^Lot 215 Slapsie Maxie Rosenbloom Submarine Patrol Tunic

Blue Marine Corps tunic worn by Max "Slapsie Maxie" Rosenbloom in the film Submarine Patrol (1938). The boxer turned actor, a veteran of many comedic roles, portrayed Marine Sentry Sgt. Joe Duffy in this John Ford film, which also starred Richard Greene and Preston Foster. Includes a United Costumers label with Rosenbloom's name handwritten on it. Rosenbloom's imposing form graced such films as Mr. Moto's Gamble, The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse and The Boogie Man Will Get You.