Adam's Temptation

USA,C. 1920

20 x 14 in (51 x 36 cm)

ID #NYDWR4-PK5-K-122

"Adam's Temptation"

Promotional material for short films where the user would pay one penny to see 'adult' content while adding more money as the movie continued, also known as 1¢ films. 

A woman is wearing a leaf around her waist to cover herself while allowing a man that represents Adam to lay against her. The man appears to be nude and has a snake slithering onto him. He is mesmerized by the woman and isn’t even acknowledging the snake.

Made in U.S.A.

Material: Paper

Condition: Poor. Please note the several missing pieces and discoloration.

 

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