Eddie Cantor's "Tell it to the Judge" Game, circa 1936

Summary

Game companies have used famous individuals to help sell their toys and games. Eddie Cantor, radio, film and Broadway personality, lent his name to this Parker Brothers' game created in the 1930s. Game play sometimes has little relationship to the celebrity endorsing the product. Players in this game race around the board avoiding tickets and fines.

Game companies have used famous individuals to help sell their toys and games. Eddie Cantor, radio, film and Broadway personality, lent his name to this Parker Brothers' game created in the 1930s. Game play sometimes has little relationship to the celebrity endorsing the product. Players in this game race around the board avoiding tickets and fines.

Artifact

Board game (Game set)

Date Made

circa 1936

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

41.214.1547

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. E. G. Douglas.

Material

Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Wood (Plant material)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Green
Yellow (Color)
Red
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Blue

Dimensions

Height: 0.125 in

Width: 19.875 in

Length: 19.875 in

Inscriptions

top of product package: Eddie Cantor's New Game / "TELL IT TO THE JUDGE" / THE CLUB GAME / A NEW ADULT FOUR HAND GAME FOR ALL MOTORISTS AND BACK SEAT DRIVERS

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