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A Collection of Six Original Silent Film Lobby Cards for Why Get Married 1923 Starring Andree Lafayette - This is a collection of six original theatrical lobby cards for the 1923 silent film Why Get Married? featuring French actress Andree Lafayette. The cards are hand-colored lithographs on cardstock, produced by Encore Pictures and distributed by Associated Exhibitors and Pathe Exchange, Inc. Each card bears the printed title Why Get Married? with Andree Lafayette and lists Arthur S. Kane as President of Associated Exhibitors. The Encore Pictures logo is prominently displayed in the lower right corner. The collection includes scenes with the following dialogue captions: Cuts and bruises go with a job like mine; You and I love each other, we'll trust each other too; You love your home; I love work and freedom; Why do you stick to that husband of yours? You know you're way above him; and Miss Heming and I have to talk shop a bit. A sixth card depicts a female figure in a pink dress seated in a wicker chair. The cards are marked Country of Origin U.S.A. indicating their production for domestic theatrical release. Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches. The lobby cards are in good vintage condition. The color lithography remains vibrant with some light surface soiling and age-related toning. Visible wear includes minor edge wear, soft corners, and small creases. A small tear is present on the right margin of the card captioned Cuts and bruises go with a job like mine. The reverse sides show significant ghosting and bleed-through of the printed images, which is characteristic of the acidic paper stock used during the 1920s.