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MGM, 1937
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SPENCER TRACY HURDY-GURDY FROM "CAPTAINS COURAGEOUS"
MGM, 1937
A wooden hurdy-gurdy used by Spencer Tracy as he portrayed the honorable and stoic fisherman Manuel in the film that won him a Best Actor Academy Award. Designed with a handle on one end and a carved head on other, this piece was seen when Harvey Cheyne, as portrayed by Freddie Bartholomew, learns the first of his many important life lessons while Manuel plays the instrument for him and sings a song. It also appears at the end of the film when the youngster decides to keep it as a memento of his friend. A black and white publicity still of Spencer Tracy holding the hurdy-gurdy is included.
26 inches x 10 inches x 5 inches
MGM, 1937
A wooden hurdy-gurdy used by Spencer Tracy as he portrayed the honorable and stoic fisherman Manuel in the film that won him a Best Actor Academy Award. Designed with a handle on one end and a carved head on other, this piece was seen when Harvey Cheyne, as portrayed by Freddie Bartholomew, learns the first of his many important life lessons while Manuel plays the instrument for him and sings a song. It also appears at the end of the film when the youngster decides to keep it as a memento of his friend. A black and white publicity still of Spencer Tracy holding the hurdy-gurdy is included.
26 inches x 10 inches x 5 inches
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Please note this piece is now in a major state of disrepair with heavy water damage, missing pieces of wood, missing strings and paint loss but it can easily be restored.