Original Toddy Pictures Scene Lobby Card (11×14) for the African-American musical comedy, HOUSE-RENT PARTY (1946)—starring Pigmeat Markham, John “Rastus” Murray, Claude Demetri, and Rudolph Toombs. Musical acts appearing in the film include Macbeth’s Calypso Band (featuring Lord Invador), Alberta Pryne, and Ozzy Mallon’s Jitterbugs. House-rent parties formed the backbone of Harlem nightlife from the 1920′s through the 1940′s. For a reasonable admission, plus the cost of liquor and food, guests could dance, flirt, and gamble, while the hosts collected enough money to pay the landlord. This original scene lobby card is in fine plus condition. There is a scratch across the card surface. Priced accordingly. An easy fix for conservation. Ask us about poster restoration and conservation.

Original Toddy Pictures Scene Lobby Card (11×14) for the African-American musical comedy, HOUSE-RENT PARTY (1946)—starring Pigmeat Markham, John “Rastus” Murray, Claude Demetri, and Rudolph Toombs. Musical acts appearing in the film include Macbeth’s Calypso Band (featuring Lord Invador), Alberta Pryne, and Ozzy Mallon’s Jitterbugs. House-rent parties formed the backbone of Harlem nightlife from the 1920′s through the 1940′s. For a reasonable admission, plus the cost of liquor and food, guests could dance, flirt, and gamble, while the hosts collected enough money to pay the landlord. This original scene lobby card is in very fine condition.