c.1936 Will Rogers Memorial Fund by Howard Chandler Christy tobacco MGM used actors and imagery

MGM used actors and imagery from their movies to promote the new flagship hotel and casino that bore the company’s name

The dramatic image of a skier literally flying overhead against a brilliant blue sky really grabs the viewer’s attention

This All-In portfolio is extremely rare and was probably only available for use as a sales aid by the company’s salespeople

This original antique poster is on the original linen backing with just light handling wear and some toning from age

Size (in): 26” x 13

c.1936 Will Rogers Memorial Fund by Howard Chandler Christy tobacco MGM used actors and imageryDate: c. 1936 Artist: Christy, Howard Chandler Size (in): 26 x 17. 5 Size (cm): 66 cm x 44. 5 cm Condition: A Linen backed: Yes This is a vintage original poster was created by the prolific and influential American artists Howard Chandler Christy for the Will Rogers Memorial Fund which was established shortly after Rogers perished with aviator, good friend and fellow Oklahoman Wiley Post in a plane crash near Point Barrow, Alaska in August 1935.