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Picture-Play Magazine (1915-1941 Street & Smith) comic books 1933

  • Vol. 38 #3
    Picture-Play Magazine (1915-1941 Street & Smith) Vol. 38 #3


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    • Front cover detached 5%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Moderate.

    Volume 38, Issue 3 - May, 1933. Katharine Hepburn portrait by Irving Sinclair on cover. Picture Play Magazine, originally titled Picture-Play Weekly was an American weekly published magazine centered around the movie industry during the golden-age of Hollywood. It was one of the earliest published tabloid style magazines that focused on celebrity gossip, but also included behind-the-scenes content, and movie reviews. It was first published on April 10, 1915, and ultimately transitioned from a weekly to a monthly publication before the end of it's production run in late 1941 after merging with Charm Magazine. 8.5" x 11.5", 74 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 39 #1
    Picture-Play Magazine (1915-1941 Street & Smith) Vol. 39 #1

    Vol. 39, No. 1. September 1933. Picture Play Magazine, originally titled Picture-Play Weekly was an American weekly published magazine centered around the movie industry during the golden-age of Hollywood. It was one of the earliest published tabloid style magazines that focused on celebrity gossip, but also included behind-the-scenes content, and movie reviews. It was first published on April 10, 1915, and ultimately transitioned from a weekly to a monthly publication before the end of it's production run in late 1941 after merging with Charm Magazine. 8.5" x 11.5". 74 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.25.