A Night at the Opera - Marx Brothers VHS (MGM/UA Home Video)
Vintage Home Media / Collectible VHS Tapes

A Night at the Opera - Marx Brothers VHS (MGM/UA Home Video)

This is a vintage VHS cassette tape in its original slipcover packaging for the classic 1935 comedy film 'A Night at the Opera' starring the Marx Brothers (Groucho, Chico, and Harpo). The slipcase is primarily white with a central circular vignette framed in light purple, featuring a black-and-white promotional still of the three brothers in top hats. The top of the cover features the 'Hooray for Hollywood' series branding in a yellow banner, while the bottom displays the MGM/UA Home Video studio logo. Physically, the item follows standard VHS dimensions, constructed of printed cardstock for the sleeve and plastic/magnetic tape for the internal cassette. Regarding condition, the slipcover exhibits minor edge wear and small chips along the bottom opening, typical of shelf storage and use. No significant crushing or moisture damage is visible. Based on the branding and 'MGM/UA Home Video' logo style, this release likely dates to the late 1980s or early 1990s. The printing remains vibrant with crisp text, indicating it has been stored away from direct sunlight. As a collector's item, its value is tied to its status as a physical media relic of 20th-century cinema history before the digital era.

Estimated Value

$10 - $25

Basic Information

Category

Vintage Home Media / Collectible VHS Tapes

Appraised On

March 13, 2026

Estimated Value

$10 - $25

Item Description

This is a vintage VHS cassette tape in its original slipcover packaging for the classic 1935 comedy film 'A Night at the Opera' starring the Marx Brothers (Groucho, Chico, and Harpo). The slipcase is primarily white with a central circular vignette framed in light purple, featuring a black-and-white promotional still of the three brothers in top hats. The top of the cover features the 'Hooray for Hollywood' series branding in a yellow banner, while the bottom displays the MGM/UA Home Video studio logo. Physically, the item follows standard VHS dimensions, constructed of printed cardstock for the sleeve and plastic/magnetic tape for the internal cassette. Regarding condition, the slipcover exhibits minor edge wear and small chips along the bottom opening, typical of shelf storage and use. No significant crushing or moisture damage is visible. Based on the branding and 'MGM/UA Home Video' logo style, this release likely dates to the late 1980s or early 1990s. The printing remains vibrant with crisp text, indicating it has been stored away from direct sunlight. As a collector's item, its value is tied to its status as a physical media relic of 20th-century cinema history before the digital era.

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