This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/12/2021
Offered is the "Myrna Loy Building" sign form the M.G.M. Hollywood Studio lot, acquired by a gentleman who worked as a carpenter on the lot for many years. His accompanying letter reads:
During the middle 1980's (85 to 89) I Michael McGovern worked at the old M.G.M. lot (Studios) in Culver City, California, in the Permanent Construction Dept. The lot was sold several times in this time frame. At one point (before the now Sony Studios) it was owned and named Lorimar Telepictues. When the tlot was Lorimar Telepictures they were painting and changing the M.G.M. lot, to the new Lorimar "look." Thus, the sings (Blue and Gold) naming the building after the old M.G.M. stars were taken down and replaced with the new signs (brown and white) that matched the Lorimar colors. I asked my boss if it was OK to keep the signs I changed an he said it was fine with him.
Myrna Loy is best known for her portrayal of "Nora Charles" in six Thin Man films with William Powell of the 1930s, but also starred in Manhattan Melodrama, Libeled Lady, Test Pilot, The Best Years of our Lives, Cheaper by the Dozen and From the Terrace. Her Film career spanned more than 50 years! Accompanied by a copy of Mr. McGovern's "Prop Maker" ID card. The sign measures 18 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches and presents with some obvious wear from the elements like small areas of rust and signs of being painted several times. The decal with Loy's name is completely intact. Excellent condition.