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Medal - History of the United States Movie Viewers Flock to the Talkies
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1974 |
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| Thickness | 2.90 mm |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a detailed relief scene of a crowded movie theatre street front, showing the Strand Theatre marquee advertising an all-talking picture 'Lights of New York' with period automobiles and throngs of patrons in the foreground. The legend MOVIE VIEWERS FLOCK TO THE TALKIES curves along the upper border, with the date 1928 at the base, and small stars punctuating the inner rim. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features an ornate oval cartouche at the top bearing the date 1928, below which four key historical events of that year are inscribed in multi-line text within a decorative circular border with corner ornaments. The field is dark and contrasts with the raised lettering. |
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