Glass Movie Slide: Larry Semen The Cloud Hopper (1925)

Description

There comes a time when everything must end.  I have lovingly and selectively assembled a collection of early movie glass "coming attraction" slides. Some were bought due to the celebrity. Some were bought for the movie's title and place in film history. Some were bought for the artwork of the graphic. Bottom line, each slide was handpicked and chosen over a run of twenty years. Now is the time for these rare pieces of film memorabilia to grace a new home.  It is not often that a collection of this calibre is put up for sale. Know that there are more slides coming in the next weeks. Opening prices are based on what I paid for the slides over the years.
Larry Semen was another enigma of the early screen. His fims were know for their nonstop action and gags. In his time he was nearly as popular as Chaplin, Keaton and Lloyd. In the twelve years he was active, Semen made 114 films. That alone is impressive.
When he made the attempt to move into feature films, as fast as his shorts moved, the features plodded along. The public soon tired of him and his popularity dropped. As Semen's troubles increased he kept throwing more money into his productions. He was broke and suffering from a nervous breakdown when he disappeared. When he died in 1928 it was speculated that his death wasn't actual but a ruse to step away and hide from the public eye. Enigma, indeed!
As you can see from the photo of the slide, Semen was no stranger to action.  The glass slide is in perfect condition. It is clean and sharp. Just a small, light stain to the left of the title. It takes nothing from the slide. The glass slide is in full color as you can see. Just a great image! The cardboard frame is also in excellent condition. Strong and complete.  Even the staples show no signs of rust.
POSTAGE INFO: The last piece of information concerns shipping. I am an American but living here in Australia. The bulk of this collection travelled here to Australia with us on the move eleven or so yea
rs ago. That is where the slides will be shipped from.
The base weight for shipping a package to the United States is 500 grams, just over a pound. The charge for that is (U.S.).
Now for 500 grams I can certainly combine multiple slides. Depending on the slides being the double glass version (mid 1924
and earlier) or the cardboard framed variety will dictate the weight and how many I can send at one shipping. At least 5 or 6 slides can be shipped together for the same price. I just have to check the final weight of the box and keep it at 500 grams or less. So the short answer on shipping is; buy multiples and I will always do my best to COMBINE SHIPPING.
It is best to use PayPal for paying. Safer for you and for me. As soon as funds clear, the package will be sent out. Be aware that
due to this Covid 19 mess still affecting mailings, shipping could take 4 to 5 weeks. Usually it is quicker but it can take that long.
Bottom line, both the U.S and Australia have Post Offices that work. We have never lost a package traveling in either direction.
Good Luck!