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Deluxe Still Set from The Hunchback of Notre Dame

LARGE PUBLICITY STILLS

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Cover of the deluxe photo set folder. The folder measures 16 x 21 inches. Heavy paper. Slightly discolored and worn, as shown.	Inside the folder. The pocket that holds the photographs is printed with "Starring Charles Laughton as The Hunchback" in fancy text (the same style used in the opening credits of the film). Pocket partially detached from backing.	B&W, double weight, glossy. 14 x 16.5in (smaller than other large photos in set). "Snipe" still attached, excellent condition. Stamped on back with copyright notice of famed Hollywood photographer Gaston Longet. Snipe text: "Screen Find! Maureen O’Hara, lately of Ireland, portrays Esmeralda, Gypsy heroine in RKO Radio's thrilling screen version of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," Victor Hugo classic. Charles Laughton, star of the production is credited with both her discovery and role in the film"
B&W, double weight glossy. 15.5 x 19in. "Snipe" still attached, in excellent condition. Image in excellent condition. Stamped on back with copyright notice of famed Hollywood photographer Gaston Longet. Snipe text: "Sanctuary! Charles Laughton as Quasimodo, the deformed and unhappy hero of Victor Hugo's famous romantic tragedy, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," finds peace for his tortured soul in this deified sequence from RKO radio's elaborate screen adaption of the renowned classic."	B&W, double weight glossy. 15.5 x 19in. "Snipe" still attached, but damaged. Image in excellent condition. Stamped on back with copyright notice of famed Hollywood photographer Gaston Longet. Snipe text: "Charles Laughton as Quasimodo, the pitiable and deformed hero of Victor Hugo's romantic classic, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," mourns his lonely fate; unrequited devotion in this striking scene from RKO Radio's multi-million-dollar film version staged in settings of ancient Paris."	B&W, double weight glossy. 15.5 x 19in "Snipe" attached, but torn at edge. Image marred at bottom where snipe adhered. Stamped on back with copyright notice of famed Hollywood photographer Gaston Longet. Snipe text: "Hoodwinked! Esmeralda (Maureen O'Hara), lovely Gypsy dancing girl, wastes her innocent devotion on handsome but fickle Captain Phoebus (Alan Marshal) in this scene from RKO Radio's screening of the Victor Hugo classic, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," world-renowned romantic tragedy."
B&W, double weight glossy. 15.5 x 19in. "Snipe" still attached, in excellent condition. Image in excellent condition. Stamped on back with copyright notice of famed Hollywood photographer Gaston Longet. Snipe text: "Slave! Charles Laughton as Quasimodo, pitiable hunchbacked pawn, and Sir Cedric Hardwicke as count Frollo in a drama-packed sequence from RKO Radio's multi-million-dollar film version of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," immortal love idyll of Fifteenth Century Paris by Victor Hugo."	B&W, double weight glossy. 15.5 x 19in. Trial of Esmeralda "Snipe" missing. Crease across upper quarter of image. Slight emulsion damage. Stamped on back with copyright notice of famed Hollywood photographer Gaston Longet.	B&W, double weight glossy. 15.5 x 19in. "Snipe" still attached, in excellent condition (small crease). Stamped on back with copyright notice of famed Hollywood photographer Gaston Longet. Snipe text: "Defiant! Faced with torture unless she confesses to murder she did not commit, Victor Hugo's tragic heroine, Esmeralda, portrayed by Maureen O'Hara, adamantly vows innocence. Scene from RKO Radio's elaborate production, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," love idyll of the Fifteenth Century.
B&W, double weight glossy. 15.5 x 19in. "Snipe" still attached, wrinkled but intact. Stamped on back with copyright notice of famed Hollywood photographer Gaston Longet. Snipe text: "Condemned! Tragic moment from RKO radio's screen version of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." Lovely Esmeralda (Maureen O'Hara) sadly reviews her unhappy life while awaiting the hangman's noose; scheduled to die on the public gallows for a crime she did not commit."	B&W, double weight glossy. 15.5 x 19in. "Snipe" still attached, in good condition, but creased. Stamped on back with copyright notice of famed Hollywood photographer Gaston Longet. Snipe text: "Behind bars, sentenced to death, lovely Esmeralda (Maureen O'Hara) yet manages to romance with her poet-lover Gringoire (Edmond O'Brien). — Scene from RKO Radio's elaborate screen version of Victor Hugo's immortal love story of ancient Paris, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame."	B&W, double weight glossy. 15.5 x 19in. "Snipe" still attached, in good condition, but with crease and small tear. Stamped on back with copyright notice of famed Hollywood photographer Gaston Longet. Snipe text: "Dramatic love scene from "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," RKO Radio's film version of Victor Hugo's immortal classic, showing Esmeralda (Maureen O'Hara) en route to the gallows, with Gringoire (Edmond O'Brien) trying to prevent her death — declaring undying devotion."
B&W, double weight glossy. 15.5 x 19in. "Snipe" still attached, in excellent condition. Stamped on back with copyright notice of famed Hollywood photographer Gaston Longet. Snipe text: "Death claims the soul of heroic Clopin (Thomas Mitchell), battling Beggar King in RKO radio's "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," based on Victor Hugo's immortal tale. Mourners are Gringoire (Edmond O'Brien) and (Minna Gombell), Beggar Queen, on the steps of the great Cathedral."	B&W, double weight glossy. 15.5 x 19in. No "Snipe." Stamped on back with copyright notice of famed Hollywood photographer Gaston Longet (faint).	B&W, double weight glossy. 15.5 x 19in. "Snipe" still attached, in excellent condition. Stamped on back with copyright notice of famed Hollywood photographer Gaston Longet. Snipe text: "Jeered! Charles Laughton as Quasimodo, unhappy, malformed hero of Victor Hugo's immortal tragedy, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," suffers the taunts of the Parisian throng in this scene from RKO Radio's multi-million-dollar screen version of the ancient and world-adored romantic idyll."
Crowd with battering ram. B&W, double weight glossy. 15.5 x 19in. No "snipe." Stamped on back with copyright notice of famed Hollywood photographer Gaston Longet.	B&W, double weight glossy. 15.5 x 19in. "Snipe" attached, in fair condition (spots, small tears, creases). Image has slight emulsion damage. Copyright notice of famed Hollywood photographer Gaston Longet. Snipe text: "Mob violence! Parisian beggars await word from their leader before storming the Cathedral of Notre Dame. Dramatic moment in RKO Radio's lavish production of the Victor Hugo romantic classic, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," starring Charles Laughton in the famous title role."	An example of one of the publicity snipes attached to the back of the large photos.

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