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George Wachsteter
"The Frightened Witness"

1957

$450
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Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Upper Left Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) for 1957 ABC-TV DuPont`s Cavalcade Thetare presentation `The Frightened Witness`, starring Dan Duryea, as Joe Kohler, a man who witnesses a mob hit and wants to go to the police but is threatened by the crime lords to keep quiet. This episode aired on Tuesday, Feb 19, 1957. The acclaimed series (transistioning from radio), debuted on NBC-TV in 1952 (as `Cavalcade of America` until 1955) and from 1953-57 was carried by ABC-TV until the series departure on April 30, 1957. On 20" x 14" illustration board, probably for the New York Herald-Tribune. Includes press snipe. 11" x 9" image. Fine condition.
  • Creator:
    George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    1957
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 24451stDibs: LU38436160602

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