1933
The "Cinema Stars" series from 1933, produced by the United Kingdom Tobacco Company Ltd., is a collection of 32 cards featuring some of the greatest movie stars of the time. These cards were very popular among collectors and offered a way to connect with film celebrities through detailed and well-crafted images. The "Cinema Stars" cards feature portraits of famous actors and actresses, capturing the essence of Hollywood and British cinema stars of the 1930s. Each card measures approximately 3.5 cm x 6.7 cm and includes a brief description on the back, providing interesting information about the careers and achievements of the stars depicted. This series is particularly appreciated for the quality of the images and the selection of celebrities, which includes iconic names such as Marlene Dietrich, Kay Francis, Phillips Holmes, Sylvia Sidney, Sally Eilers, Joan Bennett, Joel McCrea, Katharine Hepburn, Fredric March, Clark Gable, Bette Davis, Ronald Colman, Constance Bennett, Johnnie Weissmuller, Karen Morley, Mary Carlisle, Madge Evans, Peggy Shannon, Elissa Landi, Janet Gaynor, Herbert Marshall, Jean Harlow, Robert Montgomery, George Raft, Sally Blane, Dolores Del Rio, Sari Maritza, Warner Baxter, Boots Mallory, Charles Farrell, Lilian Harvey, and Carole Lombard. The cards were distributed as inserts in cigarette packs and were also issued by Abdulla and Godfrey Phillips with some minor differences. Abdulla's versions were brown and semi-glossy, Phillips' versions were hand-colored on a brown background and matte, while the United Kingdom Tobacco versions were sepia and matte. This collection not only celebrates movie stars but also offers a fascinating glimpse into the popular culture and fashion of the time. Each card is a window into the past, allowing collectors to explore the evolution of film celebrities and their impact on society