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George Wachsteter
Jack Carson as Maxine in the Title Role of "The Gambler" (3)

1955

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Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Upper Right Caricatures by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of Jack Carson as Maxine in the title role of `The Gambler`, a penetrating drama of a guy who is willing to risk all that is dear to him for a bet on a sure thing, presented as an installment of the Theatre Guild produced anthology series, `The U.S. Steel Hour`, telecast live over CBS-TV on Wednesday, July 20, 1955. On 7 1/2" x 6 1/4" illustration board, with typed snipe. Probably for the New York Herald Tribune. 4 3/4" x 4 1/4" image. Fine condition.
  • Creator:
    George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    1955
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 24511stDibs: LU38436863982

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