This is an official ArtCraft First Day Cover for the 1977 13¢ U.S. stamp marking the 50th anniversary of talking pictures. The cover bears a crisp October 6, 1977 postmark from Hollywood, California, the recognized first-day city.
The stamp commemorates the 1927 release of “The Jazz Singer,” the first feature-length motion picture with synchronized dialogue, which ended the silent-film era and transformed Hollywood forever. The ArtCraft cachet dramatically illustrates Al Jolson in his iconic kneeling pose from that landmark film, framed by a film-strip motif and the dates 1927–1977.
A notable detail is the cachet’s explicit reference to “The Jazz Singer” as the “First Talking Picture,” underscoring the historic shift from silent to sound cinema that this stamp honors.
Collectors will appreciate the clean condition, classic ArtCraft engraving, and strong topical appeal for movie, entertainment, and Hollywood-themed collections.
