Description
Step back in time with a piece of cinematic history: The Saturday Evening Post from June 22, 1957, featuring the legendary Kirk Douglas. This magazine presents an exclusive look as Kirk Douglas tells his own story, making it a must-have for fans of classic Hollywood. Whether you're a collector or simply a lover of nostalgic publications, this issue offers a unique glimpse into the life of one of the most iconic actors of the 20th century.
This magazine is in good condition, perfect for display or reading. It's a newsstand edition with no label, which adds to its vintage charm. Though it shows some minor wear throughout, it still maintains its integrity, making it a fantastic addition to any collection.
Key Features:
- Comes with a plastic protective covering to ensure its preservation.
- Includes stunning imagery and stories from the era of classic cinema.
Please note that there are some marks and signs of water damage visible in the photos, which should be considered when purchasing. We have included several images of the magazine so you can assess its condition firsthand.
This magazine's features, combined with its compelling content, offer a window into a pivotal time in entertainment history. It's not just a magazine; it's a conversation starter, a piece of art, and a keepsake all in one. Grab this chance to own a part of the past and celebrate the stories of Hollywood's golden age.
Note: The content list below is digitally transcribed for searchability. Please refer to the photos for the exact Table of Contents.
Inside This Issue (Full Table of Contents):-
4 Short Stories
- Love Wasn’t Enough — John F. Wallace
- Rage on the Mountain — Walter Macken
- First Proposal — John De Meyer
- Young and Scared — John and Ward Hawkins
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8 Articles
- Beware Those Phony Stock Salesmen! — Arthur W. Baum
- The Actor in Me (First of two articles) — Kirk Douglas, as told to Pete Martin
- The Face of America: The High Price of Haste — photograph by Robert Leahy
- They Rescue the Mail — Robert M. Yoder
- Bargain Bonanza — Lewis Nordyke
- Let’s Be Sensible About Foreign Aid — Clarence B. Randall
- The Deep South Says “Never!” (Second of five articles) — John Bartlow Martin
- Cruising the Cool Coast — Charles Rawlings
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2 Serials
- The Girl He Remembered (Conclusion) — Paul Gallico
- The Artless Heiress (Fourth of eight parts) — Clarence Budington Kelland
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Other Features
- Letters
- Editorials
- Keeping Posted
- Post Scripts
- Verse
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The Cover
- Glory be! School’s out and there’s nothing to do for a billion tomorrows except nothing much. At least until dad starts getting notions in his head, such as that it won’t harm the vegetable garden to hoe it. But shucks, why worry about anything until it happens? So in the azure mirror of the lazy river the ex-student skip stones; and this is done by selecting pancake-shaped missiles and propelling them with an underarm delivery which—but you know all this, assuming that you were young once. A nice thing about skipping is that even nonexperts often can get swell scores; the last hops go dit-dit-dit so fast they can’t really be counted, and imagination is a swell scorekeeper. Another nice thing is the loveliness of the land that John Clymer always gives his people to live in.