- TitleLarry Rickles collection, 1935 - 1976 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)Circa 1935 - 1976 (inclusive)
- Description
12 item(s) of posters
1 folder(s) of papers1. Vertical file; 2. Graphic Arts
- Summary
The collection consists of 11 film posters and cigarette cards. There is a complete set of 25 Ardath cigarette cards titled "Film, Stage & Radio Stars," circa 1935, and nearly a dozen posters collected by Rickles.
- Scope notes
Graphic Arts
The Graphic Arts series spans the years circa 1935-1976 (bulk 1964-1969) and encompasses 11 posters. The posters are international in scope and represent a variety of formats. Titles include THE HUSTLER (1961), ROBIN AND THE 7 HOODS (1964), CASINO ROYALE (1967), and YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE (1967). - BiographyLarry Rickles was the son of Don and Barbara Rickles. The Ardath Tobacco Company manufactured cigarette cards. The company was formed under the name Albert Levy & Thomas in the late 19th century in London, England. The name of the company was changed in 1901 to the Ardath Tobacco Company.
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of Barbara and Don Rickles, 2013, with additions from Barbara Rickles, 2017.
- Preferred citationLarry Rickles collection, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
- 1782
- AvailabilityFor information on the contents and availability of this collection please contact the Reference and Public Services department at ref@oscars.org.
- Moving Image Items
- Library Holdings