The Climax

by George Waggner, Lynn Starling Curt Siodmak, Edward Locke

$150 · Offered by Royal Books · No longer available

Universal City, CA: Universal Pictures, Circa 1944. Collection of five original concept art sketches for advertisements or posters for the 1944 film. Pencil and marker on tracing paper. Based on the 1909 play by Edward Locke, about a doctor who becomes obsessed with a young singer whose voice reminds with of his deceased financee, whom he murdered out of jealousy. Nominated for an Academy Award. Very Good plus or better.

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