Tales from the Stage

Published August 17, 2022 Updated January 09, 2026

Theatrical and film souvenir playing cards (c.1895–c.1925), with notes on selected performers and productions pictured on the 1908 Stage deck and the Movie Souvenir deck.

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By Rod Starling (1936-2023)

United States • Member since January 09, 2013

Rod Starling was one of the founding members of the 52 Plus Joker card collectors club. He authored many articles for the club's quarterly newsletter, Clear the Decks. His collection encompasses both foreign and American decks. Rod also authored a book titled The Art and Pleasures of Playing Cards.

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