Bidspirit auction | 1925 The Mad Whirl Set

1925 The Mad Whirl Set of Eight Original Universal Jewel Silent Film Lobby Cards - A complete set of eight original lobby cards for the 1925 silent drama The Mad Whirl, produced by Universal Jewel (Universal Pictures). The production is presented by Carl Laemmle and directed by William Seiter, based on the story Here Is How by Richard Washburn Child. The set includes one title card and seven scene cards featuring cast members May McAvoy, Jack Mulhall, Barbara Bedford, Myrtle Stedman, and Geo. Fawcett. Each scene card features a hand-colored photographic image from the film accompanied by a printed dialogue quote. The title card includes full production credits and the film title in stylized red and white lettering within a swirling graphic motif. The scene cards include the following dialogue transcriptions: Jazz parents -- that's what you are -- nothing more! Kiss me -- my fool Come on, folks -- the jazz band has started! Cathleen, speak to me! When love is blind. You broke your promise -- you coward! It wasn't I who kissed you. That man has gone for good! Each card bears the printed notation COUNTRY OF ORIGIN AND PRODUCTION U.S.A. in the lower margin. The reverse of each card is blank. 11 inches x 14 inches each. The set is in fair to good vintage condition. All cards exhibit age-related toning, corner wear, and minor creasing throughout. One specific scene card featuring the quote Jazz parents... has a significant triangular loss and tear at the upper right corner measuring approximately 2 inches. The title card shows moderate toning and light corner wear. The blank reverse sides show varying degrees of foxing, light surface soiling, and adhesive residue or staining consistent with theater use.