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Edmonds Museum's New Exhibit: 'Paper People Go to the Movies'

A popcorn matinee to mark the exhibit will be held Saturday.

In its current exhibit, which begins this week, the presents famous paper people in glorious color and art during its showing of "Paper People Go to the Movies."

The exhibit will run daily, Wednesdays through Sundays, through July 15.Β 

A popcorn matinee to celebrate the grand opening will be held at the museum on Saturday.

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According to the museum:

The Golden Age of Cinema shared the stage with the golden years of paper doll production and popularity between the 1920s and 1950s.

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As movie personalities became popular they starred in their own paper doll books, complete with fashionable wardrobes and scenes to delight even the toughest critic.

The Edmonds Historical Museum is at 118 Fifth Ave. N, Edmonds. Hours are Wednesdays through Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students. For more information, call 425-774-0900.

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