America, Everywhere USA', resonating with wartime audiences who understood the telegraph messenger's role. William Saroyan's Academy Award-winning story celebrated small-town America's resilience during challenging times. A highlight for Golden Age Hollywood memorabilia collectors, this piece blends commercial art and genuine artistic expression, embodying the optimism that buoyed America through the war years.
| Size | 9.5 x 12.5 inches |
|---|---|
| Color | bright and cheerful hues, including yellows, greens, reds, and blues |
| Theme | Movie |
| Material | Paper |
| Brand Name | AUTHENTIC POSTER |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Wall Art Form | Poster |
If you notice any omissions or errors in the product information on this page, please use the correction request form below.
Correction Request Form