L302-55 versus L302-60

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Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center

 

New York Public Library

Just about everyone of us has seen a famous image of Houdini standing in a jail cell with cuffs and chains.

But which one did you see?

  • L302-55 or L302-60

And where?

  • Television, VHS, DVD, Book, Baseball Card, Magazine, Newpaper, TV Guide, Ebay

How do you tell them apart?

  • Look at location of Houdini’s right thumb
  • Look at location of the top of Houdini’s hair

Which is your favorite and why?

  • L302-55 or L302-60

Next week’s post will include other evidence of where these images have appeared.

 

 

 

Excitement in Every Foot of Picture Showing at Moore’s Rialto Theatre

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On January 1st, John Cox at Wild About Harry, posted a blog titled: Is 2012 the year of The Grim Game.  Check it out.  He kindly gives a shout out to my new blog site and also mentions Dean Carnegie’s newly redesigned site and a newspaper ad for The Grim Game appearing at the Moore’s Rialto at 713 9th St. NW Washington D.C.; check out the site to see the add and a photo of what the theatre looked like in Houdini’s day.

See below for some additional newspaper ads for The Grim Game appearing at Moore’s Rialto Theatre:

Washington Times October 12, 1919 Final Edition, Section Two, Page 14, Image 14

Washington Times October 12, 1919 Final Edition, Section Two, Page 15, Image 15

See Houdini in “The Grim Game” on Xmas Day

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Make sure of a “Merry Christmas” by seeing the best amusements:

  • HOUDINI in “The Grim Game” – World famous hand-cuff king in the fastest moving detective story ever offered

Fair Play December 25, 1920, page 1

Wouldn’t that be the best Christmas ever, if we could all see Houdini in “The Grim Game”?

Maybe next year, our wish will come true! 

For now, I hope you will enjoy this blog site.

Happy Holidays!