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Hollywood legend Helen Hayes' ''Herbie Os-Car'' award from Disney. Wood and metal trophy honors Hayes for her role in ''Herbie Rides Again,'' the sequel to the hit Disney film ''The Love Bug'' about a Volkswagen Beetle named Herbie that comes to life. Hayes counted this award among her others as one of just eleven people ever to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. Hayes was also the recipient of the National Medal of Arts and Presidential Medal of Freedom. Charming trophy is a metal VW bug held aloft atop a wooden base. Plaque to the front of base reads cleverly: '''Herbie Os-Car' / To / Helen Hayes / with Thanks For Making / Herbie Rides Again / The Box Office Hit of 1974 / Walt Disney Productions & Buena Vista''. Measures 5.5'' in total height; base measures 4'' x 4''. With expert repair to the left prong under car and rubbing to left front corner of base, else near fine. A charming award from one of the most respected and merited actresses in Hollywood history. From the Helen Hayes Estate.
Unique 1974 Disney Trophy Bestowed Upon Legendary Actress Helen Hayes for Her Work in the Sequel to ''The Love Bug'' -- ''Herbie Rides Again''
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