''Greta Garbo: a Cinematic Legacy'' Opens at the Hollywood Museum September 29, 2005; ''Egypt in Hollywood: a Retrospective 1898 - 2005'' Opens Oct. 13.

HOLLYWOOD -- The world premiere of the new exhibit "Greta Garbo: A Cinematic Legacy" -- which unlocks the mystique of the legendary cinematic icon with a large collection of photographs, costumes, jewelry and rare documents during the centenary of her birth -- will open at The Hollywood Museum on Thursday, September 29, it was announced today by Donelle Dadigan, President and Founder.

"With her breathtaking beauty and enigmatic persona, Garbo is one of the ultimate Hollywood icons," said Dadigan. "In the hope of introducing her to a new generation of moviegoers as well as allowing her fans to rekindle fond memories, The Hollywood Museum has sought out collectors of Garbo memorabilia from around the world and assembled a one-of-a-kind exhibit. This display of photographs and personal items yields a new and fascinating profile of Garbo, complete with scandalous revelations and insights into genius. This exhibit is the perfect way to honor this screen legend in the month celebrating the 100th anniversary of her birth."

The museum's second floor ceiling-high display of Garbo photos includes more than 70 luminous glamour portraits of the actress by Clarence Sinclair Bull printed from original nitrate negatives in addition to childhood pictures. There are also three of Garbo's costumes, including three gowns and undergarments from "Camille" (1936), "Anna Karenina" (1935) and "Love" (1927). The exhibit also includes movie posters, lobby cards, and press materials from Garbo's films in addition to the actress' rare personal letters, private items and makeup.

Premiering on October 13 is the previously-announced world premiere exhibit "Egypt in Hollywood: A Retrospective 1898 - 2005." Concurrent with "Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs" at LACMA, the exhibit presents the largest collection of Egypt- themed props, costumes, jewelry, photographs, and memorabilia ever assembled and is located in the lower level of the historic Max Factor Building.

Dating from "La Fruite en Egypte" (France, 1898), the new exhibit is comprised of treasures from hundreds of movies including "The Mummy" (USA 1911, 1932, 1959 and 1999 versions), "Cleopatra" (1899, 1912, 1917, 1934, 1963 versions), "The Ten Commandments" (1923 and 1956 versions), "Charlie Chan in Egypt," "Caesar and Cleopatra," "Aida," "Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy," "Land of the Pharaohs," "The Spy Who Loved Me," "Death On the Nile," "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "Stargate," "The Prince of Egypt" and "The Scorpion King."

Artifacts include a wide variety of special effects-laden mummies, death masks and corpses, weapons including daggers and rifles, Cleopatra costumes designed for Elizabeth Taylor and Claudette Colbert, the throne chair designed for Elizabeth Taylor in "Cleopatra," sarcophaguses from "Death On the Nile" and "The Mummy," and jewelry from both versions of "The Ten Commandments." More than 50 posters from around the world and hundreds of movie stills round out the exhibit.

The ultimate destination for movie fans, The Hollywood Museum is located just steps from Hollywood's Walk of Fame. This award-winning attraction includes four floors and over 5,000 eye-popping exhibits. An entire day is not too long to savor such astounding exhibits as the spine-tingling cell of Hannibal Lecter, career retrospectives for Bob Hope and Marilyn Monroe, the dazzling costumes of "Moulin Rouge," Mae West's boudoir, the masthead of H.M.S. Surprise and Russell Crowe's costumes from "Master and Commander," the burning plane from "Jurassic Park," and "Planet of the Apes." Max Factor's world-famous makeup rooms, where Marilyn Monroe became a blonde and Lucille Ball a redhead, and thousands of unique, vintage photographs are also among the most spectacular collection of sets, props, costumes and Hollywood memorabilia ever assembled!

"Greta Garbo: A Cinematic Legacy" and
"Egypt in Hollywood: A Retrospective 1898 - 2005"

WHERE:        The Hollywood Museum in the historic Max Factor Building
              1660 N. Highland Avenue, Hollywood

WHEN:         10 am to 5 pm Thursday through Sunday

              "Greta Garbo: A Cinematic Legacy" begins Sep. 29 and
              ends Oct. 30, 2005

              "Egypt in Hollywood: A Retrospective 1898 - 2005" begins
              October 13 and ends January 1, 2006

PRICE:        $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and children under 12.

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