1932
In 1932, J. Wix & Sons Ltd. launched a series of trading cards titled “Love Scenes from Famous Films,” which captured the imagination of cinema enthusiasts of the time. This collection, distributed with Kensitas cigarettes in the United Kingdom, consists of 25 black and white cards, each depicting an iconic love scene from famous films. The cards are available in three different sizes: the smallest measures approximately 3.97 cm x 6.51 cm, the medium 6.51 cm x 7.46 cm, and the largest 8.73 cm x 12.7 cm. Each card is a small masterpiece that immortalizes romantic moments between the stars of the era. Among the famous couples represented are Natalie Joyce and Holmes Herbert in “Through The Breakers,” Dolores Costello and Conrad Nagle in “Glorious Betsy,” and John Gilbert and Greta Garbo in “Love.” These images not only celebrate the glamour and charm of 1930s cinema but also offer a nostalgic glimpse into an era when romance on the big screen was at its peak. The series also includes other memorable couples such as Ramon Novarro and Renee Adoree in “Forbidden Hours,” and Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell in “The Street Angel.” Each card tells a unique love story, making this collection a treasure for collectors and cinema lovers alike. An interesting fact is that in the largest format, card number one was different from the other two formats: it featured Jameson Thomas and Gilda Gray in “Piccadilly.” This detail makes the collection even more fascinating and unique. If you are a fan of classic cinema or a memorabilia collector, the “Love Scenes from Famous Films” series is a piece of history that cannot be missing from your collection. Each card is a window into a bygone era, a tangible reminder of the power of cinema to make us dream and fall in love.