2005 March Rare Movie Poster Auction
| Sale Number: | 613 |
| Location: | |
| Auction Date: | March 17th at 2 PM CT through March 18th |
Session 1
Vintage Posters
Passion Play (H. Sonnett, Germany, 1930) Travel Poster ( 23.5" X 40"). Issued by the German government to promote the controversial passion play staged every ten years at Oberammergau. The stylized art deco design (by Rich Klein) seems incongruous when combined with the powerful Christian symbol, but the poster works to create a haunting mood, perhaps pre-figuring the dread era Germany was about to enter. Artist Rich Klein. Very Fine condition.
La Lorraine Pittoresque (Imp.Alsacienne/Strasbourg, 1935) Travel Poster (24.5" X 38.5"). Julien Lacaze created a number of posters for the French National Railway system and was joined by many other artists in creating, over several decades, a archive of an idealized and ever picturesque France. Very Fine+ condition on Linen.
See U.S.S.R. (Circa 1930) Travel Poster (27" X 40"). Poster distributed in the U.K. by Intourist circa 1930 to promote travel to the Soviet Union. Very Fine- condition.
Chemins de Fer de l'Est, Verdun (Strasbourg, 1930) Travel Poster (24.5" X 39"). French Railway poster. War Memorial at Verdun. Artist Besnay. Fine+ condition on Linen.
Denmark (Permild and Rosengreen, 1973) Travel Poster (24.5" X 41"). Collage of fisherman, swimmers and house. Poster, in a typical 1970s style, uses a humorous, almost cartoonish illustration to promote travel to Denmark. Artist Kiersten Agerstil. Very Fine- condition.
Italia (Graf. Coen and C Milan, 1935) Travel Poster (24.5" X 39.5") Italia, famed Italian promotional travel poster by AM Cassandre (pseudonym of Adolphe Mouron) 1901-1968. Issued by the Italian tourist board and the Italian railway system, the poster was printed by Graf Coen of Milan. The artist, Cassandre's most famous work was the poster for the maiden voyage of the ocean liner Normandie, the image of its bow slicing through the ocean. He also did a series of major posters for the French railway system including the often reproduced Etoile du Nord. Shortly after creating the sports themed poster offered here, Cassandre moved to the United States, where he designed several covers for Fortune magazine and did a noted series of ads for Container Corporation of America. In 1939 he changed disciplines and became a stage, set and theatrical designer. There are several editions of this poster, but this is the earliest. Later ones were restrikes of the original design with different texts. Fine/Very Fine condition on Linen.
Oceanliners: The Cooper-Hewitt Museum (Mirage Editions, Santa Monica,CA, 1980) Advertising Poster (25" X 38"). Stylized liner in blue, red and silver. Poster is limited edition, signed and numbered. It was created to promote an exhibition of ocean liner memorabilia at New York's Cooper Hewitt Museum. The designer for this poster, John Van Hamersveld, is best known for his 60s rock posters, album covers and such iconic works as the Day-Glo movie poster for The Endless Summer. Near Mint+.
Transatlantique (1935) Travel Poster (25" X 39"). This poster features people enjoying themselves on board ship with a cruise schedule below. The artist, Albert Brénet, captures the festive mood of a ship about to leave port. Brénet was something of a house artist for CGT, French passenger line. Fine/Very Fine condition on Linen.
French Line (1960) Advertising Poster (29.5" X 46"). Poster created by famed illustrator Bob Peak for the maiden voyage of the S.S. France, May 11, 1960. Though most noted as a creator of movie poster graphics (the campaigns for" Superman" and "Star Trek" series, for example), Peak worked in just about every area of modern illustration. He executed a large number of Time Magazine and TV Guide covers, did advertising work as well in industrial design. He is also noted for the theme poster of the 1964 New York World's Fair. Very Fine+ condition on Linen.
Milano (ENIT,Circa 1930) Travel Poster (24.5" X 37"). View of Milan with Cathedral in foreground. Old canvas mount. Nailed to wooden batten top and bottom. Artist A. Pomi. Very Good/Fine condition on Canvas.
Cattolica (ENIT, 1930) Travel Poster (24.5" X 37"). The beach at Cattolica. A woman basks in the sun, watching the sailing ships, while two boys play in the sand. Old canvas mount. Nailed to wooden batten top and bottom. Fine condition on Canvas.
Marina Di Ravenna (ENIT,Circa 1930) Travel Poster (24.5" X 37"). Red sails in the sunset at the marina in Ravenna. Old canvas mount. Nailed to wooden batten top and bottom. Very Good+ condition on Canvas.
Vallombrosa-Saltino (ENIT,Circa 1930) Travel Poster (24.5" X 37"). Vista of hills with the villages of Vallombrosa and Saltino seen below. Old canvas mount. Nailed to wooden batten top and bottom. Fine condition on Canvas.
Ascoli Piceno (ENIT,Circa 1930) Travel Poster (24.5" X 37"). View of the town center, including the church tower. Old canvas mount. Nailed to wooden batten top and bottom. Fine+ condition on Canvas.
Perugia (ENIT,Circa 1930) Travel Poster (24.5" X 37"). Fountain at Perugia. Artwork by Alraci. Old canvas mount. Nailed to wooden batten top and bottom. Fine- condition on Canvas.
Trieste (ENIT,Circa 1930) Travel Poster (24.5" X 37"). A classic example of the overbearing and grandiose imagery of the Mussolini era. Not only does the design of this travel poster encapsulate that genre, the statue in the foreground typifies the Fascist neo-classicism that dominated Italian public spaces during the 1930s. Old canvas mount. Nailed to wooden batten top and bottom. Fine condition on Canvas.
Ravenna (ENIT,Circa 1930) Travel Poster (24.5" X 37"). Tower at Ravenna with artwork by Attilio Ravaglia. Old canvas mount. Nailed to wooden batten top and bottom. Very Good condition on Canvas.
Vicenza (ENIT,Circa 1930) Travel Poster (24.5" X 37"). St. Mark's in Venice with a couple in period costume in foreground. Artwork by Tullio Silvestri. Old canvas mount. Nailed to wooden batten top and bottom. Fine+ condition on Canvas.
Roma (ENIT,Circa 1930) Travel Poster (24.5" X 37"). View of the Forum in Rome. Artwork by Retrosi. Old canvas mount. Nailed to wooden batten top and bottom. Fine condition on Canvas.
Abruzzo (ENIT,Circa 1930) Travel Poster (24.5" X 37"). Scenic view of the town of Abruzzo with mountains, church and people in native costume. Artwork by Aligandri. Old canvas mount. Nailed to wooden batten top and bottom. Fine+ condition on Canvas.
Taormina (ENIT,Circa 1930) Travel Poster (24.5" X 37"). Seacoast from villa with the town of Taormina and Mount Etna in background. Old canvas mount. Nailed to wooden batten top and bottom. Artist Mario Borgoni. Fine- condition on Canvas.
Napoli (ENIT,Circa 1930) Travel Poster (24.5" X 37"). View of Naples with Mount Vesuvius in the background. Old canvas mount. Nailed to wooden batten top and bottom. Fine condition on Canvas.
Verona (ENIT,Circa 1930) Travel Poster (24.5" X 37"). Town center of Verona with bell tower and statuary. Old canvas mount. Nailed to wooden batten top and bottom. Fine condition on Canvas.
RR Grotta Di Postumia (ENIT,Circa 1930) Travel Poster (24.5" X 37"). Interior of grotto. Artwork by Leinhart. Old canvas mount. Nailed to wooden batten top and bottom. Very Good+ condition on Canvas.
Trento (ENIT,Circa 1930) Travel Poster (24.5" X 37"). Statue with mountains and cable cars in background. Old canvas mount. Nailed to wooden batten top and bottom. Very Good condition on Canvas.
Palermo (ENIT,Circa 1930) Travel Poster (24.5" X 37"). Cathedral at Palermo. Artwork by Attilio Ravaglia. Old canvas mount. Nailed to wooden batten top and bottom. Fine condition on Canvas.
Padova (ENIT,Circa 1930) Travel Poster (24.5" X 37"). Statue in city center. Artwork by Dudovich. Old canvas mount. Nailed to wooden batten top and bottom. Very Good/Fine condition on Canvas.
Arenzano Riviera Italiana (ENIT,Circa 1930) Travel Poster (24.5" X 37"). View of Harbor. Artwork by Tomara. Old canvas mount. Nailed to wooden batten top and bottom. Fine- condition on Canvas.
Venezia (ENIT,Circa 1930) Travel Poster (24.5" X 37"). Gondolas moored in the canal with a gondolier poling and a cathedral in the background. Old canvas mount. Nailed to wooden batten top and bottom. Fine condition on Canvas.
Aquileia (ENIT,Circa 1930) Travel Poster (24.5" X 37"). Cubistic style of hands holding cross in front of church. Old canvas mount. Nailed to wooden batten top and bottom. Important archaeological site. Artist Leinhart. Fine condition on Canvas.
Russian Tea Room Newport Jazz Festival (1972) Music Poster (24" X 36"). Semi-silhouette of Russian waiter pouring vodka into bell of saxophone. Milton Glaser (co-founder with Seymour Chwast of Push Pin Studios ) is a giant among American illustrators. He has created some of the iconic images of the last 40 years, working in every print medium from posters to menus for an entire New York restaurant he created. This poster, which, through color field techniques looks almost three dimensional, is for the Newport (RI) Jazz Festival which during the 1970s was staged in New York. Very Fine/ Near Mint condition.
Harvard Strike (Circa 1969) Political Poster (20" X 27"). Red fist, silk screen. During the Harvard Strike in the spring of 1969, posters would appear on campus every day. Designed in a matter of minutes and run on silk screen presses at various locations, they would be posted for a matter of hours before being removed. They were true ephemera (the word being from the Greek and meaning "for the day"). It became somewhat of a challenge for the University staff to try and collect examples of these posters before they were destroyed and that is how the vast majority of them survived. The symbol of the entire strike movement was the famed Harvard Fist and this poster might well serve as a leitmotif for the entire movement. See LIFE magazine, April 25, 1969 confrontation in Harvard Yard. Very Fine condition.
Dylan by Glaser (Circa 1966) Advertising Poster (22" X 33"). Note: this is the original 1966 printing. The current reproduction being sold by the Glaser studio is 15.5" X 23" on a 24" X 36" sheet of paper. This is a full bleed poster with no border. Milton Glaser (co-founder with Seymour Chwast of Push Pin Studios ) is a giant among American illustrators. He has created some of the iconic images of the last 40 years, working in every print medium from posters to menus for an entire New York restaurant he created. This famed psychedelic design was included with a 1966 Dylan album "Greatest Hits-Volume 1" and was immediately taped to thousands of dorm room walls. Only a scattered few have survived intact. This example is original condition, unrestored. Very Fine+.
Follies (Aircraft Litho, 1971)) Theater Poster (25" X 38"). Original poster for the Stephen Sondheim musical, "Follies," which opened at New York's Wintergarden Theater in March of 1971. The poster appeared in late 1970 and as with earlier works by David Edward Byrd from the mid to late 1960s, perfectly captured the mood of the work being promoted as well as reflecting the psychedelic design trends of the era. Byrd did numerous posters for Bill Graham's Fillmore operations in both New York and San Francisco as well as designing the original "Woodstock" poster. The event that would become Woodstock was first planned for Wallkill, New York and Byrd created his famed Aquarian Exposition poster for that location. When, at the last minute, the venue was changed to Bethel, NY, another poster by another artist was issued. This poster is signed by Byrd. Fine+ condition on Linen.
New Orleans Jazz Heritage Festival (Laredo Printing Pro Creations Publishing, 1976) Music Poster (15" X 23"). Signed Artist's Proof. Since its inception in 1975 the New Orleans Jazz Festival has issued a commissioned poster to mark the event. In its second year the poster was designed by Louisiana folk artist Maria Laredo. The series of posters, which continue to be issued to this day, have become quite collectible and early examples rarely show at auction. A large number of 23" X 35" posters were printed for standard promotional use. In 1976 there was also a limited edition serigraph in an artist signed edition of 1,000 numbered prints plus an unsigned edition of 1,000 numbered prints. Both these editions measure 23" X 35" inches. This particular example measures 15" X 23" inches and is inscribed with the following handwritten note: "Hope you like the print. It is the last of a series of hand done commemorating festival posters. Have a good Christmas! Maria Laredo." When the New Orleans Heritage Jazz Festival was contacted to ask about the nature of this print, we were told that a small number of artist's proofs were hand-pulled and were given to the artist "to sell or do what they wanted with them." This is a proof from the earliest stage of the printing process since it is the same size and format as the original artwork. The image is of Fats Houston, the definitive grand marshal of the Eureka marching jazz band. With his signature derby hat in one hand and woven straw fan in the other, he was the embodiment of all the dignity and style that New Orleans jazz could and did attain. Very Fine- condition.
Shimano-Dura-Ace Caliper Brake (Circa 1979) Advertising Poster (24" X 36"). Set of 4 different with original mounting tape on reverse. Quartet of posters sent to Schimano-Dura dealers in 1979 to announce the introduction of the Ace Caliper Brake system. Though the newly formed company only became involved in bicycle racing in the mid 70s, it has become a sponsor of major teams. They are a leading creator of parts for high performance bikes with such stars as Lance Armstrong using and endorsing their products. Posters are unsigned, but the color scheme and wash technique of illustration make them prime examples of 70s illustration art. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Raleigh Bicycles (Circa 1949) Advertising Poster (20" X 30"). Reg Harris (1920 - 1992) first won the World Sprint Championship in 1949, the year this double crown Raleigh endorsement poster was issued in the U.K. He went on to win 7 more championships in a row before retiring in 1956. He returned from retirement in 1974 and won the British Sprint Championship that year. Rolled, Very Fine condition.
Raleigh Bicycles (Howitt and Son Ltd., Circa 1950's) Advertising Poster (20" X 30"). Young man on bicycle being chased by lion. Inset of sleeping lion and man with bicycle. UK double crown dating from the early 1950s. The tagline: "The All Steel Bicycle" highlights Raleigh pride in its steel frame and wheels. Steel was a magic word in Great Britain and Raleigh stood by the industry so associated with the height of the Industrial Revolution by resisting the trend to use aluminum in the construction of its bikes. Very Fine condition on Linen.
Raleigh Bicycles Point-of-Sale (Circa 1930's) (10) Advertising Posters (Various Sizes). There are 10 paper items in this lot: 2 pennants, 20" X 10" (widest); 5 Banners (2 styles) 29" X 12.5"; 3 "WE ARE OPEN" 22" X 16". It is a complete and unused packet of point of sales material sent by Raleigh Bicycles to one of their U.S. retailers. This cache of advertising ephemera dates from the late 1930's. Excellent Unused condition. Very Fine/Near Mint condition.
Raleigh Bicycles (Causton and Sons, Circa 1960's) Advertising Poster (30" X 40"). Boy on bicycle with jet in sky. Just as the jet plane indicates a new age is dawning, so it was for Raleigh as this was one of the last all steel models. After the mid 60's, Raleigh finally relented and starting using other alloys in the construction of its bikes. Poster is a UK double crown. Rolled, Fine/Very Fine condition.
Schwinn Bicycles (Circa 1941) Advertising Poster (25" X 27"). Schwinn Bicycles dealer's window display. This poster was created to attract the attention of passsersby at a Schwinn retail outlet. The copious text and detail illustrations serve to engage the potential customer and was an effective form of advertising when "window shopping" was a Depression born past time. Rolled, Very Fine condition.
Alcyon Bicycles (Publicite Wall - Paris, 1920) Advertising Poster (16" X 23.5"). Metal battens top and bottom. This is a early 1920s restrike of the 1905 poster issued by the same company. This version was sent to the large number of shops dedicated to selling bicycles and garages that included them as a sideline which had sprung up in France after WWI. It is perhaps the earliest example of a company reviving an earlier famous advertising campaign to cash-in on the nostalgic value of the image. Art by Louis Mangin. Very Fine- condition.
Schwinn Bicycles (1965) Advertising Poster (25" X 37"). 1965 calendar. Photographic poster/calendar sent to Schwinn dealers for posting in their sales area. Rolled, Very Fine condition.
Robin Hood Bicycles (A.G. Reynolds and Co. Ltd., 1960) Advertising Poster (30" X 40"). Woman with Robin Hood bicycle made in Nottingham, England. Robin Hoods were the budget brand of the Raleigh Bicycle Co. These were produced during the 1950s and each bears the distinctive Raleigh Phoenix trademark image. This posters dates from the early 50s and is in the UK double crown format. Very Good/Fine condition.
Raleigh Bicycles (Circa 1930) . Advertising Poster (39" X 55"). This circa 1930 large format poster for Raleigh cycles appeared when the Nottingham manufacturer was entering the peak phase of its pre-war production and beginning to export its bicycles to Europe. The size of this poster (and the lack of text) suggests that have it might have been produced for use on the continent. Though well mounted, the poster is on canvas from the pre-modern era and should be relined. The colors remain bright and vibrant and the scary image of a huge Sir Walter Raleigh easing the bikers way displays marvelous period detail. Very Fine condition on Linen.
Cycling in Hyde Park (Vincent Brooks Day and Son Litho., 1896) Magazine Advertising (22" X 16"). Supplement to Vanity Fair June 8, 1896. A double page spread from this famed magazine. Pages such as this were lithographed separately from the usual line illustrations in late 19th century magazines and were forerunners of the triple gatefolds and other "spectaculars" that magazines utilize today.Very Fine- condition.
Schwinn Bicycles (Circa 1938) Advertising Poster (22" X 38"). Boy and girl with lighthouse. The Schwinn Lightweight was introduced in 1938. Using special construction techniques and lighter materials, this line of bicycles faded out in the late 1970s. This is one of the earliest known posters for the popular specialist line of bicycles. Rolled, Fine/Very Fine condition.
Schwinn-Hollywood Stars (Circa 1941) Advertising Poster (27" X 25"). This promotional poster was sent to Schwinn dealers for posting in their shops. While the studios, who had movie stars under contract, would force them to endorse many products for a pittance, as long as the name of a film was mentioned, this is a case of the stars themselves offering their images in return for bikes for the entire family. Among the herd of Hollywood hustlers was a small group of product agents who would offer all types of merchandise to movie stars in exchange for a brief photo session and an endorsement. Some of the stars featured: Dorothy Lamour, Rita Hayworth, Buck Jones and Bing Crosby. Rolled, Very Fine condition.
Schwinn Bicycles (Circa 1950) Advertising Poster (14" X 21"). Bicycles and Christmas were a classic combination and there was no need to sell the concept, only the brand. With cross over appeal to both bike and Christmas theme collectors, this point of sale poster, sent to bicycle shops, has all the bells and lights. Rolled, Fine condition.
L'Etoile Bicycles (Charles Verneau, Circa 1915) Advertising Poster (39.5" X 55"). An unusual advertising depiction of military use for bicycles. A French dispatch rider sets out on a L'Etoile bike, one of the myriad nameplates that have disappeared over the years. Though the award medals date from the 1890s, the military action seems to be from the WWI. Poster has been on vintage canvas and would benefit from relining. Good/Very Good condition on Canvas.
Lambretta (Rizzoli Grafica, 1962) Advertising Poster (20" X 27"). Jayne Mansfield posing with Lambretta in 1962. A pair of icons combined on one poster to sell the famed Italian vehicle. This is one of the more famous Jayne Mansfield images and actually appeared on other posters with the Lambretta airbrushed out. This actual poster image was used as dust jacket art for LAMBRETTA: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY by Nigel Cox, 2002. Very Fine- condition.
Lambretta (Ilte-Torino, 1961) Advertising Poster (39" X 55"). Two modes of 60's travel: the international jet and the Lambretta. Pan Am was king of long distance travel when this photographic poster was issued in 1961 and Lambretta was attempting to spread its fame beyond Italy and make the personal vehicle as popular in the U.S as it was in the home of its birth. This might well be a prime example of the fact that even the most clever of advertising campaigns don't always work. Very Fine+ on Linen condition.
Aeroflat (1974) Travel Poster (26" X 38.5"). Two engine jet plane against blue and silver background of stars and planets. Russian poster issued to promote travel via their national airline. Fine+ condition.
B.O.A.C. 707 Rolls Royce (1959) Travel Poster (20" X 30"). Jet with Rolls-Royce engines. B.O.A.C. (now British Air) introduced the 707 to its line in 1960. This anonymous poster evokes both that era and the days when trans- Atlantic passenger air travel was still an adventure. Very Fine- condition on Linen.
Swissair (1961) Travel Poster (25.5" X 39.5"). Stylized camel and pyramid. This is an excellent example from the series of posters Swissair commissioned in the late 1950's through the early 1960's. Giving young designers free rein, they have proved to be a collectible grouping of images. Artist Nikolaus Schwabe. Near Mint condition on Linen.
Continental Airlines, Miami Beach (1974) Travel Airlines Poster (25" X 40"). Retro pinup waving, four engine jet plane, Dolphins playing football, historical figures, high-rise hotel with beach and 3+2 seating illustration. The frantic activity within this poster was no doubt an attempt to indicate that there was a lot to do in Miami. A classic example of 70s post Peter Max glitz. Artist Ignacio Gomez. Very Fine condition.
German Spas-Where Nature Cures (Reichsbahnzentrale, 1935) Advertising Poster (25" X 39.5"). Issued in the Spring of 1936 by Für Den Deutschen Reiseverkehr (Reich Committee for Tourist Traffic) to encourage visitors to the Summer Olympics to extend their stay, this linen backed Art Deco work was designed by Jupp Wiertz (1888 - 1939), noted German illustrator and poster artist, best remembered for his image of a Zeppelin over New York City. Very Fine condition on Linen.
Germany, East Prussia, The Marienburg (Dortmund: Busche-Druck, 1933) Travel Poster (25" X 39"). Photographic duotone with red overprint. Published by the Reichsbanzentrale fur den Deutschen Reiseverkehr, Berlin. Information and Handbooks from all Tourist Agencies and Travel Bureaus. Photo by H. Gross, Allenstein. Fine- condition.
Germany In the Moselle Country (Busche-Druck, Dortmund, Germany, 1933)) Travel Poster (19.5" X 27"). Photographic duotone picturing St. Matthew's Abbey in Treves (better known as Trier). Published by the Reichsbahnzentrale fuer den Deutschen Reiseverkehr, Berlin, German Tourist Office. It was put out shortly after the Nazis came to power in a push by Hitler's government to bring foreign tourist dollars to Germany. The poster is in near pristine condition with tiny pinholes. Photo by N.Haas, Treves. Very Fine/Near Mint condition.
Germany, The Rhineland (Johannes Passler, Dresden, 1933) Travel Poster (19.5" X 27"). Beautiful shot of the Cologne Cathedral in the days just following the Nazi takeover of the German government. Determined to showcase Germany to the world, Hitler's propaganda machine flooded the U.S with travel ads such as this to build world interest for the new Reich's future showcase at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Published by The Reichsbahnzentrale fuer den Deutschen Reiseverkehr, Berlin, German Tourist Office. The poster has some slight edge crumpling and small pinholes in the corner but otherwise is in marvelous condition. Very Fine/Near Mint condition.
SAS Germany (Axel Andreasen & Sonner Copenhagen, 1960) Travel Poster (24" X 39"). In 1960 SAS, the Scandinavian airline system, commissioned a series of posters related to the destinations that they serviced. This one for Germany is by designer Otto Nilson. Very Fine condition.
New Haven Railroad (Circa 1950) Travel Poster (28" X 42"). The New Haven was an extremely passenger oriented railroad and a great proportion of its revenues came from New England vacation travel. An important element of the New Haven's postwar vacation travel marketing campaign was a series of seven travel posters, which promoted popular vacation destinations directly served by New Haven Railroad passenger trains. Designed with a somewhat stylized family resemblance by an artist named Ben Nason and executed in bright colors using an airbrush technique, these travel posters were printed starting about 1941. Distribution was curtailed during the Second World War, when all non-essential travel was actively discouraged by the railroad. However, the Nason posters were widely distributed to stations, ticket offices, travel agencies, and other interested parties starting in late 1945. The Nason posters remained in service (although perhaps in limited numbers towards the end) up through at least the middle of 1955. The New Haven Railroad was a dominating presence throughout the state of Connecticut. Nason's Connecticut poster depicted the stylized path of a river coursing from the ocean into the New England countryside. Very Fine condition on Linen.
New York World's Fair 1940 (Grinnell Litho, 1939) Travel Poster (20" X 30"). This poster announces the opening day of the second year of the 1939/1940 New York World's Fair at Flushing Meadows. The slogan for the first year of the Fair had been "The World Of Tomorrow," but with storm clouds of war gathering over Europe, the second year took on the motto: "For Peace And Freedom" and the poster's headline projected a patriotic message. This linen backed double crown (20 x 30 inches) was designed by Howard Scott, a New York based commercial illustrator noted for his Sohio Gasoline billboards. Very Fine condition on Linen.
New York World's Fair 1964 (1962) Travel Poster (27.5" X 42.5"). Issued in 1962, the United States Steel sponsored Unisphere was presented as the symbol of the 1964 New York World's Fair. This one sheet poster is by famed illustrator Bob Peak (1927 - 1992). Though most noted as a creator of movie poster graphics (the campaigns for "Superman" and "Star Trek" series, for example), Peak worked in just about every area of modern illustration. He executed a large number of Time Magazine and TV Guide covers, did advertising work as well as industrial design. This poster for what has been called the last great World's Fair in the U.S. has come to sum up the excitement and very 1960s imagery of the 64/65 Fair, just as Binder's famed Trylon and Perisphere poster captured the art moderne look of the 1939 N. Y. World's Fair. Fine+ condition on Linen.
New York Central Building (Latham Litho and PTG. Co., Long Island, NY, 1930) Architectural Poster (27" X 41"). The view is looking down Park Avenue in 1930 towards the New York Central Building which towers above Grand Central Terminal (Grand Central Station is the Post Office down the street.) Strangely enough, if you were to recreate this view today, the building would look much the same because it has been restored and relit to look almost identical to the image on the poster. The only major difference would be the looming skyscraper behind it, which was originally called The Pan Am building and is now called by whatever name somebody was willing to pay for. The poster's artist, Chesley Bonstell (1888-1986) started his career as an architectural illustrator, which is why he received the commission to do this poster and several other of buildings in other cities associated with the New York Central line. Bonstell moved away from this kind of work to become perhaps the preeminent illustrator of interplanetary themes. His paintings of the planets decorated the lobby of the New York Planetarium and graced the cover of many science fiction magazines. Using spectrograhic analysis, he attempted to create the color schemes on the surface of the planets in the solar system. When one of the probes landed on a far distant planet and sent pictures back to earth, one of the first messages flashed across the system was: "Tell Bonstell He Was Right." Very Fine+ condition on Linen.
New York World's Fair (Grinnell Litho, 1939) World's Fair (20" X 30"). Perhaps the defining poster image of the 1939 New York World's Fair, this 20" X 30" lithograph is by Joseph Binder. Born in 1898 and trained as a painter in Vienna, Binder was heavily influenced by the lessons of Cubism and its Dutch counterpart De Stijl. In 1933 Binder was guest lecturer at the Art Institute of Chicago, where he championed posters as a discipline in its own right. In 1936 he moved permanently to New York. In 1938, the New York World's Fair held a competition for a poster design to represent the fair and Binder's futuristic rendering was selected as winner. It has been included in just about every history of the fair and it was one of only several posters included in the noted Art Deco exhibition that toured major British and U.S. museums over the past several years. Very Fine condition on Linen.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, Artists in Crime (1992) Bus Shelter Poster (30" X 46"). Artists in Crime, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, Paul Davis design, 1992, Rolled, US, Large palette in the form of a skull, Hostess: Diana Rigg. Simon Williams. Very Fine condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, After the War, Ginger Tree (1990) (2) Bus Shelter Posters (30" X 46"). After the War, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, Paul Davis design, 1989, Rolled, Single Sided, US, Peter Blythe, Patrick Malahide, Art Malik, Jeremy Sinden, Susannah York, John Glenister. Ginger Tree, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, Paul Davis design, 1990, Rolled, Single Sided, US, Englishwoman carrying asian baby on her back, Samantha Bond, Daisuke Ryu. Very Fine condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, Calling the Shots (1993) Bus Shelter Poster (30" X 46"). Calling the Shots, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1993, Rolled, Single Sided, US, Multiple pics of Lynn Redgrave. Ivan Chermayeff was not only the "house designer" for Mobil Oil, creating their logo, corporate image (and everything else from letterheads to many posters in the PBS Masterpiece and Mystery series), he is known for a host of other posters and logos, including the famed NBC peacock. Very Fine condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, Mobil Television Season, Fall 1994 (1994) Bus Shelter Poster (30" X 46"). Mobil Television Season, Fall 1994: Masterpiece Theatre and Mystery, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1994, Rolled. Design is by Seymour Chwast, co-founder (with Milton Glaser) of the famed Push Pin Studio, a fountainhead of modern advertising design and poster creation. New York born Chwast is regarded as one of America's leading illustrators. His work has been honored by exhibitions at such institutions as the Louvre in Paris and New York's Museum of Modern Art. Fine/Very FIne condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, The Heat of the Day, Maigret II (1990) (2) Bus Shelter Posters (30" X 46"). The Heat of the Day, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1990, Rolled, US, Painting of Hodge with Gambon in background, Glossy stock, Peggy Ashcroft, Michael Gambon, Patricia Hodge, Michael York. Poster designer Bernie Fuchs is well known for his golfing images as well as his children's book illustrations. Maigret II, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, Paul Davis Design, 1992, Rolled, US, Paul Davis poster of Michael Gambon as Maigret. Fine/Very Fine condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, Mother Love, The Blue Boy (1990) (2) Bus Shelter Posters (30" X 46"). Mother Love, Mobil Masterpiece Theater poster. Design by Paul Davis, 1990, Rolled, US, Heart made of tin, Rigg's face above, Diana Rigg, David McCallum. The Blue Boy, Mobil Masterpiece Theater poster. Design by Paul Davis, 1995, Rolled, Single Sided, US, Illustration of Thompson's face in color and then again in blue, as if reflected in water, Emma Thompson, Adrian Dunbar, Eleanor Bron, David Horovitch, Phyllida Law, Paul Murton. Very Fine condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, Dandelion Dead, House of Cards (1994) (2) Bus Shelter Posters (30" X 46"). Dandelion Dead, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1994, Rolled, US, Painting of Kitchen blowing dandelion head with Miles and Thewlis behind, Michael Kitchen, Sarah Miles, David Thewlis, Diana Quick. House of Cards, Masterpiece Theater, Richard Hess design, 1991, Folded, US, Giant image of Richardson as puppeteer, pulling marionette strings. Tiny puppet people and playing cards below. Ian Richardson, Susannah Harker, Paul Seed. Very Fine condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, Secret Agent, Sleepers (1990) Bus Shelter Poster (2) (30" X 46"). "Secret Agent", The PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, (1992), U.S. Painting of David Suchet. Emanuel Schongut is a well known book illustrator and watercolorist. "Sleepers", PBS Mobil Masterpiece Theater, (1991), U.S. Chwast/Pushpin Illustration, Vivid Reds and Blues on heavy paper stock, Nigel Havers. Rolled, Very Fine condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, Piece of Cake, Foreign Field (1990) (2) Bus Shelter Posters (30" X 46"). Piece of Cake, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, Paul Davis design, 1990, Rolled, US, Portrait of WWII aviator, British fighter plane, Paul Davis illustration, Tom Burlinson, Neil Dudgeon, Jack McKenzie, Ian Toynton. Foreign Field, A PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1994, Rolled, US, Battle scene with white rectangle superimposed with crosses and hearts cut out to show scene and credits, Lauren Bacall, Alec Guinness, Leo McKern, Jeanne Moreau, John Randolph. Poster designer Tony Palladino began his career studying with Mark Rothko and Robert Motherwell and went on to become a major practitioner of modern graphic design as well as a teacher on the subject at New York's famed School Of The Visual Arts. Very Fine condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, Question of Attribution (1990) Bus Shelter Poster (30" X 46"). Question of Attribution, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1992, Rolled, US, Hirschfeld illustration of Fox, holding old master painting and scales, Black and white, three Ninas, James Fox, Prunella Scales. Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003) needs no introduction, just a few notes to put the work on offer into context. Though most noted as a master caricaturist of the Broadway stage and its denizens, during the 1930's Hirschfeld worked in the movie business designing posters, mainly for MGM. His illustrations used to promote the Marx Brothers films of the mid 30's are among the most coveted by film poster collectors. This effort for the Mobil series is among the few times he has worked in this format since his movie studio days. Very Fine condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre (1991) (5) Bus Shelter Posters (30" X 46"). Masterpiece Theater, 1977-78 Season, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1977, Rolled, US, Masterpiece theater repeated as if in incandescent bulbs, titles in black: I Claudius, Anna Karenina, Our Mutual Friend, Poldark Series II, Duchess of Duke Street; all on yellow orange. Masterpiece Theatre, 1985-86 Season: Masterpieces, Mysteries, and Specials, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1986, Rolled, US, Black poster with titles in white. Masterpiece Theatre 15th Anniversary Season, 1985-86, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1985, Rolled, US, Stylized 15 in blue and red on white field, Staining along left side. Mobil Television Season, 1988 - 89: Masterpiece Theatre and Mystery, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1988, Rolled, US, Suggestion of Union Jack, Maple leaf, all red white and blue. Masterpiece Theatre 20th Anniversary Season, 1991, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1991, Rolled, US, Bits of illustration in title, list of episodes below. Very Fine condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, Die Kinder (1990) Bus Shelter Poster (30" X 46"). Die Kinder, Mystery PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, James McMullen design, Paul Milne screenplay, 1990, Rolled, US, Powerful McMullan illustration of Richardson running with cubist background. Very effective in this large bus shelter format. This is not another Bruce Willis movie. Die Kinder in this case is German for The Children. This was a six part BBC production that appeared on the PBS series Mystery. It received very little attention at the time, but has come to be regarded as one of the better presentations on that noted program. Miranda Richardson, Frederic Forrest, Derek Fowlds, Rob Walker. James McMullen is best known for the series of 35 posters he created for theatrical productions at New York's Lincoln Center. Perhaps his most famous image is his art deco inspired poster for the revival of "Anything Goes". Very Fine condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, Danger UXB (1980) Bus Shelter Poster (30" X 46"). Danger UXB, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1980, Rolled, US, Very stylized image of bomb and brick wall with splatters, Anthony Andrews, Judy Geeson. Ivan Chermayeff was not only the "house designer" for Mobil Oil, creating their logo, corporate image (and everything else from letterheads to many of the posters in the PBS Masterpiece and Mystery series), he also created a host of other posters and logos, including the famed NBC peacock. Rolled, Very Fine condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, Rumpole of the Bailey (1980) Bus Shelter Poster (30" X 46"). Rumpole of the Bailey, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, Chwast illustration, circa 1980, Rolled, US, Leo McKern as Rumpole in robe and wig with four hands. Fine/Very Fine condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, Agatha Christie Stories (1983) Bus Shelter Poster (30" X 46"). Agatha Christie Stories, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1983, Rolled, US, Susie Cooper type illustration of woman smelling rose with stylized border and hatband. Agatha Christie was a mainstay of the Mystery series and this poster by John Alcorn is one of the more powerful and evocative images created to promote Ms. Christie's complex tales of simple village life...and death. Very Fine condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, She's Been Away, Countess Alice (1991) (2) Bus Shelter Posters (30" X 46"). She's Been Away, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1991, Rolled, US, Portrait of Ashcroft with shadowy profile of James in background, Peggy Ashcroft, Geraldine James, James Fox. Countess Alice, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1992, Rolled, Single Sided, US, Illustration of Hiller and Wanamaker, Wendy Hiller, Zoe Wanamaker. Very Fine condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, Quiet as a Nun (1990) Bus Shelter Poster (30" X 46"). Quiet as a Nun, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1982, Rolled, US, Nun with shadowed face seated in front of blood red rose window, no defects. Very Fine condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, Parnell and the Englishwoman, Adam Bede (1991) (2) Bus Shelter Posters (30" X 46"). Parnell and the Englishwoman, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1991, Rolled, US, Portrait of both, Trevor Eve, Francesca Annis. Poster designer Bernie Fuchs is well known for his golfing images as well as his children's book illustrations. Adam Bede, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1992, Rolled, US, Impressionistic portrait of couple, Iain Glen, Patsy Kensit, Susannah Harker. Very Fine condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, The Citadel, Doctor Finlay (1983) (2) Bus Shelter Posters (30" X 46"). The Citadel, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1983, Rolled, US, Painting of Cross with medical bag, small city behind, Ben Cross. Doctor Finlay, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1993, Rolled, US, Man carrying medical bag, from waist to knees, Typical Chermayeff illustration. Very Fine condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, Campion (1989) Bus Shelter Poster (30" X 46"). Campion, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, Paul Davis design, 1989, Rolled, US, Illustration of Davison and Glover. Peter Davison. Brian Glover. Very Fine condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, Duchess of Duke Street II, Upstairs Downstairs (1979) (2) Bus Shelter Posters (30" X 46"). Duchess of Duke Street II, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1979, Rolled, US, Illustration Gemma Jones. Upstairs Downstairs, Festival of Favorites, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1980, Rolled, US, Blue with white and red; face of maid; five selected episodes for 10th anniversary of the famed social drama that helped establish Masterpiece Theater as a major venue for tv dramas. Very Fine condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, Taste for Death, Devices and Desires (Unk, 1990) Bus Shelter Poster (30" X 46"). "Taste for Death" PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery (1990), U.S., Dalgliesh with priest hiding in cloister behind, Roy Marsden. "Devices and Desires" PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery (1991),U.S., Portrait of Marsden with windmill and two women behind. Roy Marsden. Rolled, Good+ condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, The Best of Friends, Selected Exits (1992) (2) Bus Shelter Posters (30" X 46"). The Best of Friends, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1992, Rolled, US, Painting of faces of three leads, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Patrick McGoohan. Selected Exits, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, Paul Davis design, 1993, Rolled, US, Crayon illustration of Hopkins with image of father and son below. Very Fine condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, Best Intentions, The Rector's Wife, The Dressmaker (1994) (3) Bus Shelter Posters (30" X 46"). Best Intentions, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1994, Rolled, Single Sided, US, Cross with photo of two people kissing within, two 1" tears at bottom edge, Max von Sydow, Samuel Frolerm, Pernilla August, Ghita Norby, Bille August. The Rector's Wife, Mobil Masterpiece Theatre, 1994, Rolled, Single Sided, US, Background of red and grey stripes, Photo of face in center, designed by Jerry Demoney, Three part series, First part shown October 9, 1994 on PBS, Lindsay Duncan, Miles Anderson, Thomas Bradford, Giles Foster. The Dressmaker, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1990, Rolled, US, Scissors cutting paper dolls, one with blood drop over heart, Joan Plowright, Billie Whitelaw. Fine+ condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, The Compleat Gilbert and Sullivan (1990) Bus Shelter Poster (30" X 46"). Mobil Presents The Compleat Gilbert and Sullivan, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, Al Hirschfeld design, Rolled, US, four Hirschfeld illustrations, clean and bright, two 1" tears at lower left margin, not into text. Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003) needs no introduction, just a few notes to put the work on offer into context. Though most noted as a master caricaturist of the Broadway stage and its denizens, during the 1930's Hirschfeld worked in the movie business designing posters, mainly for MGM. His illustrations used to promote the Marx Brothers films of the mid 30's are among the most coveted by film poster collectors. This effort for the Mobil series is among the few times he has worked in this format since his movie studio days. Fine/Very Fine condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, Hedda Gabler (1993) Bus Shelter Poster (30" X 46"). Hedda Gabler, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1993, Rolled, Single Sided, US, Presented March 28, 1993. Abstract design of hand/flames by Chermayell and Geismer. The show starred, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rea, Brid Brennan, and Deborah Warner. Ivan Chermayeff was not only the "house designer" for Mobil Oil, creating their logo and corporate image (and everything else from letterheads to many of the posters in the PBS Masterpiece and Mystery series), he also created a host of other posters and logos, including the famed NBC peacock. Rolled, Very Fine condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, Campion, Series II (1990) Bus Shelter Poster (30" X 46"). Campion, Series II, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, Paul Davis design, 1990, Rolled, US, Illustration of Davison and Glover, Peter Davison, Brian Glover. Very Fine condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, Poirot, Series III (1992) Bus Shelter Poster (30" X 46"). Poirot, Series III, Mystery Mobil poster, used in New York bus shelters. Series stars David Suchet. Very Fine- condition.
PBS Masterpiece Theatre, Traffik (1990) Bus Shelter Poster (30" X 46"). Traffik, PBS Mobil Masterpiece/Mystery, 1990, Rolled, US, Title and skull cut out of photo of poppy field -- this is the original TV series the 2000 movie was based on. Fine/Very Fine.
Violet & Daisy Hilton, Siamese Twins (Quigley Litho, K.C., MO., 1920) Theater Poster (27" X 41"). Daisy and Violet Hilton were born in Brighton, England in 1908 and were a sensation from their time of birth. They appeared in American sideshows all during the 1920's and that is when this poster dates from. They eventually went into vaudeville with a revue and appeared in Tod Browning's famed and often banned film, "Freaks" (1932). Their life story was filmed as "Chained for Life" (1951) and there was a Broadway musical, "Side Show" (1997) based on their lives. After a bizarre personal life, with supposedly many affairs and several marriages, they ended up penniless and died together of the Hong Kong flu in 1969. This poster image has been often reproduced on everything from postcards to refrigerator magnets. It is unusual to find an original stone sideshow litho from the 1920's. Very Fine- condition on Linen.
Beach and Bowers (Donaldson Brothers Litho Co.,1898) Theater Poster (41" X 81") . Rare example of a carnival side show poster. While circus posters from the 19th century are relatively plentiful, large format three sheets for a specific act (especially a contortionist) are rare. Added to all that is the quality of the printing, which shouldn't come as a surprise since it was created at Donaldson Brothers Litho Co., perhaps the premiere stone litho theatrical poster shop at the time. The naive, but technically correct, design of the poster, moves it into the world of folk art. A reference to the traveling troupe appeared in the Beloit (Wisc.) Daily News on May 23, 1902: "The Beach And Bowers Minstrel Show will be staged under a tent following a big street parade; admission is 35 cents; a quarter for children." One most likely could have gotten the poster for free, just by asking. Fine condition on Linen.
Mahara's Darkest Tennessee (Circa 1890) Music Poster (27" X 41"). Stone litho woodblock broadside of African-American musical group. The book "Out of Site: The Rise of African American Music 1889 - 1895" mentions Mahara's troop of musicians from Ohio, performing between 1890 and 1895. They are credited with making an important contribution to the evolution of American music, especially as precursors of ragtime. Fine on Linen condition.
Uncle Josh Perkins (1907) Theater Poster (41" X 81"). The play this large format poster advertises was written by Henry Rowland and has had a long career as a vaudeville comedy as well as being popular among amateur performers, especially as a high school class play during the 1920's and 30's. The rare view of a telescope in an early poster creates an added value for this three sheet. Very Fine condition on Linen.
Aladdin (Circa 1920) Theatrical Poster (39" X 79"). The British Pantomime (or Panto) tradition, which is still going strong, involves a comic rendition of a legend, fairy tale or even an early Disney animated film. They are put on during the Christmas season. There are many traditional lines, which draws traditional responses from the audience of adults and children (much like an early midnight showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show.) There are many horrible puns, cross dressing, double entendres and broad Benny Hill type humour. The story of Aladdin is still a popular Panto theme and this poster was designed to be used by provincial performing groups with a blank space to fill in the name of the theatre and the playdates. Fine/Very Fine condition on Linen.
Vaudeville Broadsides (Detroit Free Press, 1890) (4) Theater Posters (27" X 41", 22" X 28") . These all text posters were invariably "designed" by a local job printer and were basically stock posters for the performance of the play at any venue. "Millionaire Tramp" was written by Robert Givins and was an extremely popular war horse, prominent in the repertoire of many traveling groups, especially The Arlington Comedians who were based in Illinois but played throughout the Midwest. HONEST HEARTS: A STORY OF OLD KENTUCKY (one sheet) and ON THE BRIDGE AT MIDNIGHT (1/2 sheet, 28 x 22 inches): Handsome broadsides for titles that resist all efforts to unearth any information about. There were literally thousands of plays such as this that were performed endlessly back and forth across the country in venues as varied as palatial town theaters to the back rooms of mining camp saloons. The plots, performers and authors are virtually lost to history except for the snippet or often unresearchable information displayed on the poster. The last item in this lot, the one sheet for CONVICT STRIPES, is a little better known. This touring play had the child Lillian Gish (in her acting debut) billed as Lillian Niles. It also featured Lillian's sister Dorothy. Later, Lillian's role was taken by Gladys Smith who soon starting making films and changed her name to Mary Pickford. Very Fine- condition on Linen.
A Circus Girl (Circa 1890) Theater Poster (41" X 81"). This large format poster seems to be more Burlesque than Vaudeville. While we associate Burlesque with the tawdry image it gained in the mid 20th Century, it had been a popular form of entertainment from 1840. It started doing just what its name implied, satirizing classic dramas. It evolved into a comedic satiric form and was always a little more daring than Vaudeville in that women wore slightly less clothing and the double entendres were quite risqué. Some of the more famous take-off titles are "Bend Her" and (based on Gilbert and Sullivan) "The Mick Hair-Do." While those on the Burlesque circuit aspired to become Vaudevillians, the latter thought it a career buster if they were forced to play the lower class venues. Despite its mixed reputation, some of the great comics rose through the ranks of Burlesque. Among them: Red Skelton, W.C. Fields, Bob Hope, Jackie Gleason, Bert Lahr and Phil Silvers. Very Fine condition on Linen.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll (National Print-Chicago, 1890) Theater/Movie Poster (41" X 81"). This large format poster might well have been used for both the popular touring stage play and the motion picture made in 1908, which was based on the play by Thomas Russell Sullivan. Actually, research reveals that the movie was really just a filmed version of a performance of the play. Fine+ condition on Linen.
Georgia Up To Date (Greve Litho Co., c.1900) Theater Poster (27" X 41"). This poster is an important visual document of the role of African Americans in the late 19th Century musical theater. It also serves to establish a strong connection to the roots of African American ragtime music. Bessie L. Gilbert was a vocalist for the band, Georgia Up To Date. Not white men in black face, they were part of the George and Hart's traveling show, which also featured white minstrel players. The reference to Ms. Gilliam as the "black Lucy Daly" refers to a white woman performer who made the song Ragtime Lady famous in 1898. Fine- condition on Linen.
The James Boys in Missouri (Winterburn Show Printing, c.1890) Theater Poster (41" X 81"). A large format (41 x 81) theatrical broadside, this poster advertises one of the war horses of the touring circuit. Memories of the lawless West were still fresh in American minds and legends had started to accumulate. Contributing to the excitement generated by the play was the history of Jesse James and his gang, his dramatic death and the fact that each time the play was presented a rumor was spread that one of the cast members was the man who shot Jesse James. Very Fine condition on Linen.
Rusco & Holland (National, 1898) Theater Poster (41" X 81"). An unusual poster, promoting the show promoters. While producers lent their name to the events they put on, they rarely issued a poster about themselves. Also unusual is the mention of the word "vaudeville" (a term derived from a tradition of French drinking songs called Vaux de Vivre.) The American format consisted of unrelated songs, dances, acrobatic acts, humorous skits and sketches. Its humble origin was in barrooms, but it came to be the attraction in hundreds of theaters throughout the United States from 1881, when Tony Pastor gave his first big vaudeville show in New York. Rusco and Holland were most famous for their minstrel shows. Very Good/Fine condition on Linen.
Tillie Olson (Greve Showprint Co., c.1900) Music/Vaudeville Poster (27" X 41"). Poster advertises a comedic theatrical touring group. There were many Scandinavian vaudevillians, chief among them Ole Olson. This might well have been part of a famed show that played for decades in the theatres of Wisconsin and Minnesota. Fine/Very Fine condition on Linen.
For Mother's Sake (U.S. Lithograph Co. Russell & Morgan Print, 1903) Theater Poster (41" X 81"). "A Great Scenic Play" with a bit of cross-dressing thrown in seems to be the theme of this late 19th Century large format theater poster. Another reference to the play describes it as a "Charming Rural Comedy." Written by Carrie Ashley Clarke, the plot revolves around mistaken identity with some spectacular backdrops. While the poster's imagery hints at a sapphic theme, intense female friendships (known as "Boston Marriages") and boyish attire were quite common during this era. Very Good/Fine condition on Linen.
Lion and the Mouse (Metropolitan Printing Co.,1905) Theater Poster (42.5" X 90"). This is one panel of 12 panels that went to make up an immense 24 sheet , which was a billboard sized poster (255" X 105" inches) usually mounted outside a theater or on nearby hoardings. 24 sheets were quite common in the early days of poster use since there were very few restrictions on where posters could be placed. Actually, "visual clutter" seemed to be encouraged. This surviving panel was from an advertisement for the play "The Lion And The Mouse" and was lithographed by Metropolitan Printing Company. It survives as a vivid document of the fashions of the turn of the century. Size of the panel is dramatic. Very Fine+ condition on Linen.
Suwanee River (A.S. Seer Print New York, c.1890) Theater Poster (41" X 81"). This play, highly popular during the 1890's, was based on a book by Opie Read. The quality of the lithography on this piece is a testament to the printer's art. While the artist would create the image, it was the pressman who was responsible for alternating and aligning the large Bavarian limestone tablets (one for each color) which contained the graphics. Fine- condition on Linen.
Jules Cheret's Musee Grevin (Imp. Chaix, 1889) Exposition Poster (36" X 94"). The Musee de Grevin, a famous Parisian wax museum, had a pavilion at the famed world exposition of 1889. This major event had the newly constructed Eiffel Tower as its centerpiece. To mark their presence, the Musee issued a poster, which features dancers from the French Asian Colonies (now Cambodia, Vietnam, etc.) Perhaps more importantly, it shows a profile of Buffalo Bill in the background above the two dancers. Buffalo Bill's appearance at the Exposition was a huge success and his presence was widely promoted in France. No doubt, a wax figure of him was also prominently on display at the Musee. The poster was designed by Jules Cheret (1836 - 1932), considered the father of the modern poster. During his career he produced over 1000 posters, created modern illustrative lithography and documented the social life of Paris. He is most famous for his swirling image of the dancer Louie Fuller. Very Good/Fine condition on Linen.
Save Your Child From Autocracy and Poverty (United States Printing and Lithograph Co.,1918) WW I Poster (20" X 30"). War Savings Stamps. Small child wearing nothing but red shoes and white socks, with curly blond hair, clutching arm of Statue of Liberty. One of the many WWI using the image of children. This poster was designed by Minneapolis born Herbert Paus (1880 - 1946). His most noted work is famed advertising campaigns for Victor Records and Hart, Schaffer and Marx. He designed over 50 covers for Popular Science Monthly and Collier's. Excellent condition poster with minor nicks and tears along leading edge of borders. Very Fine+ condition.
Before Sunset (Sackett & Wilhelms Corp. NY, 1917).WWI Poster (30" X 20"). Buy a U.S. government bond of the 2nd Liberty Loan of 1917. Text in the water in front of the Statue of Liberty (face slightly downcast) against a blue and (chiefly) red sky which resembles a U.S. flag. Eugenie De Land, a North Carolina artist, created only a single WWI poster. Obviously, one was enough since it is considered one of the most powerful images in the history of illustrated propaganda. Very Fine condition on Linen.
Pour la Liberté du Monde (Circa 1918) WWI Poster (40" X 60"). Liberty rising from the sea by SEM (1863 - 1934), cipher for Georges Marie Goursat. Famed as a caricaturist of the foibles of Paris' fin de siecle demimonde, SEM turned quiet serious and profound when called upon to urge his countrymen to the French version of war bonds. The Statue Of Liberty was, of course, a gift from France to the United States, but it was and still is a potent symbol of freedom in its native land. Fine+ condition on Linen.
Good Bye, Dad, I'm Off to Fight For Old Glory (Sackett and Wilhelms Corp., 1918) WW I Poster (20" X 30"). "Good bye, Dad, I'm off to fight for Old Glory, You buy U.S. gov't bonds", Third Liberty Loan. Soldier in uniform (at right) shaking hands with a white-haired man (with a beard and moustache) wearing a vest and bow tie; in the background are several farm fields and associated buildings. Artist Lawrence S. Harris. Fine+ condition on Linen.
Must Children Die and Mothers Plead in Vain? (Sackett and Wilhelms Corp., 1918) (30" X 40"). As with another of his famous posters, Halt The Hun, artist Henry Raleigh once more uses his characteristic heavy line drawings and dramatic text to sell War Bonds. The pleading mother and clinging babies might seem over the top, but then again, that was another WWI phrase and all's fair in love and propaganda. Very Fine on Linen.
The Hun-His Mark Blot it Out (Brett Litho, 1917) WW I Poster (27" X 42"). This famed bloody handprint image was by James Allen St. John, who was to become well known for his later illustrations in pulp magazines, especially those with a fantasy and mystical theme. His original oils in that genre are quite sought after. Very Fine condition on Linen.
For Home and Country (American Lithographic Co., NY, 1918) WWI Poster (20" X 30"). This popular WWI poster image was created by Alfred Everitt Orr (1886 - 1927), born in New York, ending his career in London. The attention to detail is typical of the work of painters who attempted a new graphic genre in order to help in the war effort. Fine/Very Fine condition on Linen.
My Daddy Bought Me a Government Bond (United States Printing and Lithograph Co., 1918) WW I (20" X 30"). Depicted: Smiling young girl, with ribbon in her hair, who is clutching a government bond. Poster artist Henry Raleigh was born in 1880 in San Francisco and drew illustrations and covers for the Saturday Evening post and Cosmopolitan. Lower corners have some crumpling and slight paper loss. The poster is in overall excellent condition. Very Fine+ condition.
Remember the Flag of Liberty, Support It (Heywood Strasser & Voigt Litho Co., 1918) WW I Poster (20" X 30"). 3rd Liberty Loan. Immigrant with flag and ship in background. This poster is an appeal for aid to the huge immigrant population, which had fled from Europe through the turn of the century. The poster artist is Sidney H. Riesenberg (1885 - 1971), who was born in Chicago, but moved to New York early in his career. He is noted as both an illustrator and painter. He did covers and interior work for such magazines as Harpers, Scribners, Collier's and The Saturday Evening Post. His paintings were mainly western genre works and his original oils are highly sought after and have recently been setting record prices at auctions. It is thought he reached his peak as an illustrator during WWI, inspired by the war effort. His major works include "Over The Top" and "Civilians All". Some minor crumpling along the bottom edge border. Poster is overall is amazingly clean and bright. Very Fine condition.
To Make the World a Decent Place to Live - Buy U.S. Government Bonds: Third Liberty Loan (Niagara Litho Co., 1918) WWI Poster (36" X 56"). Depicted: Allied troops, at and behind a gun emplacement, against a red sky; a U.S. flag flies in the background. This dramatic large format poster, measuring nearly five feet across, is designed by Minneapolis born, Herbert Paus (1880 - 1946). His most noted work is famed advertising campaigns for Victor Records and Hart, Schaffner and Marx. He designed over 50 covers for Popular Science Monthly and Coilliers. Very Fine+ condition on Linen.
U.S. Marines - Soldiers of the Sea (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1918) WW I Poster (29" X 39"). One of a set of four WW I Marine recruiting posters, all with the same format of photos along the side and a color illustration in the center. The image of a Marine landing party is from a painting by noted war artist Bruce Moore. Fine+ condition on Linen.
And They Thought We Couldn't Fight-Victory Liberty Loan (Kettterlinus Philadelphia, 1918) WW I Poster (30" X 40"). Doughboy grinning with rifle on shoulder. Poster showing a wounded soldier on the battlefield, carrying several German helmets as trophies. Artist Clyde Forsythe. Fine condition.
Make Our American Red Cross In Peace As In War (American National Red Cross, 1919) WW I Poster (20" X 29.5"). "Pieta" in background with text over. Poster showing a monumental Red Cross nurse cradling a wounded soldier on a stretcher. This image was used on a number of WWI posters and was found to be so successful it was used again during the Second World War. The artist, Alonzo Earl Foringer, who was better known as a muralist and designer of bank notes, was not known as a poster artist, but he managed to create one of the most famous and powerful images of the first decades of the 20th Century. Very Fine condition.
I Am Telling You (American Lithographic Co., 1918) WW I Poster (20" X 30"). Uncle Sam with hands on hips. James Montgomery Flagg must have thought he was in a rut, having to recreate his bearded friend for poster after poster. But the public never tired of the image, and the appearance of the stern looking icon on walls and hoardings across the country never failed to fill the government's coffers. Despite their modest cost, the war stamps being promoted on this poster eventually raised over one billion dollars. Very Fine condition.
Beat Back The Hun (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1918) WW I Poster (20" X 30"). One of the most compelling and gruesome images of World War I propaganda, this poster shows a bloodthirsty Hun, looking over war-torn Europe and across the Atlantic to America. Most of the Liberty Bond posters were inflammatory, but highly effective. Americans would purchase more than $23 billion worth of bonds to help the war effort. Artist Frederick Strothmann (1879 -1958). Fine/Very Fine condition.
Help Him Win By Saving And Serving (American Lithographic Co., 1917) WW I Poster (20" X 30"). Officer with boy and girl. Fine/Very Fine condition.
The Tidal Wave (Thomsen-Ellis Corp., Baltimore-New York, 1918). WWI Poster (20" X 30"). Ship launch July 4, 1918. Prefiguring the giant armada of naval ships produced in WWII, this image was created to reassure a jittery American public about the success of the war effort. It's designer is Joseph Clement Coll (1881 -1921), a prolific magazine illustrator who was one of the earliest to work in the new medium of unengraved drawings. His thousands of illustrations in a host of periodicals is said to have had a profound influence on the pulp magazine artists of the 1930s and 40s. Fine/Very Fine condition on Linen.
Liberty Day (Powers Photo Engraving, 1918) WW I Poster (18" X 25"). First appeared in the New York Evening Post. Woodcut. Columbus pointing to Statue of Liberty. Artist Cesare. Fine/Very Fine condition.
Third Red Cross Roll Call (American Lithographic Co., 1918) WW I Poster (20" X 30"). Red Cross nurse 3/4 view with hands outstretched. Poster was designed by Haskell Coffin (1878 - 1941), already a well known artist, but to become more famous yet as an illustrator of the sophisticated world of 1920's high society, movie stars and celebrities. He executed elegant advertisements, magazine covers and calendar prints and managed to bring a light tone to his work during the 1930's Great Depression. Fine+ condition.
Banque Nationale De Credit (Devambez Paris, 1920) WW I Poster (22" X 47"). Born and raised in Italy, Leonetto Cappiello (1875 - 1942) moved to Paris and became one of the most noted poster designers for the first part of the 20th Century. He is best known for his colorful advertising posters, but here he lent his talents to a national cause, a 1920 French loan drive launched to pay for debts brought on by the First World War. Very Fine condition on Linen.
I Want You (Leslie-Judge Co.,1917) WW I Poster (30" X 40"). Originally published as a magazine cover with the title "What Are You Doing for Preparedness?" this portrait of "Uncle Sam" went on to become, according to its creator James Montgomery Flagg, the most famous poster in the world. To quote from American Posters of World War I by George Theofiles (considered the leading expert on the topic); "James Montgomery Flagg had first submitted drawings to St. Nicholas Magazine, a children's periodical, in 1899 when he was 12 years old. By the time he was 14 he was doing illustrations for Life. His greatest public triumph was to become "I Want You For U.S. Army", a poster he posed for himself with an idea lifted from a slightly early British recruiting poster, "Your Country Needs You" by Alfred Leete. Flagg's rendering was originally used on a Leslie's Magazine cover in late 1916 and was quickly adopted by the army when the war broke out. All told, nearly 5 million were printed in both world wars. During the first war, he produced nearly 30 different posters for everyone from the Red Star Animal Relief League to the Department of the Navy, but his Uncle Sam will always be his best known and most often copied." It is amazing to think of the huge quantity of posters printed and the few examples that have survived, but as Theofiles points out, these posters were meant to be used and they were put up in massive quantities around the country. Of course, this image has gone on to be used in thousands of ad campaigns, political cartoons and such other visual venues as Mad Magazine and yes, even anti-war posters. Very Fine+ condition on Linen.
Remember Belgium (U.S. Printing and Litho Co., 1918) WW I Poster (20" X 30"). The occupation of Belgium was a major propaganda theme of the First World War. There were horror stories of how the civilian population was treated and, true or not, they became fodder for the persuasion machine that was created to stir up the populace for a variety of causes, most having to do with raising money via bond issues. This especially powerful and frightening image, ironically by a Chicago based artist, Ellsworth Young (1886 - 1952), who was most noted for his paintings of placid landscapes. Very Fine condition.
Lend Your Money To Your Government (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1917) WW I Poster (36" X 48"). 2nd Liberty Loan. Treasury building with people and a car. Lend your money to your government, Buy a United States government bond, second Liberty Loan of 1917, U.S. Treasury will pay you interest every six months. Fine/Very Fine condition.
Americans All! (Forbes, 1919) WW I Poster (27" X 39"). Woman holding wreath with flag behind. The honor roll lists names representing a variety of different nationalities. Its designer, Howard Chandler Christy (1873 - 1952) was at the height of his fame. He earned his spurs as a wartime artist when he accompanied U.S. troops to Cuba in 1898, an experience that stood him in good stead when he was called on to create his famed series of patriotic WWI posters. Fine/Very Fine condition.
Fight or Buy Bonds (Forbes, 1917). WWI Poster (30" X 40"). One of the more famous and powerful WWI propaganda images, this flag waving Ms. Liberty poster is unusual in that it urged both recruitment and bond sales. The United States had just entered the war when this poster appeared and it is one of the earliest examples of myriad illustrations that were used to motivate both troops and the American public. It's designer, Howard Chandler Christy (1873 - 1952) was at the height of his fame. He earned his spurs as a wartime artist when he accompanied U.S. troops to Cuba in 1898, an experience that stood him in good stead when he was called on to create his famed series of patriotic WWI posters. Most WWI posters were issued in several size formats. The (40" X 60") version is in this sale also. Fine/Very Fine condition on Linen.
Fight or Buy Bonds (Forbes, 1917) WW I Poster (40" X 60"). One of the more famous and powerful WWI propaganda images, this flag-waving Miss Liberty poster is unusual in that it urged both recruitment and bond sales. The United States had just entered the war when this poster appeared and it is one of the earliest examples of myriad illustrations that were used to motivate both troops and the American public. Its designer, Howard Chandler Christy (1873 - 1952) was at the height of his fame. He earned his spurs as a wartime artist when he accompanied U.S. troops to Cuba in 1898, an experience that stood him in good stead when he was called on to create his famed series of patriotic WWI posters. Most WWI posters were issued in several size formats.The 30" X 40" style is also in this sale. Fine- condition on Linen.
Lend The Way They Fight (W.F. Powers Litho Co., 1918) WW I Poster (27" X 41"). Doughboy bayoneting German offstage right with grenade in left hand, German helmets below. The poster designer, E.M. Ashe (1867 - 1941), was noted for his industrial paintings, especially of steel mills. Through his friendship with Teddy Roosevelt, he became an artist in residence at the White House. This is his only known WW I poster. Fine+ condition.
Help - Red Cross (Atlantis Press, The- Boston, 1918) WWI Poster (20" X 27.5"). Red Cross nurse with wounded man. Little is known about the artist for this poster. Though it appeared in 1918 and is often attributed to John Mills, it is believed Mills died in 1917. Of the large number of Red Cross posters produced during WWI, this uncommon example's naive style contributes to its message of urgency. Fine.
Be Patriotic (W.F. Powers Litho Co., 1918) WW I Poster (21" X 29"). Miss Liberty with outstretched hand, US Food Administration. Artist Paul Stahr. Fine/Very Fine condition.
Have You Answered the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call? (American National Red Cross, 1918) WW I Poster (28" X 30"). Red Cross Nurse with one hand outstretched, other clutching cape. Doughboys marching in background with American flag. Artist Harrison Fisher. Fine+ condition.
I Summon You To Comradeship in the Red Cross (American Lithographic Co., 1917). WW I Poster (30" X 40"). Woman in white, dress draped in flag. Capitol building behind. Artist Harrison Fisher. Fine- condition on Linen.
Side By Side (American Lithographic Co., 1918) WW I Poster (20" X 30"). Britannia and Uncle Sam with lion and eagle respectively. Issued to mark Dec. 7th 1919, officially proclaimed "Britain's Day." Once more, James Montgomery Flagg, creator of the Uncle Sam Wants You image, was called upon to portray what had become WWI's patriotic icon. Very Fine+ condition on Linen.
Over the Top For You: Third Liberty Loan (Ketterlinus, Philadelphia, 1917) WW I Poster (20" X 30"). Depicted: Youthful soldier, largely surrounded by a U.S. flag, advancing toward the viewer. The poster artist is Sidney H. Riesenberg (1885 - 1971), who was born in Chicago, but moved to New York early in his career. He is noted as both an illustrator and painter and did covers and interior work for such magazines as Harpers, Scribners, Collier's and The Saturday Evening Post. His paintings were mainly western genre works and his original oils are highly sought after as of late and have been setting record prices at recent auctions. It is thought he reached his peak as an illustrator during WWI, inspired by the war effort. His major works include "Remember The Flag of Liberty" (the famed immigrant 3rd Liberty Loan poster) and "Civilians All". Small chips and minor tears along border, otherwise the poster is in near pristine condition. Very Fine+ condition.
Civilians; When We Go Through This (The Jewish Welfare Board) (Alco Gravure, Inc, 1918) WW I Poster (22" X 33"). Jewish Welfare Board. Doughboys, Star of David. Brown and blue. The poster artist is Sidney H. Riesenberg (1885 - 1971), who was born in Chicago, but moved to New York early in his career. He is noted as both an illustrator and painter. He did covers and interior work for such magazines as Harpers, Scribners, Collier's and The Saturday Evening Post. His paintings were mainly western genre works and his original oils are sought after and have been setting record prices at recent auctions. It is thought he reached his peak as an illustrator during WWI, inspired by the war effort. His major works include Remember The Flag of Liberty (the famed immigrant 3rd Liberty Loan poster) and the dramatic Over The Top For You. Fine/Very Fine condition.
Keep Him Free Buy W.S.S. (Ketterlinus, 1918) WW I Poster (20" X 30"). This image of a ferocious eagle is by Charles Livingston Bull (1874 - 1932), the premiere American wildlife artist of his time. He started out as a taxidermist in his hometown of Rochester, N.Y. and eventually became a nationally recognized expert on animal anatomy. He started his illustration career in New York in 1901. He illustrated over 130 books, did murals for public buildings and covers for hundreds of magazines. Fine/Very Fine condition.
Our Daddy is Fighting at the Front for You - Back Him Up (T.F. Moore Co., New York, 1917) WW I Poster (20" X 30"). Depicted: Young boy (in sailor suit) and girl; boy holds a U.S. flag. Little is known of the artist for this poster other than his name is Dewey, but it is credited as being extremely effective in raising funds for the war effort. It was released as part of the 2nd Liberty Loan Campaign of 1917. Some crumpling at the top border and minor staining on the upper third of the poster. The piece overall is in terrific shape. Very Fine condition.
Greatest Mother in the World (1918) WW I Poster (20.5" X 27.5"). Nurse Red Cross "Pieta". This monumental poster features a Red Cross nurse cradling a wounded soldier on a stretcher. This image was used on a number of WWI posters and was found to be so successful that it was used again during the Second World War. Alonzo Earl Foringer, who was better known as a muralist and designer of bank notes rather than a poster artist, managed to create one of the most famous and powerful images to appear during the first half of the 20th Century. Right border corner piece missing and slight crumpling on lower left corner. Fine/Very Fine condition.
Are You 100% American? (Sackett & Wilhelms Corp. NY, 1918) (20" X 30"). Are you 100% American? Prove it! Buy U.S. government bonds: Third Liberty Loan : U.S. Treasury will pay interest every six months. 30" x 20" Depicted: Text with eagle, flanked by bunting and smoking guns, at the top; bunting (incorporating the interest terms of the loan) is also present at the bottom. Artist Stern. Fine/Very Fine.
If You Knew a Day's Pay Would Save a Life Would You Give Less? (Commonwealth Press Worcester and Boston, 1918). WW I Poster (20" X 30"). Red Cross, all text. Classic example of this type of poster that was published to promote the Red Cross' roll in the First World War. It was "The Great Conflict" that helped establish the organization as a virtual arm of the U.S. government. Very Fine condition.
Fatherless Children of France (Erie Litho, 1917) WW I Poster (28" X 42"). The Fatherless children of France, headquarters 666 Fifth Avenue, New York, branch of the American Society for the Relief of French Orphans, Inc. A scarce poster for this cause. It most likely dates from just after the war, when the organization was expanding rapidly. It did much charity work for orphans of the war during the 1920's, but could not survive the Great Depression and closed in the early 30's. The artist of this poster is unknown and very few examples of it exist. Fine/Very Fine condition on Linen.
Clear The Way!! (Forbes, 1917) WW I Poster (20" X 30"). Liberty with flag over sailors at gun. 4th Liberty Loan. Just as TV commercials today spread catch phrases overnight, printed advertising and posters had the same effect in the early part of the 20th Century. "Clear The Way" became not only a slogan, but a daily utterance in crowded spaces. This dynamic image of a flag-draped Miss Liberty seeming to protect a naval gun battery was designed by Howard Chandler Christy (1873 - 1952), who was at the height of his fame when it appeared. He earned his spurs as a wartime artist when he accompanied U.S. troops to Cuba in 1898, an experience that stood him in good stead when he was called on to create his famed series of patriotic WWI posters. Very Fine condition.
They Give Their Lives, Do You Lend Your Savings? (Sackett & Wilhelms Corp. NY, 1918) WW I Poster (20" X 30"). War Savings Stamps. One of the more famed images of the First World War, created by Pennsylvania artist and illustrator Welsh Devitt (1888 - 1942). He is responsible for several other WW I posters including the rare and elusive Bubonic Plague poster. Very Fine condition.
Help Them (American Lithographic Co., 1914) WW I Poster (20" X 30"). War Savings Stamps, US Treasury Department. This handsome and popular poster was issued by the U.S. Treasury Dept. Attempts to find any information about the artist, Casper Emerson, Jr., has yielded no results, but his dramatic image of the War Saving Stamps turning into bullets has made this poster highly collectible among designers and graphic artists. Two small tears run from the upper border edge slightly into the red background and the lower right corner has been crumpled. The primary image area sports bright colors and sharp graphics. Very Fine+ condition.
Buy Liberty Bonds (1917) WW I Poster (20" X 30"). Buy Liberty Bonds: "That Government of the People, by the People, for the People Shall Not Perish from the Earth": A. Lincoln [stylized signature]. Pseudo-bronze plaque with text above and below a bust of Lincoln. Artist Frederick Strothmann. A few small tears along the top and bottom borders. Main graphic image is near pristine. Very Fine condition.
Halt the Hun (Edwards & Deutsch Litho Co. Chicago, 1918) WW I Poster (20" X 30"). Allied soldier (right hand holding a white sword) with his left arm at the throat of a bent-over German soldier, in a spiked helmet and with a black gun and red hands, who is menacing a woman and her infant. Poster artist Henry Raleigh was born in 1880 in San Francisco and drew illustrations and covers for the Saturday Evening Post and Cosmopolitan. He is best known for dramatic use of heavy line and memorable copy in his war posters, especially this one, considered one of the most powerful of the genre. There is a small missing piece in lower right border and minor tears along bottom. Strong main image is in excellent condition. Very Fine+ condition.
Weapons for Liberty U.S.A. Bonds: Third Liberty Loan (American Lithographic Co., 1918) WW I Poster (20" X 30"). Depicted: Boy Scout handing up a sword (inscribed "Be prepared") to a stylized warrior carrying a shield with an eagle design) who is draped in a robe resembling the U.S. flag. This 1918 poster is by famed illustrator Joseph Christian Leyendecker (1874 -1951) who executed over 300 works for The Saturday Evening Post between 1900 and 1940. In 1923 he created "The Arrow Collar Man," one of the most famous advertising symbols of the first part of the 20th Century. Leyendecker was born in Germany. He emigrated to the United States in 1883 and studied at the Art Institute of Chicago. Leyendecker vies with Maxfield Parrish and Norman Rockwell for the title of America's greatest illustrator. One inch by two inch section of paper missing in upper right corner of the border, otherwise fine. Very Fine+ condition.
Victory Loan Flyers (Sackett and Wilhelms Corp., 1918). WW I Poster (20" X 30"). Post WW I (1919 as per date next to artist's name, K. Watkins) combination barnstorming/loan drive poster. After WWI, the combat pilots who in later years went into commercial aviation, were at a loss to use their skills. Seeking employment, they toured the country, putting on aviation shows, often in farming fields. Buzzing the barn gave the events their nickname. This particular poster is for an event that combines barnstorming with raising funds for the post war bond drives that were being used to mop up the debt incurred fighting in Europe. Further, the sub head "Watch For The Airplane Special" refers to the train pictured in the posters. Obviously this was a part of the barnstorming tour. The poster's artist produces no results on searches of the standard guides. This seems to be a poster created just for a limited series of events and, judging by the printing company, they were in the Northeast, most likely near New York City. The primitive, almost naive, nature of the illustration leads one to believe the poster was designed by a student or talented amateur. Very Fine+ condition on Linen.
Official United States War Films Now Being Shown (Hegeman, 1918) WW I Poster (28" X 53"). A dramatic and often reproduced WW I image. The showing of war related films became very popular toward the end of the decade and several posters have been issued advertising specific screenings at specific venues. This example is actually a stock poster for the showing of any war related movies. Information on the actual showing would usually be sniped onto the poster. In this case, a 10 x 18 inch Banner was created that would be placed below or above the 28 x 40 inch poster. The Banner announces the showing of "Pershing's Crusaders," a quasi war documentary that was produced in 1918. It has two claims to fame: a very collectible movie poster and the appearance of Lillian Roth as an extra. The showing was at Philadelphia's Nixon Theatre, built in 1910 and demolished in 1984. Very Fine condition on Linen.
Sure! We'll Finish the Job (Edwards & Deutch Litho Chicago, 1918). WW I Poster (26" X 38"). Gerrit Beneker was a founder of the Provincetown Art Association who specialized in optimistic portrayals of workingmen. This poster for the Victory Liberty Loan campaign was his most famous piece and sold three million copies. Very Fine- condition on Linen.
WW I Calender Prints (James Lee, 1918) (6) WW I Poster (16" X 20"). Offered in this lot are six calender prints from the WW I era. Five of these colorful prints feature patriotic military themes. The other print features stunning artwork of a beautiful woman holding two horses, perhaps a morale booster for the boys overseas. Very Good/Fine condition.
Canadian National Railroad, Through Canada. (Circa 1928) Travel Poster (20" X 30"). One of Canada's two great rail lines, The Canadian National helped unite that vast country. The image is of a powerful steam locomotive leaving the Rockies and heading east across the plains. Artist Moy Thomas. Very Fine condition.
This Is Alaska (Circa 1939) Travel Poster (29.5" X 22"). Titled "A Good Natured Map Of Alaska," this late 1930s promotional effort by the Alaska Steamship Company uses caricature and comic illustrations to lure tourists. Artist Edward Cany. Very Fine- condition.
The Alaska Line (Farwest Lithograph and Printing Co. Seattle, c.1930) Travel Poster (23" X 34"). The anonymous artist of this striking poster from the early 1930s has captured the beauty of this still pristine state. Very Fine+ condition.
Canadian National Railroad, Jasper (Canadian Printing, Circa 1935) Travel Poster (19.5" X 30"). Though printed on card stock and obviously designed to be used as a window card for travel agent venues, the size is actually the double crown format as opposed to classic 14" X 22" theatrical window card dimensions. Created by Ms. H.A. Casson in a style heavily influenced by the famed Canadian Group of Seven art movement, the poster dates from the mid 1930s. Fine/Very Fine.
Aux Laines Ecossaises (Paris: Imp. de Vaugirard, Circa 1928) Advertising Poster (31" X 47"). To advertise a brand of wool, this 1928 poster is by R. Hunsi. Very Fine condition on Linen.
Russian Art Exhibit (Q. Austin Co., 1924) Art Exhibition Poster (22" X 28"). This image of a Russian peasant sets the tone for this 1924 poster that was created to advertise an exhibition of art at New York's Grand Central Palace, located near Grand Central Terminal. For years, before there were any other large venues, the Palace was home to such major events as the New York Auto Show. The realistic nature of the poster reflects what was to become the social realism that dominated Russian art for so many years. The exhibition represented a thaw in post revolution relations between the U.S. and the new government. Fine+ condition on Linen.
British Empire Exhibition 1925 Wembley, Burma (Dangerfield Printing Co. Ltd. London (1924) . Travel (25" x 40"). Poster promoting the Burma pavillion at the Wembley exhibition. Artist T. Martin-Jones. Very Fine condition.
British Empire Exhibition 1925 Wembley, Malta (Dangerfield Printing Co. Ltd. London, 1924) Travel (20" X 30"). Double crown poster for the Malta display at the British Empire Exhibition. Artist E. L. Dingli. Very Fine condition.
British Empire Exhibition 1925 Wembley, The Gold Coast (Dangerfield Printing Co. Ltd. London, 1924) Travel (20" X 30"). Colorful promotional poster for the African Gold Coast display at the British Empire Exhibition. Very Fine condition.
Torchlight Tattoo (Dangerfield Printing Co. Ltd. London, 1924) Travel Poster (20" X 30"). The great British tradition of a military display with mounted troops and massed pipers known as a Tattoo is promoted via this colorful poster. Tattoo was at the 1924 British Empire Exhibition. Very Fine condition.
British Empire Exhibition 1925 Wembley, Burma (Dangerfield Printing Co. Ltd. London, 1924) Travel Poster (20" X 30"). Poster promotes the Burma display at the British Empire Exhibition. Artist Pullino. Very Fine condition.
British Empire Exhibition 1925 Wembley, Palace of Mandalay (Dangerfield Printing Co. Ltd. London, 1924) Travel (25" X 40"). The Palace of Mandalay portrayed on poster for Wembley exhibition. Artist Alexander Jamieson. Very Fine- condition.
Pageant of Empire Builders British Empire Exhibition (1924) (2) Travel Posters (33" X 43", 13" X 16"). Large and colorful panorama of British history. This set of murals, an installation at the Wembley Exhibition was a popular attraction. Artist R. T. Cooper. The poster was produced as a souvenir. It is accompanied by the original key (16" X 13") which identifies the characters and events. Fine/Very Fine condition.
British Empire Exhibition 1925 Wembley,Music Wherever You Go (Dangerfield Printing Co. Ltd. London, 1925) Travel Poster (20" X 30"). Poster promoting second season of the British Empire Exhibition at London's Wembley Stadium. Artist Hicks. Very Fine- condition.
British Empire Exhibition 1925 Wembley, The New Wembley (Dangerfield Printing Co. Ltd. London, 1925) Travel Poster (20" X 30"). Poster promoting the second season (1925) of the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley. Artist Gregory Brown. Very Fine- condition.
British Empire Exhibition 1925 Wembley, Treasure From Overseas (Dangerfield Printing Co. Ltd. London, 1925) Travel Poster (20" X 30"). Poster promoting the second season (1925) of the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley. Artist Hicks. Very Fine- condition.
Torchlight Tattoo, Team (Dangerfield Printing Co. Ltd. London, 1924) Travel (20" X 30") . The great British tradition of a military display with mounted troops and massed pipers, known as a Tattoo, is promoted via this colorful poster. Tattoo was at the British Empire Exhibition. Very Fine condition.
British Empire Exhibition 1925 Wembley, Life and Light (Dangerfield Printing Co. Ltd. London, 1925) Travel Poster (20" X 30"). The promotional team for the British Exhibition at Wembley seemed to realize that the second year (1925) represented a challenge. Many of the posters produced that year have a much sharper edge and are much more design conscious. Artist Williamson. Fine/Very Fine condition.
British Empire Exhibition 1925 Wembley, Come to Wembley and Be Happy (Dangerfield Printing Co. Ltd. London, 1925) Travel Poster (20" X 30"). Poster promoting the second season (1925) of the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley. Very Fine condition.
Tour the Empire at Wembley (Chorley & Pickersgill Ltd. Lithographers Leeds, 1924) Travel Poster (40" X 50"). A large format Quad Royal for the first (1924) season of the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley in North London. Artist Frank Newbould (1887 - 1951). Fine+ condition.
Amusement Park British Empire Exhibition (Dangerfield Printing Co. Ltd. London,1925) Travel Poster (20" X 30"). Double crown poster promoting the amusement park for the second season (1925) of the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley. Artist Hicks. Very Fine condition.
British Empire Exhibition 1925 Wembley (Dangerfield Printing Co. Ltd. London, 1925) Travel Poster (20" X 30"). Perhaps the most colorful and design drenched poster produced for either season of the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley, this double crown (20" x 30") from the second season (1925) was produced to attract crowds to the night time activities of the event. Artist C. R. W. Nevinson. Very Fine condition.
See Switzerland in Autumn (1933) Travel Poster (20" X 29"). During the 1930's both Germany and Switzerland produced several series of duotone photographic posters in a wide range of languages. These were sent not only to travel agents (as were most destination posters), but to schools and other public institutions in the hope that they would be posted. They were cheaply printed and mass produced, but most ended up being trashed so examples are scarce if not exactly rare. Artist E. Meerkamper, Davo. Fine condition.
Chemins de Fer d'Alsace et de Lorraine (Strasbourg, 1935) Travel Poster (28.5" X 40"). Le Vieux Metz. From the 1920s right up to the start of the WWII, the French National Rail system, commissioned hundreds of posters from a wide range of artists, illustrators and designers. This view of Metz is a classic example of almost all of the posters' most consistent theme: get away to somewhere peaceful and placid. Artist F. Marks. Very Fine- condition on Linen.
Great Northern Railway-Seattle (1963) Travel Poster (25" X 40"). Issued shortly after the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, this Great Northern Rail promotional poster is typical of the sixties trend towards greater use of photography in travel posters. Very Fine+ condition.
Ticino (1970) Travel Poster (25" X 40"). Classic 1970's imagery dominates this Swiss travel poster promoting travel to the famed Italian speaking Canton. Artist "Witz" has used the long lens photographic technique adapted to modern lithography to "collapse" the mountain. Very Fine- condition.
Olympia Horse Show (J. Weiner Ltd. London, 1930) Advertising Poster (20" X 30") . The Canadian Rockies come to London in this poster advertising an indoor horse show at the massive Olympia complex. The poster's creator, Cecil Aldin (1870 -1935), was well suited to this theme. More noted as a painter than a posterist, he was a master of sporting pictorials. His hunting images and dog portraits are vastly popular in his home country. Fine/Very Fine condition.
Super Circus (Dangerfield Printing Co. Ltd. London, 1928) Circus Poster (20" X 30"). Double crown poster for a circus presented at London's Wembley Stadium during the summer of 1928. Very Fine condition.
Kelly and Miller Brothers Circus (Circa 1948) Circus Poster (27" X 40.5"). Circus parade of elephants "Al G. Kelly & Miller Bros. Circus" now motorized and modernized with Dependable Chevrolets! A prime example of a promotional tie-in. Switching from rail to Chevrolet trucks created an opportunity to cross promote with individual Chevy dealers in each city on the tour. The circus is still in existence and is now known as Kelly Miller. Very Fine condition on Linen.
Shrine Circus-Seals (Circa 1935) (80" X 160"). Performing seals were a staple of the circus menagerie (and The Ed Sullivan Show.) Once more, the unknown artist, has created a dioramic representation which, in reality and in the great tradition of circus hullabaloo, was most likely not quite as seal drenched as the poster image. Very Fine condition.
Shrine Circus-Clowns (Circa 1935) (79" X 82"). Otto the Clown was Otto Griebling who worked with Cole Brothers Circus (actually, this poster is stamped "Cole Brothers" on the reverse...another example of a job hopping circus star bringing along his own advertising paper.) In later years he was associated with Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus as a performer and towards the end of his career, as a teacher at the Clown College in Florida. Otto was a great innovator who introduced many new gags to the clown routine. The poster artist has created a superior clown image set against an active background that projects a strong cartoon atmosphere, which was perfect for attracting the attention of "youngsters from the age of 7 to 70." Very Fine condition.
Shrine Circus-Clyde Beatty (Circa 1935) Circus Poster (218" X 169"). Lions and Tigers and Beatty, Oh My! Clyde Beatty was a circus super star, most often associated with the Cole outfit or his own troupe. This poster has been trimmed, for a very obvious reason. Looking across the top edge are the bottom of some large red letters that spell out his name plus the word Circus. This was a poster from his own company that he was using while performing for the Shrine Circus. Swapping circus paper and re-titling it was quite common. The renderings of the big cats are amazing in their detail and the overall quality of the printing more than overcome the rather practical trim. Fine condition.
Shrine Circus-Acrobats (Circa 1935) (174" X 80"). The vast majority of early circus posters are not artist signed and the most assiduous research has turned up only a handful of known circus poster designers. This is not to diminish their talent, which is obvious in this masterful panorama of aerialists, or their importance. Circuses lived and died by their posters. It was just about the only form of advertising they did. From one sheets to billboard sized 24 sheets, the advance men for the circus would plaster every available space. In larger venues, special poster stands could be rented. They would accommodate a large number of posters for display and they were rented out daily or for part of the day. Thus the expression "one night stand." Very Fine.
United Nations: Fight For Freedom (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942) WW II Poster (28" X 40"). Issued in 1942, just as the U.S. was getting fully involved in the war, this poster by Broder represents an early use of the phrase that was to become the official name of the current organization. Very Fine+ condition on Linen.
Let's All Fight-Buy War Bonds (U.S.Government Printing, 1943) WWII Poster (28" X 22"). Image of soldier with bayonet backed up by factory workers. Such incentive posters were created to keep the home front engaged in the war effort. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Want To See A Movie Free? 7th War Loan (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1944) WW II Poster (27" X 41"). Kids with war bonds showing them for movie tickets. Small image of raising the flag on Iwo Jima. Hollywood made a major commitment to the war effort. The studios all produced propaganda shorts shown endlessly in theaters; movie stars toured selling war bonds and of course there were the ongoing overseas shows by Bob Hope and many others. This campaign was a little known aspect of the film industry's war work. Very Fine condition.
Award For Careless Talk (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1944) WW II Poster (28" X 37"). A whole series of posters was devoted to the theme of not talking about information obtained at one's place of work or from V Mail received from troops. Steven Dohanos, a noted illustrator famous for his Saturday Evening Post covers, was responsible for several of the "Don't Talk" set of posters. This is considered one of the more graphically powerful. Fine/Very Fine condition.
Keep Punching Every Day (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943) WW II Poster (28" X 40"). Cartoonish imagery was especially popular with incentive posters such as this. A huge number of such posters were produced in a wide array of formats and the walls of factories were covered with layers of them. Very Fine condition.
You Can't Spell Victory With an Absent "T" (1942) WW II Poster (19" X 25"). An excellent example of why puns seldom work in posters. This is a classic incentive poster, placed in lunch rooms and near time punch clocks, etc. While the artist is unknown, the Uncle Sam image is an obvious homage (French for "direct steal") to James Montgomery Flagg. Fine+ condition.
This War's Not Won By a Damn Sight (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943) WW II Poster (28" X 40"). This size (28 x 40) is fairly large for a WW II poster and the horizontal format is also unusual. It was probably meant for outdoor posting on public buildings. Fine/Very Fine condition.
Keep 'Em Flying (U. S. Government Printing Office, 1941). WW II Poster (25" X 38"). This Pre-War poster was designed to recruit young men, ages 20 to 27, to join the Army Air Corps as pilots. Very Fine- condition.
Doing All You Can, Brother? (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943) WW II Poster (22" X 28"). Near photographic in its detail, this well known poster is by an obviously talented artist, but our research efforts have been futile to turn up any meaningful information. Artist Robert S. Sloan. Fine/Very Fine condition.
Doing All You Can, Brother? (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943) WW II Poster (28" X 40"). Near photographic in its detail, this well known poster is by an obviously talented artist who has defied our research efforts in an attempt to turn up any meaningful information.This is the larger format of this poster. Artist Robert S. Sloan. Fine/Very Fine condition.
Twice a Patriot (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1944) WW II Poster (28" X 40"). This poster has several interesting aspects. First, very few African-Americans were featured in World War II propaganda. The armed forces were still segregated and many Southern states refused to post such images. Secondly, the photographic nature of the poster is not common and finally, the theme of wounded soldiers working on the home front is very uncommon. Very Fine condition.
A Good Soldier Sticks To His Post (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943) WW II Poster (28" X 40"). Another example of an incentive poster. The government was unrelenting in its effort to raise the productivity level of the war workers. Very Fine- condition.
Avenge December 7th (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942) WW II Poster (22" X 28"). As with "Remember the Maine" during the Spanish-American War, references to Pearl Harbor were a potent tool of persuasion, especially during the early part of WW II. This powerful graphic is by Bernard Perlin, who during the war was also an illustrator for Life and Fortune magazines. Postwar, his work became more abstract and noncommercial. Very Fine condition.
The Five Sullivan Brothers; They Did Their Part (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943) WW II Poster (28" X 40"). It was the death of the five Sullivan brothers during the war in the Pacific that inspired the film "Finding Private Ryan." The tragedy was also responsible for the military regulation that only a certain number of family members can serve in combat at the same time. Very Fine condition.
Work To Keep Free (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943) WW II Poster (28" X 40"). A worker's hammer casts its shadow as the Statue of Liberty's torch in this dramatic illustration for a 1943 poster. As with many WWII posters, the artist is unknown. The dozens of illustrators who produced a massive number of posters and other printed propaganda had little interest in promoting their war work. They often did not sign the pieces and the records of attribution have been lost. Much more research has been done discovering the designers of WW I posters, but with the growing interest in paper from WW II, attention should soon shift and many of the posters marked "anon" will finally get a name attached to them. Fine/Very Fine condition.
If You Tell Where They're Going They May Never Get There (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943) WW II Poster (28" X 40"). The shadowy and overall dark tone of this poster serves to foretell the dangerous results of talking about troop movements. This is one of the more scarce examples of the "don't talk" series and is seldom available for sale. Fine/Very Fine condition.
Hopps Marsala (Stampato A.P.E.,Firenze, 1923) Advertising Poster (54" X 78"). A prime example of what has come to be known as a "restaurant poste" (no auction is complete without at least one example), this imp riding a bottle of Marsala Wine is typical of the large posters that decorate many trendy bars and bistros. This one has the distinction however of being original, while most of the ones used now days for such decor are recent re-strikes, often done by the same printer from the original plates. Artist Bazzi. Very Fine condition.
Le Nil Cigarette Papers (Vercasson, 1920) Advertising Poster (63" X 47"). Elephant in red cape. Leonetto Cappiello (1875 - 1942) was born in Italy, but did all his major poster work in France. This large format French grande poster is one of his more famous images. The former Joseph Bardou - Le Nil cigarette rolling paper factory in Angouleme is now the Angouleme Paper Museum. Fine/Very Fine condition on Linen.
Wallpapers and Decoration,Brighton (J.J.Keliher and Co., Circa 1900) Decor Poster (31" X 47"). A famous poster from 1900 by an artist, Conrad H. Leigh, whose work consisted mostly of Victorian book illustrations, here promotes, via a shopper and salesman in 18th century costume, a decor shop in the British sea side city of Brighton. Much admired for its design elements, the poster is also noted for the quality of the lithography. Very Fine condition on Linen.
Venenzia Bienalle (Ommassini & Pascon, 1958) Travel Poster (26.5" X 39"). The famed arts festival, "The Venice Bienalle", has not had a consistent history of commissioning posters to promote the event, but during the 1950's several appeared and this design certainly captures the avant garde mood of the event. Very Fine+ condition on Linen.
Milan (Amilcare Pizzi, 1957) Travel Poster (24.5" X 38"). Poster for an international trade fair held in Milan from 12 to 27 April of 1957. Created by Milan based artist Ezio Bonini. It is a classic example of 50s commercial design, represented in the U.S. for example, by Fortune Magazine covers of the period. Very Fine condition on Linen.
International Stock Food- Cattle (Litho Dept. Int'l. S.F.Co.,Circa 1900) Advertising Poster (21" X 28"). 3 feeds for 1 cent. Shows 1900 prizes. Herd of cattle, which is more than likely from The International Stock Food farm which adjoined their factory. On the reverse side is typeset printing about the product. Chipping and staining along the borders and small holes in upper third portion of the poster. Fine.
International Hoof Ointment (Litho Dept. Int'l. S.F.Co., Circa 1895) Advertising Poster (21" X 28"). Illustration of bones and ligaments in horses leg with vet treating horse. There is some chipping and tears along the margins and some light discoloration. The posters of this kind dating from this period are extremely scarce. Very Good/Fine.
International Stock Food Co.-Sheep (Litho Dept. Int'l. S.F.Co., Circa 1895) Advertising Poster (21" X 28"). Picture of herd of sheep. Probably pre-1900, the detail and colors on this work are a tribute to the lithographer's art. Some missing paper along the top and side borders. Main image is intact and in nice condition. These early stock food posters are very rare in any condition. Very Good/Fine.
International Stock Foods-Hogs (Litho Dept. Int'l. S.F.Co.,Circa 1895) Advertising Poster (21" X 28"). Rendering of a sow. Image from photo by A. K. Campbell. The heroic proportions of this creature have most likely been cleverly emphasized by the lithographer from the original photo. The anonymous designer of this poster has created what is more a piece of folk art than an advertising sheet. Edge chips and two small holes in background. Very Good/Fine.
International Louse Killer (Litho Dept. Int'l. S.F.Co., 1895) Advertising Poster (21" X 28"). International Stock Food Co. girl pouring louse killer over chickens. An early example of what has come to be known as the "Quaker Oats Effect" (picture of the man on the Quaker Oats can holding a can with a picture of the man on the Quaker Oats can and on and on.) An effective piece of early advertising. Top border is missing paper and there is a tear along the upper right and mid left border. Some staining across the upper third of the poster. Very Good/Fine.
Silver Pine Healing Oil (Litho Dept. Int'l. S.F.Co., 1895) Advertising Posters (2) (21" X 28"). White horse bleeding on barbed wire. Man running with bottle of oil and rag. A dramatic and frightening image. While barb-wire was an important technical advance for farming, it had its dangers and those are graphically illustrated in this lithograph. Left 4" of the piece has been trimmed but main graphics are fully intact and are in excellent condition. Good/Very Good condition. This poster is sold with a beautiful poster displaying an image of a trotting stallion named Buttonwood. Marion Savage owned the International Stock Food Company of Minneapolis, and was a genius at promotion. He bought the great race horse, Dan Patch, about the time this poster was produced. Savage used the horse for endorsements of International Stock Food Company products and the use of Dan Patch's name on other products, exhibition races, and barnstorming made Savage millions. It's obvious Savage's love of horses must have permeated the entire company. His lithography department has created a powerful image of what most likely was a stable mate of Dan Patch. This poster has had the bottom 5.5" trimmed off. Good condition.
International Quick Cleaner (International Food Co., Eng. Dept, 1895) Advertising Poster (21" X 28"). Series of duotone images showing ways to use cleaner. A strong example of an early point of sale advertising piece. Edge chipping and discoloration along the borders. Quarter inch hole in lower left portion of main image outline. Very Good/Fine.
Normandie and Roussillon (Draeger, 1970) Travel Poster (24.5" X 38.5"). 1969 Dali paintings used as posters for French National Railways (SCNF). The French railway system was famous for its pre-WWII travel posters, which were original illustrations by artists and designers. In the post war era they turned at first to photographic posters (which were a trend at the time) and then, in the 60's and 70's, to utilizing the work of famous artists. This set of posters, by famed surrealist Salvador Dali, were issued in 1970. Fine/Very Fine condition.
Norman Rockwell Newsstand Flyer (Curtis Publishing Co., 1955) Advertising Poster (21.5" X 28"). From the turn of the century through the early 60s, major magazines would create newsstand flyers by printing a poster from the cover of the current issue and displaying them where the periodical was for sale. This is the June 11th, 1955 Norman Rockwell cover for the Saturday Evening Post featuring the first appearance of his famed marriage license image. Fine+ condition on Linen.
Saturday Evening Post (Curtis Publishing Co., 1958) Newsstand Flyer (21.5" X 28"). From the turn of the century through the early 60's, major magazines would create newsstand flyers by printing a poster from the cover of the current issue and displaying them where the periodical was for sale. This is the March 15, 1958 Norman Rockwell cover for the Saturday Evening Post, featuring the first appearance of his famed doctor's office image. Fine+ condition on Linen.
Puerto Rico (WPA Art Project, c.1943) Travel Poster (22" X 28"). The WPA (Works Progress Administration) sponsored a huge number of projects in an attempt to lift by its bootstraps the Depression bound economy as well as to give work to the army of unemployed. Many of their efforts were concentrated in the arts and one small corner of that was the WPA Poster Project. Hundreds of posters on a wide variety of themes were commissioned and the Library of Congress now has a special collection devoted to those that have survived. This travel poster from the early 40s by Esteban Soriano is not in that collection and most efforts to find any information on the artist met with frustration until we contacted a friend in Puerto Rico who forwarded the following: The poster signed[printed signature] by him, is from a promotional tourism campaign organized by the Puerto Rican Tourism Institute during the period of the American military governor's ruling in Puerto Rico. The typographical logo Puerto Rico U.S.A. was predominantly used by Puerto Rico during the 1939 World's Fair in New York. While the slogan Discover Puerto Rico U.S.A where the Americas meet was actively used between 1943-1944, it was discontinued by the end of the Second World War. Fine+ Condition on Linen.
El Al Israel Airlines (E. Lewin Epstein Ltd., 1970) (4) Travel Posters (24" X 35"). Each poster has a photograph and quote from the Old Testament. Set of 4 posters promoting travel to Israel. Fine+ condition.
Jerusalem and the Dead Sea (1973) (2) Travel Posters (27.5" X 39"). Damascus Gate: Drawing of David Roberts, Lithographed by Louis Hague (early 19th century) and The Dead Sea looking toward Moab: Drawing of David Roberts, Lithographed by Louis Hague (early 19th century) duotone. A powerful pair of travel posters and certainly not typical of the genre. Fine/Very Fine condition.
Sweden 50th Anniversary (Bortzells, 1935) Travel Poster (22" X 32"). Heraldic images of counties of Sweden. Brick red and blue on off-white paper. Artist Jak Werkmaster. Fine/Very Fine condition.
Ireland (Ormond Printing Co., 1960) Travel Poster ( 24" X 40"). Classic graphics from the landscape painting by Paul Henry conveys the remote serenity of the Irish countryside. The poster was produced as part of a larger promotional campaign by the Bord Failte Eireann (Irish Tourist Board) in the early 1960s. Rolled on heavy stock,Very Fine+ condition.
London and NE Railway - Durham (Waterlow & Sons, London, 1935) Travel Poster (25" X 40"). London and North Eastern Railway British poster in the double royal format, featuring a view of Durham. Poster design is H.R.I. Tittensor (1920 -1945), one the many artists hired by the British railway systems to create destination posters to promote leisure travel. Fine+ condition on Linen.
Spain (Huecograbado, 1948) (3) Travel Posters (26" X 40"). Photographic. Castle: Lladò photographer; Cathedral. Mas; Waterfall, Loty. All duotone, Set of 3 posters in lot. Very Fine condition.
India (Glasgow Printing Co., 1959) (2) Travel Posters (25" X 39", 25" X 37"). Published by and for the Government of India, "Not to be sold" imprinted on poster, Manipuri Dancer with two musicians on green field. Anonymous illustration. 40,000 published in English in January 1959. Ajanta, Anonymous illustration of a god. 30,000 published in English in June 1959. Among poster publishing nations, only India and Russia ever indicated the quantity of posters issued. Fine/Very Fine condition.
M.O.B. The Golden Triangle (A. Trüb & Cie, Aarau, Switzerland, Circa 1938). Travel Poster (13" X 20.5"). Montreux tax stamp. Express trains, dining cars. Map with inset photos. Designed by Otto Ernst. Fine condition.
Lotschberg (Kunstanstalt Brugger A.-G., Meiringen, 1937) Travel Poster (25" X 40"). This 1937 Swiss travel poster features a train exiting the famed Simpolon alpine tunnel. The artist (P. Colombi) combined the romance of rail travel with the drama of the famed mountain range. Fine/Very Fine condition on Linen.
Sun Valley Idaho Ski (Midwest Offset Co., 1940) Travel Poster (25" X 40"). One of the most heavily advertised skiing destinations in the U.S. during the 1930s, Sun Valley was promoted as an alpine Hollywood. Glamour and posh surroundings were the hallmarks of the campaign and this posters captures the image of exclusivity for the venue. Very Fine+ condition on Linen.
Sun Valley Summer (Circa 1939) Travel Poster (25" X 40"). The challenge faced by ski resorts is what to do with all that beautiful scenery during summer. Sun Valley was one of first to attempt to become an all year around resort and this later 30's poster is a prime example of that promotional effort. Very Fine+ condition on Linen.
Rochers de Naye (A. Trueb & Cie., Aarau, Switzerland, 1935). Travel Poster (28" X 39"). The famed train that took skiers to Rochers de Naye, the mountain that towers over Montreux in the Swiss alps, is illustrated here by Otto Ernst, whose specialty was posters with ski themes. Fine/Very Fine condition on Linen.
New Hampshire, Land of Glorious Winter (Rumford Press, 1936) Travel Poster (24.5" X 24"). This C1935 litho is by Dwight Clark Shepler (1905 - 1974), noted New England illustrator and artist. He went on to great fame during WWII as a Navy combat artist and is especially remembered for his vivid renditions of the D Day landings in France. This poster, with its muted tones and distinctive 30s color scheme, perfectly captures the tranquility and silence that attracts mountain skiers. Very Fine- condition.
Snow Trains Boston & Maine RR (1946) Ski Poster (21" X 29.5"). The Boston and Maine Railroad introduced the first Snow Train in 1931 in an attempt to drum up some business in the early days of the depression. The first trains left Boston's North Station every winter Sunday for destinations in northern New England and proved to be a success that was copied nationally by other carriers. The stylized illustration on this late 30's poster is evocative of the type of pin-up and pulp art that was popular in the early part of the decade. This poster's imagery marks a transition between that earlier and often tawdry style to what, by the late 1940's, had become an established illustrative genre. Artist Neuwelt. Fine/Very Fine condition on Linen.
Session 2
Movie Posters
Godzilla (Toho, 1956) Three Sheet (41" X 81") Style A. Godzilla, the King of the Monsters, makes his U.S. debut on this spectacular poster as he lights up Tokyo with his radioactive breath. If you want Godzilla, one of the largest monsters to ever scorch the screen, you want a large poster. This is the one you've been waiting for. It depicts the Toho horror as he's best remembered and is in the condition you've always dreamed of, never used and virtually flawless. The other style which we sold in our last auction brought $3,220. Near Mint/Mint.
Attack of the 50ft Woman (Allied Artists, 1958) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Allison Hayes, our heroine, is kidnapped by a bald alien in a satellite spaceship. Her attitude, along with everything else, begins to grow, and grow, and grow. This cheap science fiction drive-in feature was made for $65,000. Shot in several days, it is now a cult favorite; and this poster, which features wonderful Reynold Brown artwork, is always in demand. There is just a touch of fold line wear at the crossfolds and a few pinholes around the edges of the graphics. There has been professional touch-up work to correct these minor imperfections, otherwise this poster is in immaculate condition. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Attack of the Crab Monsters (Allied Artists, 1957) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This Roger Corman low-budget horror film about mutated giant crabs that take over the minds of the scientists that they've killed, has some of the most sought-after posters of the genre. Would you believe that Jack Nicholson was one of the guys in the crab suit? There is fold line wear with a touch more at the center crossfold, corner pinholes, paper loss on one corner and slight chips and tears along the borders. Very Fine- on Linen.
Forbidden Planet (Loews - MGM, 1956) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). One of the best sci-fi poster images ever is Robby the Robot holding Anne Francis in MGM's first big-budget space opera. Edge chips covered by tape on the front and back, pinholes, edge wear and tears, corner creases and extra folds both horizontally and vertically. Very Good/Fine.
The War of the Worlds (Paramount, 1953) One Sheet (27" X 41"). H.G. Wells' terrifying novel about an alien force invading our planet was made into one of the best science fiction movies of all time. Paramount knew they had a major hit on their hands and spared no effort in the production including shooting the film in color and developing new special effects that would go on to win an Oscar. The story has remained popular over the years and a new version is currently in production from filmmakers Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg. The posters for this title are very sought after and this one sheet only hints at the evil from space that awaited audiences. Although the borders have been extensively airbrushed, the posters interior is quite nice with fairly minor touchup to the fold lines. Fine+ on Linen.
The Time Machine (MGM, 1960) One Sheet (27" X 41"). George Pal's extravagant telling of H.G. Wells' story of an inventor who creates a machine able to take him back and forth in time. After looking mournfully at the near future, he goes some 800,000 years ahead to the time of the gentle Eloi and evil Morlocks. Starring Rod Taylor, Alan Young and Yvette Mimieux. This poster has had heat transfer paper applied to the back at one time. It has been removed, leaving some abrasions on the back. A few small areas of paper loss on the front. Professional restoration leaves the poster with a very clean appearance. Classic action artwork of Taylor fighting the Morlocks. Very Fine- on Linen.
The Time Machine (MGM, 1960) Insert (14" X 36"). H.G. Wells's amazing novel of the future has been adapted to the screen many times, but the version that most fans have come to love is this one with Rod Taylor, Yvette Mimieux, and directed by George Pal. Pal had come to fame as a stop-motion director of the Puppetoon series. The film won the Oscar in 1961 for Best Special Effects. There are the typical fold lines, creases, pinholes, small tears and corner chips. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. The fabulous illustrations are by famed artist Reynold Brown. Fine/Very Fine on Paper.
The Illustrated Man (Warner Brothers, 1969) International One Sheet (27" X 41"). The short stories of Ray Bradbury were the inspiration behind this sci-fi fantasy film. Rod Steiger portrays Carl, a man whose body has been tattooed with bizarre illustrations by his wife. Will (Robert Drivas), meets Carl on his way to California, and foresees his own nightmarish future when he gazes upon the foreboding images of the Illustrated Man. This is the rare international one sheet different than the standard domestic release. This poster has slight fold line and edge wear, and light surface wrinkles. Very Fine+.
Planet of the Apes (20th Century Fox, 1968) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Franklin J. Schaffner's adaptation of Pierre Boulle's novel is nothing short of one of the greatest science fiction flms ever made. Charlton Heston stars as an astronaut thrown so far into the future he lands on a world where evolution has made apes the master and man the animal. The ending has been declared the greatest surprise ending for any film, and that's probably due to the script by Rod Serling, the original creator of The Twilight Zone. The interior of this one sheet is extremely clean with tack-holes and tape residue in the borders. Fine/Very Fine.
Planet of the Apes (20th Century Fox, 1968) French Poster (22.5" x 30"). "Somewhere in the universe, there has to be something better than man." Charlton Heston is Taylor in this, the first of three classic sci-fi films that he starred in during a prolific five-year span ("The Omega Man" and "Soylent Green" were the other two). Taylor, part of a team of four astronauts, crash-lands on a planet after a long spaceflight in hibernation. It's not long before he discovers that human beings are the mute, slow-witted slaves on this planet -- and that their masters are intelligent apes! This French poster has wonderful artwork of Heston in bondage to the apes. Great artwork by Jean Mascii. Other than two very light wrinkles and the usual folds, the poster is absolutely mint. Near Mint/Mint.
Barbarella (Paramount, 1968) One Sheet (27" X 41") Style B. Jane Fonda as the voluptuous outer space agent, Barbarella, crash-lands on the Tau Seti system where she discovers the joys of interstellar sex with a variety of characters. There is just a touch of fold line wear and corner pinholes. The poster had professional touch up to work performed to these minor defects. This One Sheet for the '60s classic is an incredibly scarce Style B One Sheet. Very Fine+ on Linen.
World Without End (Allied Artists, 1956) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This science fiction picture heavily borrowed from H.G. Wells' "The Time Machine," so much so, that the Wells family sued the producers of the film! That aside, the film is a minor classic and the poster offered here features a style of "cubist" art. The poster is in excellent condition with minor touchups to the fold lines. Very Fine+ on Linen.
1984 (Columbia, 1956) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Based on George Orwell's futuristic novel about a totalitarian society that monitors and bugs every move of the populous to prevent people from being individuals. Edmond O'Brien plays a government agent who illegally falls in love with Jan Sterling, who is a member of the anti-sex league. There are pinholes in the corners and around the borders, smudge marks, small stains, border bumps and light wrinkles. Fine+.
THX 1138 (Warner Brothers, 1971) One Sheet (27" X 41"). George Lucas' adaptation of his award-winning student film stars Robert Duvall and Maggie McOmie (in her only screen role) as roommates who fall in love in the sexless, drug-induced coma their future world has become. When THX (Duvall) is imprisoned for drug evasion and sexual crimes, he is determined to escape with his friend SEN 5241 (Donald Pleasence) and a hologram (Don Pedro Colley) and find the Pregnant LUH (McOmie). Lucas, who took the letters and numbers of the title character from his San Francisco telephone number, often referenced them in other of his films (a license plate number in "American Graffiti", a cell block number in "Star Wars"). This is the rarer one sheet that pictures Duvall and McOmie, as well as the policeman (played by Johnny Weissmuller, Jr.). Pinholes, very slight wrinkling and slight wear on the fold lines. Very Fine+.
Star Wars (20th Century Fox, 1976) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). George Lucas' lasting achievement in the cinema is the first part of his epic trilogy "Star Wars." This film single-handedly revolutionized the science fiction genre and brought sci-fi films back to prominence at the box office. This half sheet by artist Tom Jung is one of the few posters that haven't been reproduced on the title. It's rolled but does have 1.5 inch tear in the bottom border next the National Screen Service clause. Otherwise the poster has the most minimal, hardly noticeable crimps to a few spots on the edge of the poster. Fine.
The Empire Strikes Back (20th Century Fox, 1980) Three Sheet (41" X 81"). In George Lucas' spellbinding "Star Wars" sequel, the battle to save the galaxy from the evil Darth Vader rages on. Offered here is an unused, flat folded poster which is marked "Foreign" on the back. This poster is in one piece and in amazing condition. Very Fine+.
Return of the Jedi (20th Century Fox, 1983) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). In this final episode of George Lucas' original Star Wars trilogy, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), and Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams) are up against Darth Vader and the Empire, who are in the process of building a new and indestructible Death Star. Offered in this lot is a complete set of lobby cards for this title that are in near flawless condition. Near Mint/Mint.
E.T. The Extraterrestrial (Universal, 1982) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Steven Spielberg's tale of an alien botanist deserted on Earth, and a friendship which he develops with a ten year old boy, still delights young and old alike 20 years after its premiere. This is the very rare advance One Sheet with art by John Alvin. There is fold line wear, light surface wrinkles, border nicks and a few small scratches. The one sheets of this design are extremely difficult to find as only a few were distributed to theatres. Fine.
2001: A Space Odyssey (MGM, 1968) Small Lenticular (10 3/8"x 13 1/2"). What else would you expect from a film where the director pulled out all the stops to invent new special effects? Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" was heavily promoted and there were numerous unusual items created to help promote the film. There were three different lenticular posters made and of the three, this is by far the rarest as it is usually seen in its larger version. The poster has many tiny scratches on the surface of the lenticular material, but these don't interfere in the visual imagery. The poster also has some minor green pen ink on the back. Overall condition is Very Fine.
2001: A Space Odyssey (MGM, 1968). Linticular 3-D Display (10 3/8" X 13.5"). This is a stunning 3-D piece from a spectacular film. Stanley Kubrick showed us a future full of both fantastic and frightening possibilities. Originally released in 70mm Cinerama, Kubrick's space odyssey has a total of over 88 minutes of dialogue-free celluloid. Visually stunning, this ultra-rare display piece is a phenomenal 3-D image of astronauts against the famous space station background. Few of these pieces pop up, especially in such prime condition. The display has a few light surface scratches, but is otherwise fine. Here's your opportunity to aquire a rare 3-D display from this landmark sci-fi epic. Very Fine.
2001: A Space Odyssey (MGM, 1968) One Sheet (27" X 41") Style B. Stanley Kubrick made his greatest contribution to motion pictures with this ground-breaking science-fiction epic that reinvented special effects. Based on Arthur C. Clarke's short story, "The Sentinel", the plot revolved around a two-man crew sent on a deep space mission to Jupiter to see where a signal from an alien transmitter was being sent. This Style B (Moonbase) one sheet depicts the portion of the film right before the signal is broadcast to deep space. The one sheet has six small pieces of tape on the borders, otherwise it would be in near mint condition. As is, Very Fine+.
2001: A Space Odyssey (MGM, 1968) One Sheet (27" X 41") Style C. Of the three original one sheets issued for Stanley Kubrick's 2001, the Style C (Centrifuge) is by far the rarest. This one sheet was not issued in two versions (70mm and Cinerama) as the other two styles were. It was strictly issued in a Cinerama style, so unless a theatre was equipped to show Cinerama, this poster would not have been ordered. At first glance this poster appears to be photographic but on closer inspection, it is artwork, executed by Robert T. McCall. McCall is one of the foremost illustrators of space related images and he was commissioned by NASA to document the space program. This scarce one sheet has minor retouch to the center points and fold lines. Near Mint on Linen.
2001: A Space Odyssey (MGM, 1968) One Sheet (27" X 41") Style A. "The Ultimate Trip" that takes us from the dawn of man to beyond the infinite is one of the most wondrous, confusing, astounding and fabulous films ever made. Stanley Kubrick's vision of first contact with alien intelligence was a sensation when it was released in 1968 and remains so to this day. This Cinerama space station poster has pinholes, tape abrasions, edge tears, fold wear and a double vertical fold. Professionally restored for a very clean appearance. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Queen of Outer Space (Allied Artists, 1958). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Three male astronauts on the first mission to Venus arrive and find its population is entirely female! Go figure! This quirky little film, is a send-up of the sci-fi genre, and played very much for laughs. The attractive Zsa Zsa Gabor is one of the reasons material from this film is so popular. There are border pinholes, a few scattered pinholes in the background graphics, and one small smudge mark. This scene card features a stunning image of the glamorous Gabor. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine+.
Queen of Outer Space (Allied Artists, 1958) Insert (14" X 36"). The insert is rolled with the slightest hint of folding in half at one point. It has lots of foxing spots however, and these show most prominently in white areas of the bottom portion of the poster and in the yellow letters of the title. This may be the film Zsa Zsa Gabor is most remembered for as she portrays the wicked queen of Venus, who intends to destroy the earth because she hates men! This is camp sci-fi at it's best, Dahling! Fine.
Rocketship X-M (Lippert, 1950). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). This sci-fi gem is one of the best films ever produced by Lippert Studios. The action centers around the first manned space flight to the moon that gets blown off course by a meteor shower and ends up on Mars. Lloyd Bridges, Osa Massen and Noah Berry Jr. star as the astronauts who discover a destroyed civilization on the red planet. There are fold lines, border nicks and small tears, light smudges and a pressed stamp on the lower right corner. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine.
Things to Come (United Artists, 1936). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Based on H.G. Wells prognosticative 1933 essay "The Shape of Things to Come" this film encompasses a frame of time that spans ninety-four years, from 1940 through 2036. The setting is the London-like metropolis of Everytown, which becomes involved in a second world war that last three decades. After the war an organization called "Wings Over the World" brings about stunning technological advances and a new civilization emerges from the ashes. But there is a movement, lead by the sculptor Theotocopulos, that opposes progress, believing humanity has been sacrificed for the sake of technology. "Things to Come" was filmed on an epic scale with eye-popping special-effects such as the ones featured on this visually stunning scene card. There are pinholes around the borders, one light smudge mark and a small amount of surface paper loss to the bottom right corner. The colors are bold and vibrant and the card displays very well. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine/Very Fine.
Robinson Crusoe On Mars (Paramount, 1964) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Commander Kit Draper, with his pet "Mona" the monkey, crashes on the red planet, and has to battle a hostile environment and aliens while trying to escape. Look for Batman's Adam West, who has a brief appearance as the partner that doesn't make it. Directed by Byron Haskins, who had previously directed "War of the Worlds," "Conquest of Space," and "From the Earth to the Moon." There are a few smudge marks, light creases, holes in the corners and a chip out of the bottom left corner. Very Fine-.
Astounding She Monster (American International, 1958) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Typical fifties sci-fi fare about a mysterious, beautiful alien from a downed meteor who can kill by touching. The outstanding graphics of this wonderful poster have made this one of the hottest titles from the sci-fi or bad girl genre. This poster has been put on linen and had slight paper loss where the the fold lines meet. It has had minimal fold line touchup as well some border touchup. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Journey to the Seventh Planet (American International, 1962) One Sheet (27" X 41"). John Agar starred in this science fiction picture where astronauts travel to Uranus and discover an alien that has power over their minds. The best thing going for this film was the poster campaign featuring some of the campiest graphics ever issued for a science fiction picture. The poster has a few pinholes in each corner and in the red background. It also has a one-inch tear in the lower right border and some tape on the reverse of the upper left corner. Fine.
The First Spaceship on Venus (Crown-International, 1962) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This film was a German-Polish co-production that was dramatically cut down to incoherency by its American distributors. Yet the poster produced for this film is truly beautiful. This poster has a staple hole in each corner and a tape stain in the border of both upper corners. There is a fold split in the upper horizontal fold which extends into the center of the poster. It has been reinforced on back with paper tape. The white line seen in the image is that split. The description makes it sound worse than it is and any talented restoration person would find this an easy fix. Fine-.
When Worlds Collide (Paramount, 1951) Lobby Cards (4) (11" X 14"). When a rogue star, Bellus, and its orbiting planet, Zyra, enter the solar system, Dr. Cole Hendron is the first astronomer to see it and figure out that it will hit the Earth in eight months. He sounds the alarm, but the only financial help comes in the form of wheelchair-bound millionaire Sydney Stanton. For selfish reasons, he agrees to fund a sort of Noah's Ark spaceship that will take some forty people to live on Zyra -- himself included, of course! Starring Richard Derr, Barbara Rush, Peter Hansen, John Hoyt and Larry Keating. These scene cards include the building of the rocket, an accident at the work site, the millionaire shooting his assistant who had been holding a gun on him, and Derr, Rush and Hansen reacting to the coming planet. Foxing on one card, pinholes, edge wear, corner creases, some soiling. There is a note written in ink on the back of one card. Fine/Very Fine.
When Worlds Collide (Paramount, 1951) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). When the wayward planet Zyra approaches Earth, its gravitational pull causes havoc with weather and tides. Earthquakes shake the ground and giant tsunamis flood the streets of New York. This scene card from the early fifties end-of-the-world spectacular shows the huge wave careening through the canyons of Manhattan. Created by the great producer of special-effects films, George Pal, this set the standard for such later extravaganzas as "Armageddon" and "Deep Impact". Pinholes, slight corner wear, slight edge wrinkles and very light soiling. Very Fine+.
When Worlds Collide (Paramount, 1951) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Pilot David Randall and his girlfriend Joyce Hendron (Richard Derr and Barbara Rush) look out for the first time on their new home on a new planet. When Zyra and its star, Bellus, enter the path of Earth, an intrepid group of explorers and scientists build a spaceship to try and save humanity. Forty of them leave Earth on the rocket to colonize Zyra. Pinholes, one very small corner crease and very minor soiling. Otherwise, a mint card from this early sci-fi film.
When Worlds Collide (Paramount, 1951) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). "Waste everything except time. Time is your most valuable commodity". This was the watchword for the scientists and engineers working feverishly to finish the Space Ark that would take forty people to a new planet home, before the Earth is destroyed by a rogue star. George Pal, the producer of "Destination Moon", "The War of the Worlds" and "The Time Machine", has one of his greatest triumphs with this tale of how the best and worst in humanity comes out when the world is coming to an end. The great sci-fi artist Chesley Bonestell designed the spaceship seen in this scene card. Pinholes, small corner creases, light wrinkles, a one-inch edge tear and very minor soiling. Very Fine.
The Ghost Ship (RKO, 1943) Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style A. Val Lewton produced some films in the early to mid forties that today are considered the masterworks of understated horror. In 1938 RKO built a huge set of a ship on which to shoot a film called "Pacific Liner." Lewton found a script that could make use of that set and thus a huge savings in the budget. Offered here is the half sheet to this film which shows Richard Dix as the psychotic captain. This poster is rolled and two pieces of linen tape have been used to repair tears in the left border, one of which extends into Dix's hat. There are pinholes in various spots around the border and a small surface abrasion on the woman's shoulder in the upper right of the poster. Fine.
The Ghost Ship (RKO, 1943) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Another "horror" film shot under the aegis of Val Lewton, this psychological thriller found a sea captain suspect in the murder of two of his crew. Lewton's films were known for their use of psychological obsessions and pure suspense. Richard Dix stars as the aging captain and was never better. This poster has had the borders airbrushed and color retouching to the folds. There was a large chip out of the upper border going down into the second "r" in Richard that has been replaced and there have been two large tears repaired; one in that goes into the "st" of "Ghost" and another in the fight scene to the left of Dix' portrait. The center points have also had work. Good + on linen.
The Curse of the Cat People (RKO, 1944). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Officially this film was billed as a sequel to Val Lewton's psychological-horror classic "Cat People" (1942). In fact, this is an engrossing tale told from the perspective of a six-year-old child who has trouble differentiating fantasy from reality. The child's vivid imagination causes her to exhibit strange tendencies that her father fears may be related to his first wife, the obsessive "Cat Woman" in the earlier film. There are two border pinholes and some minor border bumps, otherwise the card is in superb condition. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine+.
The Body Snatcher (RKO, 1945) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This Robert Louis Stevenson tale was inspired by the true story of the gruesome grave-robbers Burke and Hare. Legendary horror producer Val Lewton brought in director Robert Wise (The Day the Earth Stood Still) to adapt Stevenson's story for the screen. He then cast the two greatest horror stars of the cinema, Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi, to add a chilling atmosphere to the production. There is fold line wear with a touch of paper loss at the crossfolds, minor paper loss on the borders, and multiple corner pinholes. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. The one sheet for the film is one of the best and scarcest from the classic horror era. Very Fine- on Linen.
The Leopard Man (RKO, 1943). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This fascinating psychological/horror thriller is the third and last horror film made by Jacques Tourner in collaboration with RKO's producer Val Lewton, the others being "Cat People" and "I Walked With a Zombie". When a leopard escapes from a traveling circus in a small New Mexican town terror begins to reign when mauled corpses are found, apparently dead as a result of the leopard's attack. The hunt for the leopard begins and more people are savagely attacked. But soon the question arises, is it really the leopard who is committing these murders? There is light fold line wear with a touch of separation at the crossfolds, and small chips, creases and tears on the borders. The poster features an eerie green clawed hand reaching for its victim. Very Fine.
Cat People (RKO, 1942) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Simone Simon stars as Irene, a wife whose jealous streak turns her into a cat, or does it? Producer Val Lewton and director Jacques Tourneur collaborated for the first time on this classic horror film. Lewton produced a style which was more reliant on suspense and suggestion creating more of a psychological thriller that paid off nicely at the box. "The Cat People" was a major hit for RKO and the two men went on to make a series of moody and atmospheric horror films for the studio. There is light fold line wear with a touch of paper loss at the crossfolds, slight tears, and few small holes in the graphics. There are pinholes, tears, and small areas of paper loss in the borders. The poster actually measures just slightly shy of the full 27" X 41" but we are not sure that there has been any trimming as the borders are uniform and straight. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Posters for "The Cat People" are hot commodities and are seldom available to collectors. Fine on Linen.
The Phantom of the West (Mascot, 1931) Banner (36" x 118"). Jim Lester is working to find his father's killer and clear the name of his girlfriend's father who has been arrested for the crime. Her father leaves a note that names seven townsmen who can identify the real murderer. Of course, every time that Lester gets close to the truth, one of the seven end up dead. Tom Tyler (later to be seen in "The Adventures of Captain Marvel") plays Lester in this early "all-talkie" serial from Mascot Productions. co-starring William Desmond and Dorothy Gulliver. Stone lithograph artwork on weatherproof muslin. Fold wear with some slight loss of cloth and stains at the folds. Edge wear and stains with some loss of material on the edges. All four corners are folded back and held in place by the corner grommets. Two other grommets on the top and bottom edges. Beautiful art with bright colors. Fine/Very Fine.
Deadwood Pass (Monarch Film Corporation, 1933) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Tom Tyler was a boxer and weightlifter when he entered films as a stuntman in 1924 and quickly rose to stardom at FBO studios, the forerunner to RKO, as a cowboys hero, even though it was said that Tyler despised Westerns and reportedly was terrified of horses! Tyler was one of the few cowboys to cross the silent range, maintaining his popularity well into the sound era. Small, budget-minded, Monarch studios produced this gorgeous one sheet that features a stunning stone litho image of the popular Tyler. There are pinholes, tears and chips on the borders, fold line wear with some paper loss, and small holes, tears and scratches in the graphics. This poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Fine on Linen.
Phantom Thunderbolt (Worldwide Pictures, 1933) One Sheet (27" X 41"). In this horse opera, Ken Maynard stars as the Thunderbolt Kid and is trying to capture a gang of outlaws trying to stop the railroad from coming through a small western town. The posters for Maynard's pictures were usually quite colorful and this one is no exception. In this scene, his very well trained horse, Tarzan, is rescuing Maynard! The one sheet has a few very minor chips out of the border and minor color touch to the fold lines. Very Fine+ on Linen.
King of the Rodeo (Universal, 1929) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Hoot Gibson takes his trusty horse and goes to the rodeo in Chicago. When a real weasel of a cowboy robs the rodeo, Hoot goes on a chase through the traffic of Chicago to capture him. This may be the single best example of art deco meets the great American Western ever served up on a poster. Hoot Gibson, known for his rodeo prowess of bronco-busting, displays his talent on this early litho. The poster has a few small tears in the lower right border. Very Fine.
Ride 'Em Cowgirl (Grand National, 1939) One Sheet (27" X 41"). The westerns had singing cowboys and singing outlaws, so why not singing cowgirls? Enter Dorothy Page who made this picture and one other as the screen's only Singing Cowgirl. The poster is in fantastic condition with only a couple of minor half inch tears in the borders. Very Fine+.
Red River Valley (Republic, 1941) One Sheet (27" X 41"). A group of ranchers fighting a drought have banded together to raise money to build a reservoir. When they're cheated out of the money in a stock fraud, Roy Rogers rides to rout the rascals. Along the way, he finds time to sing several songs with the Sons of the Pioneers, including "Love Begins at Sunset on the Trail" and "When Payday Rolls Around". This beautiful lithograph one sheet from Republic has images of Rogers, Gabby Hayes and Sally Payne, as well as some riding cowboys. It has had professional restoration and its appearance is clean. Pinholes, border chips with small paper loss, tears in the image area, small fold separations. Fine+ on Linen.
Git Along Little Doggies (Republic, 1937) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Gene Autry was the young Republic Studio's most popular star throughout the late 1930s and into the forties. He was the first breakthrough singing cowboy star. Offered here is what we consider to be one of his very best one sheets from early in his career. In 2003, we sold a copy of this in similar condition for over $1600. This poster has been linen backed and had repair to minor chips from the border and foldline touchup. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Back in the Saddle (Republic, 1941) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Gene Autry works to protect the Arizona town of Solitude from the evil polluting mine owner, at the same time that he tries to keep the hothead son of the ranch owner from being railroaded for murder. Gene somehow finds time to sing a few songs, including "I'm an Old Cowhand", "I'm in the Jailhouse Now", "You Are My Sunshine" and the title tune. This beautiful one sheet has great images of Gene and Smiley Burnette riding the range and herding cattle. Edge wear and minor fold wear with just a little separation. Very Fine.
Guns and Guitars (Republic, 1936) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Gene Autry stars as a medicine-show entertainer who has a run in with the crooked town boss, who just happens to be an outlaw. When the desperadoes murder the town sherif they frame poor Gene for the murder. There is fold line wear with a small amount of paper loss at the crossfolds, border chips, corner pinholes and small tears. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
One Man Law (Columbia, 1932) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Buck Jones, "The Screen's Ace Outdoor Star", was a well-known cowboy star for more than twenty years, playing a variety of characters, most of whom were named "Buck." Jones was at the peak of his career when he died in the famous 1942 Cocoanut Grove fire in Boston, reportedly while trying to save other people caught inside. In "One Man Law", he played Brand Thompson, a Sheriff appointed by a land investor from Chicago. When conflicts start occurring between the ranchers and newly arrived settlers, Thompson investigates and discovers the investor is defrauding both groups by selling the land twice. This restored poster has pinholes, edge wear, minor fold wear with some separation and slight paper loss. Professional restoration has left the poster with a crisp, clean appearance. One of the most beautiful of all the Buck Jones posters! Very Fine on Linen.
Hollywood Round-up (Columbia, 1937) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Buck Jones stars in this cowboy thriller as a stuntman making westerns in Hollywood. The picture was a mix of fictional plot along with some semi-documentary footage of how the westerns were made. Jones had worked for Columbia in the early 1930's and after appearing in a series of films for Universal, returned to Columbia for this effort. In truth, this was one of his better pictures. The poster has some minor touchup to the fold lines, with just a bit more to the upper center point and upper horizontal fold. Very Fine on Linen.
For the Service (Universal, 1936) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Buck Jones not only starred in this action-packed western, but produced and directed it as well. Indians are killing ranchers and burning them off of their land in this film and the spectacular poster is evidence to the thrills that awaited movie-goers. After Buck Jones' contract ran out with Columbia, the actor came over to Universal, who would then go on to produce the best posters for the western legend. This one sheet is nothing short of gorgeous and shows the most minimal color touch to the center points. There was also some slight retouch to the upper corners. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Bar 20 Justice (Paramount, 1938) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Yippe-ki-yaa! If you're in the mood for a classic B Western poster, it just about doesn't get any better than this! William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy appears on this one sheet, long considered by fans to be the ultimate Hoppy one sheet. This was one of the many "Bar 20" pictures that Boyd would make in the Hopalong Cassidy series. The condition of this poster is spectacular too as there are no pinholes and only some minor, very light extra creases in the poster. Near Mint.
Texas Cyclone (Columbia, 1932) One Sheet (27" X 41"). In one of the best westerns Tim McCoy ever made, he arrives in a town where everyone thinks he is another man, a man that's been dead for five years. In order to help the man's widow, he enlists the help of one of his buddies from Texas (played by John Wayne) to help get rid of some cattle rustlers. John Wayne and Tim McCoy in the same film make this picture a B western classic. Add to it an early appearance by Walter Brennan as the town sheriff and you've got pure gold. This is not only a fun western but a classic one sheet as well. The poster was backed to correct a few minor tears in the borders and repair a few small chips along the vertical fold line and one along the left side of the middle horizontal fold. One sheets on this title are rarely offered for sale. Fine on Linen.
Neath Western Skies (Syndicate Pictures, 1929) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Tom Tyler was one of the silent screen cowboys who made the transition to sound films so well. This poster is a wonderful example of classic western graphics. While the films were routine, it was the posters that brought audiences in and the westerns capitalized on the spectacular stunts that the cowboys were known for. If you like Americana and the old west, then how could you find a better image than this? The poster had a few tears in the upper border and some very minor chips on the lower portion of the vertical fold. These have been repaired with linen backing and have had very minor color touch. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Orphan of the Pecos (Victory Pictures Corporation, 1937) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This was one of the eight westerns produced by Victory Pictures during the 1937-38 season that starred Tom Tyler. This film has Tyler playing an agent of the "Cattlemen's Protection Agency" that's after the man who killed his parents. This colorful one sheet features a nice portrait shot of Tyler and costar Jeanne Martel, along with a great action shot of Tyler wrestling with a villain. There is fold line wear with paper loss at the crossfolds, a few tears in the graphics, and small tears, chips, and areas of paper loss on the borders. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Fine on Linen.
The Man from New Mexico (Astor, R-1937) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Handsome cowboy Tom Tyler stars as Jess Ryder, a detective for the cattlemen's association who is investigating a gang of rustlers he believes is behind the mysterious deaths of cattle on a local ranch. The gorgeous stone litho one sheet is one of the most colorful posters produced for Tyler during his stint at Monogram. There is slight fold line wear, pinholes and small border tears. Professional restoration was performed to these minor imperfections and the poster displays exceptionally well. Very Fine on Linen.
Union Pacific (Paramount, 1939) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Union Pacific is Cecil B. DeMille's extravagant telling of the building of the intercontinental railroad. Barbara Stanwyck and Joel McCrea headline the all-star cast, including Akim Tamiroff, Robert Preston and Brian Donlevy. Overseer McCrea ramrods the construction of the rails, while protecting them from profiteer Donlevy. At the same time, he finds time to romance postmistress Stanwyck, who is featured on six of the eight cards. One card has been trimmed about a half inch on the right border. Several pinholes, slight stains, scratches, and edge wear. Paper loss on two cards. Fine.
Jesse James (20th Century Fox, 1939) Jumbo Lobby Card (14" X 17"). Tyrone Power and Henry Fonda play the James brothers in the cleaned-up Robin Hood version of their life. The James boys start robbing trains and banks because their mother (Jane Darwell) was murdered by railroad agents. They end up becoming folk heroes, but find that the law is breathing down their necks. Henry Fonda played Frank James again two years later in the sequel, "The Return of Frank James". Posters for this title are very rare. This nice looking jumbo lobby features Tyrone Power, Henry Fonda, Nancy Kelly and Henry Hull. Pinholes, edge wear and tears with tape on the back, corner creases and a few light wrinkles. Fine/Very Fine.
Billy the Kid (MGM, 1941) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Robert Taylor stars as the Kid in this sanitized Hollywood version of Billy the Kid's life. Pinholes, edge wear and tears with tape on the back, light wrinkles, a light vertical fold near the left border and light soiling. Rolled, Fine.
Blood on the Moon (RKO, 1948) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Robert Mitchum stars in this western directed by Robert Wise. Jim Garry (Mitchum) wanders into the middle of a range war between his friend Tate Riling (Robert Preston) and John Lufton and his daughter Amy (Tom Tully and Barbara Bel Geddes). At first Garry aligns himself with Riling, but soon comes to realize how evil he really is. This wonderful poster has striking images of Mitchum and Bel Geddes. It has a corner chip, a corner tear, minor edge wear and a small stain on the lower edge. Overall, a very nice looking one sheet from this RKO western. Very Fine.
High Noon (United Artists, 1952) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Gary Cooper, as sheriff Will Kane, awaits the four men who swear vengeance against him at high noon. Director Fred Zinnemann created one of the definitive westerns with this classic film that also gave a break to the new star, Grace Kelly. This one sheet is has multiple tack holes in it, with smudging, throughout. Very Good/Fine.
High Noon (Stanley Kramer Pictures, 1952) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"), B&W Stills (8) (8" X 10"). This lot consists of the lobby card set and eight stills. Gary Cooper stars as a retiring town sheriff, about to leave town with his new bride when news reaches him that a man he sent to prison is returning to town to kill him. Sounds like a simple plot, which was typical for most westerns, but under the skill of Cooper and director Fred Zinnemann, this tale has become a cinematic legend. All of the cards exhibit quite a bit of wear, including, pin-holes in the corners and borders, a rust/water stain in the lower left corner, smudging and some minor border tears. The title card has a two-inch tear in the bottom border that extends to the lowest inset scene. Overall the set would grade as good condition. the stills display some minor creases; a few tears and two of them have been trimmed on the left. Overall condition of this lot is Good/Very Good.
The Naked Spur (MGM, 1953) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Howard Kemp turns to bounty hunting to get the money to buy back the ranch he lost while gone to the Civil War. With the help of a greedy prospector and a shifty ex-soldier, he captures murderer Ben Vandergroat and his girlfriend. On the road back, Vandergroat tries to turn the three partners against each other. Starring James Stewart, Janet Leigh, Robert Ryan and Ralph Meeker. This restored poster has exciting artwork of an intense Stewart and beautiful Leigh. One tear with a chip missing in the upper credits, a corner crease and minor fold separation with small paper loss. Very Fine- on Linen.
The Lone Ranger and the Lost City of Gold (United Artists, 1958) One Sheet (27" X 41"). "Hi Yo, Silver, Away!" The now famous call of the Lone Ranger was first heard in December 1932 when George Trendle aired his creation on Detroit's radio station WXYZ. But the call didn't become famous until Clayton Moore called out to every kid in America when he starred in this exciting western. This time, the Masked Man has to hunt down the killers of several Indians and locate their golden medallions that, when combined together, lead to the fabled Lost City of Gold! The white background and borders have been airbrushed. There is fold line wear with a small amount of paper loss at the upper crossfold. The poster has been restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Very Good+ on Linen.
The Magnificent Seven (United Artists, 1960) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Akira Kurosawa's "The Seven Samurai" was the basis for this western, changing the Japanese warriors to gunslingers for hire. Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen and James Coburn star in this classic action epic. This folded Style B half sheet is considered one of the best format posters from the film. This poster has staining on the left border which extends slightly into the art. It has tackholes in three corners and one larger nail hole in the lower right corner. This poster would clean up beautifully in the hands of a restoration artist. Very Good+.
The Telegraph Trail (Warner Brothers-Vitagraph, 1933) One Sheet (27" X 41"). John Wayne headlines the cast in this action-packed western from Warner Brothers. The telegraph has to be completed in order to help tame the west, but before that can happen, Wayne and the rest of the cavalry must stop an unscrupulous white man who has convinced the Indians to destroy their efforts. This impressive poster featuring Wayne is in incredible condition, with one heavy tack hole per corner and one in the center next to the letter "E" in "The". The poster also has multiple extra light vertical creasing from folding. As is the poster is in Very Fine condition. From the Royal Theatre Collection.
Stagecoach (United Artists, R-1944) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This classic John Ford western brought stardom to John Wayne after almost ten years of struggling in B westerns. The original one sheet, though pretty, did not picture Wayne. This early reissue is considered by many to be the best poster on the title. This poster is linen backed and has had fold line touchup and some minor border chipping issues. It looks wonderful and the colors are vibrant. Very Fine.
Fort Apache (RKO, 1948) Insert (14" X 36"). John Wayne stars in this classic western from director John Ford. This was the second film in Ford's Cavalry Triology that also included, "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon" and "Rio Grande." Posters on this title are the rarest in the series and this insert may be the best image on this title. The insert shows signs of use including some light smudging, some minor border tears, pin-holes and creasing. Besides the usual middle horizontal fold, the poster shows several additional horizontal creases throughout. Fine-.
The Searchers (Warner Brothers, 1956) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). This true classic of the American cinema is considered by many to be one of the greatest westerns ever made. Director John Ford tells of a man's search, that spans several years, trying to find his niece who was kidnapped by Indians. This legendary movie has been copied by many, but never equaled. John Wayne gives the performance of his career, in the role he claimed to be his favorite, as Ethan Edwards, a man driven by guilt and responsibility. There are pinholes in the dark brown area surrounding the graphics on each card, two of the cards have a few border pinholes, and card #5 and #7 have a few pinholes in the graphics. There is also some toning to each card as well as slight fading to a few cards. A favorite film among John Wayne collectors, these cards are always in high demand and rarely come along offered as a full set. Fine.
Fistful of Dollars (United Artists, 1964). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Sergio Leone's film was inspired by Akira Kurosawa's "Yojimbo." Clint Eastwood became an international star when he appeared in Leone's western as "The Man With No Name". This poster has slight fold line wear with a touch of separation at the crossfolds, small holes and tears in the corners, and a couple of extra pinholes on the borders. Fine+.
For a Few Dollars More (United Artists, 1967) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This was the second in Sergio Leone's "Man with No Name" trilogy starring Clint Eastwood as the serape-clad, cigar-chewing, mysterious gunslinger who joins forces with bounty hunter Lee Van Cleef as they trail a murderous bandit known as Indio. Ennio Morricone's haunting scores would accompany all three entries in Leone's "spaghetti western" series. There are light surface wrinkles and tape stains in the corners, otherwise this poster is in excellent condition. Very Fine.
Hang 'Em High (United Artists, 1968) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Clint Eastwood had amazing success in Leone's "spaghetti western" trilogy. Upon his return to the USA, Eastwood set up his own production company, Malpaso, which had a hit the first time out with the "revenge" western "Hang 'Em High." The plot revolves around Eastwood escaping his own hanging and going after the nine men who lynched him. There is a touch of separation at the crossfolds, light surface wrinkles, light staining on the top and bottom borders, light toning and some corner pinholes. Fine/Very Fine.
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (United Artists, 1968) French Petite (23" X 30"). It was the end to an epic trilogy. Sergio Leone's masterpiece found Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef all trying to locate a cache of gold against the backdrop of the American Civil War. The final showdown in the graveyard is haunting and under Leone's direction a tribute to every pistol duel that's ever been filmed. Ennio Morricone's music is nothing short of brilliant and may be the most recognized score in the cinema. This original French poster shows lots of use including fold wear, pinholes, fold separations, creasing and light smudging. Although this sounds rough, the poster would restore easily on linen. Very Good.
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (United Artists, 1968) Australian One Sheet (27" X 40"). Though shot as the final installment of the Leone/Eastwood "spaghetti western" trilogy, this film was actually the prequel of the previous two films. Beginning with 10 minutes of film with no dialogue, this tale of the "man with no name" was destined to be a classic of international cinema starring a young Clint Eastwood. There is light wrinkling, soiling and creases to the borders, small holes in the white background, and a thumb size chip on the upper border. This Australian poster offers vivid stone litho graphics that would make a nice addition to any Eastwood collection. Fine/Very Fine.
High Plains Drifter (Universal, 1974) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Clint Eastwood is a nameless gunslinger who rides into the small western town of Lago. The residents are fearful of a group of outlaws that have sworn vengeance on the community and hire Eastwood to defend them. But when the mysterious stranger has the corrupt town folk paint the buildings red and rename it Hell, they realize he's not just another drifter. There is light fold line wear, corner pinholes, one small border tear and pencil writing in the bottom border. This one sheet is considered by most collectors to be the best poster ever created for an Eastwood film! Very Fine-.
The Outlaw Josey Wales (Warner Brothers, 1976) Poster (40" X 60"). Clint Eastwood directs this film from a script by ousted director Phillip Kaufman. Considered by many Eastwood afficionados to be the peak of the 70s cinema, western or otherwise, this story is the tale of a peaceful farmer whose life is shattered by the bloodthirsty vengeance of post-Civil-War Union troops. Fans consider the art used for this poster to be the best in the campaign. We seriously doubt you'll ever see a better copy. Near Mint/Mint.
Dirty Harry (Warner Brothers, 1971) Japanese B2 (20" X 28.5"). This is the film that started the Dirty Harry phenomenon. Clint Eastwood, as Detective Harry Callahan of the SFPD, takes on a psychotic killer since no one else on the force wants to handle the "dirty" jobs. This one had enough mayhem to inspire an entire series of sequels. Offered in this lot is a colorful Japanese poster that would make a unique addition to any Eastwood/Dirty Harry collection. There are the typical fold lines, one light smudge mark and just a touch of toning, otherwise this poster is in excellent condition. Very Fine+.
Ocean's 11 (Warner Brothers, 1960) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). This film is a classic, depicting the swaggering "cool" that defined the Rat Pack and the 1960s. The plot centered on the gang's plan to knock off five Las Vegas casinos in one night. Rat Packers Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Peter Lawford, and Angie Dickinson are all displayed on this fantastic poster. There are pinholes, smudges, and slight scuffs. There are the typical fold lines and a few scattered pinholes in the graphics. Fine+.
Bullitt (Warner Brothers, 1968) Japanese Speed Poster (14" X 20"). Lt Frank Bullitt, San Francisco cop, is out to catch the underworld kingpin that killed a witness under his protection. The car chase in this film has never been matched,except for perhaps "The French Connection", for excitement. This Japanese poster is a great alternative to the less exciting American paper. This great poster features not only the great head shot of Steve McQueen but an image of the famous car chase! This poster is printed on back as are all speed posters. It is rolled though previously folded with slight horizontal fold wear. Very Fine+.
The Thomas Crown Affair (MGM, 1968) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Steve McQueen plays Thomas Crown, a self made millionaire who masterminds a daring daytime bank robbery. A clever insurance investigator (Faye Dunaway) and a streetwise detective (Paul Burke) are called in to find the person responsible for the heist. There is slight fold line wear with a touch more at the crossfolds and one small tear in the background graphics. Very Fine on Linen.
The Graduate (Embassy, 1967) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Dustin Hoffman became an overnight sensation after appearing as Benjamin Braddock in this classic picture of the 1960s. Rebelling against the wishes of his parents, that he settle down and take a respectable job, Benjamin starts an illicit affair with a friend of his mother, Mrs. Robinson played by Anne Bancroft. Things start getting out of control when Benjamin starts dating Mrs. Robinson's daughter. The scenes of the older woman seducing the young and nervous man have become legendary. Although Hoffman wasn't the original choice for the part (that was Warren Beatty, and later Charles Grodin), you have to wonder how anyone else could have played the role. This poster is rolled, with multiple surface creases and wrinkles, pinholes, and light smudge marks. Fine-.
The Graduate (United Artists, 1967) Australian One Sheet (27" X 40"). Dustin Hoffman became an overnight sensation after appearing as Benjamin Braddock in this classic picture of the 1960s. Rebelling against the desire of his parents that he settle down and take a respectable job, Benjamin starts an illicit affair with a friend of his mother, Mrs. Robinson, played by Anne Bancroft. The pre Academy Award US one sheets for this title are extremely hard to come by. Offered here is the similar Australian one sheet which may be more attractive with the colorful title box. This sheet has a border chip in the lower right corner and some border wear and a tear in the lower left corner. The colors are strong and overall the poster is in nice shape. Fine+.
Cool Hand Luke (Warner Brothers, 1967) Australian One Sheet (27" X 40"). Paul Newman plays one of moviedom's most famous outcasts in this unforgettable chain gang tale. Who can forget Strother Martin's infamous line, "What we've got here is a failure to communicate"? Newman, known for his cool swagger in such films as "The Hustler" and "Hud," cemented his place in cinema history with this performance, a role that was originally offered to Telly Savalas. There is one small area of paper loss on the top border, one small border tear, extra fold lines at the top and bottom borders, small stains and a paper snipe in the lower right corner. This Australian poster features a stunning stone litho image of Newman in one of his unforgettable roles. Fine.
Rosemary's Baby (Paramount, 1968) One Sheet (27" X 41"). In Roman Polanski's first American film, he tackles the horror genre with this shocker about a woman who is being protected by a coven of witches because she is unwittingly carrying the child of the devil. "Rosemary's Baby" helped usher in the genre's modern era, inspiring a wave of satanic horror films such as "The Exorcist" and "The Omen." Mia Farrow stars opposite John Cassavetes in one of the most suspenseful horror films ever made. There is one pinhole in each corner of the border and two pinholes in the upper background graphics. Very Fine+.
Enter the Dragon (Warner Brothers, 1973) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Though Bruce Lee had garnered national attention as Kato in the "Green Hornet" TV series (as well as in martial arts films made in Hong Kong), with "Enter the Dragon," he finally achieved his goal of starring in a major motion picture. This is considered one of the greatest martial arts film ever made, and features Lee's famous routine with the nunchucks. There are surface wrinkles, border nicks and bumps, one tear in the upper right corner and small smudge marks. Very Fine-.
Enter the Dragon (Warner Brothers, 1973) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Perhaps the greatest of all kung fu films, "Enter the Dragon" was the high point of Bruce Lee's career. Unfortunately, he died three weeks before the film was released. Very slight wrinkles, a light smudge and very small corner crease on one card, a small edge tear in one card, and a rating stamp on all but two cards. Otherwise, these are very clean cards, with great martial arts action on most of them. Near Mint-.
Jaws (Universal, 1975). Mailer (4.5" X 7"). Steven Spielberg's breakthrough movie about a New England town terrorized by shark attacks is as frightening today as it was the day it was released. This Oscar-winning thriller starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss took such a big bite out of the box office that it was followed by three sequels. Offered in this lot is a 16 page advertising mailer, complete with the original envelope, sent out to promote coming features. There is slight overall toning and a couple of small border nicks on the cover, otherwise fine. Very Fine+.
Raiders of the Lost Ark (Paramount, 1981) Polish. Yep, it really is Raider s of the Lost Ark. Once again, nobody does poster designs like the artists from Poland and in this one, they managed to give us a marriage of Indiana Jones bullwhip and a H.R. Giger skull. This is undoubtedly the most unique campaign devised for George Lucas and Steven Spielberg's action thriller made in the style of the old 1940's serials. Near Mint on Linen.
Chinatown (Paramount, 1974) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Jack Nicholson plays Jake Gittes, a private detective who's cut out of the Sam Spade and Philip Marlowe mold, who gets involved in a seedy case dealing with affairs, political corruption and incest. Faye Dunaway, as Gittes', employer portrays the ultimate femme fatale. Roman Polanski's film noir is one of the best mystery/thrillers ever produced by Hollywood, garnering 11 Academy Award nominations. There is minor fold line wear and light surface wrinkles and creases. Very Fine.
The Crime of the Century (Paramount, 1933) One Sheet (27" X 41") Style A. Ah, how times changed? When the film was made in 1933, the "crime of the century" refers to the theft of $100,000. Admittedly, that was a lot of money in depression era America. Otherwise, this Jean Hersholt film was a remarkable detective murder mystery, where, in a truly unusual plot twist for that time, the detective was the murderer.The beautiful stone-litho graphics on the poster shows Hersholt and a cowering young Frances Dee, who plays his daughter in the film. The poster exhibits some minor wear in the lower center point and to the border. The lower left corner has been torn off within the border and some brown paper tape is on the reverse behind each corner. Fine/Very Fine.
Scotland Yard (20th Century Fox, 1930) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Dakin Barrolles (Edmund Lowe) and his partner Charles Fox (Donald Crisp) are on the run from Scotland Yard after pulling off a bank robbery. Barrolles comes upon a drunk banker and his wife, and is instantly smitten with Xandra, the wife (Joan Bennett). Barrolles steals a locket with a picture of the couple in it. Hiding out from the Yard in the army, Barrolles is sent to fight in World War I. In a mine explosion he loses his face, and the doctor who restores it has only the locket to go by. When Xandra comes to take her husband home, she is surprised by the man who suddenly loves her more than when he left for the army. Barrolles is tempted by Fox to continue his career of crime, but finds that love confuses things. And what if the real husband should return from the missing? Edge wear and tears, fold separation with loss of paper, tape removed from the back. Professional restoration has left the poster with a clean appearance. Fine on Linen.
The Moonstone (Monogram, 1934) One Sheet (27" X 41"). David Manners, famous for his appearances in "Dracula" and "The Mummy" stars in this early detective film based on the novel by Wilkie Collins. Collins novel (1868) was one of the earliest stories to use the detective formula that would be used in both stage plays and movies for the next century. One small tear in the black background above Phyllis Barry's nose, one tiny chip out of the left border and one tiny tear in the center of the bottom border keep this poster from grading at mint. As is, Very Fine/Near Mint.
The Kennel Murder Case (Warner Brothers, 1933). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Most consider this film the prototype for the whodunit genre. The film stars William Powell, who was making his fourth and last screen appearance as S. S. Van Dine's dilettante detective, Philo Vance. Powell's performance along with Michael Curtiz's fast-paced and imaginative direction, make this film a benchmark for all the Golden Age murder mysteries that followed. Most of the cards have several pinholes in the graphics, some smudge marks, and a few corner creases. The card that shows Powell peering at a corpse under a sheet has several rust stains in the upper border. Overall the cards are in nice condition and display well. Fine+.
The Thin Man (MGM, 1934) Herald. William Powell and Myrna Loy, as Dashiell Hammett's classic characters Nick and Nora Charles, made they first appearance together in the Thin Man series. Powell had already established himself in the role of a cinematic detective, (Philo Vance), but with the success of the Thin Man, he left Philo Vance behind and became the definitive Nick Charles. This rare four page herald is in beautiful condition showing almost no signs of wear. Near Mint.
Guilty Hands (MGM, 1931). Title Card - Lobby Cards (5) (11" X 14"). This tightly plotted and suspenseful melodrama stars Lionel Barrymore as a prominent defense attorney who murders the cad fiance of his daughter (Madge Evans) and makes the deed look like suicide. The victim's mistress (Kay Francis) suspects foul play but can't pin the crime on the attorney because he has covered his tracts to well. Barrymore very nearly pulls off the perfect crime, until the corpse itself reveals the "guilty hands." Offered in this lot are six cards, one title card and five scene cards. There are pinholes in the corners and borders. All the cards have been slightly trimmed (1/4") across the bottom. Very Good.
The Case of the Lucky Legs (First National, 1935). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). This film was the second in the series of Warner Brother's Perry Mason murder mysteries, starring Warren William in the title role. The legs in question belong to Margy Clune (Patricia Ellis), the first-prize winner in a Lucky Legs contest, who is murdered when she tries to collect the prize money. Now its up to Mason and his faithful secretary, Della Street (Genevieve Tobin), to locate the killer. Offered in this lot is a complete lobby set for this title. There are corner pinholes, some soiling, smudge marks, and scuffs. Overall the cards are in good condition and display well. Fine+.
The Westland Case (Universal, 1937) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This was the first film in the "Crime Club" series produced by Universal. Preston Foster stars as Bill Crane, a detective brought in to solve a case where a girl is found murdered in a room where all the doors and windows were locked from the inside! (Note to detective: Maybe the killer locked the door first and just closed the door behind himself on the way out!- editor) The poster has had retouch done to the fold lines and small chips in the border. There were additional tears within the image that have been repaired with linen backing. Very Good on Linen.
The Black Doll (Universal, 1938) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This was the second of the Crime Club mystery series produced by Universal in the late 1930's. In this outing Donald Woods has to solve the murder of a man that everyone hated. It was convenient but the crime made for too many suspects! Staple marks appear on each corner as well as the side of the poster. Very Fine.
Nancy Drew...Reporter (First National, 1939) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). In this second film in the series from the Warner Brothers B-Unit, Bonita Granville reprises her role as the spunky teen detective Nancy Drew. While trying to win a contest for junior reporters, Nancy starts investigating the murder of a local socialite. She becomes convinced that the accused ward of the murder victim is not the true killer. With the help of her friend Ted Nickerson, she hunts down the clues and unveils the truth. Co-starring John Litel and Frankie Thomas. Pinholes, slight edge wear, a few small stains and the light toning that is to be expected from Warner Brothers linen stock. One of the cards has a pinhole and scratch in the image area. Fine.
Nancy Drew...Reporter (First National, 1939) Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). Nancy Drew (Bonita Granville) is on the prowl in the case of a poisoned woman. Nancy is convinced that the young girl accused of the crime is innocent. Her friend Ted Nickerson (Frankie Thomas) helps her sift through the clues while on the trail of the real killer, and she gets support from her father (John Litel). Bonita Granville is featured on all three of these scene cards. Pinholes (including some in the image area), small scuffs, edge wear, a few tears and the toning that is usual with Warner Brothers linen stock. Materials from the Nancy Drew series are rarely offered at auction. Here's your chance now. Fine.
A Date with the Falcon (RKO, 1941) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This is the second entry in RKO Radio's "Falcon" series that stars George Sanders as private-eye Gay Lawrence aka the Falcon. In this entry Lawrence is on the case of a missing scientist who has developed a synthetic-diamond process. Inspector O'Hara (James Gleason) fears the formula has fallen into the wrong hands and solicits the help of the "Falcon" to bring the crooks to justice. There is a touch of wear at the crossfolds, a small scratch and a couple of pinholes. The poster has been restored, minimizing these minor defects. Very Fine on Paper.
Pearl of Death (Universal, 1944) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce will forever be remembered as the quintessential Sherlock Holmes and his trusted sidekick, Dr. Watson This was one of the few entries in the Sherlock Holmes series that was actually based on a story, "The Six Napoleons," by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In this case, Holmes must locate the Borgia pearl before the Oxton Creeper kills another owner of a Napoleonic statuette where the pearl is hidden. Rondo Hatton appeared for the first time as the stalking murderer, The Creeper, a character who would join the pantheon of Universal monsters along with the likes of The Mummy and Frankenstein. There is fold line wear with areas of paper loss at the crossfolds, and some pinholes. There are chips, pinholes, and tears on the borders. The poster has been professionally restored, greatly minimizing these defects. Posters for the Sherlock Holmes series are among the most collected in the hobby. Very Good+.
Terror By Night (Universal, 1946) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must solve their latest mystery aboard a train with "murder... at 90 miles an hour"! Several deaths occur, as the two sleuths must protect a priceless diamond known as the Star of Rhodesia. And, although Dr. Moriarty had finally been laid to rest in a previous film, Holmes must now do battle with Moriarty's evil lieutenant, Colonel Moran. There are tears, wrinkles, smudge marks, and small stains on the borders. Rolled, Very Fine.
Nick Carter, Master Detective (MGM, 1939) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). The first of three Nick Carter films starring Walter Pidgeon had the detective hunting down saboteurs at the Radex Airplane Factory. Aided by stewardess Lou Farnsby (Rita Johnson) and lovably irritating Bartholomew the Bee Man (Donald Meek), Carter goes undercover to break up the spy ring. There were more than a thousand Nick Carter stories that MGM owned the rights to, and yet the three films ("Phantom Raiders" and "Sky Murder" followed) all had original scripts. Nice portraits of Pidgeon, Johnson and Meek on this half sheet, as well as a couple of scenes from the film. Pinholes and edge wear and tears with some small pieces of tape on the back. Fine-.
Sky Murder (MGM, 1940) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). This was one of the MGM-Nick Carter series which starred Walter Pidgeon as Detective Carter. This half sheet is rolled and in beautiful condition for being sixty-five years old. There is minor silverfish nibbling on the left border and other than that there is not a pinhole. Very Fine+.
Arrest Bulldog Drummond (Paramount, 1939). Insert (14" X 36"). This was the last of the Paramount's "B" films based on series creator H. C. Neile (aka "Sapper") adventurer for hire and also the final appearance by John Howard as Drummond. Our hero's honeymoon, to his beloved Phyllis (Heather Angel), is postponed yet again when he is framed for the theft of a new ray-gun device. The real crooks are George Zucco and his gang, and Drummond must recover the ray-gun before they use it for evil. There is the fold line wear, paper loss along the bottom border, small tears and creases. This insert offers a great shot of Howard and the rest of the gang set against a dark blue background. Fine-.
Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome (RKO, 1947) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This was RKO's final film, and most certainly the best, in the studio's 1940s series that featured Chester Gould's immortal comic-strip crime fighter, Dick Tracy. Ralph Byrd who began as the first screen Tracy in the 1937 Republic serial and continued in three more serials, made his final appearance as Tracy in this film. The film also featured famous screen master-of-horror, Boris Karloff as the sinister Gruesome. This poster has staple holes across the top of the upper border and a small chip out of the top border. It has one pinhole in the two lower corners and a small chip out of the lower left corner. This sheet is in exceptionally clean condition and unbacked. Very Fine-.
Secrets of Wu Sin (Chesterfield, 1932) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Cool graphics, in the vein of many Charlie Chan and Chandu pictures, grace this spectacular sheet from Chesterfield Pictures. In this thriller, a murder mystery brings the police into a case about smuggling Chinese workers into America. Grant Withers and Lois Wilson star. The poster shows quite a bit of border wear including chips out of the lower left and left corner of the one sheet, a 2 inch tear on the right and light smudging. We've never seen this poster before and certainly must be rare. Fine+.
The Black Camel (Fox, 1931). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This feature, taken from one of Earl Der Biggers original novels, is usually considered one of the very best of the early Charlie Chan films. "The Black Camel" features Warner Oland, in his second outing as the great oriental sleuth, who must solve the mystery of a murdered movie star in Honolulu. There are pinholes in the corners and a couple in the left border, a couple of light pencil marks across Oland's face, and a minor border bump. These cards are extremely rare and highly sought by collectors of the genre. Fine/Very Fine.
The Black Camel (Fox, 1931). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). One of the very best of the early Charlie Chan films,"The Black Camel" features Warner Oland in his second outing as the famous oriental detective. This is one of the few films in the series that actual used Hawaiian locations. Here Chan tries to solve the murder of an unpleasant young actress and another related murder, that was committed a few years earlier. Bela Lugosi appears in the film as "the fortune teller to the stars", Tarnaverro, a phony mystic who knows more than he lets on. Offered in this lot is a fantastic scene card that features both Oland and Lugosi. There are corner pinholes and a couple of extra pinholes in the middle of the right border, corner creases, minor border bumps and a few tiny marks on the faces of the actors. These minor defects do not distract and the card displays very well. Very Fine.
Black Camel (Fox, 1931). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Offered in this lot are two scene cards from this film that stars Warner Oland as the famous detective, Charlie Chan of the Honolulu Police department. Chan must investigate the murder of a movie star who was slain while making a film in Hawaii. It appears that this crime has ties to an unsolved murder in Hollywood three years earlier. Now its up to Chan to try and solve both crimes. The first card features a nice shot of Oland in the title role. There are pinholes in the center of three borders and light soiling and small bumps in the borders. The other card is a portrait shot of two of the films costars. There is border soiling, pencil marks, and light border creases. Both of the cards would grade Fine/Very Fine.
Charlie Chan's Courage (Fox, 1934). Title Card and Lobby Cards (3) ( (11" X 14"). This was Warner Oland's fifth appearance as the clever Honolulu-based detective. The Swedish-born actor would make a total of sixteen Chan pictures and became so associated with the character that many people thought he was Asian. In this feature he is hired to deliver a valuable necklace to a ranch estate, but when he shows up a murder occurs. The famed Chinese sleuth then goes undercover as a servant to find the killer. Offered in this lot is the title card and three scene cards from this film. There are corner pinholes on each card. The title card has a few extra pinholes in the borders and a thin horizontal mark that runs across the bottom of the graphics. The portrait card of Oland and Donald Woods has a scuff in the center. All the cards retain their vivid colors and display well. Very Fine.
Charlie Chan in Egypt (Fox, 1935). Title Card and Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). A top notch horror film and murder mystery all rolled into one makes this one of the best movies in the "Chan" series. There's a mysterious King Tut-like curse, that has befallen an archaeological expedition, and Chan must find the true culprit. Offered in this lot is the Title card and one of the scene cards, each featuring a great image of Oland. The title card has a couple of pinholes, one in the border and one in the background graphics. Very Fine. The scene card has three pinholes, two in the graphics and one on the top border, a light scuff mark, and some small border smudges. Fine/Very Fine.
Charlie Chan in Egypt (Fox, 1935). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Usually regarded as one of the best entries in the "Chan" series, this film stars Warner Oland as the famed oriental sleuth, who is working on behalf of French Archaeological Society concerning Egyptian antiquities being sold to private collectors and rival museums. When Oland arrives he finds the mummified remains of Professor Arnold, the head of the expedition, and soon begins a murder investigation. Also appearing in the film is the young Rita Cansino, or Rita Hayworth, as she would later be known. Offered in this lot are two scene cards. The first features Oland being interrogated by a group of three men. There is one pinhole in the center and some light border soiling. Very Fine. The next lobby is a portrait card of leading lady Pat Paterson along side of the young Ms. Hayworth. Other than a few trivial border smudges this card is pristine. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Charlie Chan at the Olympics (20th Century Fox, 1937) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). One of the better entries in the long-running series, this film stars Warner Oland as the detective Charlie Chan. Assigned by the U.S. Navy to track down spies who have a secret airplane remote control, Chan travels to Berlin on the Hindenburg. (For the film, the Nazi flag on the tail was erased frame by frame. The dirigible had its famous fiery wreck the week that this film was released.) While watching his #1 son compete for the U.S. swim team (with stock footage of the Berlin Olympics added), Chan hunts the spies and solves a kidnapping and murder. Very slight corner wear and a few scuffs in the image area. Otherwise, a beautifully clean scene card. Very Fine+.
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island (20th Century Fox, 1939) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Sidney Toler reprised his role as Charlie Chan in what is undoubtedly one of the best films in the Chan series. This time around, Charlie has to solve a murder at the International Exposition held in San Francisco. It seems a phony mystic had been black-mailing clients. This lobby card had a two-inch tear in the lower border going into the black background, it has been reinforced with tape on the reverse. There are several light corner creases in the upper left corner and one small chip off of the upper right corner. These slight imperfections don't detract from the overall impact of the card, as the colors are quite bright. Fine+.
Charlie Chan in City in Darkness (20th Century Fox, 1939) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Sidney Toler's fourth film as Charlie Chan finds the great detective travelling to Paris for a reunion, only to find the City of Light blacked out in anticipation of World War II. With the help a French police inspector, he solves the murder of an arms dealer who had betrayed his country. The ending brings a condemnation by Chan of the policy of appeasing Hitler during the Munich peace conference. Pinholes, corner and edge wear, some toning and soiling, and a few scratches and scuffs. Fine.
Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise (20th Century Fox, 1940) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Charlie Chan and his #2 son investigate murder on an ocean liner from Honolulu to San Francisco. This is Sidney Toler's sixth turn as Chan and he would go on to play him sixteen times more. Other than very minor edge wear on one side, this is a mint scene card in beautiful shape. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Murder Over New York (20th Century Fox, 1940) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Saboteurs are attacking aircraft plants and murdering a Scotland Yard inspector. Charlie Chan is on the case! Sidney Toler reprises his role as the Honolulu-based detective for the eighth time. Chan inspects a clue as his #2 son Jimmy (Victor Sen Yung) and George Kirby (Ricardo Cortez) look on. Two pinholes, small edge tears and stain in one corner and lower border. Very Fine.
Murder Over New York (20th Century Fox, 1940) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Charlie Chan takes on sabotage and murder while attending a policemen's convention in the Big Apple. The saboteur's wife has escaped from him and fears that she might be the next victim. One pinhole, slight edge and corner wear, one small tear in the lower border and one two-inch tear in the upper border that extends into the image area. That tear is taped on the back. Otherwise, this is a very clean card. Very Fine-.
Murder Over New York (20th Century Fox, 1940) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) is in New York trying to prevent sabotage to the Army Air Corps' newest bomber, the TR-4. Inspector Drake of Scotland Yard had information on the saboteurs, but he's been murdered. Edge wear and tears with some paper loss, one corner has been torn off and taped back on, scuffs and scratches in the image area, and tape on the back over the edge tear. Fine-.
Murder Over New York (20th Century Fox, 1940) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) goes from Honolulu to New York City for a police convention where, of course, he runs into murder! Inspector Drake from Scotland Yard, who had information on a saboteur, has been killed before he can release his identity. "Coincidence like ancient egg -- leave unpleasant odor". Melville Cooper, who played the Sheriff of Nottingham in "The Adventures of Robin Hood" is the focus of everyone's attention in this very clean scene card. The card has very slight corner wear and one small scuff in the border. Otherwise, a mint card. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Charlie Chan in Rio (20th Century Fox, 1941) Lobby Cards (7) (11" X 14"). "It's Chan's most Spine-tingling Mystery!" Another chapter in the long-running Charlie Chan series, with Sidney Toler as the Honolulu-based detective. This time he's been summoned to Rio to solve the murder of a murderess. The film features Toler as Chan, with Richard Derr and Mary Beth Hughes. Pinholes, edge wear and tears, corner creases and a few small stains on all cards. Very Fine-.
Castle in the Desert (20th Century Fox, 1942) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This was Sidney Toler's eleventh time playing the great detective, Charlie Chan. The action takes place in a mansion isolated in the Mojave Desert. A weekend guest has been murdered and Chan and his #2 son must make sure that no one else meets his fate. This scene card shows Toler interrogating Whelan and Derr. Slight edge and corner wear, one corner crease and one tear extending into the image. Otherwise, a very nice, clean card with bright sharp colors. Fine-.
The Scarlet Clue (Monogram, 1945) Australian Day Bill (13" X 30"). After the death of Warner Oland, Sidney Toler was called in to replace the Swedish star as the Chinese detective Charlie Chan. This wartime whodunit has the master detective searching for the killer of an enemy agent at a radio station that's housed in the same building as a government research lab. Several scenes of comic relief are well served by the hilarious antics of Mantan Moreland. There is just a trivial bit of edge wear and light fold lines, otherwise this poster is in excellent condition. Gorgeous stone litho artwork adorns this Australian Day Bill. Very Fine/Near Mint.
The Red Dragon (Monogram, 1945) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Sidney Toler left Fox after eleven Charlie Chan films. He resumed at Monogram for an additional twelve Charlie Chan movies. "Red Dragon" is one of the more popular made for poverty row studio Monogram. This poster has paper tape supporting the back of the entire lower horizontal fold. It has wear to the lower fold and slight paper loss in the centerpoints of the folds. There is some fold separation at the right side of the center horizontal fold with paper loss at centerpoints of folds. Otherwise the poster has good colors and would restore easily. Very Good/Fine.
Television Spy (Paramount, 1939) Australian Daybill (15" X 40"). This sci-fi espionage drama is about an inventor who finds away to send television broadcasts across the country. The device he events is called a "iconoscope", which was a real life television camera tube being used at the time this film was made. International spies hear off this new invention and plot to steal it. By the last reel, our hero recovers his invention and falls in love with his former partner's daughter, with whom he has a long distance relationship via his new gadget. There are edge tears, wrinkles, and fold lines. Fine/Very Fine.
The Mysterious Mr. Valentine (Republic, 1946) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Linda Stirling is driving a deserted stretch of highway when she suddenly blows a tire. This unfortunate incident leads her into intrigue, murder and blackmail. This Republic programmer goes at breakneck speed (with a running time under an hour!) with more than a nod to the film noir greats of the era. Pinholes at the top border, one corner crease, slight toning and soiling on the edge and folds, fold separations with small paper loss at the crossfolds, two small rips in the image area with tape on the back. Beautiful colors on this poster, with images of William Henry and the gorgeous Linda Stirling, whose blue eyes jump out of the poster at you. Fine+.
Moonlight and Pretzels (Universal, 1933) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). A backstage musical with music by Sammy Fain (famous for "I'll Be Seeing You" and "By a Waterfall."), Jay Gorney ("Brother Can You Spare a Dime?"), Herman Hupfeld ("As Time Goes By") and E.Y. Harburg ("Over the Rainbow" and "Paper Moon"). Here they come up with "Honey Are You Makin' Any Money?", "Gotta Get Up and Go to Work" and "Let's Make Love Like the Crocodiles". This lobby set features several shots of "50 of New York's Most Beautiful Show Girls" in tableau scenes inspired by Busby Berkeley. All the cards have pinholes and a very light bend in one corner. One card has a small wrinkle on one edge. Otherwise, a very clean set. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Gold Diggers in Paris (Warner Brothers, 1938) One Sheet (27" X 41"). The fourth film in the continuing "Gold Diggers" series, Rudy Vallee and Rosemary Lane starred in this latest installment that found the girls going to Paris to showcase their talents in a ballet. The quality of this poster is nothing short of spectacular. The colors leap off the poster and the paper is slightly off-white- as nice as the day it was printed. The only "problem" with this poster (and it is truly minor) is a slight wrinkle that runs parallel to the center vertical fold that was obviously done at the printer. Near Mint.
One Hundred Men and a Girl (Universal, 1937) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Teenaged singing sensation Deanna Durbin starred in this film that literally saved Universal Studios from receivership in 1937. The studio was in financial crisis do to severe losses, when it decided to gamble on Durbin. This was the first film that cast Durbin as an ordinary kid with an extraordinary voice, a strategy that repeatedly reaped dividends for Universal, putting the studio back on solid ground. There is several pinholes around the borders and corners, smudge marks, slight separation at the crossfolds, and light border stains. Fine/Very Fine.
Way to Love (Paramount, 1933) Pressbook (Multiple Pages). After Sylvia Sydney walked off the film and Carole Lombard turned the film down, Ann Dvorak took the role as the romantic interest for Maurice Chevalier in this love story from Paramount. The film is the light-hearted tale of a man who wants to be a tour guide for Parisienne lovers but ends up falling for a circus girl with lots of troubles. This pressbook has publicity pages and an additional ad supplement inside. The cover shows wear along the spine and corner creasing as well as evidence of being folded in half at one time. The cover also has a hole in it which goes through Chevalier's hat and into the first two pages of the book. There is also one detached publicity page with two major cuts on it. Other than this, the pressbook would grade in very good condition. Good.
Hawaiian Nights (RKO, 1934) Australian Daybill (14.5" X1 40"). Often labeled as the worst film ever made by RKO, this musical comedy is actually a lot of fun in a campy "Planet 9 From Outer Space" sort of way. This legendary flop actually brought Lou Brock's career as a producer for RKO Radio to an abrupt end. The best thing that arose from this legendary flop is most certainly this Australian Day Bill displaying beautiful stone litho graphics of gorgeous Hawaiians dancing the hula. The original title of this film is "Down to Their Last Yacht." There are minor border tears and the typical fold lines, otherwise this poster is in excellent condition. Near Mint-.
College Swing (Paramount, 1938) One Sheet (27" X 41") Style A. . This spectacular one sheet from Paramount features some their best entertainers all on one poster directed by the legendary Raoul Walsh. The classic comedy team of Burns and Allen, Martha Raye and Bob Hope appear. Betty Grable also appears, dancing her way to stardom. This poster is in wonderful condition, with one tiny tear in the bottom border and a two-inch fold separation in the top vertical fold. Very Fine.
College Humor (Paramount, 1933) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This college musical is one of Bing Crosby's first films. Crosby's Professor Danvers has a budding romance with Mary Carlisle, even though the school's football star (Richard Arlen) is moony-eyed over her. When Arlen's performance falters, Carlisle's brother (Jack Oakie) has to step in and help. This bright, crisply colored card shows George Burns and Gracie Allen putting on a show at a fraternity party. Pinholes, edge wear and tears, corner creases, slight toning and a censor stamp in the image area. Fine.
Balalaika (MGM, 1939) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Nelson Eddy and Ilona Massey are lovers on different sides of the Russian Revolution in this musical from MGM. Prince Peter Karagin (Eddy) falls hard for the singer at the Cafe Balalaika, Lydia Marakova (Massey). Realizing that his princely appearance is not going to go over well with her, he pays a student for his clothes. Of course, she's hiding something, too -- she and several of her family are Bolsheviks plotting against the Tsar. The upheaval of politics and revolution conspire to keep the lovers apart, until they are reunited years later in Paris. Co-starring Charlie Ruggles, Frank Morgan, Lionel Atwill and C. Aubrey Smith. This beautiful half sheet has a full image of Massey, portraits of Massey and Eddy and three scenes from the film. Edge wear with three tears on the side borders with tape on the back, soiling and stains (mostly on the border), light wrinkling and small chips on the lower border. Rolled, Fine/Very Fine.
The Ice Follies of 1939 (MGM, 1939) Australian Daybill (15" X 40"). This musical drama on ice stars James Stewart and Joan Crawford as a married skating team whose on-ice partnership is short lived when Crawford receives a contract to make films in Hollywood. Stewart then teams up with his old skating partner, Lew Ayres, and they become a big success doing an ice revue in Canada. Successful but unhappily separated, the couple struggles to make their marriage work. There are fold lines, edge wear and light stains. The stone litho graphics featured on this Australian Day Bill show a wonderful full length image of Ms. Crawford. Fine+.
Week-End in Havana (20th Century Fox, 1941) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Cruise line troubleshooter Jay Williams (John Payne) has his hands full with a ship run aground and a passenger (Alice Faye) who won't take "later" for an answer. Ordered by the company to take Nan to Havana, Jay shows her around and tries to set her up with Cesar Romero. This, of course, doesn't go over very well with Romero's girlfriend (Carmen Miranda). Songs include the title song, "Romance and Rhumba" and "Tropical Magic". Pinholes, edge wear with small tears, one three-inch tear extending into Romero's picture, fold wear with some separation at the corner folds, some light stains and soiling. Beautiful stone lithograph artwork with bright colors. Nice head shots of Faye, Payne and Romero and a full length picture of Miranda dancing. Fine-.
Orchestra Wives (20th Century Fox, 1942) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Fox was one of the last to continue to produce the lovely stone lithograph posters and this one has always been a favorite in the hobby. Glenn Miller, the famous band leader who met his fate when his plane was lost over the English Channel in WWII, stars in this musical about the travails of the traveling band and their wives. Look for Jackie Gleason in a small role as the bass player in the band and it becomes evident why he later rose to stardom. There is fold line wear with a touch of paper loss at the upper crossfold, corner and border pinholes, and light border stains. The poster has been professionally restored rendering these defects hard to detect. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Everybody Sing (MGM, 1938) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The great title card for this MGM musical pictures all the stars singing. The slight story concerns the trials of a headstrong daughter who is expelled from school for singing swing music. Shown are Fanny Brice, Allan Jones, and Judy Garland. Pinholes, edge tears, very slight soiling and very small corner creases. Beautiful bright vivid colors on this nice clean title card. Very Fine+.
Everybody Sing (MGM, 1938) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Judy Garland is the sassy daughter of Reginald Owen and Billie Burke who is expelled from school for singing classical music in swing style. Allan Jones and Fanny Brice as the family chauffeur and maid offer musical and comedic help. Pinholes, slight edge wear, corner crease and a very small stain in one corner. Very Fine+.
Everybody Sing (MGM, 1938) Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). Three cards featuring Fanny Brice from this MGM musical co-starring Allan Jones, as well as Judy Garland in her fifth film. Pinholes, edge and corner wear, slight toning and a few very small stains. Very Fine.
Everybody Sing (MGM, 1938) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Judy Garland's fifth film is this MGM musical co-starring Allan Jones and Fanny Brice. Pinholes, corner wear and very slight soiling on one border. Otherwise a very clean card with a great shot of Judy. Very Fine+.
Meet Me in St. Louis (MGM, 1944) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). One of the most delightful musicals of all time, with Judy Garland directed by future husband Vincente Minnelli. The story of the Smith family of St. Louis, circa 1903, told in anecdotal style as the seasons change. Judy sings such great songs as "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", "The Trolley Song" and "The Boy Next Door". This title lobby bursts out with bold colors. Pinholes and very slight edge soiling. Otherwise, a gorgeously clean card. Very Fine.
Meet Me in St. Louis (MGM, 1944) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Judy Garland in one of her finest roles as Esther Smith, one of Leon Ames and Mary Astor's four daughters. Taking place in the year before the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, the film shows the joys and sorrows of the Smith family as they consider the unthinkable -- moving away from St. Louis to New York. The songs are wonderful, including Judy's famous "Trolley Song" and the heartbreaking "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas". Directed by Vincente Minnelli and co-starring Margaret O'Brien, Lucille Bremer, Tom Drake, Marjorie Main and June Lockhart. This scene card is Judy comforting Margaret when it appears that they will have to move to New York. Pinholes and very slight soiling. Otherwise, a beautiful brightly colored lobby card. Very Fine.
Meet Me in St. Louis (MGM, 1944) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). How could Judy Garland ignore the boy next door? Tom Drake woos Judy in this scene from the wonderful musical about the Smith family of St. Louis. At the same time as she was being romanced onscreen, Judy was falling in love with her director, Vincente Minnelli. Their combined efforts resulted in one of the greatest examples of the MGM musical era. Co-starring Leon Ames, Mary Astor, Margaret O'Brien, Marjorie Main, June Lockhart and Chill Wills. Pinholes, minor soiling and stains on one edge. Beautiful bright colors and a sharp image. Very Fine-.
Meet Me in St. Louis (MGM, 1944) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). This MGM musical was based on the short stories of Sally Benson. The film stars Judy Garland and tells the story of a turn-of-the-century family from St. Louis that has to face the trauma of being uprooted and moved to New York. Offered in this lot are two scene cards from this title. The first features Garland and the talented 6-year-old Margaret O'Brien singing "Under The Bamboo Tree." The second features a shot of Garland and her sisters concerned for O'Brien's welfare after a Halloween prank goes awry. There are corner pinholes, smudge marks and light scuffs, otherwise the cards are crisp and bright and display well. Very Fine-.
Meet Me in St. Louis (MGM, 1944) Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). The banker father of a turn-of-the-century family from St. Louis has just informed his household that they are going to be relocating to New York. This causes emotional trauma to the entire family including daughter Esther (Judy Garland), who is romancing the boy-next-door John Truett (Tom Drake). Offered in this lot are three scene cards from this MGM classic musical. Judy Garland is featured in two of the three. There are pinholes in the corners and light smudge marks, otherwise the cards are in excellent condition. Very Fine.
The Wizard of Oz (MGM, 1939) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Judy Garland as Dorothy accompanies her friends, the Tin Man and Scarecrow, on the their way to see the Wizard. Based on Frank L. Baum's magical fantasy, MGM made the definitive version of his children's novel and it's become one of the most beloved films ever made. Needless to say, the posters and lobby cards on this film are truly some of the most sought after collectibles in the world and this lobby is considered one of the best in the set as it depicts the three companions with Toto. The card has a very slight crease in the two left corners that doesn't extend into the border art. Most Wizard cards you find have some fading in the reds and yellows from the constant display of the cards. This card is one of the brightest we've ever seen with no fading whatsoever. Very Fine+.
For Me and My Gal (MGM, 1942) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). After deliberately damaging his hand to avoid the draft in World War I, Gene Kelly, as Harry Palmer, starts up a vaudeville act with his partner, played by Judy Garland. In a bow to patriotism, his guilt forces him to give selfish pursuits for the good of his country. This was the first adult role for Garland and the big screen debut for Kelly. The poster was rolled prior to paper backing. It also has a wrinkle or tear in it, one of which goes horizontal across 4/5 of the poster. There also some minor tears and pinholes in the borders that have been repaired. Overall the posters look tremendous with the restoration done very professionally. Fine+ on Paper.
The Pirate (MGM, 1948) Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style B. Judy Garland and Gene Kelly starred in this grand MGM musical. It was directed by Garland's husband, Vincent Minnelli with a musical score by Cole Porter. This amazing half sheet is rolled and has minimal wear with pinholes in the corners, some very slight edge wear and a fold mark on the lower right corner. Rolled, Very Fine.
Easter Parade (MGM, 1948) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). It's 1911 and dance team Don Hewes (Fred Astaire) and Nadine Hale (Ann Miller) are breaking up. Nadine has an opportunity as a solo with Ziegfeld's Follies and she's going to take it. A frustrated Don brags to a friend that he can make a star out of the first dancer he sees. Of course that turns out to be Judy Garland. There's only a thin plot involving a love rectangle (including Peter Lawford with Astaire, Garland and Miller), but the real draw is the musical numbers and the seventeen songs written by Irving Berlin. Included in that mix is Fred's slow motion dance to "Steppin' Out With My Baby", "A Couple of Swells" and the title tune. Pinholes, edge wear, wrinkling, soiling, and censor stamps. Fine.
Look-Out Sister (Astor, 1947) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This movie was thin on plot, but heavy on music, which is what fans of bandleader Louis Jordan came to see anyway. This all-black musical, that posed as a sagebrusher, features eleven first-rate songs, most of them performed by Jordan and his Tympany Six. There is moderate fold line wear, small tears, corner pinholes and one extra fold line that runs parallel to the bottom horizontal fold line. The poster has been professionally restored, minimizing these defects. Fine+ on Linen.
It Happened in Brooklyn (MGM, 1947) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). This MGM musical in glorious black-and-white brings together a wide variety of talents, from the smooth stylings of Frank Sinatra and the raucous singing of Jimmy Durante to the operatic splendor of Kathryn Grayson. This half sheet has portraits of all the stars, as well as three scenes from the film. Pinholes, edge wear and tears, wrinkles and soiling in the border. Rolled, Fine/Very Fine.
Anchors Aweigh (MGM, 1945) Australian One Sheet (27" X 40"). This musical comedy starred Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly as two sailors who are on leave in Hollywood. Kelly plays the braggadocios womanizer Joe Brady, who has promised his shy and timid Brooklyn friend Clarence Doolittle (Sinatra) that he will introduce him to every starlet in Hollywood. Katherine Grayson appears as the love interest that Joe and Brooklyn both end up falling for. One of the best scenes in the movie features Kelly dancing a duet with Hanna and Barbera's Jerry the Mouse. There is a touch of separation at the crossfolds, light stains, smudges and a couple of border chips. This Australian poster features wonderful stone litho graphics. Fine/Very Fine.
An American In Paris (MGM, 1951) One Sheet (27" X 41"). One of the great MGM musicals of the fifties and the Best Picture Oscar winner of 1951, this film is a delight of song and dance. Gene Kelly is Jerry Mulligan, an itinerant American artist living among the bohemians of Paris. He is discovered by rich benefactor Nina Foch, who has an interest in more than just his art. Jerry, however, only has eyes for Lise, who is engaged to Jerry's good friend Henri. Complications compound amidst the beauty of Paris and the music of Gershwin. Pinholes, edge wear with small tears, slight separation on one edge fold and faint shadowing and toning. Very Fine.
An American In Paris (MGM, 1951) Lobby Card Set of 8 -- Stills (5) (8" X 10"). Jerry Mulligan (Gene Kelly) is an ambitious starving artist looking for a break in Paris. He finds it in the attention of wealthy heiress Milo Roberts (Nina Foch), who is a little more interested in Jerry than his art. Meanwhile, Jerry is unknowingly romancing Lise (Leslie Caron), the intended of his best friend Henri (Georges Guetary). The highlights of this film, of course, are the wonderful musical numbers written by George Gershwin, including "I Got Rhythm", "Our Love is Here to Stay", "Concerto in F" and the famous "American in Paris" ballet which ends the film. Included are a complete eight card lobby set and five 8" x 10" black-and-white stills. Pinholes, edge wear and tears, wrinkles and stains from a paper clip. The stills have a few pinholes and some wrinkling. Three of the stills have some toning. Fine.
Singin' in the Rain (MGM, 1952) Australian Daybill (13" X 30"). The high point in the careers of everyone involved with this film, "Singin' in the Rain" is arguably the best musical ever made. Created by Arthur Freed's MGM musical unit, and directed by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly, it has been voted among the top ten films ever by AFI. Starring Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor, it tells the tale of Hollywood's transition from silents to talkies in the late 20's. Filled with wonderful production numbers such as "Make 'Em Laugh", "Good Morning", "You Were Meant For Me" and "Fit as a Fiddle". Of course, the title song is perhaps the best known piece of all, with Kelly splashing through puddles (with a 103 degree fever!). This Australian daybill has beautiful artwork of the three stars, as well as the "All I Do the Whole Day Through" and "Fit as a Fiddle" numbers. Pinholes, a small stain in one corner, a small corner piece reattached, two small edge tears and extra folds. A marvelous stone litho with vivid bright colors. Very Fine+.
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers Signed Photos (Circa 1936) (2) Signed (8" X 10") B&W Photos. Sound Mixer Shelby Chapman worked all around Hollywood from the early 1930's until the beginning of the war. Offered here are two signed stills each inscribed to Chapman. From Ginger the still reads, "To you, Chappie, a great guy, from your pal-Ginger." The Astaire still is inscribed as, "To you Chap as always- Fred." These stills have two holes punched on the left side of each. The lot is accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.
Follow the Fleet (RKO, 1936) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers starred together in ten films, most of them between 1933 and 1939 for RKO. This one, their fifth as a pair, has Fred and Randolph Scott as two sailors on shore leave who meet two sisters, Ginger and Harriet Hilliard (later famous as the Harriet of "Ozzie and Harriet"). To fix up Harriet's father's ship, they have to put on a show. The film features early appearances from Betty Grable, Lucille Ball and Tony Martin. This gorgeous poster has had 1/2" of the border trimmed all the way around. There are fold separations with tears, chips and paper loss. After professional restoration the poster displays as much higher in grade. Beautiful artwork of Fred and Ginger dancing to "I'm Putting All My Eggs in One Basket". Very Good on Linen.
Carefree (RKO, 1938) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire made their entry into the "screwball comedy" genre with this film that focuses more on comedy and less on singing and dancing. Here it seems that Ginger is hypnotized by psychiatrist Astaire because she can't make up her mind about marrying Astaire's friend, Ralph Bellamy. The treatment misfires however when Ginger falls for Fred instead of poor Ralph. There are multiple pinholes in the corners and borders, fold line wear, small scattered holes throughout the graphics, several tears (some longer), and small areas of paper loss on the borders. The poster has been restored, minimizing these defects. Very Good+ on Linen.
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (RKO, 1939) Australian Daybill (14.5" X 40"). The last RKO pairing of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers was the true-life story of the Castles, one of the most famous dancing teams from the era before World War I. Vernon meets Irene Foote for the first time as they both try to save a supposedly drowning dog. She later comes to see his comedy act and is so appalled that she convinces him to change to serious dancing with her. After they marry, their career takes off with the help of agent Edna May Oliver. This stock daybill has nice stone lithograph images of Fred and Ginger smiling and dancing, with the title painted into the blank area. Pinholes, extensive edge wear with tears and some paper loss, small paint droplets on the upper border and an extra fold near the upper fold. Fine+.
A Damsel In Distress (RKO, 1937) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Fred Astaire's first film without Ginger Rogers is a comedy of mistaken identity with Fred as an American entertainer who meets Joan Fontaine, a lady of nobility who must marry soon. Fred is taken to be the mysterious "Mr. X" who the lady had kept a rendezvous with. This attractive one sheet has images of Astaire, Fontaine, George Burns and Gracie Allen. Other than pinholes and just the slightest bit of fold wear, this is a mint poster. Near Mint.
Daddy Long Legs (Twentieth Century Fox, 1955) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Fred Astaire and Leslie Caron star in this tale of a girl who lives in an orphanage until a "sponsor" comes to her aide. They eventually fall in love and dance their way to romance. This was one of the great musicals of the 1950s and this poster is reminiscent of the art of this era. This poster has been linen-backed but hasn't had any restoration whatsoever. There are still a couple of very tiny chips on the edges of the border. Very Fine + on Linen.
Diamond Horseshoe (Twentieth Century Fox, 1950) Insert (14" X 36"). Billy Rose was the creator of the real Las Vegas nightclub known as the Diamond Horseshoe. He agreed to let Fox use the name of his club if they would agree to include his name in the title as well. Thus the promotional material for this film reads, "Billy Rose's Diamond Horseshoe." This musical extravaganza features exceptional choreography by Hermes Pan and gives Betty Grable a chance to show off those ever gorgeous gams, as she does on this colorful insert. There are the typical fold lines, pinholes and minor border bumps and tears. Fine/Very Fine.
White Christmas (Paramount, 1954) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Other than "Singin' In the Rain", "White Christmas" may be the most popular and memorable Technicolor musical made in the 1950's. Bing Crosby stars in this remake of his 1942 hit "Holiday Inn" and reprises his classic tune White Christmas. Popular comedian Danny Kaye supplied the laughs while Rosemary Clooney provided the love interest and Vera-Ellen the dancing. The white background and borders have been airbrushed. There is fold line wear with some paper loss, and chips, tears, pinholes and paper loss in the borders. The poster has been restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Very Good on Linen.
West Side Story (United Artists, 1961) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, as a team, directed this masterful adaptation of the Broadway musical, which was an updated version of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." Winner of ten Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor and Actress (George Chakiris, Rita Moreno), and a special Oscar for Jerome Robbins' choreography. There is light fold line wear, corner pinholes, small border tears, wrinkles and creases. The graphics for this poster were designed by the legendary Saul Bass. Fine/Very Fine.
Moontide (20th Century Fox, 1942) One Sheet (27" X 41"). French leading man Jean Gabin plays a dockworker that gets mixed up in a drunken brawl. When he awakes the next morning his parasite friend (Thomas Mitchell) convinces him that he has killed a man. Gabin hides away on a barge where he saves Ida Lupino from committing suicide. The two fall in love and are married, but the blackmailing Mitchell resents the union and is determined to destroy the couple's happiness. There is slight fold line wear and multiple corner pinholes. The poster has had minimal restoration rendering these minor defects hard to detect. Very Fine on Linen.
The Uninvited (Paramount, 1944) One Sheet (27" X 41"). An excellent romance/ghost story starring Ray Milland and Ruth Hussey as brother and sister who move into an old seaside house, abandoned for many years. Supernatural activity at the house begins to manifest when Milland falls in love with the beautiful daughter of the former owner (Gail Russell) who lives next door with her grandfather. There is slight fold line wear with a touch of paper loss at the bottom crossfold, a couple of tears in the background graphics and two chips in the borders. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. This terrific one sheet beautifully illustrates all the mystery and ghostly charms offered by this classic. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Ossessione (Interfaith Committe, 1943) Italian Posters (2) (19" X 27.25"). This was director Luchino Visconti's film adaptation of James M. Cain's acclaimed novel "Postman Always Rings Twice." In this version Massimo Girotti stars as the drifter who goes to work at the small provincial inn. Clara Calamai plays the wife of the abusive innkeeper, Juan De Landa, who eventually talks Girotti into killing her husband for the insurance money. Many consider this film to be one of the finest examples of Italian neo-realism ever produced. Offered in this lot are two Italian posters from this film that feature great bust shots of Girotti and Calamai. There is one horizontal center fold line on each poster. The poster of Calamai has several longer tears at the top, border nicks and a tape stain in the upper right corner. Fine on Linen. The poster of Girotti has a few light scuffs. Very Fine+ on Linen.
The Lost Weekend (Paramount, 1945) Insert (14" X 36"). Billy Wilder adapted Charles Jackson's novel about the effects of alcohol on a man and the people who surround him. The picture was hard-hitting for 1945 and went on to earn an Oscar for Best Picture of the Year and earned Milland and Wilder Oscars for Actor and Director. The posters for this title rarely turn up and this insert is particularly nice as it depicts many scenes from the film. The one sheet sold in our last auction for over $3100. This insert is folded and has some light wear to the folds, light smudging and wear to the borders. There are two pieces of tape in the lower panel on the borders. Very Fine.
The Verdict (Warner Brothers, 1946). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This was the third screen version of Israel Zangwill's novel "The Big Bow Mystery" which featured the directorial debut of Don Siegel and the popular pairing of Peter Lorre and Sydney Greenstreet. This murder mystery is about a veteran Scotland Yard detective (Greenstreet) who loses his job when an innocent man is wrongfully hanged. But, when a mysterious murder occurs that baffles the new chief, Greenstreet and his friend Victor Emmric (Lorre), return to solve the case. There are light surface wrinkles, an extra fold line across the top border, a touch of separation at the crossfolds, and some pinholes. Fine+.
Three Strangers (Warner Brothers, 1946). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). John Huston wote the screenplay for this mystery thriller that stars Sydney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre, in one of their several pairings, along with Geraldine Fitzgerald. The movie opens just before midnight on the Chinese New Year. Three strangers gather before the Chinese goddess of fortune and agree to wish for a winning sweepstakes ticket. The request is granted, but also brings misfortune for all concerned. There are the typical fold lines, small border tears, tape stains, pinholes and one tear in the upper credits. Fine-.
The Killers (Universal, 1946) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This film noir classic, based on a story by Ernest Hemingway, marked the film debut of Burt Lancaster. Sultry Ava Gardner is his love interest in this hard-nosed drama of an ex-fighter found murdered, and the subsequent investigation. Anthony Veiller's Oscar-nominated screenplay helped make "The Killers" one of the definitive films noir experiences, including what many consider to be one of the greatest opening sequences in movie history. There are smudge marks, one tear at the bottom, small border bumps, and some light soiling. This colorful title card offers wonderful images of both Lancaster and Gardner. Fine.
The Glass Key (Paramount, 1935) Window Card (14" X 22"). Long before Raymond Chandler and other writers of the 1940s arrived on the "detective thriller" scene, Dashiell Hammett was the star of the genre creating such characters as Sam Spade and Nick Charles. In "The Glass Key," gangster George Raft falls out with his boss over a woman, so he joins a rival gang. The film was remade a few years later with Alan Ladd in the lead and Veronica Lake as his leading lady. This window card has been re-backed, had the borders and upper imprint area airbrushed and had a few minor holes in the background repaired (including the name "Zukor"). Otherwise the card is in fine condition. Fine-.
The Glass Key (Paramount, 1942) Australian Daybill (13" X 30"). Very frequent co-stars Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake and William Bendix appear together in this violent noir from Dashiell Hammett's novel of corrupt politicians and psychotic gangsters. A hard-boiled classic with wonderful dialogue. "My first wife was second cook at a third-rate joint on Fourth Street". This beautiful stone litho Australian daybill has great artwork of Ladd, Lake and Donlevy. Four folds, several small holes in the credits, tiny edge chips and a three inch hole between the censor label and the title. The poster has been professionally restored to a very clean appearance. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
The Blue Dahlia (Paramount, 1946) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). An absolutely gorgeous portrait card of Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake! With dramatic, upward lighting, this shot captures the epitome of noir style. Johnny Morrison (Ladd) comes back from the war to discover that his wife (Doris Dowling) has caused their son's death in a drunken accident, as well as being constantly unfaithful. After a huge argument with her, he leaves. When she is later murdered with his gun, Morrison becomes suspect number one. Joyce Harwood (Lake) helps him to prove his innocence. Pinholes, one small stain on Ladd's collar and several small border stains. Otherwise, a beautiful clean card. Very Fine+.
The Blue Dahlia (Paramount, 1946) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Raymond Chandler wrote the fast-paced screen play, that was nominated for an Academy Award for this film. Alan Ladd plays a pilot, home from the war to find his wife with another man. Thats when the action begins. A murder is committed and Ladd is is implicated. Originally, the killer was supposed to be Morrison's shell-shocked buddy Buzz (William Bendix). However, the military pressured Paramount, and through them, screenwriter Raymond Chandler agreed to change the ending. One card shows Ladd confronting Dowling at the party. The other has Bendix shooting at a cigarette in Ladd's hand while Hugh Beaumont looks on. Both cards have pinholes, slight corner wear and slight border soiling. Very Fine+.
The Blue Dahlia (Paramount, 1946) Spanish One Sheet (27" X 41"). Raymond Chandler wrote the fast-paced screen play, that was nominated for an Academy Award, for this film noir classic. Alan Ladd plays a hard-boiled, no-nonsense pilot who comes home to find his wife in the arms of another man. The two have a terrible fight, and later she's found dead. Ladd enlists the aid of sultry Veronica Lake to help him prove his innocence and clear his name. There is slight fold line wear with a touch more on the bottom two crossfolds, corner pinholes and minor bumps and chips on the borders. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. This wonderful Spanish poster was printed in the U.S. by Morgan Litho and features artwork that's identical to its American counterpart, the only changes of course being to the title and wording in the credits. Very Fine- on Linen.
This Gun For Hire (Paramount, R-1945) Poster (40" X 60"). This was the film that catapulted Alan Ladd to stardom as the ruthless professional killer Phillip Raven. The film also stars the vivacious Veronica Lake as nightclub singer Ellen Graham. For Lake, this was the second film she made sporting her "peek-a-boo" hairstyle which soon became her trademark. "This Gun For Hire" was the first pairing of Ladd and Lake, a duo that would become a true icons of the film noir genre. Offered in this lot is a reissue 40" x 60" that features a tremendous, large format image of both Ladd and Lake. There are numerous surface wrinkles and creases and edge wear. The poster has been professionally restored. Fine on Paper.
Humoresque (Warner Brothers, 1946) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). "A woman with a stormy heart she couldn't control!" John Garfield and Joan Crawford are a concert violinist and his patron in this melodrama based on a Fannie Hurst novel. Paul Boray (Garfield) has spent his life clawing his way up from poverty and preparing to be a world-class violinist. He finally succeeds when socialite Helen Wright (Crawford) takes him under her wing and gives him financial and emotional support. They fall tempestuously in love, but her need to be first in his life, combined with his complete dedication to his art causes disruption, heartbreak and, finally, tragedy. This half sheet has wonderful images of Crawford walking on the beach, Crawford and Garfield together and a small shot of Oscar Levant. Pinholes, tape and tape stains in two corners, edge wear and tears. Rolled, Very Good/Fine.
Mildred Pierce (Warner Brothers, 1945) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). "The kind of Woman most men want -- but shouldn't have!" Joan Crawford's Oscar-winning role is a wonderful portrait of a steel-spined woman determined to work to have the best for her family. A very classy soap opera, with outstanding performances from the entire cast. This is a marvelous lobby set from this film, with Crawford featured in all but two cards. Pinholes and slight soiling on all cards, a corner crease on two cards, a small tear in the bottom border on two cards. Overall, a very nice set of lobbies from this great title! Very Fine+.
The Big Clock (Paramount, 1948) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Ray Milland stars in this suspenseful film noir as the editor of a popular true-crime magazine, who is constantly harassed by his demanding tyrant of a publisher, played by Charles Laughton. There is fold line wear with a touch more at the crossfolds, multiple corner and border pinholes, small tears and light creases. The poster has been professionally restored, greatly minimizing these defects. The fantastic graphics of this colorful one sheet perfectly capture the intense drama portrayed in the film. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
The Big Clock (Paramount, 1948) Lobby Card Set 7 of 8 (11" X 14"). George Stroud (Ray Milland) is a crime writer who is unknowingly set up for a murder that was committed by Earl Janoth (Charles Laughton), who is publisher of Crimeways magazine and Stroud's boss. Janoth thinks he is setting up a man named Jefferson Randolph, never realizing that it's really Stroud. This plot was later remade as "No Way Out". This set contains 7 of the 8 cards. Since it is a Paramount release, there was no title card made for this set. Pinholes, edge wear and tears, edge soiling and stains. Graphic areas are mostly clean. Fine/Very Fine.
Alias Nick Beal (Paramount, 1949) One Sheet (27" X 41"). John Farrow's tale of an attorney who will do anything to succeed and reach the governorship of his state, especially when he makes a new friend, Nick Beal. Ray Milland portrays Beal with smooth charm and we're led to believe that he might, in reality, be the devil. This one sheet has been backed with minor restoration to the corners to repair pin-holes. The red area surrounding the title has been air-brushed. Fine on Linen.
Whirlpool (20th Century Fox, 1949) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This psychological melodrama stars Gene Tierney as a woman tormented by her compulsive kleptomania. She secretly seeks the help of a devious hypnotist (José Ferrer) who tricks her into taking the rap for a murder he committed. Her psychiatrist husband (Robert Conte), believes in her innocence and begins to unravel the mystery. There is fold line wear with a touch more at the crossfolds, paper loss on the upper right corner, and nicks, chips, small tears and creases in the borders. The poster has been professionally restored, greatly minimizing these defects. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
The Third Man (British Lion Film, R-1956) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Pulp novelist Holly Martins has a shock shortly after he arrives in Vienna. Harry Lime, the friend who had offered him a job, has been killed in a suspicious car wreck. As Martins begins to investigate, he discovers that his friend is not the person he had thought him to be. Perhaps the greatest post-war film noir, the film stars Joseph Cotton as Martins, Valli as Lime's girlfriend Anna and Trevor Howard as Major Callaway. Orson Welles, as Lime, has one of his most memorable roles, even though the part is essentially an extended cameo. Pinholes, some edge wear and tears, fold wear with separation and fingerprint stains around the border. The poster was obviously torn while folded, so there are two five-inch tears in the image area. Great images of Cotton, Valli and Howard, with Welles lurking in the background. Fine.
The Third Man (British Lion Film, R-1956) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14") - Stills (12) (8" X 10"). Carol Reed's "The Third Man" is one of the odd successes among international films of the late 1940s. Here was a quirky movie from England, with Hitchcock-like touches and an odd sense of humor, that manages to be grim, and wryly witty, while retaining a good bit of author Graham Greene's sensibility. Producer Alexander Korda wanted Noël Coward to play the mysterious Harry Lime, but, once Orson Welles was cast in the part, the movie became a testament to his presence and impact; he's only on screen for about a quarter of the movie, but he's the actor that everyone remembers. Offered in this lot is the complete lobby set from the 1956 reissue of the film and 12 stills. Both sets are in pristine condition. Near Mint+.
Where Danger Lives (RKO, 1950) Banner (24" X 82"). Faith Domergue, a Howard Hughes protégé, is best remembered for her energetic 50s sci-fi performances in "This Island Earth" (1955) and "The Atomic Man" (1956). Here she co-stars with Robert Mitchum and Claude Rains, in a John Farrow film noir, as Margo Lannington, an abused wife of a sadistic millionaire (Rains). At the hospital, after a suicide attempt, she meets and falls in love with intern Jeff Cameron (Mitchum). When Mr. Lannington mysteriously dies, Jeff gets entangled in Margo's deceptions, and the two flee to Mexico where he discovers her true nature. There is minor edge wear, light scuffs and a black ink stamp on the bottom right border. Very Fine.
Scandal Sheet (Columbia, 1952) One Sheet (27" X 41"). In this dark film noir, Broderick Crawford plays a tabloid editor who accidentally kills his wife (Rosemary DeCamp) and then commits another murder while trying to cover his tracts. John Derek plays Crawford's star reporter who is investigating the murder. Donna Reed portrays a feature writer who also becomes intrigued by the case. Together the two begin to unravel the mystery that leads back to the "Scandal Sheet" editor. There are trivial bumps, nicks and tears in the borders and a touch of separation at the crossfolds. These minor defects do not distract and the poster displays very well. Very Fine.
Big Heat (Columbia, 1953) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Glenn Ford stars in one of the most shocking film noirs of the 1950's as the mob, seeking to kill Ford's tough-guy cop, blows up his car with his wife in it. Add to that the snarling menace of Lee Marvin and his classic femme fatale girl-friend (Gloria Grahame) and you've got the stuff that film noir dreams are made of! Fritz Lang directed this crimer with all the skill he could master. The poster has had very minor retouch on the center-points. Very Fine on Linen.
Kiss Me Deadly (United Artists, 1955) One Sheet (27" X 41"). "Blood Red Kisses! White Hot Thrills! Mickey Spillane's latest H-Bomb!" A noir made for the Atomic Age, "Kiss Me Deadly" is one of the roughest, toughest detective films ever made. The Kefauver Commission named this film the number one corrupting influence on America's youth in 1955. This restored one sheet has edge wear and tears, fold separation with small paper loss, a horizontal tear across the upper border and a water stain on the lower border. Professional restoration makes this poster display far better than it's grade. Fine on Linen.
The Big Knife (United Artists, 1955) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Charlie Castle (Jack Palance) is a matinee idol who dreams of doing more important film work. The trouble is, studio chief Stanley Hoff (Rod Steiger) is determined to keep his moneymaker doing the same old kind of movies, even if it means blackmailing him. Various agents, promo men and hangers-on try to persuade him to do Hoff's bidding. Only his wife, Marion (Ida Lupino), encourages him to stop the sell-outs and womanizing. Will he have the strength to hold out? This good looking lobby set features Palance on all eight cards, with Lupino on five cards. All eight cards have a very slight corner bend and the title card has a tiny edge ding. Otherwise, this is a mint set. Near Mint/Mint.
The Big Combo (Allied Artists, 1955) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). "It's my sworn duty to push too far." Lieutenant Leonard Diamond (Cornell Wilde) is obsessed with bringing down mob boss Mr. Brown (Richard Conte). However, he's running out of time and funds -- his boss is frustrated at the lack of results. When Brown's girlfriend Susan (Jean Wallace, Wilde's real-life wife) tries to commit suicide, Diamond finds a hint for a new avenue of investigation. This good looking half sheet has great images of Wilde, Wallace and Conte, as well as several scenes from the film. Some edge wear and tears, wrinkling, and very slight soiling on one corner. Very Fine+.
Anatomy of a Murder (Columbia, 1959) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Jimmy Stewart stars as an attorney who defends an army officer accused of murdering a bartender who assaulted his wife. This was one of the most amazing court-room dramas ever filmed, and was highly controversial when the picture was made. George C. Scott was given one of his most notable roles to date when he was cast as the prosecuting attorney. Saul Bass designed this poster as he did most of director Otto Preminger's film posters. This tremendous graphic is reminiscent of the early sixties when this drama of rape and murder was a controversial film. There are the typical fold lines, surface wrinkles, smudge marks and slight edge wear. Fine+.
Man With the Golden Arm (United Artists, 1955) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Frankie Machine (Frank Sinatra) is fresh out of prison and doing his best to go straight. His supposedly wheelchair-bound wife (Eleanor Parker) is demanding that he give up his dream of drumming and continue in the card-dealing job that brings in money. When he's asked to deal a big poker game, he feels that he needs drugs to get his edge back. After he is accused of the murder of his drug dealer, he finds that he has to come down cold turkey off his high with the help of Kim Novak. A very clean one-sheet with Saul Bass art for this intense Otto Preminger film. Very light fold wear and one slight scuff in a corner of the artwork. Otherwise, this would be a mint poster. Near Mint.
The Man With the Golden Arm (United Artists, 1955) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Otto Preminger's searing look at drug addiction pushed the M.P.A.A. to revise the Production Code the following year. Card dealer Frankie Machine (Frank Sinatra) gets out of jail determined to break his heroin habit. With the help of Kim Novak, he eventually breaks free of his addiction in a harrowing cold turkey scene. Pinholes, scuffs, a few pencil marks, corner wrinkles, soiling and a few stains. Fine+.
Sweet Smell of Success (United Artists, 1957) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14") Stills (6) (8" X 10"). Sidney Falco, an obsequious New York press agent, tries to get the attention of J.J. Hunsecker, the most powerful columnist in town. Hunsecker, however, has an assignment for Falco before he will put any mention of his clients in his column -- he must disgrace the young jazz musician who wants to marry Hunsecker's sister. Falco manages to frame the musician for marijuana possession, but the betrayal turns around and destroys everyone involved. Burt Lancaster as Hunsecker and Tony Curtis as Falco both give riveting portrayals in this hard-edged film written by Ernest Lehman and Clifford Odets. The lobby card set has minor toning and soiling, three of the cards have corner creases and two have paper clip stains. Very Fine. The stills have corner creases, wrinkles, edge wear and some light toning. Fine.
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (Faces, 1976) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Typical of a John Cassavetes film, this picture doesn't pull any punches and found it's protagonist in a difficult situation. Ben Gazzara stars as a strip club owner with a bad gambling habit. When he gets in over his head, the mob tells him to pay up or kill a Chinese bookie to wipe out his debt. The film is a cult favorite (as are most Cassavetes pictures) and posters on this title are exceptionally scarce since it had very low distribution. The poster is Rolled in Near Mint/Mint condition.
Hotel Imperial (Paramount, 1939) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This film, infamous for it's cursed production shoot, tells the tale of a woman (Isa Miranda) out for revenge for the suicide of her sister. She wrongly suspects that an Austrian officer (Ray Milland) is the one who betrayed her sister. Both Marlene Dietrich and Margaret Sullavan started work on the film before quitting, as did first director Henry Hathaway. Ray Milland was almost killed shooting a riding scene when he fell and hit his head on a brick wall. The one sheet for this film has a corner chip and edge tears, fold separation with some paper loss and tape on the back removed, and staple and pinholes. The flaws have been professionally restored and the poster has a clean appearance, with beautiful artwork of Milland and Miranda. Very Fine- on Linen.
Hotel for Women (20th Century Fox, 1939) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Linda Darnell stars as a girl who goes to New York to see her boyfriend, but discovers that he no longer cares for her. She then starts a career as a model while staying at a hotel for women. This fantastic poster has art by McClelland Barclay. The poster has multiple pinholes per corner, some fold separations, a 2-inch tear in the lower left border that extends into the black background, and a few small chips in the border. Although these imperfections sound obtrusive, they don't impact the overall beauty of this poster. Fine.
Clara Bow Signed Still (Circa 1932) Still (8" X 10"). Clara Bow was the "It" girl of the roaring twenties and one of the hottest stars of her day. At the height of her popularity she received over 45,000 fan letters a month. Sound Mixer Shelby Chapman worked on the Fox lot from 1932 through the late 1930's. Clara Bow was one of Fox Studio's biggest stars before she retired in 1933. Offered here is an inscribed still to Mr. Chapman from Clara Bow. It is inscribed as, "Chappie you Rascal, Love Clara." This lot is accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.
Hoopla (Fox, 1933). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Clara Bow, the uninhibited "It" girl of the silent screen era, exuded a new sexuality that had audiences flocking to the theaters during the roaring 1920s. In this film, Bow's last, she doesn't disappoint her faithful fans. There are several scenes that would be considered risqué even by today's standards, such as her skinny-dipping episode or the sensual dance she performs while wearing her revealing "Snake Hips" costume. There are four pinholes in the background graphics, one corner crease and a touch of border soiling. These trivial defects do not distract and the card displays very well. Very Fine.
Hoopla (Fox, 1933). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Armed with her natural vivaciousness, cunning, sensuousness, and irresistible charm, Clara Bow's silent screen "It" persona captivated audiences of the silent era. This was Bow's last film. Having fulfilled her contract to Fox, she retired to private life. There are four pinholes in the background graphics, a corner creases and one small border bump. These minor defects do not distract and the card displays very well. Very Fine.
Hoopla (Fox, 1933). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). To the world of film buffs and historians, Clara Bow was the silent screens "It" girl. Her screen persona exuded confidence in herself and her sexuality and this was a new awakening for the American public which was struggling to release themselves from the restrictive Victorian age. This film proved to be Bow's swan song, as she retired to private life after its completion. Other than a few trivial light scuffs, this card is in pristine condition. Near Mint.
Of Human Bondage (RKO, 1934) Australian Daybill (14.5" X 40"). This was the first of the three screen versions that were based on the novel by W. Somerset Maugham. Bette Davis was elevated to stardom in her role as Mildred Rogers, a lower class waitress who manipulates Leslie Howard's sympathetic, club-footed character. So powerful was Davis' performance in the film that the buzz soon went around the industry that she was a sure shot for an Academy Award. Davis was on loan from Warner's however when she made the film and the studio didn't mount much of a publicity campaign, since they would be elevating rival RKO in the process. This gorgeous, original release Australian stone litho daybill features stunning images of both Davis and Howard. Paper for this title is almost non-existant. There are light fold lines, pinholes in the borders and graphics, minor border stains and one corner creases. Fine/Very Fine.
Of Human Bondage (RKO, R-1939) Half Sheet (20" X 26.5"). Weak-willed, club-footed Philip Carey (Leslie Howard) has given up his dreams of being an artist and has registered in medical school. One day he meets slatternly waitress Mildred Rogers (Bette Davis), and his world is turned upside down. Mildred instantly understands the depths of his obsession and preys on his weakness. Through rejection and abandonment, Philip continues to take her back, even when she is pregnant or is dying of tuberculosis. Although expected to win an Oscar for this role, Davis was not nominated and became the focus of a write-in campaign (since banned by the Academy). She did win for "Dangerous" the next year. This restored half sheet has a stunning image of Davis, as well as a full image of Howard. One inch has been trimmed from each edge of the poster, making the poster border-less. Multiple pieces of tape removed from the back, small holes in the image area, tears, corner creases, chip missing from one side and one corner, fold repair. Very Good on Linen. This poster was cataloged wrong and has been found to be a re-issue half sheet
Old Acquaintance (Warner Brothers, R-1947) Japanese B3 (14" X 20"). The first release of this Warner Brothers- Bette Davis classic in Japan was sometime between 1947 and 1948, in the first two years of the MPEA (Motion Picture Export Association). The MPEA was set up in 1946 after the end of the war, to help spread the release of American made movies in occupied Japan, both new releases and movies that had not been released before the war. The smaller B3 size was due to the paper rationing still in effect after the war. This poster is rolled and is in Very Fine+ condition.
Now, Voyager (Warner Brothers, 1942) Pressbook (Multiple Pages). Bette Davis stars in one of her best pictures as an aging spinstress who defies the pressures of her viscous mother and sets out to create a life of her own. For Davis collectors, anything on this title is highly collectible and this pressbook is seldom offered. It contains lots of publicity information in its 24 pages and includes ad stills, ads and images of the posters used in the campaign. The book has water damage running across the top of it that affects all of the pages with warping and light staining. Good.
Now, Voyager (Warner Brothers, R-1947) French Petite (23.5" X 31.25"). Bette Davis stars as Charlotte Vale, a self loathing spinster who's on the verge of a nervous breakdown because of her overbearing mother. Charlotte enters a sanatorium where she receives help from a kind doctor (Claude Rains) who encourages her to take a restorative cruise to Brazil. On the cruise she meets a falls in love with Jerry Durrance (Paul Henreid), but both know the relationship is impossible since Jerry is a married man. Returning home she creates a new life and sometime later meets Jerry's adolescent daughter Tina, a shy and repressed girl just like Charlotte used to be. She now finds a new purpose in helping the young girl come out of her shell. There are small chips, nicks and tears around the edges and slight amount of fold line wear. This French poster features a photo montage of Davis in one of her most dramatic roles and is an early reissue from post WWII France. Fine+.
Juarez (Warner Brothers, 1939) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Paul Muni stars as Benito Juarez in this grand scale drama from Warner Brothers. The film depicts Juarez's struggle as he leads his guerrilla war against the invaders from France who are trying to establish a constitutional monarch rather than a democracy. John Garfield plays a young military supporter of Juarez named Porfirio Diaz. The scene card offered in this lot features a great image of Muni and Garfield. Other than the typical toning of the linen stock, this lobby card is in excellent condition. Very Fine+.
Juarez (Warner Brothers, 1939) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). "Juarez" was originally intended to be the story of Emperor Maximilian and Empress Carlotta, the Hapsburg representatives of Napoleon III in Mexico. But then, Paul Muni decided instead to take the role of Mexican president Benito Juarez and things changed. After successfully telling the stories of Louis Pasteur and Emile Zola, Muni was transformed into another historical character. These two cards show the opposing sides of the confrontation -- Juarez and a crowd of peasants facing down soldiers and the court of Maximilian and Carlotta. Edge wear and tears, corner creases, a few small scrapes in the border and the usual toning that is associated with Warner Brothers linen stock. Very Fine.
Juarez (Warner Brothers, 1939) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This Warner's historical costume drama centered on the failed attempt of Louis Napoleon to create a puppet government in Mexico. Newly named emperor Emperor Maximilian von Habsburg (Brian Aherne) and his wife Empress Carlotta von Habsburg (Bette Davis) come to Mexico and face resentment as the people favor Benito Juraez and democracy. This scene card features a terrific image of Davis and Aherne adorned in their period dress. Other than the typical toning of the linen stock, this card is in excellent condition. Very Fine+.
Juarez (Warner Brothers, 1939) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The sweeping story of the historical conflict between Mexican president Juarez and the shadow government of France's Napoleon III. Paul Muni, as usual, completely transforms himself into the character of Juarez. Bette Davis is superb with her fall into madness as Empress Carlotta and Brian Aherne is touching in the potentially unsympathetic role of Emperor Maximilian. Co-starring Claude Rains, John Garfield, Donald Crisp, Gale Sondergaard and Gilbert Roland. Slight edge and corner wear, small corner crease, staining on two borders and the usual light toning that comes with Warner Brothers linen stock. Very Fine.
Juarez (Warner Brothers, 1939) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The historical conflict between Mexican president Benito Juarez (Paul Muni) and French Emperor Maximilian and his wife, Empress Carlotta (Brian Aherne and Bette Davis). Maximilian and Carlotta are in Mexico to set up a shadow government for Napoleon III. Juarez uses all his power to prevent this foreign intrigue. Slight edge wear, corner crease, very small scrape in the border and the usual light toning that is to be expected from Warner Brothers linen stock. Very Fine.
Juarez (Warner Brothers, 1939) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Paul Muni plays the Zapotec-Indian-turned-Mexican President Benito Juarez in this elaborate Warner's costume drama. The talented makeup artist on the Warner's lot, along with a stoic performance, masterfully transforms Muni into the Mexican leader. Offered in this lot is a terrific shot of Muni, in period dress, as the so-called "Abraham Lincoln of Mexico." Other than the typical toning of the linen stock, this lobby card is in excellent condition. Very Fine+.
The Sisters (Warner Brothers, 1938) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Warner Brothers decided to cast their two biggest stars in this tear-jerker about three sisters and the different paths they choose in life. Bette Davis had already won an Oscar and was soon to win another with her next film, "Jezebel." Errol Flynn, at the time this film was made, was top box office, having already done "Captain Blood" and "Charge of the Light Brigade." There is slight fold line wear with a touch more at the crossfolds and a dark stamp in Flynn's hair that is barely visible. This wonderful Warner poster is a difficult one to find and gives a terrific image of both Flynn and Davis. Very Fine on Linen.
The Flame of New Orleans (Universal, 1941) Midget Window Card (8" X 14"). Marlene Dietrich has to convince her fiancée banker that she has a "look-a-like" cousin in town who is fooling around with a sea captain; it just couldn't be herself! Dietrich appears in a rare comedy role for the actress and the film was directed by Rene Clair. Pinup artist Alberto Vargas did the image of Dietrich on this card. This midget window card has some light crimps in the bottom right corner and upper right corner and has a theatre playdate grease penciled in the imprint area. Very Fine+.
Blonde Venus (Paramount, 1932) Pressbook (Multiple Pages). In what was undoubtedly Marlene Dietrich's greatest hit, she stars as a wife who resorts to singing in cabarets and consorting with men to finance a trip for her ailing husband to restore his health. Typical for her collaborative efforts with director Josef von Sternberg, the film was brilliantly lit, had high production values and was very controversial as it exuded an immoral sexuality. Dietrich also started a fashion craze by wearing men's trousers in the picture. This wonderful pressbook features lots of publicity on the film and utilizes an ad campaign that fashioned Dietrich into a version of the Venus de Milo. The cover has become detached but all of the pages are here and in very good condition. The cover shows additional wear in the form of small tears, crease lines and is missing the upper left corner (black background only). The images of Dietrich as the Venus de Milo have a blue grease pencil X over them. Overall in Good/Very Good condition.
The Scarlet Empress (Paramount, 1934) Pressbook (Multiple Pages). Josef von Sternberg reunited with his protégée Marlene Dietrich to create this thrilling story of Sophia of Germany who rose to power as Catherine the Great. In typical Dietrich fashion, she woos the Russian army along the way. The pressbook is large with 32 pages. The interior pages are on newsprint so they've tanned with age and are somewhat brittle. Many of the pages have small tears and some light chipping including the cover which has additional wear to the spine and corners. The pressbook was folded in half at one time. Very Good.
Song of Songs (Paramount, 1933) Australian Pressbook (Multiple Pages). Marlene Dietrich's first role without her mentor/ director Josef von Sternberg, found her in one of her best films. As a young orphan, she poses for a sculptor who eventually falls in love with her. When the sculptor doesn't declare his love, she marries another, but eventually falls for the sculptor anyway. It was deftly handled by Mamouolian and the pressbook offered here contains lots of info on this romantic production. The twelve page book has one cut, was folded in half and has some minor tears and creasing to the inside page and cover. Here's the bonus; it still has the original color herald attached and it's gorgeous! Very Good+.
You're a Sweetheart (Universal, 1937) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Alice Faye's only musical for Universal tells the tale of a publicity stunt arranged by the producer of a play opening on Broadway. He hires a waiter (George Murphy) to pose as an Oklahoma oilman and take out the star of the play (Faye). Of course, since she doesn't know his real occupation, they end up falling in love. Hijinks and music ensue. This professionally restored one sheet has a gorgeous litho image of Alice Faye. Pinholes, edge chips missing, fold separations with small loss of paper, a piece of tape removed from the back of the center fold, light airbrushing on Faye's forehead. After restoration, the poster has a very clean appearance. Fine on Linen.
Ninotchka (MGM, R-1952) Japanese B2 (20" X 28.5"). This photo montage is unique to the Japanese poster of which this was the films first release after the war in that country. Greta Garbo stars with Melvin Douglas in this MGM classic. This poster is rolled with one horizontal fold. Very Fine+.
Conquest (MGM, R-1947) Japanese B3 (14" X 20"). Greta Garbo and Charles Boyer starred in this version of the historical romance between Napoleon and Polish countess Marie Walewska. Marie was coaxed by the politicians of Poland to use her charms to convince Napoleon to give the country some independence. The poster gives the U.S. title as "Marie Walewska" which was the films original work title. When the film was finally released in the U.S., the title was changed to "Conquest". This poster was released between 1947 and 1948, the first two years of the MPEA (Motion Picture Export Association). The MPEA was set up in 1946 after the end of the war, to help spread the release of American made movies in occupied Japan, both new releases and movies that had not been released before the war. This is the first Japanese release for this movie. It printed in the slightly smaller size B3 format still due to wartime paper rationing which was not lifted until the early 1950s. The poster exhibits lots of foxing throughout and was folded in half at one time. Fine.
Queen Christina (MGM, 1933) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Greta Garbo is cast alongside one of her most popular leading men, John Gilbert, in this scene from one of Garbo's best pictures. In this epic, Garbo portrays the young Queen of Sweden, forbidden to marry anyone below her royal stature. Gilbert is her Spanish lover and this card depicts them in the midst of their romance. Lobby cards from this picture are extremely desirable and are rarely offered for sale. The card has been professionally cleaned and has had much of the right border replaced. The work done was very professional. Fine.
Two Faced Woman (MGM, 1941) Three Sheet (41" X 81"). This film was a George Cukor romantic comedy that starred Greta Garbo in her final screen appearance. As the war clouds of WWII gathered over Europe, it was clear that the valuable overseas markets would soon be lost, where Garbo enjoyed her biggest following. A millionaire many times over, Garbo retired into a reclusive existence. This poster has slight fold line wear with separation at the crossfolds, pinholes, small tears, and creases. The poster displays a fantastic, large format shot of the legendary Garbo in her finale screen performance. Fine+.
Personal Property (MGM, 1937) One Sheet (27" X 41") Style C. Jean Harlow and Robert Taylor star in this light-hearted romance about a man on the run from the law who gets a job watching the "personal property" of a gorgeous widow. There are two small tears in the upper border of this poster that don't detract from its overall beauty. We doubt you'd find a cleaner copy! Very Fine+.
Personal Property (MGM, 1937) Belgian Poster (23" X 33"). Debt-ridden widow Jean Harlow hires Robert Taylor, fresh out of prison on fraud charges, to watch her house and personal property so they won't be repossessed. He watches with amused enjoyment as his brother, Reginald Owen, woos the young widow -- both of them convinced the other has money. Eventually, Harlow and Taylor find themselves attracted to each other, regardless of finances. This absolutely gorgeous poster has one small corner crease and some light scuffs on Taylor's name. Otherwise, a perfectly mint Belgian poster with great graphics of Harlow and Taylor. Near Mint on Linen.
Rita Hayworth Photo Book (Columbia, 1947) 30 Pages. Offered here is an item we have never seen. It is a book with over two dozen Black and White photos of Rita Hayworth taken during the filming of "The Lady from Shanghai." The photographer was Robert Coburn and in the forward it exalts Hayworth's beauty and status in the world of motion pictures at the time. Also included is a numbered contact sheet with all of the images shown from which any editor desiring one of the "camera studies" may do so by ordering with that form from Columbia Studios. Very Fine-.
Lady with Red Hair (Warner Brothers, 1940) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Miriam Hopkins stars as disgraced Chicago socialite Caroline Carter, who has come to New York to make it big on Broadway. Her motive is to earn enough money to reclaim the custody of her son that she lost in her messy divorce. Along the way, she marries producer Lou Payne and then falls back in love with her mentor David Belasco. Co-starring Claude Rains as Belasco, the film was also the screen debut of Cornell Wilde and Alexis Smith. Corner chips and one small hole, a border stain and minor fold separation. Restoration gives the poster a very nice appearance. Beautiful duotone art of Hopkins and Rains. Very Fine- on Linen.
White Cargo (MGM, 1942) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Hedwig Eva Kiesler from Vienna began working in film in the early 30s in Germany and was brought to Hollywood in 1938 by Louis B. Mayer. Her name was changed to Hedy Lamarr and she became one of the most beautiful women in motion pictures. This film was one of the top money makers for MGM in 1942 and Lamar starred opposite Walter Pidgeon and her character's name was Tondelayo! This poster is rolled and has a three and a half inch tear from the right border into the graphics. The lower border has wear and the upper border has slight chipping. There is some soiling and dirt on the poster and a tape stain on the back. The description sounds worse than it appears and a talented restoration person could make this look mint with ease. Rolled, Fine-.
Love Before Breakfast (Universal, 1936) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The American film industry lost one of its most talented and beautiful actresses when Carole Lombard prematurely died at the age of 34 in a plane crash following a World War II war bond drive. Lombard had carved her niche in cinema history not only as a screwball comedienne but as a fine dramatic actress as well. There are multiple pinholes in the corners, smudge marks, and light surface abrasions in the borders. The border art features the famous 30s illustration of the lascivious Lombard sporting a black eye. Fine.
Love Before Breakfast (Universal, 1936) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Based on "Spinster Dinner," a Faith Baldwin novel, this romantic comedy stars Carole Lombard as a sophisticated Park Avenue beauty who's being courted by two suitors, Preston S. Foster and Cesar Romero. There are multiple pinholes in the corners and borders, light smudge marks, and minor surface abrasions. The border art features the famous 30s illustration of the lascivious Lombard sporting a black eye. Fine.
The Outlaw (20th Century Fox, 1941) Special Promotional Poster (35" X 45"). This may be the earliest "poster" for this film ever issued to theatre managers as it heralds Jane Russell as the star of Howard Hughes upcoming release, "The Outlaw." The poster basically retells Russell's story, how she made a living as a receptionist until Hughes discovered her through some modeling she did on the side. He then signed her to a $400 a week contract with the intention of making her his new discovery, surpassing the career of his other star, Jean Harlow. If you're a fan of Russell, Hughes or a fan of the film, this poster is "must" for your collection, as we've never seen another copy. It is printed on both sides. Unused in Very Fine/Near Mint condition.
The Outlaw (United Artists, 1946) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). "Tall...Terrific...and Trouble!" The real-life story of Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid, with Doc Holliday thrown in for good measure, all filtered through the sensibilities of producer Howard Hughes. But the real sensation of the picture was Jane Russell as Rio, Holliday's girlfriend who falls for Billy. It's reported that Hughes had fifty pages of design notes for the push-up bra that Russell wore in the film. This scene card shows Jack Buetel and Russell romancing in the hay. This is the best card from the set! Pinholes, edge wear and tears, corner creases with one corner missing a small piece, stains on the border and some slight toning. Fine.
Boys Town (MGM, 1938) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). This inspiring story, based on the real Boys Town created by Father Flannagan, found Spencer Tracy in the lead role as he tries to turn troubled youths into men. Of course, MGM needed a troubled youth for Tracy to help so they cast Mickey Rooney in the part. Tracy could only do so much. Hey, it's a classic and Spencer Tracy went on to win the Oscar for Best Actor. Posters on this title don't turn up too often. This half sheet was paper backed to flatten the fold lines and several wrinkles throughout the poster. It also had a small chip in the right border and a two-inch tear in the left border repaired. Very Fine- on Paper.
Nice Girl? (Universal, 1941) Australian Daybill (15" X 40"). Perpetually nice Deanna Durbin stars in her first truly adult role as a budding young woman who suddenly finds herself courted by two men. A series of unfortunate events occur that gives the wholesome Durbin a bad "reputation". Of course everything works out by the last reel with dear Deanna's repute properly repaired. There are multiple holes, small chips, and tears around the borders, and a couple of small holes and tears in the graphics. There is one area of paper loss on the upper right border. Very Good/Fine.
Random Harvest (MGM, 1942) Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Ronald Colman stars as a shell-shocked amnesia victim who leaves a London sanitarium and wonders into a music hall, where he meets and falls in love with entertainer Greer Garson. The two are married, but when Colman is struck by a car he regains his former memory and forgets the present. Coleman then returns to his past life, where the distraught Garson seeks out and finds him, and the two fall in love all over again. There is fold line wear, pinholes, edge wear and a few tears. The poster has been professionally restored. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Magnificent Obsession (Universal, 1935) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This box-office his was based on the best-selling novel by Lloyd C. Douglas. It stars Robert Taylor as an alcoholic who causes the death of a respected physician. The doctor's widow (Irene Dunne) doesn't accept Taylor's apology and accidentally walks into traffic, where she is struck by a car and blinded. Taylor gives up the bottle and becomes a gifted eye surgeon, restoring Dunne's eyesight and winning her love. There is edge wear and a touch of separation at the crossfolds. Very Fine+.
Magnificent Obsession (Universal, 1935) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Robert Taylor plays an alcoholic playboy who inadvertently causes the death of an elderly doctor. Irene Dunne plays the doctor's wife, who becomes blinded in an accident. Taylor then reforms and spends years becoming a doctor, all in the hopes of restoring Dunne's sight and correcting his past. There is one small border hole, small tears and corner pinholes.This beautiful poster features wonderful stone litho graphics. Very Fine-.
The Razor's Edge (20th Century Fox, 1946) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Tyrone Power plays a disillusioned World War I vet who follows the lost generation to Paris in hopes of finding himself. Gene Tierney plays his socialite fiancée who leaves Power in search of wealth and social position. Ten years later Tierney is reunited with Power and will stop at nothing to rekindle the romance, even if it means sabotaging his relationship with the emotionally unstable Anne Baxter (who won an Oscar for her powerful performance). There are the typical fold lines with a touch of wear, a small border tear, smudge marks and light toning. This attractive half sheet features fabulous images of the film's stars, in what is regarded by many critics as one of Fox's best films ever. Fine/Very Fine.
The Fountainhead (Warner Brothers, 1949) Insert (14" X 36"). Gary Cooper stars as architect Howard Roarke in this version of Ayn Rand's classic novel. King Vidor directed from Ayn Rand's script. This folded insert has several small tears, wrinkles and smudges in the borders and one 1.25 inch tear in the upper right border and one small piece of clear tape in the upper border. Fine/Very Fine.
Picnic (Columbia, 1955) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by William Inge, this film stars William Holden, Rosalind Russell, Betty Field, Susan Strasberg, Cliff Robertson and Kim Novak in one of the biggest box-office attractions of the 1950s. Holden plays a drifter who wonders in to a small Kansas town, during a Labor Day celebration, to look up an old fraternity buddy (Robertson). He bumps into Madge Owens (Novak) who happens to be Robertson's girlfriend, and the trouble soon begins. There are creases and wrinkles around the borders and slight border tears, otherwise fine. Very Fine.
Picnic (Columbia, 1955) Insert (14" X 36"). Joshua Logan's adaptation of the the Pulitzer Prize winning play by William Inge starred William Holden and Kim Novak in one of the steamiest soap operas of the 50's. This insert has the famous image of the bare-chested Holden turning away from Novak. Pinholes, some small edge tears, one corner crease and two corner chips. Rolled, Very Fine-.
Suddenly Last Summer (Columbia, 1960) One Sheet (27" X 41"). By the end of the 1950s, many of Tennessee Williams' plays had been adapted to the screen with varying degrees of success. This film was perhaps one of the most shocking of the attempts, dealing with homosexual pedophilia and lobotomy, in the conservative Eisenhower era. From a talky stage play to a moving screen adaptation by Gore Vidal and Williams, this film still intrigues a viewer with stellar performances by Elizabeth Taylor, Montgomery Clift and Katharine Hepburn. There is fold line wear with small amounts of paper loss and some tearing, one small hole and one corner crease. The poster has been professionally restored rendering these defects hard to detect. Fine+ on Linen.
Madame Curie (MGM, 1943) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). "Mr. and Mrs. Miniver together again." Well, not quite. This MGM biopic was the third of seven pairings of Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon. At the turn of the century, young physics student Marie (Garson) is paired in the lab with Pierre Curie (Pidgeon). She finally breaks through Pierre's shyness, and they get married. After their idyllic honeymoon, they make their life's work the struggle to isolate radium. Just at the point that success comes, Pierre is suddenly killed in an accident. This half sheet has beautiful portraits of Garson and Pidgeon. Pinholes, edge wear, small tears, and soiling. Fine+.
Skippy (Paramount, 1931) Lobby Cards (7) (11" X 14"). Based on a popular comic strip of the day, "Skippy" is the everyday adventures of an ordinary boy in small-town America. Skippy Skinner (Jackie Cooper), his friend Sidney (Jackie Searl) and Sidney's sister Eloise (Mitzi Green) go over to Shantytown and meet a kid named Sooky (Robert Coogan). When Sooky's dog is picked up by the dogcatcher, the kids have to do a variety of things to raise money for a license. "Skippy" received Oscar nominations for Cooper for Best Actor, and for Best Picture, Screenplay and Director. Norman Taurog, Cooper's uncle, won the Oscar by using such tricks as telling Cooper that his dog had just died to get him to cry. Several pinholes, corner creases, color fading on some of the cards and paper loss on the edge of two of the cards. Very Good-.
Without Love (MGM, 1945) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). The third of nine films that Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn made together, "Without Love" was originally a play written by Philip Barry, author of "The Philadelphia Story". Pat Jamieson (Tracy), a scientist working on a high-altitude oxygen mask, moves into the large house of Jamie Rowan, who is assisting him in the research. They agree to get married "without love" and maintain a platonic relationship, but of course, that doesn't last. True love will find a way, and here it does through the jealousy that arises when suitors and old flames make their appearance. Edge wear and tears, some small light wrinkles, light soiling, a few scratches and an embossed National Screen Service stamp in one corner. Rolled, fine.
Pillow Talk (Universal, 1959) One Sheet (27" X 41"). In this, the first teaming of Doris Day and Rock Hudson, the two share a party telephone line and absolutely detest each other. Then, Hudson decides to make a "merry war" out of this by romancing her as a visitor with a Texan accent. This film is considered to be one of the best, if not the best, of their teamings. There is a small amount of paper loss at the center crossfold, a chip and one small hole on the bottom border, and touch of toning to the edge. This poster is always in demand and getting harder to find. Fine/Very Fine.
One, Two, Three (United Artists, 1961) Insert (14" X 36"). Billy Wilder was at the height of his career when he wrote and directed this Jimmy Cagney comedy. This madcap romp in Berlin makes fun of Communists, Capitalists, Coca-Cola and the Cold War, among others. The film was shot during one of the most tense times of the Cold War. One morning when the crew arrived, they discovered that a portion of the Berlin Wall had been built across the set. This insert is among the rare posters that feature the director rather than the cast. Billy Wilder is shown sitting on a ladder, holding cartoon balloons. Edge wear and tears, small separation at fold edges, small chip out of one corner, minor scuffs and an extra horizontal fold. Very Fine-.
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (Universal, 1966) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Without a doubt, this is the most popular film in Don Knotts' comedy career. As a fledgling reporter looking for his big break, Knotts (as Luther) decides to write about the anniversary of a famous murder in his small town. When he spends the night in the supposedly haunted house, strange events begin to happen. There are holes in the corners, a few light smudge marks, and a touch of wear at the crossfolds. Very Fine.
Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Paramount, 1971) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Roald Dahl adapted his own book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" into this surreal children's fantasy. In the story, kids each win a Golden Ticket to gain entrance into the super secret factory of Willy Wonka! It was a child's fantasy come true, where everything was made of chocolate. Unbeknownst to them, Wonka (played with incredible wit by Gene Wilder) is trying to determine which of them is worthy of inheriting his company. This is a modern classic and is currently being remade by fantasy filmmaker Tim Burton. Oompa Loompa! This set of cards is in unused, Near Mint condition.
Animal House (Universal, 1978) Lobby Card Set of 4 (11" X 14"). Director John Landis led John Belushi in his breakout role as the boys of Delta House took on Dean Wormer and the rest of the establishment. Tim Matheson, Peter Riegert, Tom Hulce and Belushi took comedy to a new low and inspired toga parties along the way! Offered in this lot is the entire lobby set of four cards, as this was how Universal released these cards from this comic classic. There are light surface creases and small corner bumps, otherwise fine. Very Fine-.
Caddyshack (Orion, 1980) One Sheet (27" X 41"). An ambitious young caddy (Michael O'Keefe) works at an exclusive country club where he becomes involved with a host of eccentric characters. Ted Knight plays elitist Judge Smails, Rodney Dangerfield a greedy land developer, Chevy Chase a Zen-spouting golf pro, and Bill Murray, the grounds keeper with a gopher fixation. There is a touch of fold line wear, an extra fold line on the bottom border, and some light scuffing. Very Fine.
Caddyshack (Orion, 1980). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Hysterical account of the goings-on at an exclusive golf club. Told from two sides, that of the wealthy, eccentric country clubbers, and the not-so-eccentric servants who work there. The film supported an all-star comedy cast including; Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, and Bill Murray. Offered in this lot is a complete lobby set of eight cards. There are some trivial border bumps and minor light scuffs and surface wrinkles, otherwise the set is in excellent condition. Near Mint.
Secret Service of the Air (Warner Brothers, 1938) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This undercover thriller was the first film in the Brass Bancroft series. Ronald Reagan played the airline pilot turned Secret Service agent in three more sequels. Bancroft is recruited by the Secret Service to break up an illegal alien smuggling ring. "Ace" Hemrich, an ex-member of the gang who's serving a term in prison, is the only source of information for Bancroft. He's brought into the prison as an inmate so that he can gain the trust of Ace. A good-looking title card from this film. Pinholes, corner creases and the toning that should be expected from Warner Brothers linen stock. Fine/Very Fine.
Secret Service of the Air (Warner Brothers, 1938) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Ronald Reagan had one of his early successes with the Brass Bancroft series. This thriller was the first time Reagan played the airline pilot who joins the Secret Service. The Reagan card has pinholes, corner creases, scuffs, some soiling and the toning that is common to Warner Brothers linen stock. The smuggler card has pinholes, corner creases, scuffs and the toning that is common to Warner Brothers linen stock. Fine.
Secret Service of the Air (Warner Brothers, 1938) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). A Secret Service agent has been killed because he knew about a smuggling ring bringing in illegal aliens from Mexico. Now they have to call in Brass Bancroft! Ronald Reagan plays the ex-Navy pilot who is recruited to infiltrate the gang of smugglers. The other lesser card has John Litel struggling for a gun. The Reagan card has pinholes, edge wear, a very slight border stain, and the toning associated with Warner Brothers linen stock. Fine/Very Fine. The fight card pinholes, edge wear and tears, a small chip on the upper edge, and the toning that naturally comes with Warner Brothers linen stock. Fine-.
Secret Service of the Air (Warner Brothers, 1938) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). A gang of smugglers is bringing in illegal aliens from Mexico by air, but if anything goes wrong, they dump their human cargo out of a hatch. Appalled by this, Secret Service agent Brass Bancroft (Ronald Reagan) does his best to break up the ring. The Reagan card has pinholes, a chip missing from the top edge, wrinkles and corner creases, and the toning to be expected with Warner Brothers linen stock. Fine. The Litel card has pinholes, chips missing, one corner missing, corner creases, and the toning to be expected with Warner Brothers linen stock. Very Good/Fine.
Murder in the Air (Warner Brothers, 1940) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Ronald Reagan is Brass Bancroft, G-Man on the trail of spies and saboteurs. When an enemy agent disguised as a hobo dies in a train wreck, Brass takes his place and makes contact with the agent's gang. One small border tear and crease and slight dings at the corners. There is the slight toning that is usual with lobbies printed on Warner Brothers linen stock. Otherwise, a beautiful lobby from the Great Communicator's early career. Fine/Very Fine.
Murder in the Air (Warner Brothers, 1940) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). G-Man Brass Bancroft has to save the country from a gang of spies and saboteurs. Ronald Reagan, as Bancroft, poses as an enemy agent in order to infiltrate the gang. This scene shows a bare-chested Ronnie being interrogated by the gang. Edge wear, corner crease, slight scuffs and two small tears. Slight toning overall, but this is to be expected from lobbies printed on Warner Brothers linen stock. Fine.
The Bad Man (MGM, 1941) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Wallace Beery plays a variation on his Pancho Villa role of six years earlier. Pancho Lopez (Beery), a cattle rustler running from the law, takes the time to help his friend Henry Jones (Lionel Barrymore). He also acts as a catalyst for the romance between Gil Jones and Lucia Pell (Ronald Reagan and Laraine Day). Near the end of the film there is a bizarre scene of Beery towing Barrymore in his wheelchair across the prairie. Co-starring Henry Travers, Chris Pin-Martin, Tom Conway and Chill Wills. Wonderful artwork of Beery laughing, pictures of Beery, Barrymore, Reagan and Day, as well as a couple of scenes from the film. Edge wear and tears, two small edge chips and one corner chip, border soiling, a couple of light scratches, some small light wrinkles and one stain above Beery's name. Rolled, Fine+.
Song O' My Heart (Fox, 1930) Jumbo Lobby Cards (5) (14" X 17"). John McCormack was a well-known singer of the first part of the twentieth century, the prototypical Irish tenor. This lightweight story was created by the studio simply as an excuse for him to perform on film. He was joined by silent film actress Alice Joyce (in her last film before retiring), child actor Tommy Clifford and budding starlet Maureen O'Sullivan, just two years before gaining fame as Jane to Johnny Weissmuller's Tarzan, in only her second film role. The film tells the tale of a teacher who takes in the two children of his long-lost love after she dies. The real attraction, however, is the musical performance of McCormack, including a long unbroken concert sequence. McCormack and O'Sullivan are each featured on four cards, Clifford is on two cards and Joyce on one. Pinholes and a slight corner crease on all cards. Slight edge wear and wrinkles on one card, light staining on two cards. Fine/Very Fine.
Tarzan Finds a Son (MGM, 1939) Midget Window Card (8" X 14"). The fourth turn by Johnny Weissmuller as Tarzan has him finding a baby in the wreckage of a plane that crashed in the jungle. With Spock-like logic, he names him Boy and takes him back to Jane. Five years later, they discover that he is the heir to a fortune. MGM was planning on killing off Jane in this film, but Edgar Rice Burroughs had the final say. The studio ended up raising Maureen O'Sullivan's salary for the next couple of films. Pinholes near the top, one corner torn off and taped back on (tape on the backside), one corner crease, and a snipe for the Rook Theatre glued in the blank space with pencil writing on the snipe. Overall, a very nice poster with images of Weissmuller, O'Sullivan and Sheffield. Fine/Very Fine.
Tarzan Finds a Son (MGM, 1939). Insert (14" X 36"). The fourth in the MGM Tarzan series, this popular entry has Tarzan and Jane finding an infant survivor of a plane crash, whom they adopt. Five years later the boy's relatives come looking for the child, knowing he stands to receive a large inheritance. Weissmuller personally chose Johnny Sheffield for the role as "Boy," and reportedly tutored him in swimming and looked after him during the shooting of the film. Maureen O'Sullivan had become tired of the role of Jane and wanted out of the series, so her death scene was written into the script and shot. But fan protest was so loud that the film was recut with additional scenes showing Jane recovering from her near-fatal wounds. There are the typical fold lines with just a touch of wear, two pinholes in the background graphics, and one small tear in the bottom border that just crosses over into the graphics. Very Fine-.
Tarzan's Secret Treasure (MGM, 1941). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Although coming along rather late in the cycle, "Tarzan's Secret Treasure" was one of the most popular of the MGM Tarzan pictures. This time around, Tarzan must defend against the evil white hunters as they invade his jungle domain in search of a hidden gold mine. The action is so good, with hostile tribesmen and fierce crocodiles, that we don't even stop to ponder why Tarzan needs the gold. Offered here is the title card from the film that not only features the "Tarzan Family", but also a colorful array of jungle wildlife. There are small tears, bumps and soiling to the border areas and some light scuffs in the upper graphics. The colors are bold and vibrant and the card displays very well. Fine.
Tarzan's Secret Treasure (MGM, 1941) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Although coming along rather late in the cycle, "Tarzan's Secret Treasure" was one of the most popular of the MGM Tarzan pictures. This time around, Tarzan must defend against the evil white hunters as they invade his jungle domain in search of a hidden gold mine. Offered in this lot are two scene cards from this film. The first features all three stars from the film; Johnny Weissmuller, Maureen O'Sullivan and Johnny Sheffield. The second features O'Sullivan and Sheffield. There are corner pinholes, and small stains, smudge marks, and slight creases along the borders. Very Fine-.
Tarzan's Secret Treasure (MGM, 1941) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Released in 1941, this was the next-to-last entry in the series for the original Tarzan family, as O'Sullivan left the series after the next film, "Tarzan's New York Adventure." Offered in this lot are two scene cards from this title. The first card features the entire Tarzan family, including Cheetah. The second shows boy being rescued from the sacrifice alter of the dreaded Witch Men. There are light border stains, smudge marks, pinholes, and a couple of ink marks. Very Fine-.
Tarzan's Secret Treasure (MGM, 1941) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan starred in the first six Tarzan films that were made at MGM. Their screen chemistry coupled with fine performances perfectly embodied the Edgar Rice Burroughs characters. The public so identified with Weissmuller and O'Sullivan in their respected roles that they became the standard by which all other screen versions are measured. This beautiful scene card features a wonderful image of the two actors in their most famous roles. There are pinholes, slight stains, and minor creases in the borders, and one pinhole in the center of the graphics. Very Fine-.
Jungle Menace (Columbia, 1937) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Columbia Pictures, interested in getting into the serial market that Universal and Repubic were cashing in on, hired Frank Buck, of "Bring 'Em Back Alive" fame to star in their entry into the cliff-hangars. The poster has some extra creases in the lower left credit area and a tear in the middle of Frank Bucks face, however, the tear is "clean" and all of the paper is there so this poster would easily benefit from linen-backing. Other than that, the poster has a few very minor holes in the border and a tiny bit of separation at the center points. Fine+ condition.
Killers of the Sea (Grand National, 1937) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This documentary focuses on the police chief of Panama City, Florida (Captain Wallace Casewell Jr.) and his quest to protect gamefish in the Gulf of Mexico. The film features several spectacular underwater scenes showing Casewell battling sea animals with knife and harpoon. Of course the real highlight of this film is this outstanding stone litho one sheet that displays Casewell doing the tango with a terrifying tortuose. There is separation at the crossfolds, slight border tears, some creases, light staining on two corners and a small paper snipe in the credits. Very Fine-.
This Is The Night (Paramount, 1932). Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). French actress Lili Damita stars in this screwball comedy as a woman desired by two men, Roland Young and Cary Grant. Although the beautiful Damita starred in several early sound films, she was more well known for the men she married. Her first short-lived marriage was to famed director Michael Curtiz (1925 - 1926). She gained most of her notoriety however, during her tumultuous romance and marriage to swashbuckler Errol Flynn (1935 - 1942). Offered in this lot is three lobby cards, each features a terrific image of the lovely Damita, and one card also features a stunning shot of a young Cary Grant, who was appearing in his feature film debut. There are pinholes in the top center of all three cards, pinholes on the bottom center of the card featuring Damita and Young, and a paper clip mark on the top of the card featuring Damita, Young and Charlie Ruggles. These minor defects do not distract and all the cards displays very well. Very Fine.
This Is The Night (Paramount, 1932). Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). Cary Grant made his feature film debut in this screwball comedy that stars Lily Damita as the object of two men's affection, Grant and Roland Young. Young plays a Parisian millionaire who is in love with Grant's wife Thelma Todd. He hires a beautiful French woman (Damita), to pose as his wife and to seduce Grant away from the object of desire. But when Grant takes the bait, Young becomes genuinely jealous! Offered in this lot are three scene cards, two of the cards feature nice shots of a young Cary Grant. There are two pinholes on the border of one card, and bumps and light creases on the corners of all three cards. These minor imperfections do not distract and the cards display very well. Very Fine+.
She Done Him Wrong (Paramount, 1933) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Mae West as Lou the saloon singer and Owen Moore as her ex-boyfriend just escaped from prison, lie on her chaise lounge in this scene card. This dress alone might have been enough for the Hays Office to crack down on Hollywood! Cary Grant, and Louise Beavers co-star with Mae. Pinholes, edge and corner wear, corner crease, slight border stains and a pencil mark in one corner. Fine/Very Fine.
She Done Him Wrong (Paramount, 1933) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The movie that drove the Hays Office to crack down on lewdness in Hollywood was the only time that Mae West was allowed to let the full force of her personality and bawdiness come out. Some of Mae's best-known lines are on display here -- "A hard man is good to find" and "Come up and see me sometime." This was also the film that made Cary Grant a household name. Mae plays Lou, a saloon singer with a number of men under her spell. However, it's Salvation Army Captain Cumming who has her eye. Pinholes, stains in the title, light scratches and tiny flecks of paint in the graphic area, slight corner wear and one tiny chip missing from one corner. Very Fine-.
She Done Him Wrong (Paramount, 1933) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Mae West's best film, the only one to be released before the Hays Office essentially shut down her bawdy personality. Also the film that made Cary Grant a star, as Mae looked with lust in her eyes at the "tall, dark and handsome" leading man. This scene card has Mae's most famous pose, one hand on her hip and the other behind her head as she talks to Noah Beery. Pinholes, corner wear, corner creases and slight border soiling. Still a very nice card with vibrant colors. Fine/Very Fine.
She Done Him Wrong (Paramount, 1933) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Mae West holds a variation of her famous pose even as she backs away from the gun that ex-boyfriend Owen Moore is holding on her. Mae's Lady Lou is the epitome of the bawdy character that she became famous for. This film, full of Mae's well-known lines, was one of the main reasons that the Production Code started to be heavily enforced in 1933. This bright clean card has a wonderful shot of Mae. Pinholes, slight edge and corner wear, light soiling and a small wrinkle in the picture area. Very Fine+.
She Done Him Wrong (Paramount, 1933) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Cary Grant had been making movies for about a year before "She Done Him Wrong", appearing in eight films. But when Mae West told "tall, dark and handsome" Cary to "Come up and see me sometime," a new star was born. This scene card has Noah Beery interrupting Cary as he talks to an old lady. Pinholes, edge wear and tears with small paper loss on the bottom edge, tape on the back, scratches, a wrinkle into the image area and stains in the image area. Fine.
She Done Him Wrong (Paramount, 1933) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Mae West at her sexiest as ex-boyfriend Owen Moore tries to woo her back in this great scene card from "She Done Him Wrong". This is the film that most perfectly captured her personality and outlook on life. The songs in the film do a good job of showing that liberal attitude towards sexuality -- "A Guy What Takes His Time", "Frankie and Johnny" and "I Wonder Where My Easy Rider's Gone". A true original who slipped into self-parody only after the Hays Office forced it on her. This crisp clean card has a wonderful shot of Mae. Other than one small corner crease, slight edge toning and a small stain on one side, this is a beautiful card. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Bringing Up Baby (RKO, 1938) Danish Poster (24.5" X 33"). Following the success of "Sylvia Scarlett" (1936), RKO once again paired Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant in this frantic paced screwball comedy directed by Howard Hawks. Considered by many to be the first and best of the screwball comedy genre, this film, with its absurd antics and zany pratfalls, showcased Hepburn and Grant's silver screen magic. There is just a slight amount of wear at the crossfolds and pinholes in each corner. The poster has had professional restoration to touch up these minor imperfections. There is also a rubber stamp on the bottom of the poster that is dated 1941-1942, perhaps as to when it was received by the overseas exchange. This stylish Danish poster features a wonderful image of Hepburn and Grant in one of their most popular roles. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Bringing Up Baby (RKO, 1938) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant star in this classic screwball comedy from director Howard Hawks. When Hepburn is left to care for her aunt's leopard "Baby", he escapes and gets confused with a mad-killer leopard that also escaped from a traveling circus. Without a doubt, this is one of the best screwball comedies ever made. The card has one staple mark in each of the right corners, one pin-hole in the lower border and one in the interior of the card, in the photographic image of Hepburn's shoulder and one in the yellow background on the far right. It also has some light creasing in the lower left border and corner and has a dark smudge in Hepburn's credit and a light smudge on Grants cheek. Although all of these defects sound obtrusive, they are very minor and don't affect the overall beauty of this rare card. Very Fine+.
Bringing Up Baby (RKO, 1938) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Cary Grant finally comes to the conclusion that he does love Katherine Hepburn's character, just before the skeleton of a dinosaur comes crashing to the floor, in this madcap scene from the greatest screwball comedy of them all. The only thing that keeps this card from grading at mint is a very slight corner bump to the upper right corner. Near Mint.
Bringing Up Baby (RKO, 1938) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Cary Grant keeps bumping into Katherine Hepburn, who is convinced that Grant is madly in love with her, in one of the greatest comedies ever made. This wonderful lobby card is in absolutely fantastic shape. Near Mint/Mint.
Holiday (Columbia, 1938). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). After the amazing chemistry between Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn in making "Bringing Up Baby," it was only natural that the pair be cast together again. "Holiday" had been a play on Broadway in 1928, and when it was brought to the screen in 1938, George Cukor injected a screwball liveliness to the project that had been lacking in the original. The film was a brilliant success and remains a favorite among audiences to this day. As an interesting note, before Hepburn ever made a film, she was the understudy during the play's Broadway run in 1928. Offered in this lot is the title card from this film. There are light border bumps, one small border stain and a small pencil notation in the upper left corner, otherwise the card is in wonderful condition. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Holiday (Columbia, 1938). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Katharine Hepburn and Doris Nolan play sisters who come from a very well-to-do family, with very different views on life. The older pretentious sister (Nolan) is engaged to the free-spirited Cary Grant, believing he will be groomed into the family business. The uninhibited, fun-loving younger sister (Hepburn) looks past the business potential and sees the man who has a zest for life. Offered in this lot are two scene cards. There are water stains on the back that have lightly bled through to the front, light smudges, and trivial border imperfections. These minor defects do little to distract and both cards display very well. Very Fine.
Holiday (Columbia, 1938). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant sizzled on the screen in such films as "The Philadelphia Story", and "Bringing Up Baby". This pairing had them playing two kindred spirits who refuse to surrender their individualistic idealism for something as superficial as wealth. This portrait card features one of the best images of the two dynamic actors. There are some water stains on the back that have lightly bled through to the right front, otherwise this card is superb. Very Fine.
Holiday (Columbia, 1938). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Two kindred spirits meet in this film version of Phillip Barry's stage comedy as Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn discover that love and independence are what's really important in life and that the truly rich are those that have truly found happiness. This wonderful scene card depicts both actors entertaining themselves, along with the audience, in the "play room." There is one pinhole in the background graphics and some trivial border toning, otherwise the card is in excellent condition. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Holiday (Columbia, 1938). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The unorthodox Cary Grant meets the very well-to-do family of his wealth obsessed fiancé, making an instant connection with the black-sheep of the family, (Katharine Hepburn) and her drunken brother (Lew Ayres), instead of the patriarchal father. There is one pinhole in the background graphics, trivial border bumps, and a small pencil notation in the upper left corner, otherwise this card is in superb condition. Very Fine/Near Mint.
My Favorite Wife (RKO, 1940) Title Lobby Card and Scene Card (11" X 14"). Cary Grant and Irene Dunne are at the height of their comedic powers in this screwball film from director Garson Kanin and producer Leo McCarey. Ellen Wagstaff Arden (Dunne) has been marooned for seven years on a tropical island with handsome hunk Stephen Burkett (Randolph Scott), calling each other "Adam" and "Eve". Her husband Nick (Grant), thinking her dead, has remarried to Bianca Bates (Gail Patrick). When Ellen shows up at Nick's honeymoon, complications and hilarity ensue. Remade in 1963 as "Move Over, Darling" with Doris Day and James Garner. Pinholes, slight corner wear, slight toning and one small tear in Grant's name on this gorgeous title card from this classic comedy. It would grade as Very Fine. The scene card has scuffs and soiling. It grades as Very Good/Fine.
My Favorite Wife (RKO, 1940) Insert (14" X 36"). Irene Dunne and Cary Grant star in this comedy about a woman who was ship-wrecked for seven years, is rescued and returns home on the same day her husband marries another woman. Of course more complications arise when it turns out the original wife was ship-wrecked with another man for those seven years. Cary Grant was perfect in these kinds of screwball comedies and this film has been a favorite among collectors for years. The insert has three horizontal folds and shows smudging, and lights tears and "dings" in the borders. There is also some minor residual paper stuck to a few spots on the borders. All of these defects would easily clean-up with minimal professional restoration making this a rare Grant piece to own. Fine.
The Philadelphia Story (MGM, 1940) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Prior to the release of "The Philadelphia Story," Katherine Hepburn was known as "box office poison." Her last few films had not done very well financially and her contract had been dropped at RKO. In order to solidify her career she bought the rights to "The Philadelphia Story" which was immensely popular on the stage and told MGM that the only way they could make the film was to give her the lead role. The part brought her a nomination for Best Actress and the film received additional nominations for Best Picture and Director. James Stewart would go on to win the Oscar for Best Actor. This has remained one of Hepburn's best films and the posters on this title are very sought after. This rolled half sheet is exceptionally scarce and has been paper backed to repair tears in the left and right borders that went into the background. Very Fine- on Paper.
The Philadelphia Story (MGM, 1940) Australian Daybill (15" X 40"). Could there be a better and more sophisticated comedy about love and marriage than George Cukor's "The Philadelphia Story?" We don't think so, and neither do the majority of film aficionados. It had been a successful play on Broadway when Katharine Hepburn (looking for great stories to help revive her sagging career) bought the movie rights. Her gamble paid off. The film was a major hit and single-handedly scrapped the "box-office poison" label she'd been tagged with. Jimmy Stewart won an Oscar as Best Actor and Hepburn was nominated -- again. Although Hepburn would win the Oscar many times, most fans feel this was the role she will best be remembered for. There is slight fold line wear, creases, small holes, and several long tears in the graphics. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. This poster displays much better than its grade. Very Good/Fine on Linen.
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (RKO, 1948) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Jim and Muriel Blandings (Cary Grant and Myrna Loy) are tired of being cooped up in a small Manhattan apartment with their two kids and a live-in maid. While looking for houses in the countryside with their lawyer friend Bill Cole (Melvyn Douglas), they come upon a house that is "a piece of American history. Of course, the beautiful sight of the house in their imagination is nothing at all like the reality of what the broken-down wreck really is. When they decide to build anew, complications naturally arise, from locking doors and unreliable workmen to the whimsies of color choice. Grant and Loy are featured on all eight cards of this set, and Douglas is on four. Other than the slightest bit of soiling on three cards and a few tiny corner dings, this is a mint set. Near Mint/Mint.
An Affair to Remember (20th Century Fox, 1957) One Sheet (27" X 41").Cary Grant stars in one of his greatest hits as the man Deborah Kerr decides to have an affair with while crossing the Atlantic on an ocean-liner. To this day, it's considered a classic in the romance genre and is highly sought after by collectors. This one sheet, professionally linen-backed, has had repair to all three center points and along the fold lines as well. Fine+ on Linen.
Fox Studio Directory (1935) (72 Pages). This is a very rare studio directory which was numbered and issued only to the employees who worked at the studio. This one is marked as to belonging to S.C.Chapman, Sound Engineer. It is marked "Confidential-For Authorized Employees Only." It gives address and phone numbers for everyone from Directors, to Junior Players. In the book are addresses and numbers for John Ford, Rita Cansino, Warner Oland, Shirley Temple and Will Rogers. This fascinating little book gives a look at all of the personnel as well as an overview of all the departments from Property Department to Arsenal and Effects to the Location Department. Very Fine condition.
Will Rogers Signed Photo (Circa 1934) Still (8" X 10"). Will Rogers is known as one of the great American humorist of vaudeville and screen. At the heighth of his popularity, about the time this still was signed, his daily newspaper column was featured in 500 newspapers world-wide. Sound Mixer, Shelby Chapman worked with Mr. Rogers on the Fox film "Handy Andy" and they became fast friends. In Chapman's letters to his wife (who was still living on the East Coast), from the period, he tells of his playing golf with Rogers and having lunch. Offered in this lot is an inscribed photo from Rogers to Chapman. It reads, "To Mr.Chapman from his old side-kick Will Rogers." This lot is accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.
Miniature Academy Award (Columbia, 1935) (Approx 6 inches Tall). This is an amazing little replica of the early full size statuettes that were awarded by the Academy. This is marked on its front base plate with "Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences First Award, Columbia Pictures for the Best Picture of the Year." On the back base plate it is marked "15th Anniversary Columbia Pictures, 1920-1935." We believe this to be some sort of gift or table favor given at an honorary dinner for Columbia Studio's fifteenth birthday. This was just at the time that they swept the awards with their Best Picture, "It Happened One Night." This lovely little statuette has wear to the lower base where bits of its black finish has come off. The gold metallic finish shows wear from handling. Another copy of this same award was sold in auction recently for close to $2000. This would make a wonderful addition to your Academy Award poster collection or to just sit on your desk. You would always be able to say that you too had an Academy Award at home. Fine- condition.
Columbia Exhibitor's Book (Columbia, 1933-1934) Multiple Pages. This beautiful hard bound book is full of full-color illustrations from such great film's as Frank Capra's "Lady for a Day" and "20th Century." The book has to be seen to be appreciated with a full page on the Disney sensation of Mickey Mouse and Silly Symphonies. The cover shows some wear and scuffing. The first three or four pages show some moisture damage. The rest of the book is in fine shape. Fine.
Paramount Exhibitor Book (Paramount, 1925-1926) Portfolio. This portfolio is titled "The Golden Forty" and was used to herald the forty pictures planned for release from Paramount during the 1925 through 1926 season. These forty pictures were promoted on individual, full color plates and the book ran one hundred and twelve pages long. There are a total of three pages missing, which covered the following films; "Rugged Waters," "The Coast of Folly" and a general information page. All told, thirty-eight of the films are here and include, "The Vanishing American," "The Ten Commandments," "The Pony Express" and "Cobra" and include such stars as Rudolph Valentino, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels and Pola Negri. Most of the pages are in very fine to near mint condition but a few show some slight residue from being taped up at one time. Overall condition is Very Fine.
Paramount Calender (Paramount, 1923-1924) Multiple Pages. This is a beautiful embossed, leather covered calender produced by Paramount to announce the opening of their blockbuster season of 1923-1924 with such pictures as "The Covered Wagon," "Hollywood," Gloria Swanson in "Bluebeard's 8th Wife" and Pola Negri in "The Cheat." This full color calender is unused and in beautiful condition, perhaps one of the only one of these to survive. Fine/Very Fine.
Paramount Exhibitor Book (Paramount, 1932) Multiple Pages. Offered in this lot is the 20th birthday exhibitor book which is outstandingly beautiful. Chock full of full-color photos and highly stylized, art deco artwork, this book is sure to be a tremendous addition to any movie fan's library. Films highlighted include, "Monkey Business," "A Farewell to Arms," and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." This hard bound book has at least fifty pages but is missing it's spine cover. Other than that it is in great shape. No pages are loose and the cover other than slight scuffing is in nice shape. Very Fine.
Paramount Exhibitor Book- Australian (Paramount, 1934) Multiple Pages. Lovely 20 page booklet describing the upcoming pictures of the season. Included are "Duck Soup," "Design for Living," and "Alice in Wonderland." Also all of Paramount's great animated shorts such as Betty Boop and Popeye are shown. Cover and interior are very clean other than a label missing from the front cover. Very Fine.
Paramount Exhibitor Book- Australian (Paramount, 1935) 48 Pages. This is a gorgeous book filled with full color photos of the great stable of stars during this heyday. Though this has a front section which pictures the Paramount executive council for Australia and New Zealand, one would have to think that these were added for the overseas edition and that this was what was distributed stateside as well. There is just so much tremendous artwork on each page and printed on a heavy ribbed stock paper. Two page layouts on "Scarlet Empress" and "Cleopatra." This book does show wear on the front cover, a clip from the short subjects page and several pages have begun to separate from the spine. Overall still in very presentable condition. Fine.
Paramount Exhibitor Book (Paramount, 1937-1938) Multiple Pages. Though throughout the years Paramount produced some very elaborate exhibitor books, this might be the most elaborate we have ever seen. This full-color book has a foldout on 80% of the pages. It is filled with Kapralik, Armando and many other artists wonderful pieces. There are foldout pages for "Angel," "True Confession," "The Buccaneer," "Beau Geste" and many more. This piece has to be seen to be believed. There is some wear to the corner of the hard cover but the interior remains beautifully intact. Very Fine.
Universal Trade Publication (Universal, 1940) Multiple Pages. This beautiful book produced for the Australian exhibitors of Universal pictures is done in full color on a gorgeous linen finish paper. Advertised inside on full page spreads are such films as Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff in "Friday the 13th (Black Friday)" and W.C. Fields and Mae West in an untitled production (My Little Chickadee). Everything from their serials to the short subjects are advertised here. An amazingly attractive presentation put together for this english speaking overseas market. Very Fine+.
Paramount Exhibitor Book (Paramount, 1950) Multiple Pages. It was a great year for Paramount and this book gives every reason why. There is a two- page spread on each of these hits and more, "Sunset Boulevard," "Samson and Delilah," and "A Place in the Sun." Also included is a spread on the short subjects from Popeye to Casper. As well as a page talking about productions to come such, "Human Interest Story" which became "Ace in the Hole," and one called "The Keystone Girl" about the story of Mack Sennett and Mabel Normand starring Betty Hutton, which was never made. The book is in great shape with a very clean interior and some stress marks on the dark blue cover. Fine+.
Fatal Ring (Pathe', 1917) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Episode 16, "The Double Disguise." Pearl White, famous serial star, was featured in this chapter-play three years after her work on "The Perils of Pauline." She is pictured on this poster with co-star Warner Oland, who would later go on to fame as Charlie Chan. This historic poster has been linen backed and prior to had all of the borders trimmed. There is much work on the borders and the image. The work done was not up to contemporary standards, but the colors are bright and still an exciting, early piece of film history. Good.
The Mystery of the Lost Ranch (Vitagraph Company of America, 1925). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This silent western stars real-life cowboy Pete Morrison, who broke into the movies during the early age of the cinema. Morrison worked with many of the most famous actors of his time, including Wallace and Noah Beery, John Barry and Tom Mix. Later he appeared in character parts in such film as "The Big Trail", where its said that the older Pete Morrison taught a young Duke Morrison a few tricks in the saddle. There are pinholes in the upper corners, small border tears, and separation at the crossfolds. This gorgeous stone litho features an interesting mix of the "old west" and high-tech sci-fi gadgetry, two popular themes during the silent era. Very Fine-.
Darkest Africa (Republic, 1936) One Sheet (27" X 41"). "Episode 5- Bonga's Courage" has to be one of the best chapter sheets in this serial. It features the flying Batmen on it and Clyde Beatty coming to the rescue. This was the first serial made by Republic Pictures, the studio that would go on to produce the best serials in the industry by adding more production values than the other studios felt was worthwhile. Posters on this early serial are exceptionally scarce and they are also extremely attractive as they didn't add "insets" to the poster at this time. This sheet has a three inch tear in the left border which extends into the background, a couple of pinholes per corner and a very slight chip in the upper center point. This sheet has vibrant colors and we feel that any collector would be happy with the condition of this sheet! Very Fine.
King of the Wild (Mascot, 1931) Banner (35.5" x 118"). An outstanding stone lithograph weatherproof muslin banner for this twelve-part Mascot serial starring Walter Miller and Nora Lane. Set free from prison in India, Robert Grant escapes to darkest Africa to find the real murderer. Along the way, he runs into evil henchmen, freaks of nature and a hidden diamond mine. Co-starring Boris Karloff (shortly before his turn as Frankenstein's Monster), Mischa Auer and Victor McLaglen's brother Cyril. Some light fold wear and staining. Light edge stains. The corners are folded back and held in place by the corner grommets. There are two other grommets on both the top and bottom edge. A beautiful banner with exciting animal action and bright litho colors. Very Fine+.
The Lone Defender (Mascot, 1930) Banner (35.5" x 118"). Rin Tin Tin's prospector owner is killed by a gang trying to find his hidden gold mine. After being cleared of killing an expensive horse, Rinty is captured by the gang, who want him to lead them to the mine. With the help of a government agent, his sidekick and the miner's daughter, Rinty is able to save the day. Beautiful stone lithograph artwork of Rin Tin Tin and cowboys on weatherproof muslin. Fold wear with some separation and loss of material. Extensive soiling on two of the panels. All four corners are folded back and held in place with the corner grommets. Two other grommets are on the top and bottom edges. Fine+.
The Lost Planet (Columbia, 1953). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Great camp serial poster featuring the "Conqueror of Space," Judd Holdren who takes on a mad scientist and his legion of wicked aliens from the planet Ergo. The wonderful novelty of this film is its early '50s vision of the future in space. This poster is from Chapter 13 entitled, "The Invisible Enemy!" There is light fold line wear with some separation, a touch of paper loss at the crossfolds, and small nicks and chips around the borders. Fine/Very Fine.
King of the Rocket Men (Republic, 1949) Lobby Cards (8) (11" X 14"). The evil Dr. Vulcan is wreaking havoc on the top-secret experiments of Science Associates. Sabotage and murder are his instruments of terror -- Fear is the order of the day -- Who can save us? Call in Jeff King, the King of the Rocket Men! Starring Tristram Coffin as the ace flying man, this 12-part serial has the rocket man coming to the rescue in every exciting episode. Co-starring Mae Clarke, who came to fame with a grapefruit in her face in "The Public Enemy" and who had a career that ranged from "Frankenstein" to "General Hospital". Not a true lobby set, this lot of eight cards includes the title card and five scene cards from Chapter One, all in color; and the title card and one scene card from Chapter Four, both in duotone. All the cards have pinholes and some light soiling. Two small stains, one light scratch and one small edge tear. Very Fine.
Adventures of Captain Marvel (Republic, 1941) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Chapter 9 "Dead Man's Trap." Taken from the popular Fawcett comic book character, this serial is considered by many to be the best ever made. Western star Tom Tyler was never better than as the heroic Captain Marvel. The scorpion is pictured on the insert. This poster has slight fold separation but is unused. Very Fine+.
The Green Hornet (Universal, 1940) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This thirteen chapter serial, based on the immensely popular radio show pits a crime-fighting publisher against the forces of the underworld. Donning his disguise as the Green Hornet and accompanied by his assistant Kato, he takes on a racketeer menacing the city. Individual, duo-tone chapter sheets are very scarce on this title, but this full color sheet for the entire serial is unheard of. If you're a serial collector this poster is not to be missed! The poster has had minor airbrush work done to the bottom border and minor color touch to the fold lines. Very Fine on Linen.
The Green Hornet (Universal, 1940) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Keye Luke, who played Kato in "The Green Hornet", was a Chinese-American playing a Japanese character. When the U.S. got into World War II, he changed nationalities again as Kato was turned into a Filipino. Luke first became famous as Lee Chan, the #1 son of Charlie Chan. In later years, he worked in a number of different films and supplied the English dubbing for such films as "Gigantis", "Rodan" and "Enter the Dragon". He became well-known to another generation in the early 70's when he appeared as Master Po on the "Kung Fu" TV series. One of these cards features Luke as Kato knocking out a criminal. The other has Gordon Jones as the Hornet holding a gun on another bad guy. Pinholes, light edge and corner wear, corner creases and wrinkles, and some soiling. Very Fine.
The Green Hornet (Universal, 1940) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Chapter One -- "The Tunnel of Terror"! The city is awash with crime. Thugs and murderers rule the streets. By day, Britt Reid is a crusading newspaperman fighting against corruption, but by night he dons a mask, climbs into his super car Black Beauty and joins his partner Kato in defeating evil and protecting the innocent. Gordon Jones and Keye Luke star as the Green Hornet and Kato. This title card for Chapter One has very minor corner wear, one corner crease, two small stains, and a piece of tape on the back. A very nice clean card for this 40's serial. Very Fine+.
The Green Hornet (Universal, 1940) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Britt Reid (Gordon Jones), a distant relative of John Reid, the Lone Ranger, fights against evil and corruption in his alter-ego of the Green Hornet. With his trusted partner Kato (Keye Luke), he rides the streets in Black Beauty, working outside of the law to help the citizens of the city. This scene card from Chapter One is a marvelous portrait of the Hornet and Kato. Pinholes, edge wear, one small tear, corner creases, two very small stains, and a tiny scuff in the image area. Very Fine-.
Green Hornet Strikes Again (Universal, 1941) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Chapter 6, The Fatal Flash. The Green Hornet aired for the first time on radio in 1936. The premise of the Green Hornet was that of a modern day Lone Ranger. The main character was Britt Reid, a newspaper publisher of the Daily Sentinel by day and the Green Hornet by night. Britt Reid was supposed to be the great-nephew of the Lone Ranger. Offered here is a chapter sheet to the second serial made from the radio show. As always with Universal they would print an entirely different poster for each chapter in duo-tone colors. This poster was in very nice shape prior to linen backing. It has had minimal fold line touchup and a small chip out of the upper border replaced. Very Fine on Linen.
Green Hornet Strikes Again (Universal, 1941) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Warren Hull and Keye Luke return as the crime-fighting duo The Green Hornet and Kato for another thrilling serial, this time in an amazing fifteen all new chapters. Once again, the by-day publisher dons his disguise as the Green Hornet and by night, is out fighting the forces of the underworld as they try to take over the city. We can't say enough about how rare this poster actually is. We've seen many duo-tone chapter sheets over the years, but this color one sheet that promotes the entire serial is simply unheard of. If you're a fan of the Green Hornet or just a fan of serials, you better bid on this one as you may not see it again. The poster has pinholes in the corners and some slight fold separations, more so on the upper and lower portions of the vertical fold. The colors are brilliant and the quality of the poster is excellent. Very Fine-.
Green Hornet Strikes Again (Universal, 1941) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14") Chapter 7. Blasting off of the radio and onto the silver screen was the Green Hornet. Wealthy publisher Britt Reid and his trusty assistant Kato (Keye Luke) decide to take on the forces of crime in this serial based on the popular radio show. The serial was one of the most popular for Universal and both the posters and lobby cards are highly collectible. The card has a very slight diagonal crease starting in the lower right corner. Very Fine+.
Spy Smasher - Chapter 3 "Iron Coffin" (Republic, 1942). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). When Fawcett Publications saw the finished print of the soon to be released serial "Captain Marvel," their excitement led them to offer Republic Studios the other hero in their comic book stable of stars, "Spy Smasher." Republic rushed into production the tale of the Nazi-fighting hero to almost immediate success. The 12 chapter serial was so well made that it has managed to find favor even among non-serial aficionados. Offered in this lot is the complete lobby set from Chapter 3 entitled, "Iron Coffin." Other than a few trivial border imperfections, the complete set is in pristine condition. Near Mint.
The New Adventures of Batman and Robin (Columbia, 1949) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Chapter 14, "Batman vs the Wizard." This was the second serial and second screen appearance of Batman and his trusted assistant, Robin. This serial poster's graphics are some of the best, and this one features both of our heroes in the inset photo! This one sheet is unbacked and unused! It has minor fold separation and some minor edge wear. Very Fine+.
The Batman (Columbia, R-1954) One Sheet (27" X 41"). In the inset, Dr. Daka commands his human zombie/ robots to act as saboteurs against the United States. This was a wartime picture and the villain was a Japanese spy sent to sabotage America. The reissue one sheet offered here is a duplicate of the original poster from 1943; the only difference being this one sheet was printed in duo-tone instead of full color. The poster is in outstanding condition, with minor touchup to the center points and a couple of tack holes in the upper corners. Very Fine on Linen.
The New Adventures of Batman and Robin (Columbia, 1949). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This 15-part Columbia serial has the "The Caped Crusaders" expelling Gotham City's notorious villains. Actually, this was the second serial and second screen appearance of Batman and his trusted sidekick, Robin "The Boy Wonder," the first being the 1943 version. This scene card is from Chapter 10, "Batman's Last Chance", and features both of our heros striking the classic pose. There are pinholes, small stains and bumps around the borders, a tape stain in the upper right corner, and one small tear on the top border. Fine+.
Atom Man vs. Superman (Columbia, 1950) One Sheet (27" X 41"). The second of Columbia's Superman serials, the 15-episode "Atom Man vs. Superman" stars Kirk Alyn. Once again, Superman must do battle with his old nemesis, Lex Luthor, this time disguised as Atom Man, who threatens to destroy Metropolis with his disintegration machine. This poster is from Chapter 1 and is titled "Superman Flies Again," featuring a nice shot of Alyn rescuing two victims. There is fold line wear with substantial areas of paper loss at the bottom and middle crossfold, and small holes, tears and multiple pinholes in the graphics. There are also tears, small holes, and multiple areas of paper loss around the borders. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. This poster displays much better than its grade. Good/Very Good on Linen.
Superman (Columbia, 1948). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This scene card is from the 1948 Columbia 15-episode serial, "Superman" (aka "The Adventures of Superman"). B-movie hero Kirk Alyn starred in this first live-action Superman serial that was one of the most successful multi-chapter films ever made. This card is from Chapter 6 entitled, "Superman In Danger" and features a terrific image of Alyn as the famed crime fighter, laughing at a gun-totin' gangster. There are tape stains in the upper corners, corner creases, and a light border stain. The graphics are near flawless and the card displays very well. Fine/Very Fine.
Superman and the Jungle Devil (20th Century Fox, 1954) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Often thought of as the international one sheets to the compilation of episodes of the TV series, there were several feature films made from the series with George Reeves. This was a compilation of episodes #39 ("Machine That Could Plot Crimes"), #40 ("Jungle Devil"), and #31 ("Shot in the Dark"). This poster was linen backed with just minor fold line touchup. Very Fine on Linen.
Superman Flies Again (Twentieth Century Fox, 1954) One Sheet (27" X 41"). 20th-Century Fox purchased fifteen episodes of the television series "The Adventures of Superman" and released them internationally as five feature films. The film this poster represents was a compilation of the following three episodes; "Jet Ace" (#30), "The Dog Who Knew Superman" (#35), and "The Clown Who Cried" (#42). The posters for this series are extremely rare and eagerly sought by both movie fans of the genre and comic collectors, alike. There is slight fold line wear with just a touch more at the crossfolds, pinholes on the corners and borders, and one small area of paper loss on the upper border. the poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Superman and the Mole Men (Lippert, 1951) Stills (10) (8" X 10"). George Reeves played the Man of Steel from 1953 to 1957 on television. Before he started the popular series, Reeves made "Superman and the Mole Men". While the subsequent features that were released were compilations of television episodes, this was the only feature made directly for the screen. American studios would send dup-negatives overseas for foreign distributors to use when printing still sets. Offered in this lot are 10 such stills that were printed and apparently kept as file copies. Flawless. Mint.
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The Devil-Doll (MGM, 1936) Title Card - Scene Cards (2) (11" X 14"). The Devil-Doll is one of the celebrated classics of the Golden Age of Horror. It came from the great Tod Browning, who'd made his name during the silent era with such films as The Unholy Three (1925), London After Midnight (1927) before making the move over into sound with Dracula (1931), Freaks (1932) and Mark of the Vampire (1935). This was Browning's second-to-last film. The film is liberally adapted from Merritt's witchcraft novel Burn, Witch, Burn (1933) and stars Lionel Barrymore and Maureen O'Sullivan. This lot consist of the title card and two scene cards. There are corner pinholes (a few in the bordering graphics), smudge marks, and some light scuffs. The colors are vibrant and the cards display very well. Very Fine-.
The Devil-Doll (MGM, 1936) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Lionel Barrymore portrays Paul Lavond, a poor soul who is framed and sent to Devil's Island. He escapes with a scientist who has discovered a means to reduce humans to mere inches. Barrymore ends up using the technique to exact his revenge. Offered in this lot are two lobby cards from this set. The first features a great image of Barrymore disguised as a kindly old woman. The second features a nice portrait shot of Maureen O'Sullivan and Frank Lawton. There are corner pinholes and smudge marks, small stains, and light creases in the borders. Very Fine-.
The Devil-Doll (MGM, 1936) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Director Tod Browning, master of the macabre, directed this horror/science fiction film. Lionel Barrymore plays a man falsely imprisoned, who escapes from Devil's Island with H.B. Walthall, fellow inmate and brilliant scientist. Once free, Waltham tells Barrymore about an experiment that will shrink human beings. When Waltham dies, Barrymore gets the formula and vows vengeance on all those that have wronged him, using shrunken little people to carry out his dastardly deeds. Offered in this lot are two scene cards from this title. There are pinholes in the corners of each card. The card featuring Barrymore has light foxing and some toning to the borders. The card featuring Maureen O'Sullivan and Frank Lawton has corner bumps and light border toning. Otherwise the cards are crisp and clean and display very well. Fine/Very Fine.
The Devil-Doll (MGM, 1936) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Falsely convicted Paul Lavond (Lionel Barrymore) along with his crazed assistant Malita (Rafaela Ottiano) attempt to exact vengeance on those who have wronged him by using people who have been miniaturized. The extraordinary miniature work in "The Devil Doll" was accomplished by using oversized sets. The scene card offered in this lot is the only one from the set that features one of the diminutive demons. There are corner pinholes, light scuffs, and small border stains. The colors remain radiant and the card displays very well. Very Fine.
Dr. Cyclops (Paramount, 1940). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Ernest Schoedsack, of King Kong fame, directed this film about a mad scientist, Dr. Thorkel, who has developed a process that will shrink human beings down to the size of elves. Three scientists and an engineer are lured into his remote South American laboratory where he shrinks them and then viciously murders one of the scientists. The other three must find a way to escape, battling not only the evil Dr. Thorkel, but the oversized elements as well. There are four pinholes, three on the top border and one on the right border, and some light smudges, otherwise the card is crisp and clean. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine/Very Fine.
The Maze (Allied Artists, 1953). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This unique horror/sci-fi melodrama was one of two films directed by William Cameron Menzies in 1953, the other was "Invaders from Mars". This film, shot in 3-D, tells the tale of a Scotsman, Gerald McTeam (Richard Carlson), who returns to his ancestral mansion in the highlands. After several weeks of no communication, his fiancee (Veronica Hurst) and her aunt (Katherine Emery) go to the castle to investigate. The answer to the mystery of Gerald's strange actions lies in the maze, made from the hedges that adjoin the castle. There is slight fold line wear with a touch of separation at the crossfolds. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these minor defects hard to detect. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine on Linen.
King Kong (RKO, R-1949) Australian Daybill (X). King Kong appears on this daybill in his classic pose, atop the Empire State Building, holding Fay Wray and defending himself against the attacking biplanes! Poster material for any of the King Kong releases are highly sought after by collectors and this beautiful Australian daybill replicates the artwork from the original U.S. three sheet. The poster was folded at one time but is in otherwise marvelous condition. Near Mint on Linen.
King Kong (RKO, R-1952). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Kong! The Eighth Wonder of the World stands atop the Empire State Building, protecting his lady love (Fay Wray) from the attack of Army Air Corp biplanes! This is one of the most important scenes in the history of the cinema, and this 1952 reissue lobby card captures all the drama! There are small tears, nicks, and pinholes in the borders, corner creases and two tape stains. Fine-.
The Picture of Dorian Gray (MGM, 1945) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). A portrait painted of young and innocent Dorian Gray (Hurd Hatfield) ages over the years, even though Gray himself shows no change at all. The sinful life he chooses, with the help of his friend Lord Henry Wotton (George Sanders), takes its toll on the painting until it is too hideous to look at. When the original painter discovers the hidden secret, Gray kills him and then ends up falling in love with his daughter. Gray's secret eventually catches up with him when his true nature is revealed. Pinholes, corner and edge wear and light soiling. Fine-.
House on Haunted Hill (Allied Artists, 1959) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). When originally released to theatres, "House on Haunted Hill" was accompanied by one of those special gimmicks that producer/director William Castle loved to use for shock value. The gimmick was called "Emergo," a prop skeleton that "emerged" from the screen at a crucial moment to frighten the audience. Vincent Price is superb as a sinister host, who pays his enemies to come and spend the night. The eerie graphics on paper for this film have always made it highly sought among collectors. There are the typical fold lines, border bumps, wrinkles, tiny tears and pinholes. There's also a slight hint of fading to the colors. Fine.
The Haunted Palace (American International, 1963). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Roger Corman cast Vincent Price and Lon Chaney into this Edgar Allan Poe feature about the ancestor of a man who burned a warlock at the stake hundreds of years prior and now must face the consequences! Though Corman shot this on a budget well below what would be budgeted for a star's per diem in this day and age, it makes use of a wonderful eerie score and terrific performances. Offered in this lot is the complete lobby card set from this film. Other than a few trivial border imperfections, each card is in pristine condition. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Near Mint.
Ghost Breaker (Paramount, 1940) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). To many collectors, this scene with Noble Johnson as the zombie menacing Paulette Goddard, is considered the key card in the set since it features the monster. The film is a comedy classic and was a follow-up to Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard's earlier picture, "The Cat and the Canary." The card has multiple pin-holes per corner with a few actually in the border art as well. The card also has some small border tears and bears a faint "Not Suitable for General Exhibition" stamp in the lower left of the scene. Very Good+.
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (Universal, 1948). One Sheet (27" X 41"). By the time this picture was made, the careers of Abbott and Costello, one of the greatest comedy teams to ever work in motion pictures, were beginning to slump. At the same time, the monster series at Universal was starting to slide as well. A brilliant move on the studio's part was to cast their beloved monsters with their popular comedians in this hilarious spoof! Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney, Glenn Strange, and the voice of Vincent Price were the foils for the famous duo. There is fold line wear with paper loss, more so at the crossfolds. There are tears, chips and small holes in the borders, and several holes, tears and scratches in the graphics. The colors also appear to be slightly faded. The poster has been professionally restored, greatly minimizing these defects. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Good+ on Linen.
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (Universal, 1948). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Throughout the film poor Wilbur (Lou Costello) witnesses the transformation and reanimation of all the Monsters, but can't convince the ever-doubting Chick (Bud Abbott), until the wild climax in Dracula's castle when the distraught duo are pursued by all three of the film's monstrosities. This is a scene from the climax that shows the two timid heros being cornered by Dracula and Frankenstein's monster. Other than one tiny little scrape in the lower right corner, the card is mint. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Near Mint/Mint.
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (Realart, R-1956). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). The creepers are after Bud and Lou in this who's who of terrific ghouls! Universal cast their beloved monsters along with their popular comedians in this hilarious spoof! Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney Jr., Glenn Strange, and the voice of Vincent Price were the foils for the famous duo. Offered in this lot are two cards from the 1956 Realart reissue, each featuring Lon Chaney Jr., one as the tormented Lawrence Talbot and the other as his monstrous incarnation, the Wolfman. Both cards are near flawless. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Near Mint.
Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (Universal, 1951). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This comedy/horror feature casts Bud and Lou as mail-order private eyes. When a prizefighter is framed for the murder of his manager, the boys come to the rescue. Utilizing the same formula that was created by Claude Rains in the original "Invisible Man", the boxer turns invisible, and with the aid of the comic duo, manages to nab the real murderer. Other than some trivial border imperfections and a very faint scratch, the card is in fabulous condition. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine+.
Abbott and Costello Belgian Group Lot (Universal, 1950s) Belgian Posters (2). Offered in this lot are two Belgian posters for the Abbott and Costello horror/comedy classics; "Hold That Ghost" (16.5" X 24") (1941) and "Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy" (14" X 21") (1955). Each poster features fantastic Belgian artwork. There is edge wear, fold lines, pinholes and residue from snipes on the upper border. Fine+.
Abbott and Costello Belgian Group Lot (Universal, 1950s) Belgian Posters (2). Offered in this lot are two Belgian posters for the Abbott and Costello horror/comedy classics; "Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man" (14" X 22.5") (1951) and "Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (14" X 18.5") (1953). Each poster features fantastic Belgian artwork. There is edge wear, fold lines, and pinholes. A portion of the top border has been trimmed from the Jekyll and Hyde card. Fine.
Zombies on Broadway (RKO, 1945) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This RKO Radio comedy stars Wally Brown and Alan Carney in what is perhaps there best comedy production. This time the comedic duo are cast as Broadway press agents who strike upon the idea of hiring a genuine zombie to open a new nightclub. To accomplish this feat they consult zombie expert Professor Renault, played by Bela Lugosi. "Zombies on Broadway" scored a hit for RKO who later reteamed Brown, Carney, and Lugosi in the 1946 film "Genius at Work." There is fold line wear, pinholes, border chips, and small tears. The poster has been professionally restored, minimizing these defects. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Lon Chaney Jr. Lot (Universal, 1940s). Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). Offered in this lot are lobby cards from the first (Calling Dr. Death) and second (Weird Woman) installments from Universal's "Inner Sanctum" series starring Lon Chaney Jr. Fans of the shows may remember the opening narrations for this series being delivered by an eerie disembodied head. The first two cards are from "Calling Dr. Death". The card featuring Chaney and two other actors has pinholes in the upper left corner and corner bumps and creases, and light scuffs. Fine. Other than a few trivial border imperfections the other card on this title is excellent. Very Fine+. The "Weird Woman" card is near flawless. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Near Mint/Mint.
Blood of the Vampire (Universal International, 1958) Six Sheet (81" X 81"). Okay, so there wasn't a vampire in the film. That being said, this was a true thriller, shot in the Hammer style (probably due to a script by Jimmy Sangster), and featured a mad scientist trying some rather revolutionary experiments with heart transplants on asylum patients! This spectacular six sheet features some of the best "horror" graphics of the 1950s and has some very minor wear at the "outside" center point. There is also some very light smudging that's hardly noticeable. Very Fine +.
The Return of Dracula (United Artists, 1958). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). An interesting variant on this classic horror tale has the infamous Count leaving Transylvania for the United States, after killing an artist and assuming his identity. He decides to settle with an unsuspecting family in California, where one of the young women becomes suspicious of his eerie nocturnal habits. The card features a great image of Francis Lederer, as the Count, rising from his cryptic slumber. There's just a hint of border toning, otherwise flawless. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Near Mint+.
The Werewolf (Columbia, 1956). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This overlooked Columbia sleeper is one of the better films in the Werewolf genre. This version of the story has two evil scientist injecting the survivor of a car crash with a serum that turns the poor man into a full-fledged lycanthrope. There are minor corner bumps and some pinholes in the Werewolf's forehead. The card offers a nice closeup of the fanged beast attacking an innocent bystander. Fine+.
I Was a Teenage Frankenstein (American International, 1957). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This was one of producer Herman Cohen's classic drive-in chillers. This version finds a descendant of the famous Dr. Frankenstein using the bodies of teenagers who died in a car crash to create his monster. There is light border toning, a corner crease and a small ink stain on the lower right corner. This scene card features a great image of the monster, with a hideously disfigured face, attacking a car of unsuspecting teens. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine-.
Plan 9 From Outer Space (DCA, 1959) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). "Can your heart stand the shocking facts about Graverobbers From Space?" Universally beloved as the absolutely worst film ever made, "Plan 9" is the magnum opus of Ed Wood, Jr. A silly mishmash of flying saucers, resurrected zombies and the idiotic soldiers and cops who confront them, this is a masterpiece of bad filmmaking. This scene card shows Tor Johnson and Vampira as the zombies who wander the graveyard, looking for victims. Edge tears, light wrinkles and a few stains. Otherwise, a very clean card. "My friend, you have seen this incident, based on sworn testimony. Can you prove that it didn't happen?" Fine.
Zombies Lobby Card Lot (Monogram, 1940s). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Offered in this lot are two scene cards from the first and second features of Monogram's "Zombie" series. The series deals with an island inhabited by a mad doctor who's creating an army of zombie warriors to help the Nazis in WWII. The first card is from "King of the Zombies" and features a great image of Mantan Moreland, the bug-eyed servant, who provides the comedy relief in both films. The second card is from "Revenge of the Zombies", which features a group shot of the talented cast that includes; John Carradine, Gale Storm, Robert Lowery, Bob Steele and Mantan Moreland. There are small border tears, smudges, light scuffs and a few border pinholes. Fine.
The Catman of Paris (Republic, 1946) Insert (14" X 36"). This film stars Carl Esmond as Charles Reigner, an amnesia victim who blacks out from time to time and may be responsible for several mysterious "cat-like" killings that have occurred in 1896 Paris. Horror films never really were Republics strong suit as one might guess by glancing at this comical insert that features the studio's "Catman" creature, which looks like a cross between Mr. Spock and Charlie Chan. There are the typical fold lines, border nicks, scuffs, one small tear, two pinholes and some pencil marks in the lower border. Fine.
The Mad Ghoul (Universal, 1943). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This underappreciated Universal horror classic has an obsessed, evil scientist experimenting with an ancient Egyptian life-preserving process that preserves life after death, but only in a mindless zombie state! Many feel this was character actor George Zucco's definitive horror role. his obsession in the film is Evelyn Ankers, the perennial damsel in distress on the Universal lot, who screamed her way into a permanent place in the Horror Hall of Fame! There is fold line wear with small areas of paper loss, pinholes in the borders and surrounding graphics, paper loss in the corners and borders, and small tears. The poster has been restored, minimizing these defects. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Good/Fine on Linen.
The Mad Ghoul (Universal, 1943). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Universal horror took a new turn when two scientists experiment with a Mayan nerve gas and discover a way to create zombies! Character actor George Zucco gives a stellar performance as the evil scientist whose pursuing Evelyn Ankers, sending her "zombized" fiancé after her. This scene card features a colorful image of Zucco in his Zombie state, set against a moody, foggy backdrop. There are several pinholes in the borders and surrounding graphics, otherwise the card is in wonderful condition. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine/Very Fine.
Freaks (MGM, 1932). Lobby Cards (4) (11" X 14"). This film, which actually used circus sideshow "freaks" in its cast, was considered so horrific when it was originally released in 1932, that MGM quickly pulled the film from distribution and spent the next thirty years distancing themselves as far from the project as possible. Original material for this classic horror film is exceedingly scarce and in constant demand. These lobby cards are from the 1949 reissue of the film, each featuring graphic images of the real-life sideshow performers. Other than some trivial border imperfections, these cards are in excellent condition. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Man Made Monster (Universal, 1941). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This was a crossover sci-fi/horror film about a scientist (Lionel Atwill) who makes a man (Lon Chaney, Jr.) invulnerable to electricity and able to kill with just his touch. This film was originally slated as a Boris Karloff-Bela Lugosi vehicle. "Man Made Monster" was Chaney's first starring venture in horror films, perpetuating his father's legacy. This film is a prime example of Universal's B-picture unit at its peak and is among the finest of the studio's second-echelon horror products. There is just a tiny touch of separation at the crossfolds, otherwise this poster is pristine. If you've ever considered adding this poster to your collection, you would be hard pressed to ever find a better copy. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Near Mint+.
Dead Man's Eyes (Universal, 1944) Insert (14" X 36"). A successful artist accidentally gets acid in his eyes and soon thereafter, goes blind. When his fiancés father offers the use of his eyes for a transplant after his death, the fiancés father suddenly turns up dead. Lon Chaney stars in another of the "Inner Sanctum Mysteries" which were known for their macabre aspects. The insert is folded and shows very minor wear to the edge of the border and fold lines. It also has a very minor surface scratch by the credits that does not break the color on the paper. From the Collection of Johnny Ramone. Near Mint.
The Mummy's Curse (Universal, 1944) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). In this, the fourth film in the Mummy series, Lon Chaney stalks the screen in search of the life-giving tanna leaf tea. This spectacular scene has one pin-hole in each of three of the corners and a very slight wrinkle to the upper border. Very Fine+.
The Mummy's Curse (Universal, 1944). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This sequel was the last film of the Universal's series featuring the evil mummy "Kharis," played by Lon Chaney, Jr..The tagline for the release blared, "Buried fury stalking to life from the depths of doom". Who could ask for more from this Universal horror series film? Like all other Universal horror paper, material for this film is widely sought. The lobby set for this film has a terrific mummy logo, imaged along the left border of the card, and has proven to be an increasingly popular title among collectors. There are pinholes in the corners and surrounding graphics, and bumps, wrinkles and small stains around the borders. This card features a great image of Chaney as the ghoulish mummy. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine/Very Fine.
The Mummy's Ghost (Universal, 1944). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Lon Chaney reprised his role as Kharis, the Mummy, in this thrilling third installment of the Mummy series. In this sequel, Kharis travels to America where he finds the reincarnation of his lost love, Amina Mansouri (Ramsay Ames). Amina too sips the strange brew of the tanna leaves and soon begins to experiences strange and unsettling trances, as well as grey streaks in her hair, as she transforms into the ancient Princess Ananka. There are pinholes in the borders, and light scuffs, scratches and pinholes in the graphics. The card features a great image of the ghoulish Chaney watching the transformation of his beloved princess. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine.
The Mummy's Tomb (Realart, R-1953) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Lon Chaney, as Kharis the Mummy, returns from the tomb to kidnap his one true love. Chaney would take over the role originally created by Boris Karloff with this, the second sequel in the series. To this day, Chaney is remembered as the best actor to portray the mummy Kharis. This lobby displays brilliant color and is almost as good as an original release card. Near Mint/Mint condition.
The Mummy's Tomb (Realart, R-1953). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This installment in the Mummy series found Kharis being shipped to America to wreak his vengeance on those who disturbed his tomb. This was the second sequel in "The Mummy" series from Universal, and marked the first time that Lon Chaney wrapped himself in the Mummy's bandages! Material for this title features some of the best graphics in the series. Offered here is a scene card from the 1949 Realart reissue of the film that features a terrific close-up image of the mortified Mummy clasping the lovely Elyse Knox. There are two small tears and some light toning in the borders, otherwise fine. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine-.
The Mummy's Tomb (Universal, 1942). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Lon Chaney bandages up for his first turn in the role of Kharis, the Mummy! The original film with Boris Karloff inspired many sequels including "The Mummy's Hand" in 1940 with Tom Tyler in the role, but it was horror staple Lon Chaney who would become the most memorable as the stalking scourge from Egypt. There are four pinholes in the graphics, some small scuffs, and just a touch of soiling on the upper right border. This colorful scene card features a wonderful image of Chaney as the mortified Mummy. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine-.
Revenge of the Zombies (Monogram, 1943) Insert (14" X 36"). John Carradine stars in this war-time tale of a mad scientist turning people into zombies so they can be used by the Nazi army. Did this film really qualify as a Back-the -War effort? The insert has been linen-backed to make it frameable since no other re-touch has been done. From the Collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine on Linen.
Valley of the Zombies (Republic, 1946). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Interestingly enough, there is no valley in "Valley of the Zombies" and only one Zombie. Ian Keith plays Ormand Murks, a man once committed to an insane asylum, who died during an operation. Now he stalks the streets of a large metropolitan city, killing old enemies, and searching for human blood. There is slight of fold line wear with just a touch more at the crossfolds, chips, small holes and some paper loss on the borders and a few scattered pinholes in the graphics. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
The Vampire Bat (Majestic Pictures Inc., 1933). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This atmospheric, low-budget thriller takes place in the remote European town of Kleinschloss. It seems the human-like, winged-blood suckers, that have been dormant for years, have returned. The resurgence of vampirism leads the town to destroy the poor village idiot, who just happens to have a fondness for bats. But the horror continues when the killings don't stop. There are creases and pinholes in the corners, bumps and chips in the borders. The colors are crisp and vibrant and the card displays well. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine.
Undying Monster (Twentieth Century Fox, 1942). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This horror/melodrama concerns an old English family that has lived under a curse for generations after the death of the family patriarch. When several murders occur on the family's estate, a Scotland Yard inspector and his assistant are brought in to investigate. The Inspector's research soon links the family's misfortune to an ancient werewolf legend, that may just be true. There are two pinholes in the upper left corner, corner bumps and one light scratch, otherwise the card is in wonderful condition. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine-.
The Monster and the Girl (Paramount, 1941). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This fascinating Paramount horror/sci-fi production stars Ellen Drew as a woman who is forced into prostitution by W.S. Bruhl, a New York City crime boss. When her brother Scott tries to rescue her, he is framed by the gangsters and sentenced to death. Once executed, a mad scientist uses his brain and transplants it into a gorilla. There is a light crease in the upper right and lower right corners, and a few small stains. This card features an excellent shot of the vengeful Gorilla rescuing his sister. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine/Very Fine.
House of Horrors (Universal, 1946) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Rondo Hatton returns as The Creeper. In this horror thriller he's tricked by an artist into silencing, (that is, murdering) his art critics. Somehow, we think the writers were having a field day with this plot. The poster is one of Hatton's best and the condition is nothing short of spectacular. There is minimal color touch to the center points and a couple of minor tack holes in the upper border. Very Fine+ on Linen.
The Brute Man (Universal, 1946) Insert (14" X 36"). Rondo Hatton stars, not as the Brute Man, but as the Creeper, the role he made his own. In this tale, he starts off as a "normal" man, but after an accident, he enacts his revenge on those who caused his deformity. Hatton suffered from acromegaly, a bone-disfiguring disease, and this brought him to the attention of Hollywood. After starring in a series of horror films for Universal, Hatton made this final film, which, Universal sold the rights to immediately after his death. The film was released posthumously by PRC. The folded insert has some light wear in the borders including smudging and one tiny pin-hole in each corner. It has a one inch tear in the center of the upper border. From the Collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine.
Cry of the Werewolf (Columbia, 1944). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Nina Foch plays the mysterious Celeste Latour, a young woman who is the daughter of a werewolf. An ancient decree proclaims that the whereabouts of Ms Laveau's tomb must be kept secret. When a team from the local museum discover the whereabouts of the tomb, Ms Laveau starts killing all those who know by metamporphosing into a wolf. Offered in this lot are two scene cards from this film. The first card features an eerie dungeon scene with a snarling wolf. There are a couple of minor border bumps, otherwise the card is in excellent condition. Very Fine. The other card features Nina Foch, casting a shadow of her evil alter ego. There are larger pinholes in the corners and on the edge of the graphics, otherwise fine. Fine. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine/Very Fine.
Frankenstein (Realart, R-1951). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). "Frankenstein" is considered by many to be the most desirable title in the Universal horror series. The original cards are extremely rare and bring astronomical prices when offered. This card is from the 1951 Realart reissue and features a colorful image of Colin Clive trying to coax the morose monster (Karloff). There are bumps, small tears and slight toning in the borders and a few pinholes scattered in the graphics. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine/Very Fine.
Frankenstein (Universal R-1947). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). In the field of movie poster collecting, the most desirable items are those from the Universal horror series, and of those, "Frankenstein" is considered the most desirable title. Due to the high prices original cards bring (see our July, 04 auction), the reissues, while still expensive, are much more affordable. Offered in this lot is the 1947 Universal reissue that features both Colin Clive and Karloff as the monster. There are two embossed stamps on the upper left and lower right corners, corner creases and light border toning. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine-.
The Bride of Frankenstein (Realart, R-1953). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The evil Dr. Pretorius (Ernest Thesiger) forces Dr. Frankenstein (Colin Clive) to assist him into creating a new creature, a woman, to be the companion for the monster. This 1953 Realart reissue scene card features a great shot of the dungeonous laboratory where the two doctors and their ogre assistant attempt to bring the "Bride" to life. There is light border toning and smudges; otherwise the card is in excellent condition. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine.
Ghost of Frankenstein (Realart, R-1950). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). This was the fourth film in the Frankenstein series from Universal. This film takes up where "Son of Frankenstein" left off with the Monster (Lon Chaney Jr.) and his gruesome companion Igor (Bela Lugosi) being chased out of town by the irate villagers. Although both the Monster and Igor had both been killed at the end of "Son of Frankenstein", they were so popular that the studio miraculously "revived" the horrific duo for one final screen appearance. Offered in this lot are two scene cards from the 1950 Realart reissue of the film. The grave yard scene on card number 5 is one of the most "moody" ever created for a Universal horror film and remains a favorite among collectors. This card has corner pinholes, one tear on the right side of the graphics and a couple of pinholes in the graphics. There has been archival tape placed on the back of these imperfections and light touch up. This card would grade Fine. The other card has one pinhole at the top and a light corner stain on the bottom left corner and would grade Fine/Very Fine. From the collection of Johnny Ramone.
Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman (Realart, R-1949). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). With Chaney occupied as the Wolfman, Universal needed someone else to fill The Monsters' massive boots! Bela Lugosi was chosen for name recognition and a classic was made in the process. "Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman" was an entirely new creation for the studio as it featured two of their classic monsters in a duel for the first time! It was a brilliant concept that would lead to other "all-star" creature features including "House of Frankenstein" and "House of Dracula." This 1949 Realart reissue title card features several outstanding, full-color images of the famous monsters. There is one pinhole in the center of the top border, two pinholes in the background graphics, a date stamp on the bottom right corner, and minor border bumps. These minor defects do not distract and the card displays exceptionally well. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine.
Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman (Universal, 1943). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This was Universal's follow up to "The Ghost of Frankenstein" and has Chaney going to find the Doctor for help and finding instead the Monster, played by Bela Lugosi. There are pinholes in the borders and a few just inside the graphic areas, corner bumps, light surface wrinkles, light scratches and tape along the borders on the back of the card. This card offers a great image of the legendary Lugosi as the monster, carrying off the beautiful Baroness. Fine-.
Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman (Universal, 1943). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Universal had almost exhausted plots for their "monster series" when they hit upon the idea of casting two of their most popular monsters in one film. The results was another Universal horror classic that proved to be box office gold, instantly revitalized the series. This is one of the true pinnacle posters of the series, displaying the two immortal creatures locked in fierce combat, that has remained a perennial favorite among collectors. There are pinholes, tears and small areas of paper loss around the borders, some fold line wear with a touch more at the crossfolds and a stain in the dark background. The "Meets The Wolf Man" area of the title has been totally replaced. The professional restoration work was very well done, making these defects hard to detect. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fair/Good on Linen.
House of Frankenstein (Universal, 1944). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This scene card features great shots for two of Universal's all-time horror greats, Boris Karloff and Lon Chaney Jr., as they struggle in the presence of Mary Shelly's famous Frankenstein monster, set against the backdrop of the dungeonous laboratory. There are light scratches and scuffs, corner and border pinholes, an embossed stamp in the bottom left corner and some border smudges. The colors are bold and vibrant. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine-.
House of Frankenstein (Universal, 1944). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Here's one of the great scene cards from this set. This card features Boris Karloff, the man who originally brought Mary Shelly's famous monster to life on the silver screen, being embraced by the creature he made famous. It is reported that Karloff personally coached Glenn Strange in the way the Monster should be played. There are corner pinholes, a light crease on the upper right corner, a touch of border soiling and one light scratch. These minor defects do not distract and the card displays very well. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine-.
House of Frankenstein (Universal, 1944). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This scene card features Universal's long-reigning king of Hollywood horror, Boris Karloff. The card shows a bearded Karloff subduing one of his abductors through the prison bars. There are two pinholes on the upper left corner, one small border tear, an embossed stamp on the lower left corner and light border toning. The images are crisp and the card displays very well. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine.
House of Frankenstein (Universal, 1944). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This scene card shows mad scientist Boris Karloff and his assistant, the demented hunchback J. Carroll Naish. Escaping from prison, Karloff vows to continue his diabolical efforts to emulate Dr. Frankenstein's "eternal life" experiments and to exact revenge on those who sent him away. There is tape around the borders on the back of the card, an embossed stamp in the upper right corner, and light surface creases and smudge marks around the borders. The colors remain vibrant and the card displays well. Fine+.
Frankenstein - Broadside from the London Theatrical Production by Hamilton Deane (1930). Before Lugosi hypnotized audiences as the suave, yet deadly Transylvanian count, before Karloff brought a tear to the eye and a scream to the throat as Dr. Frankenstein's misshapen creation, Hamilton Deane was, undoubtedly, the horror king of the early 20th-century. One of the leading lights of the London Theater scene in the 1920s, Deane was a natural promoter and entertainer, who produced popular entertainment for the masses. Always quick to cash in on popular trends, Deane brought Peggy Webling's adaptation of Dracula, hot on the heels of the controversy surrounding the unauthorized German version, Nosferatu, to the British stage in 1924, with himself playing the part of Van Helsing, which he considered a meatier role than that of the Count (when the play crossed the Atlantic to play in America in 1927, it starred a young Hungarian actor named Bela Lugosi in the title role). The success of Dracula encouraged Deane to produce another of Webling's adaptations, this time Frankenstein. Another "monstrous" hit, the play ran for several years in Great Britain, beginning in 1927 (it never appeared in American theaters, perhaps pre-empted by the soon-to-be-released motion picture). As successful as they were at the time, however, both adaptations would likely have faded into obscurity were it not for the fact that Universal Studios, emboldened by the success of the monsters on stage, and seeing an economical way to bring such horror classics to the screen, bought the rights to both of the Webling/Deane adaptations, and a dynasty was born. In a very real way, it can be asserted that, without the efforts of Hamilton Deane, such legendary stars as Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff would be no more than forgotten characters actors of the 1930s, and the course of Universal Studios, and movie history itself, would have been quite different. The broadside offered here, measuring approximately 29.5" x 10" overall, is in Very Good condition, with several light folds and creases, none of which are prominent enough to mar the eye-appeal of this unique piece. There is a small nail hole at the middle top, slightly less than .5" across, and the residue of some tape on the back, which does show through a bit, but these are relatively minor flaws. The borders and edges of this piece are sharp and clean, and the reds are bright and unfaded. This is a unique piece of both film and theater history, and would make an excellent addition to any horror poster collection.
The Letter (Warner Brothers, 1940) Italian Poster (27.5" X 39.5"). Bette Davis is a cold-blooded killer who quips, "I still love the man I killed," and is acquitted of the murder. The attorney secretly purchased a letter that would have implicated Davis's character, and then buries it to get her acquitted on self-defense. William Wyler's masterful film noir begins with a long tracking shot that would be imitated years later by Orson Welles in "Touch of Evil." This remains one of Davis's best films and the posters are always in high demand. There is a slight fold line wear and corner pinholes. The beautiful portrait of Davis on this poster was created by famed Italian artist Luigi Martinati. Very Fine+ on Paper.
Sleepers West (Twentieth Century Fox, 1941) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Based on a story by Frederick Nebel, this film stars Lloyd Nolan as private eye Michael Shayne. Shayne is escorting a murder-trial witness, Helen Carlson (Mary Beth Hughes), by train from Denver to San Francisco. Helen's testimony will free a man who's been falsely convicted of murder, but her testimony will also destroy a powerful and corrupt politician. Needless to say, the train is full of passengers who want to silence Helen before she reaches her destination. There is light fold line wear, scratches, creases, pinholes, and small tears. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Very Fine- on Linen.
Whistling in the Dark (MGM, 1941) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Red Skelton appears in the first of the "Whistling" series of films he made for MGM and his fifth film appearance. In this outing, as Wally Benton, radio host and murder mystery writer, he's forced into creating the perfect murder, which Conrad Veidt fully intends to carry out. The Whistling series was incredibly popular and made Skelton a major comedy star during the 1940's. This one sheet, prior to linen-backing, had some pin-holes in the corners and very minor wear to the center-points. The restoration was first rate and you'd have to look very hard to see these flaws now. Very Fine+ on Linen.
A Woman's Face (MGM, 1941) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). This MGM/Joan Crawford melodrama with a touch of social commentary asked an important question. If someone is scared (emotionally and physically) and shunned by the public, do they resort to crime to get ahead in life? Enter Conrad Veidt with his usual villainy who uses Crawford to further his nefarious career. This half sheet was rolled, but has been paper backed to repair two four inch tears on the left side of the poster and a large diagonal crease in the upper right corner. None of these minor repairs detract from the overall impact of his scarce half sheet. Fine+ on Paper.
A Woman's Face (MGM, 1941) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Joan Crawford stars in this tale of a woman whose face is disfigured by a scar and how it affects her life in public. After plastic surgery, the scar is removed and she has to readjust her outlook and fears about life and the way people treat her. This was quite the social commentary coming from director George Cukor, usually given romantic melodramas targeted at female audiences. Although rolled, this half sheet had a piece out of the left border and some minor wrinkling. It has now been paper backed, had the borders airbrushed and appears very fine to near mint. As is, Very Fine on Paper.
Johnny Eager (MGM, 1942) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This film noir drama stars Robert Taylor as Johnny Eager, a con out on parole that hides his thriving gambling and extortion business behind his front as a cabbie. Jeff Hartnett (Van Heflin) is Johnny's righthand man and is helping his boss set up a dog-racing track, using the mob's money. When prosecutor John Benson Farrell (Edward Arnold) blocks the opening of the track with an injunction, Johnny uses Farrell's step-daughter (Lana Turner), in another con, as leverage to have the injunction withdrawn. Van Heflin won an Oscar for his performance. There is fold line wear with a touch more at the crossfolds, multiple corner pinholes and several tears. The poster has been restored, minimizing these defects. This one sheet features wonderful vintage images of both Taylor and Turner. Fine+ on Linen.
Street of Chance (Paramount, 1942) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Based on Cornell Woolrich's novel The Black Curtain, this film top-bills Burgess Meredith as an amnesia victim who awakens in the middle of the street, without a clue of who he is or what he's done. Eventually he comes to believe that he might be a murderer! Claire Trevor probes Meredith's past as she helps him recover his memory. This one of the finer entries in Paramount's film noir series. There is fold line wear with a touch more at the crossfolds, minor tears, chips and small areas of paper loss in the borders. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Fine+ on Linen.
The Glass Key (Paramount, 1942) ) French Petite (X). Veronica Lake and Alan Ladd reunite for this classic film noir from the mind of Dashiell Hammett. In it, Ladd's character falls for his mob boss' girlfriend (Veronica Lake) and the resulting fallout starts an all-gang war when Ladd joins up with his former boss' rivals. Riveting stuff and grittily filmed by director Stuart Heisler. Art by Roger Soubie. Although the poster is on "older" linen, there has been very minor touch up work done to the fold lines. Very Fine on Linen.
This Gun For Hire (Paramount, 1942) Belgian. Veronica Lake and Alan Ladd were cast together for the first time in this wonderful film noir about a hit man out to kill a man that paid him in stolen money. The picture was not released in Belgium until after World War II. By that time, Lake and Ladd were a team and the billing on this poster reflects that. In the original release from 1942, Ladd received fourth billing. This poster has some minor repair to some tiny tears in the borders. Very Fine + on Linen.
The Fallen Sparrow (RKO, 1943) One Sheet (27" X 41"). John Garfield, one of the early "method" actors of his time, gives a moving performance as a Spanish Civil War prisoner who returns to New York to find himself hunted by Nazi agents. This pretty, "noir" poster is reminiscent of RKO's golden age of poster design. There is slight fold line wear with just a touch more at the crossfolds, border tears, smudge marks and corner pinholes. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects less detectible. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
The Lodger (20th Century Fox, 1944) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This suspense filled melodrama was based on Marie Belloc-Lowndes' famous novel. Laird Gregor gives one of his most menacing performances as the lodger, a stalker who roams London late at night with what appears to be a black medical kit. Merle Oberon, who is pursuing a singing and dancing career, attracts the Lodger's deadly attention. Atmospheric & creepy, this is a wonderfully eerie suspense film. There is light fold line wear with a touch more at the crossfolds, minor creases, corner pinholes and small border tears. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Very Fine on Linen.
Gaslight (MGM, 1944) Insert (14" X 36"). George Cukor, known for mainly directing "women's" pictures, directed Ingrid Bergman in this tale of a woman whose husband is trying to drive her insane. Charles Boyer was the picture of evil and Bergman, as the confused and terrified wife, won an Oscar for her role. This insert was folded at one time, but has since been professionally cleaned with some very minor repair and touch-up. Very Fine on Paper.
The Unseen (Paramount, 1944) One Sheet (27" X 41"). A young governess in London played by the beautiful Gail Russell suspects that her employer who lives in the house next door is a killer. Joel McCrea co-stars in what was played up by the studios to be a sequel to their money maker "The Uninvited." This poster is linen backed and has the most minor fold line and centerpoint touchup. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Double Indemnity (Paramount, 1944) Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). Life insurance. The idea was simple enough; when you died, your beneficiaries would be compensated for their loss of your income. It was also an e-ticket for a family member with big ideas to send you on a one-way trip to the big sleep. Director Billy Wilder used James M. Cain's famous novel as the basis for this seminal film noir. However, the screenplay was written by the leading noir author of the era, Raymond Chandler. No one could ever match Chandler's dialogue, and the result was a legendary film that was nominated for Best Picture. Offered in this lot are three lobby cards from this set. The beautiful portrait card of Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck has had slight restoration work to corner pinholes and one small border chip. The other two cards have multiple pinholes in the corners and borders and small corner creases. Fine/Very Fine.
Ministry of Fear (Paramount, 1944) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Director Fritz Lang adapted this Graham Greene novel into a atmospheric film noir thriller starring Ray Milland as an innocent man who is caught up in a web of espionage. The drama begins when Milland visits a local carnival and accidentally receives a "prize" meant for a Nazi agent, which turns out to be top-secret microfilm. There is fold line wear with small points of paper loss, several tears, and multiple pinholes. The poster has been restored, minimizing these defects. Fine on Linen.
Cornered (RKO, 1945) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Dick Powell stars as Laurence Gerard, a Canadian WW II pilot who returns to France in order to track down and kill Marcel Jarne, a man who ordered the killing of Gerard's wife along with a group of Resistance fighters. Gerard's search leads him to Buenos Aires, where he discovers that Nazism is still very much alive. There is minor fold line wear and corner pinholes. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects almost undetectible. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Dragonwyck (20th Century Fox, 1946) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Gene Tierney is asked to come live with a wealthy family as a friend and companion to their daughter. The father was played by Vincent Price and we can't help but think Roger Corman must have used this Gothic romance as a inspiration for his use of Price in similar roles in his Edgar Allen Poe series. Joseph Mankiewicz, normally found writing screenplays, was hired to direct the film as well since Ernst Lubitsch suddenly took ill. It's moody and full of mystery and this poster aptly fits the look of the film. The poster has very minor touch up to the folds and the two upper center points. Very Fine+ on Linen.
The Killers (Universal, 1946) Belgian Poster (14" X 22"). Burt Lancaster stars in this classic film noir from the mind of Ernest Hemingway. As the Swede, Lancaster falls for the seductive charms of Ava Gardner. Gardner was never more beautiful and treacherous as she pits Lancaster against the rest of his criminal gang. This beautiful Belgian poster depicts both of the films stars and is in wonderful condition, linen-backed just to flatten the folds. Very Fine on linen.
Deadline at Dawn (RKO, 1946) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Adapted from a novel by Cornell Woolrich, this murder/mystery is about a sailor on leave in New York, who gets slipped a doped cocktail and wakes up to find himself involved in a murder. The film boast a fine ensemble cast of character actors including Paul Lukas and Bill Williams, plus a very effectual performance by the young and beautiful Susan Hayward. This is a well crafted entry in the film noir genre that is often overlooked. There is minimal fold line wear with a touch more at the crossfolds, small areas of paper loss in the borders, and small tears. Fine/Very fine on Linen.
Somewhere in the Night (20th Century Fox, 1946) One Sheet (27" X 41"). John Hodiak stars as George Taylor a WWII veteran suffering from amnesia. Returning home to Los Angeles he begins the search for his missing identity. His only clue is a letter is his possession addressed to Larry Cravat. In his search for Cravet, Taylor becomes involved in a murder case and the hunt for two million dollars that was taken during a robbery. There is tears, creases, and small areas of paper loss around the borders. There is fold line wear with some paper loss at the crossfolds, tears and small holes in the graphics. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. This poster features absolutely stunning stone litho graphics. Fine on Linen.
Undercurrent (MGM, 1946) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Vincente Minnelli directs this taut film noir drama that stars Katharine Hepburn as Ann Hamilton, a young woman who has a whirlwind romance and marries the handsome but mysterious Alan Garroway (Robert Taylor). Garroway refuses to talk about his missing brother Michael, and flies into a rage when ever his name is mentioned. Michael becomes an obsession for Ann, who feels compelled to solve the mystery, until she discovers that her new husband may have very well murdered his own brother. There is slight fold line wear, one small hole and one tear in the background graphics. There are light wrinkles, pinholes, small tears and one small area of paper loss in the borders. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Blonde Alibi (Universal, 1946) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Tom Neal plays an honest adventurer, who has been in trouble in the past, and is now the obvious suspect for a recent murder. It is up to Martha O'Driscoll, Neal's secretary, to prove that her boss is innocent. As life often imitates art, the career of "Blonde Alibi" co-star Neal would come to an abrupt end when, in 1965, he killed his real-life wife Gail Evatt. There is a touch of wear at the crossfolds, corner pinholes and a couple of creases. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Very Fine on Linen.
Born to Kill (RKO, 1946) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Hollywood badboy, Lawrence Tierney stars with the queen of noir femme fatales, Claire Trevor in this memorable Robert Wise ("The Day the Earth Stood Still" 1951, "The Body Snatchers" 1945) tale of murder and misplaced love in the underbelly of the city. The half sheet perfectly evokes the noir genre at just a glance. There are the typical fold lines, border bumps and wrinkles. The white borders have been airbrushed. Fine on Paper.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (Paramount, 1946) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Barbara Stanwyck, who rose to fame in pre-code films and later re-invented herself as a femme fatale in film noirs, stars as the wealthy Martha Ivers in this moody mystery. Kirk Douglas, in his film debut, plays her spineless husband and Van Heflin plays Martha's first love, coming back to his hometown and being pulled into a murder committed when he was a child. Elizabeth Scott came to fame in this picture for her mysterious looks and husky voice. This poster has fold line wear with some paper loss at the crossfolds, one 6" tear at the top and corner pinholes. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects difficult to detect. Fine+ on Linen.
The Stranger (RKO, 1946) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Orson Welles plays a college professor who lives in a small Connecticut town with his lovely wife, Loretta Young. When a nervous German gentleman comes to call, we find out that the kindly professor Rankin is actually a notorious Nazi war criminal. The drama intensifies when war crimes commissioner Edward G. Robinson pays a visit, posing as an antiques dealer. Offered in this lot is the complete lobby set for this film. There are smudge marks, light scuffs and scratches, some border bumps and an embossed stamp in the lower left corners. Fine/Very Fine.
Postman Always Rings Twice (MGM, 1946) One Sheet (27" X 41"). James M. Cain's shocking crimer told a gritty story of a drifter who starts work in a diner and soon begins an affair with the owner's wife. The dissatisfied hussy decides that her husband needs his ticket punched, and turns to the drifter to do the dirty work for her. Lana Turner, a platinum blonde bombshell, was cast as the insatiable wife, and John Garfield was the man who drifted into her irresistible charms. Although the novel was written in 1934, MGM had to wait until 1946 before they were allowed to make such an unsavory film. There is one pinhole in each corner and minor fold line wear, otherwise this poster is in excellent condition. This one sheet features one of the most important graphics of the entire film noir genre. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Repeat Performance (Eagle-Lion Films, 1947) Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Eagle-Lion studios chose to forego its normally penny pinching budget restraints for this noirish mystery about a a Broadway star who shoots and kills her abusive and alcoholic husband on New Year's Eve, 1946. After the murder, she flees desperately into the crowd at Times Square wishing she hadn't committed the terrible crime. Her wish comes true. Through some bizarre wrinkle in time she's transported back to New Year's Eve, 1945 and has the opportunity to relive the past year of her life, with hopefully different results. There is some fold line wear with a touch more at the crossfolds, small tears, pinholes, and light scuffs. The poster has been restored, minimizing these defects. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
The Devil Thumbs A Ride (RKO, 1947) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Lawrence Tierney plays Steve Morgan, a psychotic criminal who has just robbed and killed a movie-theatre cashier. He then "thumbs a ride" with an inebriated driver (Ted North) who's in route to Los Angeles. North then picks up two more hitchhikers, two girls, and the group spends the night in a deserted beach house. When the police start to close in, the innocent members of the group begin to realize that Tierney is indeed the murderer that they've heard about in the news. There is slight edge wear and just a touch of wear at the crossfolds. The poster has had minor professional restoration, rendering these defects hard to detect. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Kiss of Death (20th Century Fox, 1947) Danish. Richard Widmark made his motion picture debut as the screen's greatest psychopathic killer, Tommy Udo in this brilliant film noir. Giggling, drooling and calling Victor Mature a "Dirty Squit," Widmark attempts to gun Mature down for ratting on his criminal gang. This was one of the seminal film noir epics that is still as good today as when it was made. Near Mint on Linen.
Body and Soul (Enterprise, 1947) Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Simply stated, this is one of the best movies to ever climb into the boxing arena. John Garfield gave one of his most riveting performances as an ambitious boxer, championing his way to the top, by any means necessary. This was the first independent production for Garfield and it earned him a coveted Oscar nomination. Shortly after this production, Garfield's career came to an end when he was accused of being a communist sympathizer and was black-listed from Hollywood. There is fold line wear with some paper loss at the crossfolds, small holes, tears, corner pinholes and edge chips, smudge marks, creases and small areas of paper loss in the borders. The poster has been restored, minimizing these defects. Fine on Linen.
Brute Force (Universal International, 1947) Three Sheet (41" X 81"). This film noir prison drama features Burt Lancaster in one of his first starring roles as Joe Collins, a hardened convict who rebels against a cruel and corrupt prison system. Also starring is Hume Cronyn who portrays Captain Munsey, the sadistic chief guard who delights in torturing the inmates. Pushed past his breaking point, Lancaster rallies the support of his cellmates and organizes a plan of escape. There is slight fold line wear with a touch more at the center crossfold. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Very Fine on Linen.
Boomerang (20th Century Fox, 1947) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Based on an actual incident, Dana Andrews portrays an attorney forced to defend a man accused of murdering a priest. This was one of Elia Kazan's first films and certainly the first to tackle a social issue, a theme he would return to many times throughout his career. The one sheet is gorgeous and one of the better film noir posters we've ever seen! This one sheet has been linen-backed to repair some minor wear to the vertical fold and the three center-points. Very Fine on Linen.
Railroaded (Eagle-Lion Films, 1947) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Anthony Mann directs this film noir drama about seedy mob collector Duke Martin (John Ireland) and his beautician girlfriend Clara Calhoun (Jane Randolph). The two lovers decide to stage a robbery on a gambling operation and steal the take. The caper goes horrible wrong and when a cop get killed, Duke pins the crime on an innocent man. There is slight fold line wear with slight separation at the crossfolds, a few small holes and multiple corner and border pinholes. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Very Fine- on Linen.
Out of the Past (RKO, 1947) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This multi-layered film noir classic is the one that wrote the vocabulary of the genre. Jacques Touneur, creator of "Cat People" and "I Walked with a Zombie," directs the film from a script partially written by an uncredited James M. Cain and credited to Daniel Mainwaring, based on his novel called "Build My Gallows High." Tourneur's masterful ability to create a doom-laden, dark, shadowy mood of terror, assisted by black and white cinematographer Nicholas Musuraca, is perfectly blended into this tragic film noir classic. Robert Mitchum gives the defining performance of his career, and Jane Greer, vividly portrays the erotic and lethal femme fatale. There are small corner bumps and chips, two border tears and light border creases. Very Fine-.
Call Northside 777 (20th Century Fox, 1948) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This is a gripping, documentary style drama about a reporter (James Stewart) who believes in the innocence of a man convicted of murdering a policeman eleven years prior. "Call Northside 777" was based on a true story and has become regarded as one of the most stirring film noir dramas ever produced. A dark background with the dramatic pose of Stewart and wonderful stone litho graphics highlight this poster. The poster has slight fold line wear, pinholes, and light corner creases and tears. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Very Fine on Linen.
The Fallen Idol (British Lion, 1948) Double Crown (20" X 30"). Told almost entirely from a child's point of view, Carol Reed's chilling film about a boy's idolization of the family butler and the later complications make for a classic post-war film. This script was adapted from the Graham Green story "The Basement Room," and stars Bobby Henrey and Ralph Richardson. This original Double Crown is country of origin and pictures the young star amongst headlines of his success in the film. There is the most minor fold line and centerpoint touchup. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Sorry, Wrong Number (Paramount, 1948) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Barbara Stanwyck portrays a wealthy invalid who inadvertently listens in on a conversation via a telephone party line. The subject? The two men are plotting a murder! Excitement builds as she tries to find out, not only who's planning the murder, but who the two men want to murder. This was film noir meets horror at it's best. The one sheet is very clean with the most minimal touch up to a couple of places on the fold lines and at the center points. The most noticeable defect is repair to a two inch tear in the yellow background in the upper left corner. Very Fine.
Blonde Ice (Film Classics, Inc., 1948) One Sheet (27" X 41"). The lovely Leslie Brooks stars as a psychotic society reporter who does what ever it takes to land a good story. She also manages to keep herself in the headlines by marrying and dating a string of wealthy suitors, all who die under mysterious circumstances. The plot thickens when a criminal psychologist starts to investigate these strange deaths and all the clues point back to the elusive Brooks. This poster, featuring a stunning image of Ms. Brooks, is what has made the more obscure "film noir" posters so desired by collectors. There is a touch of wear at the crossfolds, small tears and corner pinholes. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Very Fine on Linen.
Pitfall (United Artists, 1948) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Dick Powell is back with Lizabeth Scott as the moll in this hard hitting film noir classic. What a great design for a noir poster with it's B&W images washed in color with the vibrant red accents. This is one of our favorites in the noir market. This poster has had just the most minimal fold line touchup. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Dulcimer Street (Universal, 1948) British One Sheet (27" X 40"). Richard Attenborough stars as Percy Boon, a young man who moves in to a central London neighborhood with his mother. Looking for some thrills, Attenborough innocently gets mixed up with gangsters and a murder. Just as things are looking bleak, all the locals, led by Alastair Sim, start up a petition to have Attenborough released from jail. There is slight fold line wear with a touch of paper loss at the crossfolds, scattered pinholes, one tear at the bottom in the background graphics, and one area of paper loss on the bottom border. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. This stylish one sheet displays fantastic film noir graphics. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Night Unto Night (Warner Brothers - First National, 1949) Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Ronald Reagan stars in this drama about a young scientist suffering from epilepsy, who moves to the coast of Florida seeking a reclusive life. Here he meets the beautiful Viveca Lindfors who is trying to recover from the loss of her recently deceased husband. The two fall in love but have to battle through their personal afflictions of mind, body and soul before they can find true happiness. There is slight fold line wear with just a touch more at the crossfolds, light creases and minor surface wrinkles. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Very Fine on Linen.
The Heiress (Paramount, 1949) One Sheet (27" X 41"). William Wyler directs this romance/drama about the plain-looking daughter (Olivia de Havilland) of wealthy doctor who is controlled by her domineering father. When de Havilland meets and falls in love with handsome Montgomery Clift, her father intervenes, insisting that Clift is a fortune hunter, and threatens to cut off her dowry. Through pain and suffering de Havilland grows from a weak and dependant child into a strong willed woman who can no longer be manipulated. There is a touch of wear at the crossfolds, and pinholes in the corners and along the borders. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Very Fine- on Linen.
Night and the City (20th Century Fox, 1950) Belgian (14" X 22"). Richard Widmark and Gene Tierney were cast together in this film noir where Widmark stars as a smalltime hustler out to make a quick score. Widmark had come to fame in "Kiss of Death" as a drooling psychotic killer and would go on to make a number of memorable performances in other film noirs. This poster has been backed to correct a tear in the upper left corner. Very Fine+ on linen.
D.O.A. (United Artists, 1950) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Told in flashback style, "D.O.A." is one of the definitive film noirs of the late 1940s, early 1950s era. Edmond O'Brien stars as vacationing CPA, Frank Bigelow, who ingests a deadly poison and is told by a doctor he only has a few hours to live. Frantically, Bigelow retraces his movements for the last 24 hours, trying to locate his murderer. There is slight fold line wear with a touch more at the crossfolds, corner pinholes, and slight border chips and dings. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Very Fine on Linen.
Pickup on South Street (20th Century Fox, 1953) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Richard Widmark and Jean Peters star in this lean, hardcore film noir drama directed by Samuel Fuller. Widmark plays a pick-pocket artist who lifts a purse from a woman (Peters) on a train, who is unknowingly carrying microfilmed U.S. government secrets. The FBI and Peter's employers are desperate to retrieve the film and the wiley Widmark figures he can play both ends against the middle. There is light fold line wear with just a touch more at the crossfolds, pinholes in the background graphics, and light scuffing. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Kiss Me Deadly (United Artists, 1955) Six Sheet (81" X 81"). This film is regarded by many critics as not only the best adaptation of any Mickey Spillane book, but also as one of the finest film noir classics ever made. Ralph Meeker stars as Spillane's hard-nosed private eye Mike Hammer, in this Robert Aldrich film that is moody, fast paced, and often violent. When Hammer picks up a hitchhiker (Cloris Leachman), he's attacked by two thugs who kill the girl and almost do the same to him. Hammer soon discovers the secret behind the girl's murder, a mysterious black box that contains radioactive material of awesome power. There is fold line wear, small tears and some edge wear. the poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Very Fine- on Linen.
The Big Combo (Allied Artists, 1955) Six Sheet (81" X 81"). Joseph H. Lewis's film noir stars Cornel Wilde as police detective Lieutenant Leonard Diamond, a man who is obsessed with capturing organized crime boss, Mr. Brown. Diamond's superior, Captain Peterson (Robert Middleton), is suspicious of the detective's motives and believes Diamond's true motivation is his love for Brown's girlfriend, Susan Lowell (Jean Wallace). The climactic finale is a chillingly silent scene visually punctuated by flashes of gunfire through a darkened room. There is light wear and toning to the fold lines, otherwise this poster is in excellent condition. Minor restoration. Very Fine + on Linen.
The Killing (United Artists, 1956) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Stanley Kubrick wrote and directed this riveting film noir with Sterling Hayden as a former Alcatraz inmate planning the ultimate heist. After robbing a race-track of $2 million dollars, Hayden is confronted by the wife and her boyfriend of one his gang members, trying to steal the money they robbed from the track. This is one of Kubrick's earliest films and gave notice that a talented filmmaker had arrived. The half sheet for this title is highly prized by collectors with the depiction of the death scene. The borders have been airbrush and the poster has been paper-backed. Fine+ condition.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (Allied Artists, 1956) British Quad (40" X 30"). Don Siegel's low budget sci-fi masterpiece was based on a novel by Jack Finney and told the story of alien space spores intent upon taking control of the human race, one body at a time, by transforming into exact physical likenesses of their victims and then destroying the bodies. Its original working title was "They Came from Another World." A prologue, new ending, and voice-over narration were added shortly after the film's initial release, to help moviegoers keep up with its non-linear plotline. "Body Snatchers" is often thought of as a Hollywood metaphor for the McCarthy hysteria that gripped America in the 50s, an unrelenting message that preached the possibility that the enemy is among us. There is fold line wear, small amounts of paper loss at the crossfolds, pinholes, creases, and chips and small tears around the borders. The poster has been professionally restored, minimizing these defects. Fine+.
Touch Of Evil (Universal International, 1958) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Director Orson Welles begins his film noir masterpiece with one of the longest single takes in cinema history, a technical triumph that sets the mood and tempo for the intrigue that follows. Welles also stars in the film, giving a tremendous performance as a corrupt and bullying police chief. Starring along side of Welles is Charlton Heston as a Mexican police officer, Janet Leigh as Heston's new wife, Marlene Dietrich as a madam in a house of ill repute, Mercedes McCambridge as a junkie and Dennis Weaver as a timid motel clerk. Offered in this lot is the complete lobby set for this film. There are a few pinholes, smudge marks and minor border imperfections. Overall the set is in excellent condition and displays very well. Very Fine+.
In Like Flint (20th Century Fox, 1967) One Sheet (27" X 41"). James Coburn returns as Derek Flint in this sequel to the James Bondish spy spoof "Our Man Flint". This time Flint must stop a band of beautiful vixens who are trying to gain access to the world's missile sites by kidnapping astronauts and replacing them with doubles. There are pinholes in the corners and borders, a couple of smudge marks and slight surface wrinkles. Very Fine.
From Russia With Love (United Artists, 1963) Japanese Poster (20" X 28"). After the incredible success of "Dr. No," producers Albert Broccoli and Harry Saltzman immediately went into production on the next James Bond adventure. In this actioner, Bond's mission is to steal the Lektor, an encryption device that has access to Russian secrets. Robert Shaw turns in a great performance as Bond's nemesis, Red Grant, and he appears briefly on this original Japanese poster. The Japanese posters for the Bond series were often much more stylized and visually appealing than the standard domestic release posters and certainly much more rare. This poster is rolled in Near Mint/Mint condition.
From Russia With Love (United Artists, 1963) One Sheet (27" X 41") Style A. Sean Connery's back as secret agent 007 in this, the second film in the James Bond series. This film solidified the Bond character and set the standard for the series with its intricate gadgetry, outrageous action, beautiful women, and tongue-in-cheek bravado. There is slight separation at the crossfolds, light surface wrinkles and corner pinholes. Very Fine.
From Russia With Love (United Artists, 1963) One Sheet (27" X 41") Style B. "The name's Bond, James Bond." And with those famous lines, Sean Connery returned to screen as the world's most famous gentleman spy! The action was better, the locations more exotic, the gadgets more fantastic, and of course, the villains more ruthless than ever as Bond took on the forces of SPECTRE for the first time. There are corner pinholes, light stains, small tears and wrinkles on the borders, and one small V-shaped tear. Fine+.
Goldfinger (United Artists, 1964) Japanese Poster (20" X 28"). Bond takes on the evil genius of Goldfinger in a plot to destroy the US economy by blowing up a nuclear device inside of Fort Knox and ruining the gold supply of the country. It took a British secret agent to save the US in what many fans feel is the best picture in the series. Bond strikes the classic "Bond" pose on this poster and Honor Blackman appears as the ultimate Bond girl, Pussy Galore! What more could you want? This Japanese poster is in excellent condition and the portrait of Bond is about as good as it gets for the Bond fans. Rolled, Near Mint/Mint condition.
Goldfinger (United Artists, 1964) French (23" X 31"). Sean Connery reprised his role as Ian Fleming's master spy James Bond in this, the third installment in the Bond series. Many fans of the Bond films feel that this is the best of the series, as agent 007 takes on the forces of Auric Goldfinger. This film also introduced the most famous "Bond Girl" of the series, the stunning Honor Blackman as Pussy Galore. This is the small French poster which offers "striking" Jean Mascii artwork. This poster has been linen backed and has had much of the borders and white airbrushed. Fine-.
Thunderball (United Artists, 1965) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). A British Vulcan bomber with two atomic bombs aboard has been hijacked by SPECTRE. James Bond, with the help of his friend from the CIA, Felix Leiter (Rik Van Nutter), is able to recapture the bombs. This hard-to-find half sheet has the classic images of Bond with the jetpack, in the underwater battle and with three of the "Bond girls." Pinholes, edge wear, some light wrinkling. Rolled, very Fine-.
Thunderball (United Artists, 1965) Door Panel Set 3 of 4 (20" X 60"). The fourth installment in the James Bond series is a lively spectacle of underwater thrills and Oscar-winning special effects. Sean Connery, the consummate 007, is at it again doing battle with the sinister espionage organization SPECTRE. This time, SPECTRE has hijacked a NATO nuclear bomber and is threatening to use it unless a ransom of 100,000,000 pounds is paid. The mastermind behind this scheme is Emilio Largo (Adolfo Celi), who has a nasty habit of feeding his adversaries to his pet sharks. There are minor border bumps and wrinkles, and a few smudge marks, otherwise these posters are in excellent condition. Featured in this lot are three extremely rare door panels (from the set of four) that hardly ever surface on the market. Featured here are panels one, three and four. Rolled, Very Fine+.
You Only Live Twice (United Artists, 1967) Japanese Poster (20" X 28"). Sean Connery returns as Secret Agent 007 in this exciting entry in the series. In an effort to subvert the forces of SPECTRE, Bond has to undergo plastic surgery to become Japanese. Other than the British country of origin quad, could there be a more appropriate poster for this title? The poster is in outstanding, rolled, Near Mint condition.
You Only Live Twice (United Artists, 1967) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Sean Connery, in what was supposed to have been his last time as Bond, stars in this big-budget, gadget-heavy episode that was written by childrens author Roald Dahl. For the first time in the series, we get to see the face of Blofeld (Donald Pleasence). An interesting footnote is that Charles Gray, who plays Bond ally Dikko Henderson in this film, played Blofeld in "Diamonds Are Forever". This exciting half sheet shows the attack on Blofeld's secret cave, with Bond in a typically impossible pose. The cave set was at that time the largest and most expensive set ever built. Edge wear with a couple of tears, pinholes, some light soiling and one small stain, and wrinkling on the folds. Very Fine-.
You Only Live Twice (United Artists, 1967) One Sheet (27" X 41") Style B. Sean Connery, as James Bond, is called in to solve the mystery of an American space capsule that appears to have been swallowed up by a Russian spaceship, causing a near breakout of WW3. The British government believes, however, that other powers may have been responsible. There is a touch of separation at the crossfolds, light surface wrinkles, one small border tear and some faint staining in the bottom border. This "gyrocopter" style poster is one of the most popular of the series. Very Fine-.
Diamonds Are Forever (United Artists, 1971) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). The last official outing of Sean Connery in his most famous role of "Bond...James Bond." Diamonds are disappearing from mines, couriers and smugglers all around the world. The British Secret Service wants to know why, and so of course they send 007. The trail leads through diamond smuggler Tiffany Case (Jill St. John) to reclusive millionaire Willard Whyte (Jimmy Dean) and on to Bond's arch nemesis, Ernst Blofeld (Charles Gray). Blofeld plans to use all the accumulated diamonds to build a super satellite capable of destroying any target on earth! "The satellite is now over...Kansas. Well, if we destroy Kansas the world may not hear about it for years." This gorgeous half sheet has artwork of Bond and two of his women dripping in diamonds. It also shows the satellite and the battle for Blofeld's oil platform headquarters. Pinholes, some edge wear, several edge tears with two taped on the back, and some wrinkling around the folds. Fine/Very Fine.
The Man With the Golden Gun (United Artists, 1974) Advance One Sheet (27" X 41"). Roger Moore returns as James Bond, Secret Agent 007, to take on an evil genius known as Scaramanga! This was the first poster issued to let audiences know that the ninth film in the highest-grossing movie series of all time was about to be released. The poster cleverly gave audiences a glimpse of the Golden Gun about to be used against their favorite spy.This poster has fold wear and pinholes in corners. Fine-.
La Dolce Vita (Cineriz, 1961) Italian Poster (39" X 55"). Federico Fellini's masterpiece tells the story of a young playboy journalist, Marcello, who spends his days wandering through an ultra-modern/decadent Rome in search of his inner self. Marcello comes to the conclusion that there is nothing to be found in this hallucinatory world, so he might as well enjoy it. There are some minor imperfections, fold line wear and corner pinholes, that have had slight touch-up work, otherwise this poster is in excellent condition. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Breathless (UGC DA, 1960) Belgian Horizontal (14" X 22"). One of the truly legendary French films from director Jean-Luc Goddard had a script by Francois Truffaut. In the picture, Jean Paul Belmondo portrays a petty crook that ends up killing a policeman and then has to go collecting on debts owed to him so he can get out of town. Belmondo was wonderful and Jean Seberg, as an American girl he hooks up with, is confused about her own life as she goes on the run with her French "bad boy." The film also started a trend in American colleges (as Belmondo obviously idolized Humphrey Bogart); that of Bogart film festivals throughout the country. The original posters on this title have always been in demand. There are a couple of tiny tears and stains in the borders and one fold, otherwise this poster is in excellent condition. Very Fine+.
The Bicycle Thief (Ente Nazionale Industrie Cinematografiche (ENIC), 1948) Australian One Sheet (28" X 40"). Vittorio De Sica's neorealist masterpiece retains it's power nearly sixty years after it's first release. The simple story allows De Sica to plumb the emotional depths of common people caught in post-war poverty in Italy. Antonio (Lamberto Maggiorani) has finally found a job -- putting up posters all over town. The job requires a bicycle, though, so Antonio pawns his wife's linen to get his out of hock. When the bike is stolen on the first day, Antonio and his son, Bruno (Enzo Staiola), search the city for it. Their exploration of their feelings for each other enhances the meaning of the tragic and yet hopeful ending. Edge wear and tears with tape covering the tears (mostly on the back, but one piece on the front). Small paper loss on the edge with tape covering it. Very slight edge stains. A beautiful, bright poster with images of Maggiorani and Staiola. Fine+.
Cul-De-Sac (Compton Films, 1966) British Quad (30" X 40"). Roman Polanski directs this black comedy about a couple of wounded gangsters that shatter the domestic tranquility of a kinky Englishman and his sexy young French wife. The relationships between the crooks, the wife and the husband take bizarre and humorous twist as the plot progresses. Offered in this lot is the British Quad for this film. There are fold lines, border pinholes, wrinkles and corner creases. The poster is crisp and clean and displays well.
Jules and Jim (Les Films du Carrosse, 1962) (16) French Lobbies(9.5" X 11.75"). Francois Truffaut created what many consider the finest French romance film ever made. It revolves around the story of three people in love and the decades long love affair between two men and one spirited and impulsive woman. Jeanne Moreau created one the world's great characters in her portrayal of the unresistable Catherine. The French lobby set offered in this lot is in amazingly clean condition. Near Mint/Mint.
The Rocking Horse Winner (Two Cities Films, 1950) Lobby Cards (7) (11" X 14"). A young boy (John Howard Davies) escapes from his mother's neediness by rocking back and forth on his new Christmas present, a hobby horse. As he rocks faster and faster on the demonic horse, he is able to correctly see the winning horses at the local race track. As the mother (Valerie Hobson) makes more and more money on the bets, she encourages the boy to continue rocking on the horse, with tragic results. From a short story by D.H. Lawrence. This was the second of only four films that Davies worked on as an actor, the first being the title role in "Oliver Twist". He later went on to be a respected producer and director at the BBC. This British lobby set has seven of the eight cards. Pinholes, edge and corner wear, corner creases, a few scuffs and scratches, light soiling and foxing on one card. Fine.
Peeping Tom (Anglo Amalgamated, 1960) British One Sheet (27" X 40"). Michael Powell's film about violence and voyeurism still remains extremely controversial, some claim it to be sick and perverse while others claim it to be a masterpiece. The British press had long been hostile to Powell's unorthodox films and when "Peeping Tom" was released they crucified him in the press, essentially destroying his career. Today, many critics view the film as a profound accomplishment and rank it right alongside Alfred Hitchcock's best psychological thrillers. There are corner pinholes and tape stains on the top border. Very Fine.
Peeping Tom (Anglo Amalgamated, 1960) British Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Michael Powell's controversial motion picture was way ahead of its time in depicting a serial killer and his psychological obsessions. The film was censored and/or banned in many countries and ruined Powell's career as one of England's most popular directors. Today, the film is considered a classic and this set of British lobby cards (country of origin) are extremely rare and desirable. Very Fine condition.
A Clockwork Orange (Warner Brothers, 1972) British Quad (40" X 30"). Stanley Kubrick's version of the Anthony Burgess novel still packs quite a punch today! This vision of the violent society of the future and the misfits that inhabit it, most predominantly Malcolm McDowell and his Droogs, was very much ahead of its time upon its release in the early seventies. Offered in this lot is the country of origin poster with the "X" rating. Flat Folded and unused. Near Mint/Mint.
Mad Max (Roadshow Film Distributors, 1979) Australian One Sheet (27" X 40"). The first of the series that made Mel Gibson famous internationally, this is one of the hardest-edged films ever shot. From the spectacular car crashes (among them director George Miller's personal van) to the horror of Max watching as the biker gang kills his wife and child, this film takes no mercies with its characters or audience. The final scene with the villain's choice of sawing through tempered steel handcuffs or through the muscle and bone of his leg, as the bomb ticks, leaves you with one final chill before the credits roll. A very nice country-of-origin poster, this Australian one sheet has a good image of a brooding Gibson. Slight fold wear, faint diagonal wrinkles and a few tiny scuffs. Otherwise, a near mint poster. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Throne of Blood (Toho, 1957) Japanese Poster (20" X 28"). Akira Kurosawa wrote, produced, edited and directed this adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth." In it, a Japanese military commander becomes lost in the woods after a major victory. He comes across a mysterious woman who predicts he will one day become emperor. He soon tries his best to make the prophecy come true, even if it means murdering the true emperor. Kurosawa cast his favorite actor, Toshiro Mifune in the lead role. Kurosawa is truly one of the masters of the cinema, investing more style and intelligence into his productions than most directors could ever dream of. These original Japanese posters for his films are almost unheard of and highly collectible. This example has some light staining on the reverse that barely transfers to the front of the poster. It also has some small tears and creases in the edges. Rolled, Fine+ condition.
Lady Killer (Warner Brothers, 1933). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). James Cagney stars in this quick paced comedy/melodrama as a theater usher who gets fired from his job and ends up working for the mob. On the run, Cagney ends up in Los Angeles and gets "discovered" by a movie director. Now working in films, he befriends good-natured movie-star Margaret Lindsay who helps the ex-hood get bigger roles. Cagney becomes a matinee idol, which attracts the attention of the old gang, that come to Hollywood with a scheme to rip off movie stars. There are two pinholes in the center, light corner creases, one small border ding and light smudge marks. This beautiful title card features stunning art work and displays very well. Very Fine.
Lady Killer (Warner Brothers, 1933). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Offered here is an outstanding portrait card from this Warner Brothers comedy/melodrama that stars James Cagney, Mae Clarke, and Margaret Lindsay. This card features an outstanding image of Cagney and Linsday, beautifully photographed with rich hues and vivid detail. There is one small tear on the top border, otherwise this card is pristine. Near Mint.
Lady Killer (Warner Brothers, 1933). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Here's a great scene card from the comedy/melodrama "Lady Killer" starring James Cagney, Mae Clarke, and Margaret Lindsay. This card features a fun shot of Cagney pulling Mae Clarke's hair as he tries to "persuade" her to his way of thinking. There are two pinholes in the left border, two pinholes in the back ground graphics on the right side and two light pencil lines that run vertical down through the graphics. Fine/Very Fine.
Lady Killer (Warner Brothers, 1933). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Movie tough guy James Cagney parlayed his gangster image into this fast-paced comedy. Here he plays a hoodlum on the run who becomes a matinee idol when he's "discovered" by a Hollywood director. There are four pinholes in the background graphics, some slight staining and scuffs in the upper left corner, and small stains and smudges in the borders. This scene card features a great shot of Cagney "persuading" a fellow touch guy to see things his way. Fine.
Lady Killer (Warner Brothers, 1933). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Here's a fantastic scene card from this gangster comedy that stars James Cagney, Mae Clarke, and Margaret Lindsay. In this film Cagney plays a mobster who flees to Hollywood and becomes a movie star! Margaret Lindsay plays a starlet who encourages Cagney and helps him land bigger parts. This scene card features a gorgeous shot of both Cagney and Lindsay dressed in formal attire. There are four pinholes in the background graphics and light border smudges, otherwise the card is in excellent condition. Very Fine.
Lady Killer (Warner Brothers, 1933). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). James Cagney stars in this Warner Brothers comedy/melodrama that has all the elements of a Cagney classics including wise-cracking dialogue, rapid action and gangster gunfire. Offered in this lot are two scene cards from this title. The first one shows Cagney confronting some mobsters and the other shows him dressed as an Indian! There is staining and holes in the upper left corner of the graphics, light scuffs and some light border smudges. Good. The other card show Cagney dressed in Indian attire on a movie set. There are two pinholes in the graphics on Cagney's chest, two pinholes in the right border, and light border smudges. Very Good/Fine.
Lady Killer (Warner Brothers, 1933). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). James Cagney stars as a gangster-turned-movie-star in this 1931 comedy/melodrama that costars Mae Clarke and Margaret Lindsay. The old mobster gang comes looking for the reformed Cagney to persuade him to help plan a Hollywood heist. With the help of Clarke, Cagney is able to rout the crooks, save the day, and claim Lindsay for his bride. This card features a great shot Cagney and Lindsay laying in a bed full of money. There are a couple of trivial border imperfection, otherwise this card is pristine. Near Mint.
Blonde Crazy (Warner Brothers, 1931) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Jimmy Cagney, as a con man, squares off against Noel Francis while protecting his true love, portrayed by the wisecracking Joan Blondell. Cards for this classic Cagney title are extremely rare. This card is in gorgeous unrestored condition and only flaw that keeps it from grading at near mint/ mint are a few tiny "foxing" spots in the lower border and slightest impression of once being held be a paper clip in the top border. Very Fine.
Blonde Crazy (Warner Brothers, 1931). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Here's two great scene cards from this comedy/drama that stars James Cagney and Joan Blondell as a couple of con artist that fleece wealthy travelers who stay at the hotel where they're employed. In this production the spunky Blondell is every bit Cagney's equal, dishing out more than she receives. A lot of "good dirty fun" is had in this naughty production that the Hays Office was latter established to prevent. Offered here are two scene cards from the film. the first show Cagney in a fight as Blondell looks on. There are pinholes in the top corners and some light smudge marks in the borders. Very Fine. The next card features Blondell in a cat fight with a coworker. Other than a few light smudge marks, this card is pristine. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Blonde Crazy (Warner Brothers, 1931). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Bellhop Bert Harris (James Cagney) uses his blonde girlfriend Ann Roberts (Joan Blondell) to con wealthy business men out of their hard-earned cash. In this film tough guy Cagney meets his match, as the spunky Blondell dishes out a lot more abuse than she receives. A lot of sexual innuendoes are made throughout this pre-code era production. Although mild by todays standards, this is exactly the kind of film the Hays Office was established to prevent. There are some stains in the upper left corner and a few light smudge marks in the borders. The card highlights one of the comical scenes in the film and features a great image of Blondell and Cagney. Fine/Very Fine.
Yankee Doodle Dandy (Warner Brothers, 1942) One Sheet (27" X 41"). James Cagney won an Oscar for his role as George M. Cohan in this biopic about the musicians life. It was a real departure for Cagney who was usually being cast in one gangster part after another. However, Cagney had originally been trained as a dancer and his talents are on show here. There are two pin-holes in each of the upper right and lower left corners and one pin-hole in each of the other two corners. Other than these minor defects, this poster would be a solid mint. As is, Near mint. From the Royal Theatre Collection.
The Secret Six (MGM, 1931) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). During the early 1930's, Hollywood sensationalized the crimes being played out in Chicago and New York by the likes of Al Capone and Lucky Luciano. Wallace Beery was frequently cast as a gangster in these types of films and in "The Secret Six" he takes over a gang until a commission of six business men have him prosecuted. The film also starred newcomers Jean Harlow and Clark Gable. This title card is extremely scarce and in fact, any material on this elusive title is very rare. The card has several pin-holes in each corner. Fine/Very Fine condition.
The Secret Six (MGM, 1931) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). In one of the best cards from the set, Wallace Beery and Lewis Stone discuss their nefarious plans. The card has a large chip off of the upper left corner and several pin-holes in the other corners. Very Good.
The Secret Six (MGM, 1931) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Wallace Beery and Lewis Stone are confronted by an officer in this scene from one of the classic gangster pictures of the early 1930's. The card has several pin-holes per corner and a 1/2 inch tear in the right border. Material from this early MGM gangster film is very scarce if not non-existent. Fine+ condition.
The Secret Six (MGM, 1931) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Although this scene doesn't include any of the film's principle players, any material on this important crimer is highly sought after. This scene has several pin-holes per corner and shows signs of other general use, including light corner crimps and smudging. Fine+.
Sadie McKee (MGM, 1934) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Clarence Brown directs this pre-Code soaper that stars Joan Crawford as the title character, Sadie McKee. Sadie follows her vaudevillian boyfriend Tommy (Gene Raymond) to New York City where she gets unceremoniously dumped when Tommy boy decides to hook up with an actress. Sadie then gets a job in a nightclub where where she meets and marries a drunken millionaire (Edward Arnold). Lambasted as a goldigger, Sadie endures much abuse until her one true love (Franchot Tone, her real husband) re-enters her life. Will she choose love or money? There are corner pinholes, scuffs and several stains in Raymond's coat. This card has been professionally restored, rendering these defects very difficult to detect. This lobby card offers a gorgeous image of Crawford, who at this time in her career, was the epitome of Hollywood glamor. Fine-.
Dance Fools Dance (MGM, 1931) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Joan Crawford and William Bakewell star in this crime drama as two young adults who have been spoiled by their rich stockbroker father William Holden. The stock market crash of 1929 brings all this frivolity to an abrupt halt however, forcing each of the siblings to find a job. Crawford gets a newspaper job as a cub reporter, while Bakewell gets tied up with a notorious bootlegger, played by Clark Gable. The are multiple corner pinholes, slight border creases, a touch of toning and light scuffs. Fine/Very Fine.
Dance Fools Dance (MGM, 1931) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Bonnie Jordan (Joan Crawford), cub reporter, has gone undercover as a dancer to gather evidence on bootlegger Jake Luva (Clark Gable). This was the first credited pairing of Crawford and Gable. They would go on to star in six more films together through 1940. Gable and Crawford are both featured in this restored card. Pinholes and edge wear. Professionally restored to a very clean appearance. Fine/Very Fine.
Dance Fools Dance (MGM, 1931) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Early strong performances from Joan Crawford and Clark Gable grace this MGM story of Depression-era reporters and gangsters. This beautifully restored card shows Gable holding his hand over Crawford's mouth as one of Gable's henchmen holds a gun. Pinholes and water damage on one side. Professionally restored to a very clean appearance. Fine+.
Dance Fools Dance (MGM, 1931) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). This is one of Joan Crawford's first talkies. It was the first Clark Gable-Crawford pairing, and made it evident to MGM and to audiences that they were a sizzling team, leading the studio to make seven more films with them as co-stars. Offered in this lot are two cards from this film. Both are unrestored and have pinholes in the border and one has several in the art as well. One card has some foxing in the borders and some very minor abrasions in the image. The colors are vibrant on these cards and overall they are in very nice shape. Fine+.
G-Men (Warner Brothers-First National, 1935). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). William Keighley directs this crime-drama, that was based on Gregory Miller's book "Public Enemy No. 1," starring James Cagney and Margaret Lindsay. Cagney plays a tough guy again, but this time firmly on the side of law, as a lawyer who turns G-man for the FBI to avenge the death of a friend. During the 1930s the studios turned out some of the all-time classic gangster films, roles that were tailor-made for Cagney. There are pinholes in the corners, two small holes in the upper right background graphics, one pinhole and some light smudge marks on the lower border. These minor defects do little to distract and the card displays very well. Very Fine.
G-Men (Warner Brothers-First National, 1935) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Warners had been making gangster films like "The Public Enemy" and "Little Caesar" for years and had been accused of glorifying the criminal element in order to sell tickets. In an effort to ward off the Hays commission, which would have censored the studios product, Warner Brothers made "G-Men." The film was a total propaganda tool, created as entertainment and made with the assistance of the FBI. James Cagney was cast as an FBI agent and the film was a showcase of the detective work being done by the Bureau at the time. The film remains one of the classic gangster pictures of the era and certainly one of the most memorable Cagney pictures. This card features Cagney is an embattled moment and is in fine condition. It has chips to both left corners and some light residue of tape. The border also shows some light smudging and pinholes. Fine condition.
I Loved a Woman (Warner Brothers - First National, 1933) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Edward G. Robinson stars in this period piece as the heir to a meat-packing company, who marries a social climber, but falls for a girl working on her singing career. This set is in overall spectacular condition, with each card brandishing gorgeous deep colors. The majority of the cards have a pinhole in the center of the right or left border. The title card and one other portrait card have an additional pinhole in each corner. One scene has the lower left corner torn off. We can assure you that these imperfections are minor and don't take-away from the overall impact of how beautiful this set of cards is. Overall condition is Fine / Very Fine.
A Slight Case of Murder (Warner Brothers, 1938) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Bootlegger Edward G. Robinson is almost broke now that Prohibition is over. No one wants to drink his beer because it tastes terrible. At his Saratoga summer home, four thugs that were out to get him are now dead themselves, a half million dollars that they had is missing and Robinson's policeman son-in-law is coming to visit. A comedy of errors ensues. Pinholes, edge wear and tears, corner creases, light soiling and the usual toning associated with Warner Brothers linen stock. The Bryan/Parker card has one corner missing and a vertical fold through the middle of Parker's face, with a scuff on his mouth. Fine.
A Slight Case of Murder (Warner Brothers, 1938) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Remy Marco, a bootlegger during Prohibition, has a new problem now that beer is legal again. No one will buy his beer because it tastes terrible! Edward G. Robinson is Marco in this comedy of errors that involves a half million bucks hidden in his summer home, four corpses that keep moving around and a new son-in-law who is a cop! Pinholes, corner creases, folds with scuffing and the toning that is usual with Warner Brothers linen stock. Very Good/Fine.
Bonnie and Clyde (Warner Brothers, 1967) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway star in this romanticized version of the events in the lives of real-life criminals, Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker. Director Arthur Penn brought slow-motion extreme violence to the screen; pre-dating the orgy of violence in Sam Peckinpah's "The Wild Bunch" by two years. The film is a modern classic and made Beatty and Dunaway overnight sensations! Near Mint/Mint.
Godfather (Paramount, 1972) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Many film critics hail this as one of the best American films ever made. Francis Ford Coppola's legendary saga of the Corleone family was nominated for 11 Academy Awards and won for Best Picture, Best Actor (Marlon Brando), and Best Adapted Screenplay. The star-studded cast of this production also included Al Pacino, James Caan, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, and Robert Duvall. There is slight fold line wear with a touch more at the crossfolds, corner pinholes, small tears, pinholes in the black background, and tape stains in the corners. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
The Godfather (Paramount, 1972) Australian One Sheet (27" X 40"). One of the greatest American films of all time, "The Godfather" was the beginning of an epic saga centered on the Corleone family. Don Vito (Marlon Brando) is the head of a Mafia syndicate that includes his sons Sonny (James Caan), Fredo (John Cazale) and adopted son Tom Hagen (Robert Duvall). When the youngest son, Michael (Al Pacino), returns from the army as a war hero, he is slowly pulled into the moral morass that is the family business. The new values of post-war America are explored through the changes in the Corleone family as Michael takes over from his father. This Australian poster has several different images from the film centered around Brando in perhaps his most famous role. Edge wear with small paper loss, tape abrasions in the corners, and an extra fold near the lower horizontal fold. A very nice poster with different artwork from the American one-sheet. Very Fine.
Mean Streets (Warner Brothers, 1973) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Director Martin Scorsese and Robert DeNiro collaborated for the first time in this gritty crime drama that centers on Italian-Americans living in New York's "Little Italy." A young man named Charlie (Harvey Keitel) faces the dilemma of wanting to emulate his uncle, who is a Mafia crime boss, while trying to stay morally straight. Charlie also appoints himself as guardian and protector to Johnny Boy (De Niro) his unhinged friend who owes money to almost every mob guy in town. "Mean Streets" is often regarded as one of the pivotal films of the 1970s. There is slight fold line wear and some light surface wrinkles and creases. The poster has had professional work performed on these minor imperfections. Very Fine on Linen.
Dog Day Afternoon (Warner Brothers, 1975). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This is maybe Al Pacino's second biggest breakthrough film after "The Godfather." Sidney Lumet directed Pacino and the late John Cazale in this action packed drama, based on a true story, that chronicles a unique bank robbery on a hot summer afternoon in New York City. There is a touch of fold line wear, a few small light stains, and an extra fold line an inch from the bottom border. Fine/Very Fine.
The Lady Eve (Paramount, 1941) Australian Daybill (27" X 40"). Preston Sturges both wrote and directed this romantic comedy that stars Barbara Stanwyck as con-artist Jean Harrington, who sets up a naive ophiologist (a snake expert), played by Henry Fonda. Stanwyck ends up falling for Fonda and calls off the scam, but later when the two split up she returns as Lady Eve Sidwich, determined to torment and tease poor Henry. There are areas of paper loss down the left border and a few scattered holes. The poster has been restored and displays well. Rolled, Very Good/Fine on Linen.
The Lady Eve (Paramount, 1941) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Preston Sturges both wrote and directed this romantic comedy that stars Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck. Fonda plays an ophiologist who has been on the Amazon river for over a year looking for rare snakes. He's also the heir to a fortune. On board a ship he meets con-artist Jean Harrington (Stanwyck) and they fall in love, but soon breakup over a misunderstanding. Stanwyck comes back disguised as Lady Eve Sidwich, determined to torment Fonda by making him fall in love with her again so she can break his heart. There are multiple corner and border pinholes, small border tears and stains, and some light scuffing. Fine-.
Down Went McGinty (Paramount, 1940) Australian Daybill (15" X 40"). This political satire was Preston Sturges' first directorial effort. The film stars Brian Donlevy as Dan McGinty, a depression-era bum who come into favor with a mob boss (Akim Tamiroff) who takes him in. The boss runs the city's corrupt political machine and sets McGinty up to be the new "reform" mayor. The only catch is that his candidacy requires marriage. So Dapper Dan enters into a marriage of convenience with honest Catherine (Muriel Angelus) who influences him to do some real good with his new authority, much to the consternation of "The Boss." There are border nicks, chips, creases, small tears, light stains and pinholes. There is a round censor stamp at the top of the graphics and the typical fold lines. This colorful Australian Daybill displays beautiful stone litho graphics. Fine+.
Christmas in July (Paramount, 1940) Australian Daybill (15" X 40"). This Preston Sturges comedy stars Dick Powell as a day dreaming office clerk and Ellen Drew as his down-to-earth girlfriend. Powell believes he can make a fortune by entering the Maxford House Coffee Slogan Contest. His co-workers decide to play a gag on Powell and send him a fake telegram telling him he's won a fortune. He spends a great deal of money on his family and friends, but when the painful truth is revealed, he finds himself broke. There are several tears, paper loss on the borders, creases and fold lines. Fine-.
Sullivan's Travels (Paramount, 1941) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Preston Sturges' classic film featured Joel McCrea as a director disappointed with the film's he's made and looking for the inspiration to make an "important" picture. He decides to go "undercover" as a hobo to learn about the downtrodden. Along the way, he finds Veronica Lake and she gets him into more trouble than he counted on. This scene in the jail is one of the film's more comedic moments. The card has a pinhole in each of the upper corners and one in the center of the lower border. There is a smudge mark in the film's title. Fine/Very Fine condition.
Sullivan's Travels (Paramount, 1941) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Joel McCrea falls for the obvious charms of Veronica Lake in this classic portrait shot from one of Preston Sturges' most important films. Many collectors consider this to be the best card in the set. There is one pinhole in each of the upper left and lower right corners and a slight "ding" to the lower left corner. Very Fine.
Sullivan's Travels (Paramount, 1941) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Joel McCrea, as John L.Sullivan, mopes in bed, disillusioned with life and how good he has it in this classic scene from Preston Sturges' classic comedy. Veronica Lake, with her peek-a-boo hairstyle in full display, looks on. Lake's hairstyle would make her one of the decade's most famous sex symbols and one of the biggest stars on the Paramount lot. The card has one pinhole per corner and a smudge in the left border. Very Fine.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (MGM, 1939) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). In this slick MGM version of Twain's classic, Mickey Rooney plays the easy-going, shoe-hating title character. Eager to leave behind the overbearing gentility of the widow Douglas and the alcohol-fueled greediness of his Pap, Huck fakes his own death. With a runaway slave, Jim (Rex Ingram), he takes off down the Mississippi River on a raft. This half sheet has several good images of young Mickey Rooney. Pinholes, edge wear, a few edge tears, corner creases, light foxing and scuffs on the sides, soiling and wrinkling. Rolled, Fine/Very Fine.
Le Roi Des Champs - Elysees (Paramount, 1934) Belgian Poster (17" X 23"). Buster Keaton went to France and starred in this film that was released in the U.S. under the title "Champ of the Champs Elysees." In this production Keaton has duel roles, one as a fugitive American gangster and the other as a down-on-his-luck Parisian publicist, whose looks are a dead-ringer for the American hood. The inevitable mix-up occurs featuring hilarious scenes of vintage Keaton comedy. There is slight fold line wear, small tears and scattered pinholes. The poster has been professionally restored. Very Fine on Linen.
The Kid Brother (Paramount, 1927) Jumbo Lobby Card (14" X 17"). Harold Lloyd is seen on this jumbo card with Jobyna Ralston as the timid sheriff of a small town, forced to use his wits instead of strength to hunt down some men who stole the towns money. Lloyd was one of the screen's most popular comedians and many feel that next to "Safety Last" this was Lloyd's best work. The card shows light wear to the edges in the form of a lower right corner chip and a one-inch crease in the upper left corner. There is also a slight vertical diagonal crease running the entire length of the card just behind Ralston. Fine.
Safety Last! (Pathe', 1923) Belgian Poster (24.5" X 33.5"). Harold Lloyd was one of the legendary stars of silent comedy and his popularity was as great as that of Charlie Chaplin when he made his classic film, "Safety Last." In it, he finds himself a lowly clerk in a department store, trying to find a way to make enough money that he can marry his hometown sweetheart. In a last ditch effort, he's forced to try a stunt (to scale a skyscraper) and win the prize money. Lloyd was known for doing his own stunts and in this film, many of those were truly death-defying. This fantastic pre-war Belgian poster displays the stunts Lloyd was famous for. This beautiful poster is in somewhat brittle condition and has many chips and small tears around the borders but could be made to look like new with very little work by a restoration artist. Very Good/Fine.
Shoulder Arms (First National, R-1922). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Charlie Chaplin made this comedy that was released shortly before the end of World War I. In this production the little tramp turns in his bowler hat for a soldier's uniform and reports to boot camp. He is constantly at odds with his drill instructor and gets placed in the "Awkward Squad." The film then highlights several of Charlie's victorious battles against the enemy where he ends up being hailed as a hero. As the film closes poor ol' Charlie is shaken awake by his drill instructor, and realizes it was all just a dream. There is fold line wear with small areas of paper loss and separation, small holes, small chips and tears in the borders, some toning, creases and small stains in the white background. This wonderful large format, re-issue stone litho poster features a full length image of Chaplin in all his comic splender. Fine+.
Sunnyside (First National, 1919) Lobby Cards (6) (11" X 14"). Chaplin's third film for First National, "Sunnyside" has the Little Tramp working on a farm that also doubles as a store and hotel. Charlie has to work so hard for such long hours that he finds the need for such time-efficiency measures as squirting the milk straight from the cow's udder to the coffee and having the chickens lay their eggs straight into the frying pan. Chaplin indulges his love for dream sequences with a dream about a dance he has with four forest nymphs. After he wakes up, Charlie woos his girlfriend Edna Purviance, but feels the heat of competition from a smooth city slicker. When he is rejected by Edna, he decides to end it all by standing in front of a car. However, that turns out to be only another dream, and when he wakes up, all is right with Edna and the city slicker is sent packing. These lobbies are in great shape after eighty-six years. Chaplin is featured on all six cards, Purviance on two and there is one wonderful card from Charlie's nymph dream. Slight edge wear, soiling, and dust shadows. Three of the cards have one small tear each. Three of the cards have small border stains. Two of the cards have potentially been trimmed, but it is more likely that the difference in size was present when the cards were printed. A wonderful partial set from one of Chaplin's best titles. Very Fine+.
The Vagabond (Export and Import, R-1920s) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Master comedian Charlie Chaplin plays a street musician who rescues a girl (Edna Purviance) from a gypsy camp. Charlie and Edna are very happy in their own little camp until an artist comes along and ask Edna to model for him. Chaplin made this short film for Mutual in 1916 and was one of the several very popular films he made after leaving Sennet and before joining Essenay. All of the Mutual shorts were sold for exhibition by independents shortly after they were originally released. This is a re-release poster for the film from the 1920s. There is small areas of paper loss around the borders, small nicks and tears, corner pinholes, and fold line wear with some paper loss to the lower fold line. Fine.
Nitwits (RKO, 1935) One Sheet (27" X 41"). George Stevens directed the classic comedy team of Wheeler and Woolsey in this comedy that featured a very young Betty Grable. There are two chips off of the lower left and right corners and a chip off of the upper right corner. The poster also has a couple of small chips out of the right border and several pinholes around the edges. Other than this, the poster is in outstanding condition. Fine/Very Fine.
Block-Heads (MGM, 1938) Australian Daybill (15.25" X 40"). This 1938 Laurel and Hardy comedy stars the comedic duo as two former doughboys that served together is WWI. Stan doesn't know the war is over and is still guarding the trenches in France. Oliver takes pity on his old chum and takes him home for a visit, that where the laughs really begin. There are border imperfections; chips, dings and small tears. The poster has been professionally restored and displays well. Fine+ on Linen.
Harpo Marx Autographed Picture (Circa 1929) Still (8" X 10"). This lovely double weight, sepia photo pictures the young Harpo Marx on the set of his first film, "Cocoanuts." With him is the man the photo is inscribed to, Shelby Chapman, the sound mixer on this film, whose other inscribed photos were sold so successfully in our sale last November. This photo is in beautiful condition and inscribed as such, "To my Friend "Chap"- The greatest Sound Director in the World. Harpo Marx." Accompanied by COA from PSA/DNA. Very Fine+.
A Night at the Opera (MGM, 1935) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). In this Marx Brothers screwball comedy classic the brothers invade the high society world of opera with devastating, yet hilarious results. Brother Zeppo by this time had left the acting business, but Groucho, Chico, and Harpo combined their talents and turned in one of their best comedic performances. Many Marx Brothers fans consider "A Night at the Opera" the team's best film. The great character sketch artist Al Hirschfeld drew the Marx Brothers for the first time to advertise this film. There are multiple corner pinholes, a couple of pinholes in the border, light smudging, and the remnants of a small triangular censor stamp. The card has been professionally restored in a minimalist fashion and displays very well. This classic title card prominently displays the fabulous Hirschfeld caricatures of each brother. Very Fine-.
A Night at the Opera (MGM, 1935) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Groucho and Harpo Marx are at it again in this great card. Cards for this title, one of the Marx Brother's best are very popular and in great demand. This card has had minimal cleaning and several pinholes in each corner and in the border repaired. It appears near mint. Very Fine.
A Night at the Opera (MGM, 1935) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Believe it or not, they produced two state room cards for this set! All three of the Marx Brothers are seen on the card. This card has had minimal cleaning and had pinholes in border filled. It has a couple of pinholes in the image repaired as well. Appears near mint. Very Fine.
A Night at the Opera (MGM, 1935) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This is THE scene card to have from this classic film! The three Marx Brothers are all present in this Stateroom card. The card has had the most minimal cleaning and pinholes filled in the border. It appears near mint. Very Fine.
A Night at the Opera (MGM, 1935) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Groucho solos in this great card from the Marx Brothers MGM comedy classic. The caption reads "Last chance to get peanuts folks, before the opera starts." This card has had the most minimal cleaning and has had the pinholes filled in the borders. The card appears to be in near mint condition. Very Fine.
A Night at the Opera (MGM, 1935) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This classic seen card pictures all three of the Marx Brothers with the great character actor Sig Ruman, who would go on to appear in two other films with the brothers, "A Day at the Races" and "A Night in Casablanca." This card has had minimal cleaning with pinholes filled in the border. Very Fine.
A Night at the Opera (MGM, 1935) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Groucho stands at the ready as he inspects his troops (Harpo and Chico in costume). This great card with the three Marx Brothers has had the most minimal cleaning and had a couple of pinholes in each corner filled. Very Fine.
A Night at the Opera (MGM, 1935) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Harpo and Chico Marx as Tomasso and Fiorello hold off the orchestra in this classic card from one of their greatest films. "A Night at the Opera" was the brothers first film for MGM after being released from their contract with Paramount. This card has had the most minimal restoration as it has had two pinholes filled in each corner. Very Fine.
A Night at the Opera (MGM, R-1948) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This is the Stateroom scene reprinted from the original set of cards for the 1948 reissue of the film. If you can't get your hands on the original card this would be the one to have from the Marx Brother's greatest MGM film. This card has been cleaned and had a chip in the upper left corner replaced and pinholes filled. The very uppermost area of the image, near the ceiling of the room has been slightly retouched very professionally. The card looks great! Fine-.
The Big Store (MGM, 1941) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). The last time the Marx Brothers worked with MGM and Margaret Dumont was supposed to have been the last film they made as a team. However, they ended up making two more, "A Night in Casablanca" and "Love Happy". Pinholes, edge wear and tears, light foxing and soiling on the borders, some small light wrinkles, a small scratch on Groucho's shoulder and the remains of a triangular censor snipe that has been removed. Rolled, Fine.
The Big Store (MGM, 1941) Australian Daybill (13" X 30"). Tommy Rogers (Tony Martin) is the nephew and heir of Martha Phelps (Margaret Dumont), the owner of Phelps Department Store. Tommy is orchestrating the sale of the store to Hastings Brothers, but not everyone is happy with the upcoming sale. Manager Grover (Douglass Dumbrille) has been juggling the books and is trying to cause Tommy to have an accident so that the sale will not go through. Enter Wolf J. Flywheel to save the day! In this last of the Marx Brothers MGM films, Groucho plays Flywheel, the worst detective in the world. Harpo is Wacky, his assistant and Chico plays Ravelli, a friend of Tommy's. Groucho has his asides to the audience ("I told you in the first reel he was a crook.", "This dress is actually red, but Technicolor is sooooo expensive."), Harpo plays in a trio with two copies of himself, and Chico portrays his usual non sequitur character. This bright litho daybill features caricatures by Al Hirschfeld of the three Brothers, as well as a photo of Tony Martin and Virginia Grey. Pinholes in one corner, a few tiny edge chips and one larger chip, one edge tear and some water staining. Fine/Very Fine.
Busy Buddies (Columbia, 1944) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Material from the Three Stooges is always rare, and cards with Curly are especially desirable. In "Busy Buddies" the boys own a restaurant named the Jive Cafe. When they have to pay off a pie dealer, Curly tries to win the prize in a county fair cow-milking contest. Moe and Larry try to help by dumping milk out of a cow costume, but of course they get caught. Pinholes, edge wear and tears, corner creases, wrinkles, and water damage on one side of the card. Very Good.
Busy Buddies (Columbia, 1944) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Moe and Larry are caught with their cow suits down in this scene from "Busy Buddies". Curly had been trying to win a cow-milking contest, but needed the other boys' help. Now they're all rather stuck. A rare Three Stooges card, even more desirable with Curly pictured. Pinholes, edge wear, corner creases, and water damage on one side of the card. Very Good+.
Fuelin' Around (Columbia, 1949) One Sheet (27" X 41"). The Three Stooges take on rocket science! The boys are carpet layers putting down a rug at Professor Sneed's house, when Larry is mistaken for the scientist by spies for the country of Anemia. They're kidnapped and forced to produce the secret rocket fuel that Sneed was developing. Stooges one-sheets are always rarities. This one has edge wear, one large stain on the right border, fold line wear with separation and paper loss in the titles. Very Good.
The Hot Scots (Columbia, 1948) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Filmed on the set of the Columbia feature "Lorna Doone", this Stooges short finds the boys wanting to be detectives for Scotland Yard. They luck into an assignment to guard the treasures at a Scottish castle. Introducing themselves as McMoe, McLarry and McShemp, they meet the lovely Christine McIntyre. Shemp says, "Hi Lorna. How ya doone?" Yuk-yuk! This title card has pinholes, edge wear and tears, corner creases, soiling and water damage. Very Good.
Tillie and Gus (Paramount, 1933) Window Card (14" X 22"). W.C.Fields meets his arch-nemesis, Baby LeRoy in their first on-screen appearance together. Fields would go on to play the comedic curmudgeon, embattled by Baby LeRoy in other pictures like "It's a Gift." "Tillie and Gus" was also Field's chance to headline a feature film after having appeared as a "featured" player in several other pictures. This was truly a landmark film in the actor's career. This card has been re-backed and had the upper imprint area airbrushed. Very Fine condition.
Here Comes Mr. Jordan (Columbia, 1941) Insert (14" X 36"). Robert Montgomery as Pendleton, a boxer on the way to his championship fight, is killed in a plane crash... Or was he? One of the collectors, who collect souls as a person dies, grabbed his soul too early and now Mr. Jordan (Claude Rains) has to find a body for Pendleton to reside in until they can fix the situation. This was a smash hit fantasy/ comedy and would win the Oscar for both story and screenplay. The film would be remade in 1978 as "Heaven Can Wait" with Warren Beatty. This folded insert has three tiny tears in the upper border. Very Fine+.
Here Comes Mr. Jordan (Columbia, 1941) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This delightful tale of an athlete whose soul is taken to heaven, a bit too soon, and then returned into a different body was remade as "Heaven Can Wait" in 1978 by Warren Beatty. The original stars Robert Montgomery as Joe Pendleton, a boxer who crashes his plane. Messenger 7013 (Edward Everett Horton) is a little too fast on the draw, and takes his soul back to heaven. Unfortunately, it's too late for Joe to return to his old body, since it's been cremated. He ends up in the body of a millionaire named Farnsworth who has just been murdered by his wife. Complications arise as Joe settles in to Farnsworth's life and works to change it for the better. Pinholes, edge wear and tears with a few chips missing, fold separation with a very small paper loss. The poster has been professionally restored to a very clean appearance. Very Fine- on Linen.
Bachelor Mother (RKO, 1939) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Ginger Rogers had one of her first non-musical roles in this comedy co-starring David Niven and Charles Coburn. Ginger plays Polly Parrish, a salesgirl at a department store owned by J.B. Merlin (Coburn) and his playboy son David (Niven). When Polly discovers a baby left on her doorstep, she decides to keep it, even though she doesn't have a husband or even a boyfriend to help. When everyone at the store finds out about the baby, fingers are wagged and eyebrows are lifted. This clean lobby set features Niven on all eight cards and Rogers on six. Some pinholes with some corner chips, some corner creases, some light toning and soiling, and a few small stains. Overall, a nice sharp appearance. Very Fine.
The Long, Long Trailer (MGM, 1954) Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were at the height of their TV fame when they were contracted by MGM to make two feature films. This was the first of the two films and featured Lucy and Desi as newlyweds, who buy an enormous house trailer, so they can live together while Desi's job takes him around the country. Audiences were seeing the comedic duo every week for free on television, but just couldn't get enough, and the film went on to become a smash hit at the box-office. There is fold line wear with a touch of paper loss at the crossfolds, small border holes, creases, tears and one area of paper loss on the right border (2.5" X 4") that just touches Desi's hair. The poster has been restored, minimizing these defects. Fine on Linen.
Oswald, the Lucky Rabbit (Universal, c-1927) One Sheet (27" X 41"). After the "Alice" series and before "Mickey Mouse," Walt Disney animated "Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" for producer M. J. Winkler. The series was incredibly innovative, adding a "rubbery" effect to cartoon characters that hadn't been used before. Disney was only in production for a year on the Oswald series because Charles Mintz, who was in charge of production for Winkler, pulled the plug on Disney since the animator refused to make his cartoons for less money. Without a cartoon character to animate, Disney and his partner Ub Iwerks were forced to create something "new." That "something new" became Mickey Mouse and the rest, as they say, was history. Since the Oswald series under Disney was only in production from September 1927 through August 1928 and comprised a total of 26 cartoons, any poster material from this series is exceptionally rare. This is the only full color stock sheet we've seen as the later series (without Disney) were all produced in duo-tone. As a matter of fact, this is the only full color Disney poster from this period up until the famous animator started with United Artist in 1932. The poster has several pinholes in the upper corners and few in the lower corners, some slight fold separations at the center points and some very minor/ tiny tears in the borders, but otherwise, the condition is nice and the colors are bright. Very Fine+.
The Practical Pig (RKO, 1939) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This animation comedy short features the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf in their sequel to Walt Disney's smash hit, "The Three Little Pigs." In this outing, two of the three little pigs are captured by the Big Bad Wolf while swimming and it's up to their clever brother (he's the one who lives in the brick house) to rescue the two little oinkers before they become pork pie. There is slight fold line wear, and small holes and tears in the graphics and around the border. The poster has been professionally restored, greatly minimizing these defects. Fine- on Linen.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (RKO, 1937) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Disney's first animated feature was originally labeled "Disney's Folly" by the press since many felt a feature length animated film couldn't hold audiences attention spans! They were wrong and the film started a new aspect of the industry. To this day, the popularity of Snow White has made the posters and lobby cards on the film the most desirable of any animated feature. The card offered here is one of the best in the set as it depicts Snow White and all seven of the dwarfs. The card has one pinhole in each corner, some tiny tears and some light smudging in the borders. Fine+.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (RKO, 1937) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). One of the most notable things about any animated Disney feature is how evil Disney's villains actually were. Well here's the ultimate villain lobby card. This is the only card from the original set to feature the evil Queen after she's turned herself into the old crone. Gustaf Tenggren, one of the pictures original art directors, executed the art on this card. Not only do animation collectors actively look for this card, but the horror collectors desire it as well. This scene routinely sells for far more than any other card in the set. There is light border wear and multiple pinholes scattered throughout the graphics. Fine.
Bambi (RKO, 1942) Insert (14" X 36"). The last of Disney's animated feature films, before World War II forced the studio into cut backs, found Disney animating a popular best seller. It also featured one of the saddest moments of any Disney film, when Bambi suddenly finds himself orphaned. The film still packs lots of magic and the posters are fairly difficult to find. This insert shows minor wear to the folds, small tears and creases to the borders and a small chip in the center of the left border. It also has a one-inch tear in the lower border and a four-inch tear on the right that goes from the border to the word "selling" next to the image of the book. Fine-.
The Reluctant Dragon (RKO, 1941) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Humorist Robert Benchley visits the Disney Studios to sell Walt on the idea of animating the story of "The Reluctant Dragon." Along the way he visits various studio activities and departments, each showing bits and pieces of how Disney's animation departments create a feature film. Finally, Benchley catches up with Walt in the screening room, just as he's previewing the studio's latest film... "The Reluctant Dragon!" There is fold line wear, small tears, light wrinkles and scattered pinholes. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Cinderella (RKO, 1950). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Walt Disney's classic retelling of the famous Grimm's fairytale has been a favorite for over five generations. With the tuneful score and wonderful comic embellishments, it is sure to remain cherished for years to come. There is fold line wear with a touch more at the crossfolds, corner chips, pinholes and a few tears. The poster has been restored, minimizing these defects. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine on Linen.
Lady and the Tramp (Disney, 1955) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Walt Disney's beloved story of the Tramp and his love for Lady is an animated favorite. When bad things begin to happen in Lady's home, she runs off with Tramp (a streetwise dog if there ever was one) and learns that a life of "crime" doesn't pay. This poster captures the two characters as they appeared in the film and is a sought after Disney title. The poster is rolled and has a couple of very tiny border tears and some minor "crimps" throughout. From the Collection of Johnny Ramone. Rolled, Very Fine.
Sleeping Beauty (Buena Vista, 1959) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). This was Disney's most lavish and expensive cartoon ever made, with a budget of over $6 million. The cost was worth every penny. "Sleeping Beauty" is a animation masterpiece that still manages to amaze and dazzle audiences whenever it is shown. There is one small border tear and two faint red stamps on the borders, otherwise this poster is pristine. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine/Near Mint.
One Hundred and One Dalmations (Buena Vista, 1961). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). One of the great Disney classics, "One Hundred and One Dalmatians" represents the Disney animation staff at its very best. This film also introduced audiences to one of the greatest movie villains of all time, Cruella DeVil. This half-sheet beautifully illustrates all the colorful characters in this Disney classic. There are light surface wrinkles, small border tears and some smudges. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine/Very Fine.
The Jungle Book (Buena Vista, 1967) One Sheet (27" X 41") and Pressbook. This charming Disney classic was the final animated feature produced under the supervision of Walt Disney, and was loosely based upon the tales of Rudyard Kipling. The voices of actors Phil Harris, Sebastian Cabot, Louis Prima, and George Sanders helped create the vivid characterizations. The pressbook is a full original release pressbook with images of all of the posters as well as all of the toys and merchandising for this title. The book is in very fine condition. This poster has been tri-folded and is in excellent condition. Near Mint.
Popeye the Sailor Meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves (Paramount, 1937) Window Card (14" X 22"). Popeye, Olive Oyl and Wimpy make their way to the Arabian desert to fight the menace of Abu Hassan (better recognized as Bluto) and his forty thieves. This restored window card has great looking graphics of Popeye, Olive and Abu Hassan and his horde. The top four inches of the imprint area had been cut off, but is now restored. A few small scuffs and tears, but in general the image area is in very good shape. Fine on Paper.
The Flea Circus (MGM, 1954) Script (5 Pages). The great Tex Avery is perhaps the most brilliant name in the history of animation, as he perfected the art of gag cartoons. He began at Warner Brothers and graduated to MGM where he blossomed as a director of that studio's best animated shorts. Offered in this lot is a very unique item from that studio's script department, a copy of the script for one of Avery's best shorts "The Flea Circus." This is copy number 24, dated March 23, 1953, and is stamped "File Copy." How many of you have ever seen a copy of a cartoon script? We never have and believe this is a very rare find. This script is in near pristine condition. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Sweet Suzy (Trident Films Ltd., 1973) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Also known as "Black Snake", this exploitation film is Russ Meyer's "statement against racial bigotry". Suzy ("She ain't no lady!") is the head mistress of a slave plantation and the object of desire for the mostly male cast. Lust, rape, betrayal and violence in the sweaty tropics! Starring Anouska Hempel, David Warbeck and David Prowse, four years before his career-making role of Darth Vader in "Star Wars". Slight fold wear, with a very small separation on the upper horizontal fold and some stress lines. One pinhole near the top edge. A double crease on the lower horizontal fold. Very Fine.
Up! (RM International, 1976) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Russ Meyer established a reputation for producing low budget movies exploiting violence and nudity that became a staple to drive in movie goers throughout the 60s and 70s. This poster for the film "Up!" clearly exhibits these characteristics of Meyer, not only displaying the voluptuous Raven De La Croix, but also a bust shot of a nude starlet wearing a Nazi helmet. There is fold line wear with a touch of separation at the crossfolds, a couple of border tears, and light surface wrinkles. Fine+.
The Naked Vampire (La Vampire nue) (Les Films ABC, 1969) French Affiche. Surreal suicide cults, scientists studying immortality and covens performing sacrifices are just a few of the bizarre events in Jean Rollin's tale of vampires. Rollin made a career in the cinema with vampires and other tales of horror and this particular film is considered one of his best. The art is by Druillet. Near Mint.
What Price Innocence? (Columbia, 1933) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Jean Parker and Betty Grable star in this cautionary drama about a young woman who pays the price for messing around with men. The tag line reads, "She didn't know there were two kinds of love........until it was too late. The pre-Hayes Code illustrations on this poster feature a scantly clad woman who is nearly topless. There is fold line wear with a touch of paper loss at the crossfolds and borders, and a few light scratches. The poster has been professionally restored, minimizing these defects. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Jail Bait (Howco, 1954) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Mainstream filmmaking from Ed Wood, Junior...well, almost. A year after making the super low budget transvestite film "Glen or Glenda", Wood followed it up with this Howco production. Having a little bit of money to work with allowed him to produce a straightforward and slightly more polished crime thriller, although that should never be confused with being "good". The story of the son of a prominent doctor who falls in with a bad crowd, "Jail Bait" shows the downfall of modern troubled youth filtered through Wood's admittedly odd point of view. This restored one sheet has some fold separation and paper loss at the folds and in the image area. Professionally restored on linen, the poster has a very clean appearance. Very Fine- on linen.
Reform School Girl (American International, 1957) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This is the ultimate female juvenile delinquent poster from the classic drive-in films of the 1950's. These posters have been growing in popularity in the last few years making this poster very tough to find in great condition. The poster has one pinhole per corner, one in the center of each other border, plus one extra pinhole in the lower left. The poster has a tiny chip in the center of the right border. The major defect in the poster is a black grease pencil line under Edward Byrnes' credit and someone wrote "Kookie" above his name as well. Overall, the condition is Fine.
Reform School Girl (American International, 1957) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). "A Shocking True Story of Delinquent Girls!" This low-budget American International teenage potboiler actually has a few things going for it, including solid performances from Gloria Castillo and Edward Byrnes (One year before he became known as Kookie on 77 Sunset Strip). Edward Bernds directed after years working with the Three Stooges and the Bowery Boys. This was also Sally Kellerman's screen debut as one of the reform school girls, and she shows up on one of these cards. Other than a very light toning on the edge of a couple of cards, this set is mint. Sharp, bright colors on this very clean group of lobbies. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Near Mint+.
Lolita (MGM, 1962) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Stanley Kubrick's adaptation downplayed the wicked satire and sensuality of the material in Nabokov's novel and concentrated instead on the story's farcical aspects. The film however, still caused quite a sensation when it was released in 1962. James Mason plays Humbert Humbert, a man so infatuated with a young girl, Lolita, that he marries her mother just to get close to her. There are the typical fold lines, two extra vertical fold lines approximately 1.5 inches from the borders, pinholes in the corners, one small tear, and slight touch-up in the blue background. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. The film and the poster are both considered classics of the cinema. Paper Backed, Fine/Very Fine.
Lolita (MGM, 1962) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). "How did they ever make a movie of Lolita?" In 1962 the answer to that question was to capture the inherent feeling and emotions of the novel without filming it all literally. The idea of a middle-aged college professor lusting after a young girl is softened somewhat by making Lolita older than in the book. Stanley Kubrick, working from Nabokov's screenplay, was able to soft pedal the sensational aspects of the novel and concentrate more on the absurd. These are absolutely flawless cards. You will never see better condition. Mint.
Baby Doll (Warner Brothers, 1956). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Directed by Elia Kazan, this film tells the story of two Southern rivals who are vying for the attention of a nineteen-year-old virgin named Baby Doll, played by Carroll Baker. Tennessee Williams' "27 Wagons Full of Cotton" was the basis for this steamy sex drama that was banned in some cities and condemned by the Catholic Church's Legion of Decency. Offered in this lot is the original issue one sheet featuring a full color image of the seductive Ms. Baker. There are small tears and bumps along the right border, a small tear on the bottom fold line and a touch of separation at the crossfolds. Very Fine.
Roman Holiday (Paramount, 1953) Window Card (14" X 18"). Twenty-four-year-old Audrey Hepburn won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Princess Anne, a young woman who longs to escape her political heritage and have some fun before she is paralyzed by "affairs of state." By chance she happens to meet American journalist Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck), who recognizes her, but pretends that he doesn't in hopes of obtaining an exclusive interview. This wonderful romance is the film that catapulted Hepburn to fame. There is a touch of toning to the edges, one pinholes and a few light surface wrinkles. About four inches has been trimmed from the blank top and the card has been mounted on cardboard. Very Good.
Funny Face (Paramount, 1957) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Paris provides the backdrop for this wonderful musical romance that blends comedy and drama with stirring Gershwin melodies. Loosely based on Richard Avedon, Fred Astaire stars as a fashion photographer who turns Audrey Hepburn into a top Paris model. The Gershwin tunes include the title song, "S'wonderful," "How Long Has This Been Going On," "He Loves and She Loves," and "Think Pink." There is just a touch of fold line wear and a few trivial border imperfections, otherwise this poster is in excellent condition. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Breakfast At Tiffany's (Paramount, 1961) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Audrey Hepburn turns in the performance of her career as Holly Golightly in the classic "Breakfast at Tiffany's." To say that this is the most sought after poster of the 1960s is no exaggeration and this example is in remarkable condition. There are only a couple of pinholes in the side borders and some light smudging in the white background. There is some slight separation at the center point and a couple of small tears in the lower border. While this may sound fairly distracting, we can assure you that this is being picky and the poster displays beautifully. Very Fine+.
My Fair Lady (Warner Brothers, 1964) Three Sheet (41" X 81"). George Cukor's classic musical retelling of George Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion" stars Audrey Hepburn as Eliza Doolittle, a cockney flower girl who is trained by Henry Higgins to become a lady. One of the most popular musicals of all time, this film went on to win eight Oscars including Best Picture, Actor and Director. Beautiful art by the great Bob Peak. This poster has the most minimal wear with pinholes in the corners. Very Fine+.
Asphalt Jungle (MGM, R-1954) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14") - Stills (12) (8" X 10"). Legendary director John Huston gave the film noir genre one of its classic films with "The Asphalt Jungle". Sterling Hayden and a group of criminals plan the ultimate heist before things inevitably go wrong. Marilyn Monroe makes a brief but memorable cameo in the part that launched her to fame. Offered in this lot is the 1954 reissue lobby card set and twelve stills. Marilyn had come along way from when this film was initially released and MGM made her the focal point in this lobby set. Not only is she featured prominently on the title card but also on three of the scene cards. There is wrinkles, small tears, stains, and creases on the borders and a few marks in the graphics. The set of still has minor border imperfections. Fine/Very Fine.
How to Marry a Millionaire (20th Century Fox, 1953) Insert (14" X 36"). Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable and Lauren Bacall, three of Hollywood's top leading ladies, were cast in this tale of three women who want one thing in life, to get married to millionaires, and somehow find true love along the way. It became one of Fox's most popular films of 1953 and helped establish that Monroe could carry a film in a lead role. The insert doesn't become available too often and this example is in wonderful condition with only four tiny tears in the right border and one, one-inch tear, in the left. The corners have some minor creases. Very Fine.
The Seven Year Itch (20th Century Fox, 1955) Insert (14" X 36"). Billy Wilder directed this amusing sex farce about the temptations of a middle-aged married man. His troubles begin when he sends his family away for the summer, letting his overactive imagination go wild when a delightfully, voluptuous blonde (Marilyn Monroe) moves in upstairs. There is one slight fold line in the center and minor chip in upper border, two lower corners have repaired bends. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects almost undetectible. Very Fine on Paper.
The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Brothers, 1957) Belgian Poster (14" X 19"). This comedy paired the unlikely duo of Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier in a film that was shot right after the 1956 marriage of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier of Monaco. According to the backstage gossip there was a huge rift between Oliver and Monroe during the filming of this production. If that was so you would never be able to tell it from watching the film, the two stars chemistry is incredible and very apparent. There are fold lines and some bleed through from writing on the back. The poster has had minor restoration. Very Fine- on Linen.
The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Brothers, 1957) Insert (14" X 36"). Marilyn Monroe stars in this Cinderella story about a showgirl who marries a European royal played by Laurence Olivier. This film was the first made by Monroe's own production company and she brought in Laurence Olivier to not only star in the film but also produce and direct it. The posters, like any of Monroe's, have a huge following. It is in excellent condition with very minor wear to the corners and fold lines. Very Fine.
Some Like It Hot (United Artists, 1959) Special Soundtrack One Sheet (27" X 41"). Director Billy Wilder's screwball comedy about two down-on-their-luck musicians on the run from the mob is a delight in every way. And of course, Marilyn Monroe warms up the screen like no one before or since with her rendition of "I Wanna Be Loved By You." Voted the top comedy film of all time by the American Film Institute. This is the rare one sheet that was distributed to promote the sale of the soundtrack by Adolph Deutsch, as well as UA's other musicians on an album called "Some LIke It Jazz." This poster has been linen backed and has had fold line touch up and repair to a quarter size hole in the left border only. Get this colorful sheet while you still can as this one is much tougher to find than the standard one sheet. Very Fine on Linen.
Don't Bother to Knock (20th Century Fox, R-1962). Italian Poster (12.5" X 24.75"). Marilyn Monroe proved to be an acting talent worthy of contention in this thriller set in a New York City hotel room. She plays Nell Forbes, a beautiful but suicidal young woman recently released from a mental institution, who takes a job babysitting in a posh hotel. There are fold lines and light surface wrinkles. The poster has been placed on linen, minimizing these minor defects. This 1962 Italian reissue poster features a gorgeous image of the stunning Monroe. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Marilyn (20th Century Fox, 1963) Japanese B2 (20" X 28.5"). Shortly after Marilyn Monroe's death, Fox created this documentary about her life, narrated by Rock Hudson. Viewers follow the career of Marilyn and witness the transformation of a lonely orphan girl to internationally recognized sex queen. This gorgeous Japanese poster must be one of the best posters for this film. Rolled, Very Fine+.
Baby Take a Bow (Fox, 1934) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Shirley Temple stars as "America's newest rave" and saves the day by helping catch a jewel thief. Temple had come to stardom the prior year in a number of short subjects and then in features such as "Stand Up and Cheer." Claire Trevor co-starred as her mother and James Dunn appeared as her father. This gorgeous, rolled half sheet has had some very minor touch-up. Very Fine+.
Stowaway (20th Century Fox, 1936) Jumbo Lobby Card (14" X 17"). Shirley Temple stars as the chinese orphan Ching-Ching who is stranded in Shanghai and rescued from harm by playboy Robert Young. Shirley plays little-miss-fixit between Young and Alice Faye who eventually marry and furnish Ching-Ching with a proper home. Some of the best comedic scenes occur when little Shirley spouts Charlie Chan-ish oriental aphorisms. There are border nicks, small tears, light wrinkles, creases and pinholes. Fine+.
Stowaway (20th Century Fox, 1936) Jumbo Lobby Cards (3) (14" X 17"). Shirley Temple stars as Ching-Ching, a cute little Chinese girl who is stranded in Shanghai and hides on a steamer bound for America. This was one of Shirley's favorite films which costarred Robert Young and Alice Faye. Offered in this lot are three beautiful jumbo lobby cards, each one featuring Shirley. Robert Young is also featured on two of these cards. There are corner creases, pinholes, and light edge wear. Very Fine-.
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (20th Century Fox, 1938) One Sheet (27" X 41") Style B. Seldom seen, and now we know why, this is positively one of the best stone-lithos ever created by 20th Century Fox to herald their number one star, Shirley Temple. The poster features dazzling color and a dead-on likeness of the most popular child-star of all-time. The poster has three pieces of scotch-tape in the upper borders and one in the lower center border. It also has a slight piece trimmed out of the lower center border and a 3 inch tear (reinforced by tape) going into Gloria Stuart's hair. Fine+.
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (20th Century Fox, 1938) One Sheet (27" X 41") Style A. This classic Shirley Temple vehicle features the young actress right off of the farm and dancing with the legendary Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. The paper is white and the colors are dazzling on this stone litho. Other than the two pin-holes per corner, this poster would be a Near Mint/Mint. As is, we'll call it a Very Fine/Near Mint condition jewel.
Shirley Temple Signed Still (Circa 1934) Stills (3) (8" X 10"). Shirley Temple is without a doubt still the most famous child star of the screen. For those seeing her films for the first time even today, her ability is uncanny before the camera. Sound Mixer Shelby Chapman did four films with Shirley, beginning in 1934 with "Bright Eyes." Offered in this lot is an inscribed still from Shirley to Shelby Chapman who was often nicknamed "Stan." The still is inscribed as "To Stan with love from Shirley." Included with the still are two others from Chapman's possessions. One is from "Bright Eyes," and the other is an Otto Dyar photo stamped on the back. Mr.Chapman apparently held a lot of affection toward a young Shirley as he and his wife never had children of their own. In his possessions, found after the death of his wife, was a book written by Temple as a young adult. The book contained photos of Chapman and Shirley together on the set of her films, glued into the book in various places. This lot is accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.
Shirley Temple Letter and Still (March 5, 1936) Shelby Chapman was the sound engineer on four of Shirley Temple's early Fox films. In this letter dated 1936, the same year as he did "Poor Little Rich Girl" and "Captain January," Shirley writes a little note to Mr. Chapman on the set. It reads, "My dear Mr.Chapman, It is fun to color your drawings. Your loving friend Shirley Temple XXXXX. With the letter is an envelope on which Shirley has written, Mr. Chapman (personal). Also included with this lot is a photo of Shelby Chapman with Shirley as well as a photo of Shirley and the cast and crew from "Poor Little Rich Girl" in which Shelby, Shirley and her mom, Director Irving Cummings, Jack Haley and Alice Faye are seen. This is reportedly Shirley's eighth birthday. This lot is accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.
Little Miss Broadway (20th Century Fox, 1938) Title Card -- Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Shirley Temple "In her dancing-est picture!" Shirley stars as Betsy Brown, an orphan who comes to live in a theatrical hotel managed by her uncle. When the mean owner of the hotel (Edna Mae Oliver) tries to shut it down, Shirley and company have to stage a show for a judge in his chambers in order to save their home. The title card has pinholes, edge wear and tears with a small paper loss, slight soiling and stains. The two scene cards of Shirley and the other orphans have pinholes and edge wear, and one of them has a small Australian censor stamp. Fine+.
Little Miss Broadway (20th Century Fox, 1938) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). As she often was, Shirley Temple is an orphan in this Fox musical. She winds up in a hotel catering to theatrical types under the care of her uncle, the manager of the hotel. When the owner of the hotel, Edna Mae Oliver, wants to evict all the performers, Shirley and her friends have to put on a show for a judge to save the day. One card (with Shirley and two young girls) has pinholes, slight soiling and stains in the edge. The other card (with Shirley, George Murphy, Donald Meek and Edna Mae Oliver) has pinholes, slight edge wear, one slight stain, one slight scratch and a small Australian censor stamp in the title. Very Fine.
Little Miss Broadway (20th Century Fox, 1938) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Edna Mae Oliver, the owner of a theatrical hotel, wants to throw out all the performers behind on their rent, including George Murphy, Jimmy Durante and El Brendel. Shirley Temple to the rescue! One card shows Shirley and George Murphy. The other has Shirley dancing with Jimmy Durante. Pinholes, slight edge wear and tears, slight scratches, staining and a small Australian censor stamp in the title on both cards. Fine/Very Fine.
The Story of Seabiscuit (Warner Books, 1949) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Shirley Temple and Barry Fitzgerald star in this account of the story of Seabiscuit, an "orphan" horse that went onto become one of the most revered racehorses in history. The story captured the imaginations of audiences everywhere as we see the horse rise from his "underdog" position in life to become a champion! This was a Hollywood version of the "true story" and somewhat fictitious. The true account of Seabiscuit was recently remade starring Toby McGuire and captured an Academy Award nomination. Near Mint on Linen.
The Magnificent Ambersons (RKO, 1942) Australian Day Bill (13" X 30"). This was the follow up film to Orson Welles' "Citizen Kane." This classic melodrama deals with the rise and fall of a rich upper-class Midwestern family at the turn of the century. All the classic elements are present in this social saga including class conflict, scandal and revenge. Many critics and Welles aficionados proclaim this film to be the master director's greatest work, even better than "Kane." The borders have been replaced. There are fold lines and a few light scuffs. The poster has been professionally restored and displays very well. Very Good on Linen.
Pampered Youth (Vitagraph Company of America, 1925). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Vitagraph brought this silent production of Booth Tarkington's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Magnificent Ambersons" to the silver screen in 1925, beating the better-known Orson Welles screen version by a good 17 years. The film features a young golden-haired actor named Ben Alexander, who would later co-star as Jack Webb's balding sidekick on the 1950s TV series "Dragnet." As far as we know, this is the only known copy of this beautiful stone litho one sheet that exists. There is a long tear at the bottom right in the graphics, a couple of longer tears at the top, separation at the crossfolds, and a few small border tears. The glorious colors of the magnificent poster remain bright and crisp, offering a stunning display. Fine+.
Mary Pickford Personality Poster (United Artists, 1919) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). When studios owned theatre chains, they would distribute "personality portraits" to their theatres. This would advertise their stars under contract and let audiences know that this was the theatre where they could regularly see their favorite stars. While this portrait doesn't advertise United Artists, it was more than likely distributed by them, as Ms. Pickford was one of the founding members of the studio in 1919, and a major star of the era. There are border tears, small areas of paper loss at the corners, and light border toning. The poster has had professional restoration and displays well. Rolled, Very Fine on Paper.
Woman (Maurice Tourneur Productions, 1918) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This compendium of short pieces about the miseries that women bring to men was released in the era when suffragettes were working hard for women to gain the vote. That being said, Maurice Tourneur actually tells us more about the underlying thoughts of men in this film than of the hopes and aspirations of women. This gorgeous one sheet has artwork of several different women's faces. Although some have a slightly hard edge to their expression, the art is beautifully rendered. Some edge wear, a tear in the border, fold wear with small paper loss. This poster has been professionally restored and has a very clean appearance. Very Fine on Linen.
For the Soul of Rafael (Equity Pictures Corporation, 1920) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Marta Estevan, born and religiously raised in a convent, has agreed to marry her guardian's son, Rafael. What she doesn't realize is that Rafael is a wild man, partying all the time. She also finds herself falling in love with an American who she took care of after he was wounded in an Indian attack. Starring Clara Kimball Young as Marta. This one sheet from the silent era has fold separation with small paper loss and one larger edge chip. There are also a few small tears. All the flaws have been professionally restored and the poster has a nice clean appearance with beautiful stone lithograph artwork. Very Fine on Linen.
The Wedding March (Paramount, 1928) Pressbook (Multiple Pages). Erich von Stroheim (The Man You Love to Hate) stars in this tale of Austrian office told to marry for money. When he falls in love with a peasant girl, he agrees to marry her, but is forced to marry another in a pre-arranged marriage. Von Stroheim was legendary in Hollywood for making epic productions that went way over schedule and budget. He shot for nine months on The Wedding March and had so much footage, the studio demanded he turn the additional footage into a sequel. The pressbook has twenty-two pages and the interior pages are very tannic and brittle as they were printed on newsprint. The pressbook has many tiny chips, creases and tears and shows signs of being folded in half at one time. There is an interior four-page section printed in rotogravure that features key scenes from the film. There are several places where references to women being Von Stroheim's "playthings" have been lined out. Overall condition is Good to Very Good.
Virtuous Liars (Vitagraph, 1924) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This silent era drama stars Edith Allen as an artist who gives up her career when she marries womanizer Ralph Kellard. Kellard heads to Cuba where he has an affair with a flirtatious flapper. Edith renews her career and not only has new found success as an artist, but also finds new love. The real treasure of this film is this gorgeous one sheet that features vivid colors and wonderful vintage 1920s attire. There are pinholes, border chips, and tears. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. To our knowledge, this is the only known copy of this stunning poster that exist. Very Fine- on Linen.
The Sheik (Paramount, 1921). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Rudolph Valentino stars in this romantic adventure film that would cement his reputation as a legendary screen lover for decades to come. Millions of women flocked to the theaters to see the handsome star, making Valentino an overnight, international heartthrob. In fact, female fans became so enthralled, during the initial showing of the film, that many fainted. Rudolph Valentino will always be remembered as the first male superstar of the silver screen and his name will always remain synonymous with the word "Sheik". There are corner pinholes, one pinhole just inside the bottom background graphics, and one pinhole in the right border. The graphics area of the card is near flawless and the card displays extremely well. Very Fine.
The Sheik (Paramount, 1921). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Actress Agnes Ayres is best-know for her starring role opposite Rudolf Valentino in the 1921 romantic adventure "The Sheik." In fact, Ayres received top billing as the film was originally intended as a vehicle to showcase her talents. This wonderful scene card features a fabulous shot of Ms. Agnes trying to thwart the advances of the villainous Omair, played by Walter Long. There are pinholes in the corners and borders, otherwise this card is in excellent condition. Very Fine.
The Sheik (Paramount, 1921). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The dashing Rudolph Valentino stands forlorned as the lovely Agnes Ayres refuses his amorous advances. This is the film that catapulted Valentino into International stardom and forever galvanized his reputation as the silent eras famed "Latin Lover" of the silver screen. There are pinholes in the corners and borders, otherwise this card is in excellent condition. Very Fine+.
The Sheik (Paramount, 1921). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The dark and brooding "Sheik" Rudolph Valentino exudes his sexual charisma as he stares into the eyes of the Lady Diana (Agnes Ayres), who is barely able to resist his amorous advances. There are pinholes in the corners, otherwise this card is in excellent condition. Very Fine+.
The Sheik (Paramount, 1921). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Agnes Ayres made her film debut at Essanay Studios in Chicago, but soon left for New York where she rose to fame after she was cast in the role of Alice Joyce's younger sister in "Richard the Brazen" (1917). Paramount studios took notice, signing the young starlet in 1920, where she quickly landed major roles, appearing in films for director Cecil B. DeMille such as "The Affairs of Anatol" (1921) and "Forbidden Fruit" (1921). Ayres though is most often remembered for her role as Valentino's leading lady in, "The Sheik." Offered in this lot are two scene cards this film that feature Ms. Ayres. Both cards have pinholes in the corners and borders, but are otherwise in excellent condition. Very Fine.
The Sheik (Paramount, 1921). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This card displays studio portraits of the two stars that appeared in this romantic adventure film, Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres. This is the film that launched Valentino to international stardom as the dark and handsome "Latin Lover" of the silent era. There are corner and border pinholes, otherwise this card is pristine. Very Fine+.
The Sheik (Paramount, 1921). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan (Rudolph Valentino) rescues Lady Diana Mayo (Agnes Ayers) from the desert, only to have her reject his advances. Set free, Mayo is kidnapped by the villainous Omair (Walter Long), and is condemned to a fate worse than death. But, by the end of the last reel, the dashing Sheik has rescued the helpless heroin who now pledges her undying love. This wonderful scene card features that climatic moment as the two lovers embrace. There are pinholes in the corners and in the borders, otherwise this card is in excellent condition. Very Fine+.
Bobbed Hair (Famous Players Lasky, 1922) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This interesting silent feature stars Wanda Hawley as a romantic young woman who breaks off her engagement with Wall Street fiancé (William Boyd) and runs away to an artist's colony in Greenwich Village. Here everyone is running around in sandals and togas, and espousing poetic rhetoric. Young Wanda finds all this very exciting and even falls for poet Paul Lamont, until she finds out there's a Mrs. Lamont, and two little Lamonts. Fiancé Boyd finally tracts her down and the two lovers ride off into the (Pre-Hoppy) sunset. There is just a touch of fold line wear and some light creases in the graphics, and several holes and two areas of paper loss on the borders. The poster has been professionally restored rendering these defects hard to detect. Beautiful stone litho graphics. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
The Silent Command (Fox, 1923) Herald. In this tale of international intrigue, Edmund Lowe portrays a naval commander who must halt the destruction of the Panama Canal by spies, led by the insidious Bela Lugosi himself. Lugosi makes his American film debut in this film and he appears in one photo on the back of this four page herald. The cover has a one inch tear and some light smudging, but is other wise in fine shape. Fine.
Riders of the Purple Cows (Pathe', 1924) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This early Mack Sennett silent comedy short stars Ralph Graves and Vernon Dent in a parody that spoofed the famous novel and film "Riders of the Purple Sage" by Zane Grey. Sennett's name became synonymous with slapstick comedy in the silent-film era. In 1937 Sennett was awarded a special Academy Award for his outstanding achievements in comedy and his ability to promote new talent such as Harry Langdon and Charles Chaplin, who Sennett directed in 35 comedies during 1914. This wonderful stone litho features colorful images of Graves and costar Alice Day. There is trivial fold line wear with just a touch of separation at the crossfolds and a few light marks at the bottom, otherwise this poster is in excellent condition. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Pals in Paradise (Metropolitan Pictures Corporation, 1926) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Rudolph Schildkraut, a prominent Viennese stage star, plays a storekeeper that sets up shop in a gold rush town. He's elected sheriff and along with wife May Robson, rids the town of its villains while helping the romance between John Bowers and the lovely Marguerite De La Motte. This wonderful stone litho features Robson and De La Motte using firecrackers for ammunition. There is slight fold line wear, tears, paper loss on the corners and several large areas of paper loss on the borders that extend into the background graphics. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defect hard to detect. Fine- on Linen.
His Dog (Pathe, 1927). One Sheet (27" X 41"). A former cameraman for D.W. Griffith, Karl Brown, directed this drama about an alcoholic gardener who spends all his time and money down at the local tavern. One night while weaving home he discovers a wounded collie that he takes home to care for. The two become inseparable companions, but the gardner's new found friend requires love and attention, and soon he must choose between his beloved pet or the bottle. There is a small amount of paper loss at the lower crossfold and a touch of separation at the other two. There is a tear on the top border that just crosses into the graphics, and trivial border nicks and tears. This stunning stone litho features beautiful artistic renderings. Fine+.
Fangs (Sun Pictures, 1926) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This gorgeous stone litho poster is believed to be an early reissue of a silent film starring serial star Eileen Sedgwick, called "Lightnin' Strikes." This Continental Litho work of art is in amazing condition for its age and has just a minor chip off of the lower left corner and some slight fold separation. Very Fine.
The Letter (Paramount, 1929) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). The only surviving sound film of the great stage actress Jeanne Eagels, this is the first version of Somerset Maugham's play (Bette Davis starred in the better known remake in 1940). Eagels plays Leslie Crosbie, the wife of a Malayan plantation owner played by Reginald Owen in his American debut. Leslie shoots a man, Geoffrey Hammond (Herbert Marshall, who would play the husband in the remake), who she claimed assaulted her. Her lawyer, however, finds a letter from Leslie to Hammond that proves that she was in love with him. It is not until after she is acquitted that she finally tells her husband her true feelings. Shortly after the film came out, Eagels was dead of an overdose. She received the first posthumous acting Oscar nomination for her work on this film. This half sheet is the only known poster that we are aware of for this title. Pinholes, edge tears with tape on the front and back, wrinkling on the fold lines and a few other wrinkles, fold separations, a few small scratches and some soiling. Very Good+.
The Letter (Paramount, 1929) Stills (5) (8" X 10"). These five stills from the original version of "The Letter" starring Jeanne Eagels come from the estate of Shelby Chapman, the sound mixer on the film. Chapman came to Paramount in 1928 and worked with the Marx Brothers and Shirley Temple before retiring in the late 30's. This film was one of only two sound films that Eagels made before dying of an overdose, and the only one that survives today. She plays Leslie Crosbie, who has killed a man that she accused of assault. When her lawyer finds a letter from her to the dead man professing eternal love, he buys the letter and holds it back from the inquest. Only after she is acquitted does she reveal her true feelings to her husband. Co-starring O.P. Heggie, Herbert Marshall and Reginald Owen in his American debut. The stills have two punch holes each and some toning. Otherwise, they are in perfect condition. We are unaware of any other original stills to have survived from this title. Very Fine.
Red Hot Speed (Universal, 1929) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Alice Day can't keep her foot off the gas pedal in this light-hearted comedy from producer Carl Laemmle. Caught going three times the speed limit in defiance of the anti-speeding campaign of her father's newspaper, she is entrusted to the care of parole officer Reginald Denny. He has to keep the secret from her father at the same time that he is working to reform her. Gorgeous stone litho artwork with pictures of Day in her car running down a street sign and Denny and DeWitt Jennings. Slight edge wear with small tears, fold wear with separation at the crossfold with just a touch of paper loss. Still, a beautiful poster with bright, vivid colors. Very Fine.
Why Bring It Up? (Paramount, 1929) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Moran and Mack, better known as "The Two Black Crows," star in this picture with Evelyn Brent. This is the first picture the comedy team starred in, impersonating black people as they did in their vaudeville routines. The poster has a slight separation in the upper center point and some ruffling to the left border. The bottom of the left border is also missing some paper, but this doesn't extend into the red background. There are some scratches in the left side of the poster as well, but these don't break the color of the paper. Fine+.
Anybody's Woman (Paramount, 1930) Jumbo Lobby Cards (3) (14" X 17"). Neil Dunlap (Clive Brook) is out drinking away his grief -- his wife has left him. He meets good-time girl Pansy Gray (Ruth Chatterton) and together they paint the town red. The next morning, Neil discovers that sometime in the night Pansy became the new Mrs. Dunlap! Directed by the first female member of the Director's Guild, Dorothy Arzner. These gorgeous jumbo lobbies feature Chatterton in all three, along with Brook, Lukas and Virginia Hammond. Two of these cards have a very slight ding in one corner. Otherwise, they would be mint. The other card has multiple pinholes, with a small chip on one edge. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Over The Hill (Fox, 1931) Jumbo Lobby Cards (5) (14" X 17"). Mae Marsh was part of D.W. Griffith's acting company and the star of his greatest films, "Birth of a Nation" and "Intolerance". She made the transition to talkies and worked well into the 60's. In this Fox Pictures film she plays a mother who selflessly toils to make sure her two sons have everything that they need. When they grow up, her older son (Olin Howlin) tries to have her taken away to a poorhouse. She is finally saved by the younger son (James Dunn, who later played the father in "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"). Considering that Marsh was nine years younger than Howlin, her acting and makeup successfully suspended disbelief to make a memorable characterization. These jumbo lobbies have portraits of Marsh, Dunn and Sally Eilers, as well as a scene from the film. Pinholes, some edge wear, light scratches and scuffs and a few small, light wrinkles. Very Fine-.
Age for Love (United Artists, 1931). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Billie Dove, who gained popularity as a Ziegfeld girl, was at the height of her career in the late 1920s. Dove was certainly considered Florenz Ziegfeld's most beautiful girl. As a star of stage and screen, Dove was hailed the "American Beauty." Producer Howard R. Hughes, (who was romantically involved with Dove), intended to use "The Age for Love" to transition the silent screen siren into the talkies. There are water stains along the right border that bleed over into the graphics, a hole in the woman's red dress, stains along the bottom border, and one small water stain in the upper left background graphics. This colorful one sheet displays beautiful stone litho graphics. Fine.
Me and My Gal (20th Century Fox, 1932) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Raoul Walsh directs this fast-paced wisecracking comedy starring Spencer Tracy and Joan Bennett. Spencer plays Dan Dolan, a cop who works the New York waterfront that's in love with Bennett, the waitress of a local greasy-spoon diner. When Bennett's ditzy sister (Marion Burns) falls in love with a slimy mobster (George Walsh), it's up to Tracy to find a way to put him behind bars before he can break her heart. The villain George Walsh is the real life brother of director Raoul Walsh. There is slight fold line wear and one pinhole per corner, otherwise this poster is in pristine condition. The poster has had minimal restoration. Outstanding stone litho graphics. Very Fine+ on Linen.
The Lawless Woman (Chesterfield Motion Pictures Corporation, 1931) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Gangster Ed Baker has been shot in self-defense by his showgirl moll, June Page. To make matters worse, she's hiding a reporter in her apartment. Between keeping an eye out for the cops, and keeping the gangsters from finding her secret, June has her hands full. Starring Vera Reynolds, Carroll Nye and Wheeler Oakman. Pinholes, edge wear with small tears, fold wear with separation and small paper loss, slight edge toning and soiling. Beautiful stone lithograph artwork featuring Reynolds and three tough guys. Fine.
The Widow in Scarlet (Mayfair Pictures, 1932) One Sheet (27" X 41"). On a lark of a bet, Baroness Orsani (Dorothy Revier) claims that she can take a diamond necklace belonging to socialite Peter Lawton-Bond and get it back without anyone noticing. As she plots her caper, some jewel thieves have the same idea as the Baroness, minus the idea of eventually returning the necklace. Extensive edge wear on the top edge, with tears and paper loss. Fold wear on the upper horizontal fold, with fold separation and loss of paper. Slight separation on the center crossfold. Slight edge wear and staining on the other edges. This poster has beautiful stone lithographic art with bright colors that pop out at you. Very Good/Fine.
Employee's Entrance (Warner Brothers-First National, 1933) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Warren William plays the lecherous boss of a department store, trying to have an affair with a young employee, played to perfection by Loretta Young. This is one of those spectacular "art-deco" Warner one sheets issued by the studio in the early 1930s. Loretta Young never looked better. The paper quality on this poster is fantastic with only a few pinholes in each corner and fold separation along the center horizontal fold and at each center-point. The poster has had archival tissue tape applied to the center fold to support. Fine condition.
Wine, Woman and Song (Chadwick Pictures, 1933) One Sheet (27" X 41"). It's a romance, it's a drama. It's what happens when girls leave a convent and heads to New York to appear in a nightclub revue. Our question; where do they get these giant glasses? Lilyan Tashman stars in this drama where the best thing going for it is this spectacular one sheet. Girls in giant glasses are very popular. Witness prior sales of one sheets for "Teas with a Kick" and "Manhattan Cocktail." This poster is in excellent condition with very minor color touch to the folds. Very Fine on Linen.
Second Hand Wife (Fox, 1933) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Based on a serialized novel by Kathleen Norris, this marital drama stars Sally Eilers as a secretary who falls for her boss (Ralph Bellamy). The feeling are mutual and when Bellamy realizes that his wife (Helen Vinson) is having an affair, he divorces her and marries Sally. But Vinson insists on sole custody of their child, who has the potential to become a wealthy child prodigy, and plots to discredit her ex-husband and his new bride. There is light fold line wear, a stain in the background graphics and areas of slight paper loss around the borders. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. This attractive poster features stunning stone litho graphics. Fine- on Linen.
The Match King (Warner Brothers-First National, 1932) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Warren William turned in one of his finest performances as the Match King, a man who would do anything to succeed and give his Swedish company a monopoly on the match market. The same year this film was made, the real life match king Ivar Kreuger, committed suicide. Quite obviously this picture was loosely based on Kreuger's career. The one sheet is gorgeous as was the case with many of the early one sheets to emerge from Warners. The condition of this poster is gorgeous as well. There are some minor repairs to some pinholes and tiny chips out of the border. There was a slightly larger chip (about the size of a quarter) out of the edge by the lower left horizontal fold. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Accent on Youth (Paramount, 1935) Three Sheet (41" X 81"). This film stars the beautiful, 25-year-old Sylvia Sidney as a young secretary who is infatuated with her middle-aged playwright boss, played by the 46-year-old Herbert Marshall. Ms. Sidney sets her sights on marrying Mr.Marshall as she professes to prefer the company of older men. Other than a few small border tears this poster is in excellent condition. This large format poster features a tremendous stone litho image of the lovely Silvia Sidney. Near Mint on Linen.
The Good Earth (MGM, 1937) Belgian. Paul Muni and Luise Rainier were cast as a land-owning Chinese couple that must face famine and family problems in China just before the revolution. Rainier went on to receive the Oscar for Best Actress. Irving Thalberg was nominated for producing (Best Picture) even though the nomination was posthumous. The film was based on a novel by Pear S. Buck and remains as poignant today as when it was filmed. This pre-war Belgian poster is near mint and features better graphics than the US one sheet. Near Mint on Linen.
Juvenile Court (Columbia, 1938) One Sheet (27" X 41"). It was juvenile delinquents on the loose in this Columbia version of a Dead End Kids movie featuring Paul Kelly and Rita Hayworth. This was one of Hayworth's early pictures she made for Columbia, shortly after changing her name from Rita Cansino. The poster has many small pieces of scotch tape on the reverse, basically placed there to take care of small pinholes and minor fold separations. There is also a three inch tear in the upper right corner that extends down into the background art. Overall condition is Fine.
Disputed Passage (Paramount, 1939) Jumbo Lobby Cards (3) (14" X 17"). Dr. John Wesley Beaven (John Howard) is torn between two competing philosophies, as embodied by two of his teachers. The practical realism of Dr. "Tubby" Foster (Akim Tamiroff) is in direct conflict with the kinder, gentler ideas of Dr. William Cunningham (William Collier Sr.). Beaven has another decision to make -- choosing between his medical career and marriage to the beautiful Audrey Hilton (Dorothy Lamour). All three cards have edge wear and tears, and corner creases. The Lamour/Howard/Tamiroff card has light foxing around the top edge. The Tamiroff/Barrett/Varconi card has a scratch. Fine+.
Citizen Kane (RKO, 1941) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Charles Foster Kane, one of the richest men on earth, dies almost alone in the master bedroom of his huge estate, Xanadu. Before he dies, he breathes one last word, "Rosebud". But what does that mean? Newsreel reporter Jerry Thompson is assigned to find out. By interviewing the people most important to Kane, he finally finds the measure of what is ultimately a lonely and embittered man. Orson Welles, making his first film, ended up with what many people consider to be the best film ever made. This beautiful, bright title card has a couple of minor corner dings, minor edge tears, some tape on the back, and a paper clip stain at the top border. A very clean card with vivid colors. Very Fine+.
Citizen Kane (RKO, 1941) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Orson Welles as Charles Foster Kane, "Citizen Kane", wrote, directed and starred in this landmark film loosely based on the life of publisher William Randolph Hearst. The film has become a classic and is considered one of the greatest pictures ever made. This prestigious lobby includes Welles alongside Joseph Cotten and Everett Sloane. This card has been professionally cleaned and had the upper corners replaced. Fine condition.
RKO Exhibitor's Book (1940-1941) (46 Pages). This handsome hard-bound book is a great presentation of all of the new product offered by RKO in this time just before the outset of WWII. The highlight of the piece is the full page ad for the Orson Welles picture, "John Citizen, U.S.A." Of course, this would soon become "Citizen Kane" and the rest is history. Also pictured are such projects as "Kitty Foyle," "Li'l Abner," and a young Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in "Too Many Girls." This book is in solid condition with slight wear to the faux gator cover, but little wear to the interior. Very Fine.
Citizen Kane (RKO, 1941) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Film critic Roger Ebert wrote, "It is one of the miracles of cinema that in 1941 a first-time director; a cynical, hard-drinking writer; an innovative cinematographer, and a group of New York stage and radio actors were given the keys to a studio and total control, and made a masterpiece." And this Orson Welles film is considered by many if not most critics, as voted the number one by the American Film Institute, as the best film ever made. "Casablanca" was voted number two on that same list. Offered in this lot is the style A one sheet in what has to be the best condition copy of this poster known to exist. This sheet has never been used or displayed and has only the most minor centerpoint separation and a one quarter inch tear in the left border which done while folded is seen four times on the unfolded poster. Near Mint/Mint.
Citizen Kane (RKO, R-1956) Lobby Card Set of 8 -- Stills (2) (11" X 14"). Arguably the greatest film ever made, "Citizen Kane" tells the purposely incomplete story of Charles Foster Kane, from the falling snow globe and utterance of his mysterious final word Rosebud to the revelation of the sled that tells us what the word was, but not it's significance. Told through newsreels and flashback interviews with the people closest to Kane, the film peels off layer after layer of his life until all that is left is the bitter, lonely man who remained. Based on William Randolph Hearst, Kane is one of the most fascinating characters in all of cinema history. This is the 1956 re-issue set of lobby cards, complete with the original sleeve that the cards came in. Also included are two 8" x 10" black-and-white stills from the same 1956 re-issue. All of the cards have a small wrinkle in one corner. Two of the cards have very slight pinholes. Four of the cards have small tape stains on the bottom corners. Otherwise, these cards are mint. The sleeve is in fairly used condition. The two stills have a slight corner crease, very faint wrinkles and a bit of toning. Otherwise, they are in excellent condition. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Citizen Kane (RKO, R-1956) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Claimed by many critics as the best movie ever made, "Citizen Kane" is the story of an brash upstart who gradually finds his life slipping away until he is left a lonely, embittered old man. Told through the newsreels that announce his death and through the flashback memories of the people who worked with him and loved him, the film had a number of revolutionary aspects including the deep focus photography of Gregg Toland. Orson Welles put his heart and soul into his first film, and he never again had the full authority for complete control that he had on this one. This re-release half sheet has striking graphics of Welles and the Mercury Players, including several scenes from the film. Edge wear and tear, wrinkling, soiling, a stain above Welles' name, and a vertical fold in the middle. Fine.
Citizen Kane (RKO, R-1956) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Not only was "Citizen Kane" Orson Welles' directorial debut, but he also produced, co-wrote, and played the title role. The story begins as the most powerful newspaper magnate in the world, Charles Foster Kane, dies uttering an enigmatic final word "Rosebud." This mystery prompts a newsreel producer to send out a reporter in hopes of finding the meaning behind the famous man's dying thought. There is slight fold line wear, light creases, wrinkles, and tape abrasion to the back of the bottom corners. Offered in this lot is the 1956 reissue one sheet for this title that features a terrific headshot of Welles. Very Fine.
Saratoga (MGM, 1937) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). This racetrack comedy-drama stars Jean Harlow in her final screen performance (she died during the filming of acute nephritis) and co-stars Clark Gable, Lionel Barrymore and Walter Pidgeon. Harlow plays Carol Clayton, a lady who returns home to find that her father has lost the family's horse farm to Duke Bradley (Gable) because of gambling debts. Her wealthy stockbroker fiancé (Pidgeon) offers to help, but Carol insist that she will pay the debt in full when her champion horse wins at Saratoga. In the process she falls in love with Duke and finds herself rooting for the competition in the win-all race. There are border stains, pinholes, smudge marks, light soiling and one missing corner from one scene card. Fine-.
Mutiny On The Bounty (MGM, 1935) Mini-Window Card (8" X 14"). Spectacular adaptation of the Nordhoff-Hall book that was based upon the true events surrounding the mutiny aboard the 1789 English sailing vessel known as the HMS Bounty. Charles Laughton stars as the tyrannical Captain William Bligh, whose cruel and harsh command causes his crew to revolt. Also starring is Clark Gable as Fletcher Christian, the first mate who leads the rebels against their captain. There are several holes in the white background, one small hole in Laughton's hat, one tear on the top border and paper loss along the right border. This film won the Oscar for the Best Picture of 1935. This poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects almost undetectible. Very Good/Fine on Paper.
China Seas (MGM, 1935) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Clark Gable plays a captain of a tramp steamer that plies the route between Singapore and Hong Kong. Jean Harlow, who is a "woman of the world" and the captain's ex-lover, books passage on the ship, along with the sophisticated Rosalind Russell, who is also one of the captain's former flames. Wallace Beery plays the Gable's first mate, who is in cahoots with a gang of pirates that plan to steal a gold shipment that's stored on board the ship. All this leads to romance, action and adventure on the high seas in this great all-star feature from MGM. There are small tears, creases, pinholes and bumps along the borders and one scratch in the lower graphics. Fine.
San Francisco (MGM, 1936) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). The spiritual godfather of disaster epics from "Earthquake" and "The Towering Inferno" down to "The Day After Tomorrow", this 1936 musical starring Clark Gable, Jeanette MacDonald and Spencer Tracy is remembered today mostly for the superb special effects of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake sequence. Tracy received a Best Actor Oscar nomination for this film, but lost to Paul Muni. Tracy, however, would win Best Actor the next two years. Influential silent director D.W. Griffith has a cameo as an orchestra conductor. This half sheet has wonderful images of Gable and MacDonald, as well as two scenes from the film. Pinholes, edge wear and tears, including three 1" -- 2" tears on the side edges with tape on the back, a corner chip and some wrinkles. Rolled, Very Good/Fine.
Gone With the Wind (MGM, 1939) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). When "Gone With the Wind" was originally released in December 1939, MGM printed special "road show" paper to be displayed in the few theatres around the country that were showing the film. The regular posters and lobbies would not be issued until February 1940 when the film was released in theatres everywhere else. This "road show" title card exhibits slight use with slight rounding to the corners, some light stains in the lower right corner and a somewhat pronounced crease to the lower left corner. Fine+.
Gone With the Wind (MGM, 1939) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Clark Gable stars as Rhett Butler in this original "road show" release lobby card. The interesting thing about the "road show" lobby set is that instead of using photographic hand-tinted stills, MGM decided to give the film a "classier" look by having the portraits of each star painted. The artwork was done by artist Armando Seguso. This card is about as clean as you could ever expect to see, appearing virtually unused with only a slightly visible "ding" in the lower left corner. Near Mint.
Gone With the Wind (MGM, 1939) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Vivien Leigh appears in this stunning "road show" lobby card as the immortal Scarlett O'Hara. Leigh was a last minute casting for the role as producer David O. Selznick had literally auditioned almost every starlet in Hollywood for the part and wasn't happy with any of them. During the "Burning of Atlanta" sequence, Laurence Olivier brought his young wife to watch the filming, and Selznick discovered his Scarlett. This lobby is in amazing condition, appearing almost unused and would certainly grade in Near Mint condition.
Gone With the Wind (MGM, 1939) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This "road show" lobby card features the portrait of Leslie Howard as the southern gentleman, Ashley Wilkes, from Margaret Mitchell's story of the old south. This portrait lobby is in beautiful condition, showing the most minor imperfection to the upper right corner in the form of 2 slight corner creases, and a slight "warp" in the center of the black background. Very Fine.
Gone With the Wind (MGM, 1939) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Olivia DeHavilland is captured in this stunning portrait as Melanie Wilkes on this "road show" lobby from the original release of "Gone With the Wind." The card has several imperfections, including two minor creases, (one in the upper right corner and one in the red dress sleeve of Melanie's right arm). The most noticeable defect is where someone erased two letters (A.B.) in the white background above the belles of the party. Very Good+.
Gone With the Wind (MGM, 1939) Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). ) This lot contains three lobby cards. These three "road show" lobby cards capture the rest of the films cast including Thomas Mitchell (who was nominated for Supporting Actor) and Hattie McDaniel, who went on to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, the first black woman to receive the award. The McDaniel card has a 1.5" tear that goes through the right frame border and has a tear and a crease in the lower left corner. The Ann Rutherford card has a corner crease in the lower left corner and some smudges in the white background. Very Good/Fine.
Waterloo Bridge (MGM, 1940) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Vivien Leigh's favorite of her own films, "Waterloo Bridge" is a softer remake of a fairly hard-edged 1930 Broadway play and 1931 James Whale film. In the intervening ten years, the Hollywood Production Code took effect. Therefore, the character of Myra, the unabashed streetwalker, becomes a ballerina forced by circumstances to take up the profession that no one talks about. Luminous images of the gorgeous Leigh and dashing Taylor grace this brightly colored half sheet. Pinholes, edge wear and tears, wrinkles, light edge soiling, a few small stains and a horizontal fold along the upper border. Rolled, Fine-.
Hamlet (Universal, 1948) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). William Shakespeare's classic play was directed to perfection by the film's star, Laurence Olivier. The Academy must have thought so too, as they handed Olivier two Oscars, one for producing the picture (Best Picture) and for Acting (Best Actor). The title card and card #2 each have one pinhole "pull" in each corner of the upper edge of the card, otherwise these cards are about as near mint/ mint as it can get. Overall condition, Near Mint.
Romeo and Juliet (MGM, 1936) Australian One Sheet (27" X 41"). William Shakespeare's tragic romance has been filmed many times over the years, but no one gave it the "studio" look like MGM. Legendary producer Irving Thalberg cast his wife Norma Shearer in the role of Juliet, and the part earned her a fifth Oscar nomination. Her husband was nominated as producer (Best Picture) even though he died shortly after the film's release. Typical for the Australian one sheets from this period, the poster essentially uses the same art as its U.S. counterpart but in stone litho. This poster is unused and shows virtually no wear whatsoever. Near Mint/Mint.
Romeo and Juliet (MGM, 1936) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Irving Thalberg's last production for MGM was the famous story of star-crossed teenagers, played by 34-year-old Norma Shearer and 43-year-old Leslie Howard. The story of Shakespeare's lovers from different sides of Verona's track is familiar to just about anyone who's ever sat through high school English class. This 1936 version, though, had all the star power and splendor that MGM and its resources could bring to bear. John Barrymore, although best known as a Shakespearean stage actor, never appeared in any other film version of the Bard's plays. This half sheet has beautiful portraits of Howard and Shearer, as well as the fight scene between Mercutio and Tybalt and the famous balcony scene. Pinholes, edge wear and tears with tape on the back. Rolled, Very Fine-.
Marie Antoinette (MGM, 1938) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Norma Shearer, the First Lady of Hollywood, was cast in this historical epic as the tragic Marie Antoinette. The film followed her life from childhood until her execution on the guillotine and Shearer's final moments on screen are among the best of her career. Tyrone Power, in one of his stronger roles, played the love interest. Posters on this title are scarce and this example has been paper backed to flatten the folds and correct two tears in the borders; one in the bottom near Power and the other, three inch tear in the right border going into the stairs. This is a gorgeous example of what made MGM's posters so desirable from this golden age. Very Fine on Paper.
Henry V (United Artists, 1945) Stills (15) (8" X 10"). This film was produced during a very dark period in England during the Second World War as part of a propaganda campaign to raise the national spirit. It was filmed in Ireland, a safe country far away from German bombs. The government commissioned Laurence Olivier to produce a film that would rally the nation to withstand Hitler's attacks. Offered in this lot are fifteen original stills from the film. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Nine Days A Queen (Gaumont, 1936) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This film was a dramatization about the short life of Lady Jane Grey, who had a brief nine day reign as monarch of England before being imprisoned in the Tower of London by the treacherous Mary Tudor's scheming courtiers and eventually beheaded. The film starred Cedric Hardwicke as the evil Earl of Warwick and Nova Pilbeam as Lady Jane Grey. There is multiple pinholes and tears in the borders, slight separation at the crossfolds and light soiling. The beautiful graphics on this stone litho poster are absolutely stunning. Fine/Very Fine.
Cleopatra (20th Century Fox, 1962) French Double-Panel. Elizabeth Taylor, the Queen of Hollywood, was the perfect choice to portray Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt. The film was the largest production in the history of Hollywood and it almost drove 20th Century Fox into bankruptcy. It was also the film where Taylor met her leading man and future husband, Richard Burton. The artwork used on this double-panel is the same as that used in the road show release of the film in the United States. The poster has some very minor, tiny tears and chips in the borders and at some of the center points. Very Fine+.
Cleopatra (Paramount, 1934). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Claudette Colbert had a particularly good year in 1934, winning an Academy Award for "It Happened One Night" and starring in two other major productions "Imitation of Life" and this film, "Cleopatra." Colbert was perfectly cast as the seductive queen who used her wiles to control two of Rome's most powerful and influential leaders Julius Caesar (Warren William) and Marc Antony (Henry Wilcoxon). Offered in this lot are two lobby cards from this film. The first is a portrait card showing a stunning Colbert seducing Marc Antony. There are a few pinholes in the background graphics and a touch of foxing to the borders. Fine/Very Fine. The second is a scene card that shows one of the opulent Cecil B. DeMille sets. There are several pinholes in the borders and text, and one light smudge mark. Very Fine-.
Cleopatra (Paramount, 1934). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Fox's 1934 Cleopatra was created with all the grandeur and opulence that has come to associated with the king of epics, director Cecil B. DeMille. This film starred Claudette Colbert in the title role as the sensuous Queen of Egypt, who uses her seductive wiles to control Roman rulers Julius Caesar (Warren William) and Marc Antony (Henry Wilcoxon). Offered in this lot are two cards from this film. The first is a stunning portrait card of the enticing Ms. Colbert adorned in her Cledpatra headdress. This card has several pinholes in the background graphics and some light scuffs. Fine/Very Fine. Next is a scene card showing one of the elaborate DeMille sets. This card has slight soiling and a few minor scuffs. Very Fine-.
Ben-Hur (MGM, 1959). One Sheet (27" X 41"). One of Charlton Heston's greatest roles was Judah Ben-Hur in this biblical tale. The film is one of the true classic epics produced by Hollywood and was a remake of the 1925 original. Like the first film, this version featured the memorable chariot race. The film went on to take eleven Oscars, including Best Picture, Director, and Actor. There are tape stains, pinholes, smudges, small creases, a black censor stamp and ink marks in the upper tan background, one small tear and the remnants of a paper snipe. Very Good/Fine.
Spartacus (Universal International, 1960) French Double Panel. Kirk Douglas, impressed with Stanley Kubrick's direction on an earlier collaboration (Paths of Glory), asked Kubrick to helm this tale of the revolt of the slaves. This was one of Douglas' best efforts and he is remembered for the role of the slave Spartacus above all others. Douglas also asked Dalton Trumbo to write the script; an astonishing act of defiance of Hollywood as Trumbo was one of the black-listed Hollywood Ten, a victim of the McCarthy Anti-American Senate hearings. This poster has a few minor tears in the edges. Fine/Very Fine condition.
Lawrence of Arabia (Columbia, 1962) Insert (14" X 36"). Without a doubt, David Lean's account of the adventures of T. E. Lawrence has become one of the most acclaimed motion pictures in the history of the cinema; inspiring directors like Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Martin Scorsese. This monumental epic went on to win Oscars for Best Picture, Director, Sound, Cinematography and others with nominations going to O'Toole for Actor and Shariff for Supporting Actor. This incredible insert features the most desirable art on the film, that of O'Toole attacking on camel. Posters that pre-date the Oscars are the most sought after and bring "premium" prices. This insert is rolled with some minor smudging in the upper 3 inches and a small stain in the upper right corner. Very Fine.
Northwest Mounted Police (Paramount, 1940) Deluxe Lobby Card Set of 12 (9" X 12"). DeMille directs this mid-eighteenth century adventure starring Gary Cooper and Paulette Goddard. This unusual small lobby set comes in a glossy Paramount folder. All of the cards have pinholes and some wear. Fine.
Zulu (Paramount, 1964) Poster (30" X 40"). In Africa at the end of the 19th century, an army of Zulu warriors have already massacred one army camp and are now moving towards the small settlement of Rourkes Drift with the same purpose in mind. And now they're armed with rifles as well as spears. This was the premise for what has become one of the great war films of modern cinema. Stanley Baker, producer and actor, was very unsuccessful in raising funds to make this film and financed a huge portion of it from his own pocket. His portrayal of John Chard, and the newcomer Michael Caine's performance, are some of the strongest elements of this stirring film. There are light surface wrinkles, and bumps, creases and light toning to the borders. Fine/Very Fine, Rolled.
Great Expectations (Universal International, 1946) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Charles Dickens' story of Pip is brought to life by director David Lean in what is arguably the best British film ever made. Pip is a lowly orphan who is brought up as a gentleman with the assistance of a shadowy benefactor. Along his path he meets an assortment of characters, including the capricious Estella, friendly Herbert Pocket and the mad Miss Havisham. Starring John Mills, Valerie Hobson, Jean Simmons and Alec Guinness in his screen debut. This rare one sheet has edge chips and tears, fold separation with paper loss and tape removed from the back. The poster has been professionally restored and displays well. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
The Yearling (MGM, 1946) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Claude Jarman, Jr., in his first screen role, gives a performance that won him a special miniature Oscar as the Best Child Actor of 1946. Jarman plays Jody, son of Ma and Pa Baxter (Jane Wyman and Gregory Peck), a farming family in Florida after the Civil War. When his Pa shoots a doe, Jody wants to keep the deer's fawn and raise it himself. Pa agrees, but cold-hearted Ma is not too happy about it. When the fawn grows to be a yearling, it starts to get into the crops. That's too much for his parents and they demand that Jody kill the deer. Beautiful artwork of the three stars and the yearling. Pinholes, edge wear and tears, corner creases and wrinkles, and a few small stains and scuffs. Rolled, Fine/Very Fine.
Reap the Wild Wind (Paramount, 1942) Insert (14" X 36"). Cecil B. DeMille brought this sea-faring tale to the big screen with John Wayne as a ship-wrecked captain who falls for Paulette Goddard, the owner of a salvage company. Raymond Massey plays the villain to the hilt and lures John Wayne (as Goddard's jilted lover) over to his rival salvage company. All this and in Technicolor too. This insert is rolled with some light wear to the edges of the poster. The interior colors are great and feature several key moments from the film. Fine/Very Fine.
The Sea Wolf (Warner Brothers, 1941) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Based on Jack London's novel and directed by Michael Curtiz, this film stars Edward G. Robinson as Captain Wolf Larsen, a tyrannical leader that rules his ship, the "Ghost", with an iron fist, showing no mercy to anyone. Larsen's motto is "Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven", a line borrowed from Milton's "Paradise Lost." Writer Humphrey Van Weyden (Alexander Knox) along with fugitive Ruth Brewster (Ida Lupino) and sailor George Leach (John Garfield) find themselves imprisoned aboard the doomed vessel and frantically search for away to escape. There is fold line wear with some separation, several pinholes in the corners and borders, small tears, and one extra fold line across the top border. Fine.
The Sea Wolf (Fox Films, 1930) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Silent film idol Milton Sills stars as the psychotic Wolf Larsen in this 1930 screen version of Jack London's famous tale. Actually the studio was afraid that the role of the heinous captain would harm Sills reputation so they split the role of the captain into two parts. Sills played a less vicious Wolf Larsen, while Mitchell Lewis plays his diabolical brother and co-skipper Death Larsen. This graphically intense one sheet features outstanding stone litho graphics. There is fold line wear with paper loss at the upper crossfold, edge wear, and pinholes. The poster has been professionally restored and displays very well. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
On the Waterfront (Columbia, 1954) Belgian Poster (13.75" X 18"). Marlon Brando turned in a tour de force performance in this tale of a failed boxer who won't rat on the mob. "On the Waterfront" earned the young thespian his first Oscar. Who can forget his impassioned speech to Rod Steiger, "I could'a been a contender, I could'a been somebody," sung to a generation of youths that were lost in society and looking for answers to their futures. One of the most important films of the 1950s, "On the Waterfront" took home eight Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actor for Brando, and Best Supporting Actress for Saint. There is some border wear with some light stains and pencil marks, and fold lines. Beautiful Belgian art. Fine+.
How Green Was My Valley (20th Century Fox, 1941) One Sheet (27" X 41") Style B. It was the Best Picture of 1941. John Ford, who also won the Oscar for Best Director, brought Richard Llewellyn's classic novel to the screen about a Welsh village that has to adapt from an agrarian society into the industrial age. Walter Pidgeon and Maureen O'Hara starred along with Donald Crisp (Best Supporting Actor). This one sheet, the incredibly scarce style B, is virtually never offered for sale. The poster shows some general use, including light dirt/smudging, pinholes in the corners and a few small tears in the borders, the most noticeable of these is a small tear right under O'Hara's left eye. Fine-.
Young Mr. Lincoln (20th Century Fox, 1939) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). The tale of the early years of Abraham Lincoln, with Henry Fonda as the great man, is brought to life by director John Ford. From his days living in a log cabin in Kentucky to his career as a lawyer in Illinois, Lincoln is portrayed with great reverence. The highlight of the film is his defense of two young men accused of murder. This half sheet has marvelous artwork of Lincoln studying his law book, as well as five photos of Fonda as the future president. Edge wear, two edge tears with tape on the back, a bit of wrinkling on the folds and a couple of scuffs. Fine+.
East of Eden (Warner Brothers, 1955) One Sheet (27" X 41"). James Dean was given his breakout, first starring role in this adaptation of John Steinbeck's East of Eden. Dean's portrayal of Cal Trask was riveting and justifiably earned the young actor an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Elia Kazan directed the picture with all of his skill earning him an Oscar nomination as well. This sought after poster is absolutely beautiful with minimal color touch to a couple of spots. Near Mint on Linen.
East of Eden (Warner Brothers, 1955) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This was the only film of James Dean's that was released before his death. The impact of this film was tremendous and lead greatly to the immediate stature of Dean as the immortal rebel when he died. This film has been professionally cleaned and has a couple of pinholes at the corners. The card looks great! Very Fine.
East of Eden (Warner Brothers, 1955) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Cal Trask (James Dean) has come to find out that the mother (Jo Van Fleet) he thought was long dead is still alive. He also discovers that she runs a whorehouse not far from where he lives. One card shows Cal as he stands outside his mother's door, not knowing what to expect. The other card is Cal running away after things have worked out badly with her. The door card has pinholes, minor edge wear and tears, a faint wrinkle extending into the image area and a small stain on the lower edge. The running card has several pinholes with a stain in one corner, light soiling and a minor stain on the right border. Very Fine-.
East of Eden (Warner Brothers, 1955) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). The Elia Kazan film of John Steinbeck's epic novel was adapted from the last third of the book. The party card has pinholes, minor edge wear and several small stains. The fight card has multiple pinholes with slight edge damage, light soiling and a scuff in one corner. Included with the cards is the original paper sleeve. Very Fine-.
East of Eden (Warner Brothers, 1955) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This was the only film of James Dean's that was released in his lifetime. Taken from the last section of John Steinbeck's sprawling book, it tells the story of the Trask family, father Adam (Raymond Massey) and his two sons, Cal and Aron (Dean and Richard Davalos). A number of pinholes, and some slight soiling. The image area is in beautiful shape. Very Fine.
Rebel Without a Cause (Warner Brothers, 1955) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Having done mostly comedies and uplifting children's roles, Natalie Wood was not taken seriously by Hollywood. To audition for this film, she drastically changed her appearance and started smoking to prove to Nicholas Ray that she was ready for more mature roles. The film has a rather heartbreaking legacy. All three of the stars -- Dean, Wood and Mineo -- as well as Nick Adams, died much too young under tragic circumstances. This card shows Wood and Dean outside the doors of the Griffith Observatory in the final scene of the film. Pinholes, slight corner wrinkles, scuffs and a border stain. Very Fine-.
Rebel Without a Cause (Warner Brothers, 1955) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The prototypical juvenile delinquent film, "Rebel Without a Cause" perfectly expressed the rage and confusion of America's teenagers, through James Dean's searing portrayal of Jim Stark. The film starts with a drunk Stark, flat on his face in the street. From that inauspicious beginning, we follow his conflicts with police, other teens and his parents. We also see the first hints that Jim might be able to connect with other humans and find love. This card shows a quiet contemplative moment between Jim and Judy (Natalie Wood), before the tragic events of the evening play out. Pinholes, corner wear, stains in one corner, and a few scuffs in the border. Very Fine-.
Rebel Without a Cause (Warner Brothers, 1955) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The trials of growing up as an alienated American teenager. James Dean had perhaps his most memorable role as Jim Stark, a troubled young man who has a hard time expressing the rage that burns within him. He can't communicate at all with his mother, his father is a weak man who can't even stick up for himself and the social worker who reaches out can't do anything to help. This card shows Jim Backus, Ann Doran and Edward Platt trying to get through to James Dean. Pinholes, corner creases, corner and edge wear, scuffs and some toning. Very Fine-.
Rebel Without a Cause (Warner Brothers, 1955) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). "You're tearing me apart!" James Dean challenges every kind of authority in this standard for all juvenile delinquent films. The police find him drunk and rowdy, his parents argue over how to control him, the social worker can't get through to him and the local gang blame him for the death of their leader. It's not until he connects with Natalie Wood and Sal Mineo, two other lonely castaways, that he begins to come out of his shell and discover how to love. James Dean and Ann Doran as Jim Stark and his mother battle at home in this scene card. Pinholes, light wrinkling, corner wear, some toning, scuffs and a stain on the right border. Very Fine-.
Rebel Without a Cause (Warner Brothers, 1955) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The teenagers confront the authorities in this scene card. Here in his first credited role is Dennis Hopper with an insolent cigarette hanging out of his mouth and a teenager's indifferent slouch. James Dean looks on as the policemen try to straighten out America's troubled youth. One of the harder lobbies to find on this title. Pinholes, slight edge and corner wear, light wrinkling, and small scuffs and stains. Very Fine-.
Giant (Warner Brothers, 1956) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Based on Edna Ferber's bestselling novel, this blockbuster film was directed by George Stevens, and supported an all-star cast including: Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, and the legendary James Dean in his last role. Dean was killed while the film was still in production, and his voice had to be dubbed in several scenes by his good friend, actor Nick Adams. There are stains, small holes, nicks, and wrinkles around the border and pinholes and creases in the corners. Fine.
Giant (Warner Brothers, 1956) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"), Color Stills (4)(8" X 10"), B&W Stills (3)(8" X 10").This lot consists of the lobby card set, four color stills and three b&w stills. George Steven's classic western cast Rock Hudson and James Dean as two feuding Texans, rivals over oil and a beautiful woman portrayed by Elizabeth Taylor. The film, based on Edna Ferber's novel, was loosely based on a number of legendary Texas families, most prominently, the King family and their massive ranch. The film was nominated for several Oscars and in fact, should have won the Oscar for Best Picture. These lobby cards capture some of the film's best moments, including the iconic image of James Dean sitting in the back seat of his car with the Benedict house in the background. The set is in very fine condition overall, however, the #2 card (Dean in the car) has a major stain in the lower left corner and right corner, as well as pin-holes in the corners. One of the color stills has the protective gloss separating from the still. Fine/Very Fine.
T-Bird Gang (Film Group, Inc., 1959) One Sheet (27" X 41"). John Brinkley and Tony Miller both wrote and starred in this tale of a high school student that goes undercover to find his father's killer and bust a gang of juvenile delinquents. The graphics on this poster brings back the nostalgia of the 1950's drive-in features. There is slight fold line wear, one extra fold line at the bottom of the top border and pinholes. The poster has been professionally restored and displays very well.
Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow (American International Pictures, 1959) Insert (14" X 36"). A Ford Hot Rod dominates this fun and "campy" insert as a comical ghost looks on. Hot rod posters have really gained in popularity in recent years and this one is a perfect cross-over from the juvenile delinquent genre to the horror genre. This insert is rolled and in very fine condition with only a few minor diagonal stress lines showing in the corners. From the Collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine.
Motor Psycho (Eve Productions, 1965) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Russ Meyer continues his motorcycle cycle with this follow-up to "Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" A biker gang led by a crazed Vietnam vet is raping and terrorizing in a small southwestern town. When they rape the veterinarian's wife, he gets revenge with the help of a woman whose husband the gang has killed. Starring Alex Rocco in his screen debut and Haji, straight from "Faster Pussycat". This one sheet has had a snipe removed, fold separation with chips and holes, and some tears and stains. It has been professionally restored and displays very well. Great exploitation graphics with the motorcycle bursting out at you. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Motorcycle Gang (AIP, 1957) Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Leave it the kings of the Drive-In movies, AIP, to deliver the quintessential duel between motorcycles and hot-rods, "Motorcycle Gang." This film was way ahead of it's time, pre-dating the motorcycle craze that would sweep America with the release of "Easy Rider." With the current craze of collecting Hot Rod and motorcycle related posters, how could you find anything any better than this? This three sheet poster has two three-inch tears, one each in the upper left and right corners, but is otherwise in very fine condition. Very Fine.
Easy Rider (Columbia, 1969) Japanese (20" X 28.5"). Dennis Hopper directed this independent production on a shoestring budget, and created the most important biker film ever made. This film starred Peter Fonda, Hopper and Jack Nicholson and was the catalyst for the youth revolution of the Hollywood film industry. It remains a classic depiction of the American counter-culture of the late sixties and early seventies. There is light surface wrinkles, otherwise this poster is in excellent condition. Rolled, Near Mint.
Dragstrip Riot (AIP, 1958) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). "Murder...at 120 miles per hour!" Rick Martin and his friends, young drag racers, are caught up in an ongoing rumble with a motorcycle gang. Rick promises his mother, Fay Wray, that he won't be going back to jail because of fighting, but it's a hard promise to keep. Starring Gary Clarke as Rick, with Yvonne Lime, Bob Turnbull, Carolyn Mitchell and singer Connie Stevens. Other than a little toning on a couple of the cards, this is a mint set. A beautiful example of American International in the 50's. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Near Mint/Mint.
Love Me Tender (Twentieth Century Fox, 1956) Pressbook (Multiple Pages). "Mr.Rock N Roll" makes his big screen debut in this western that used one of his hit songs for a title. This twenty page pressbook contains lots of publicity, ads, poster images and stills of Elvis Presley and is quite a scarce collectible for one of the true legends of music. Other than a few small chips on the spine, this pressbook is in remarkable condition. Fine.
Jailhouse Rock (MGM, 1957) Insert (14" X 36"). This was one of Elvis Presley's best pre-Army films, and showcasing a sensual Elvis who was both sexual and dangerous. This lethal combination provoked emotions of admiration from teenagers and disdain from their elders. Elvis was already the "King of Rock 'n' Roll" when he gyrated his way onto the screen, and he soon became a box office sensation as well. There are the typical fold lines, light creases and surface wrinkles, and small border tears. The poster has had minor touch-up work. The insert is one of the best posters on the film and is highly sought among collectors. Very Fine.
Loving You (Paramount, 1957) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). In one of Presley's better pictures, he portrays a gas station attendant who's discovered by a talent agent and promoted into the music world. This picture was somewhat like a biopic of Elvis' own career and thrilled audiences whenever he would perform a musical number. As an interesting note, Elvis' mother makes a cameo appearance as a member of the audience at his "big show." This half sheet has some minor wear and staining in the upper border, pinholes in the corners and borders and some light smudging throughout. There is an extra vertical crease on the left side of the poster. The half sheet is a much harder format poster to find on this film. Fine.
Loving You (Paramount, R-1959) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Elvis Presley rocked the screen in his second film, the first one to let him be a "rock 'n' roll" sensation. Presley was undeniably the world's biggest star when he was drafted into the Army in March 1958. At that time the studios had no Presley films in the can to keep "the King" in the people's minds so they re-released some of his previous hits. The re-issue paper for these films is very tough to find. There are pinholes in the corners (some larger from rough removal), a small stain in the background graphics, and small tears and bumps along the borders. Very Fine-.
Viva Las Vegas (MGM, 1964) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This was Elvis' biggest box office success. Here he plays a down-on-his-luck race car driver named Lucky Jackson, who travels to Vegas in hopes of competing in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. When Jackson arrives in Vegas he's short on cash (needed for a new engine) and takes a job as a casino waiter. Along the way he croons a few tunes, and woos the heart of the gorgeous and vivacious Ann-Margret who matches Elvis' talents song for song and dance for dance. This poster shows slight foxing and has a small hole in the right white border area. Has typical fold wear. Fine+.
Blue Hawaii (Paramount, 1961) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This was the picture that set the stage for all of Elvis' films to follow; hit tunes worked into a simple story where Elvis always gets the girl! Some consider this a turning point in Elvis' film career. With "Blue Hawaii" he made the leap from being just another teen singing actor, to becoming a true American cultural icon. This is one of the most collectible Elvis posters, and one of the tougher pieces to find. The white borders and background have been airbrushed. There is wear at the crossfolds with some paper loss, paper loss on the bottom right hand corner, and creases. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Very Good+ on Linen.
A Hard Day's Night (United Artists, 1964) One Sheet (27" X 41"). In February 1964, after taking Great Britain by storm, the Beatles crossed the Atlantic to America and ended up conquering the world. United Artists was extremely anxious to cash in on their huge popularity, so they hired Richard Lester to direct the Fab Four in something -- anything! -- that would use the group to their best advantage. Fortunately, Lester and screenwriter Alun Owen came up with the best rock and roll film ever made. With no real plot, the film is a heightened look at a day-and-a-half in the life of the Beatles. John, Paul, George and Ringo (and Paul's "very clean" grandfather) cavort and pun while on the run from screaming fans. ("So far I've been in a train and a room, a car and a room, and a room and a room.") In the background are some soon-to-be well known faces, including director Lester, singer Phil Collins and George's first wife, Pattie Boyd. This very nice one sheet has the classic images of the Beatles (from the eyes up) and cartoon art of female fans bouncing around them. Tape has been removed from the back of the poster, around the edges. Some light stains from the tape show through. One small edge tear, one tiny edge stain and slight fold separation at the crossfolds. A very clean one sheet from the best of the Beatles. Very Fine.
Let It Be (United Artists, 1970) One Sheet (27" X 41"). The Beatles come together for one final cinematic performance in this documentary about the Fab Four's making of their final album. This one sheet was dropped on linen to essentially just flatten the fold lines. There was repair to one pinhole in the upper left corner. Near Mint on Linen.
Yellow Submarine (United Artists, 1968) Three Sheet (41" X 81"). When the producers approached the Beatles about this film, the group, which hated the TV cartoon show of them, agreed to it only as a easy way of completing their movie contract. The film has become a modern animated classic with its Peter Max inspired design. In 1999 the movie was restored for international release on DVD and the five minutes that were originally cut from the US release was restored. The poster has been put on linen and had minimal touchup to fold lines, centerpoints and pinholes. Very Fine on Linen.
Maltese Falcon (Warner Brothers, 1941) Three Sheet (41" X 81"). This was the third film version of Dashiell Hammett's detective novel, and without doubt, the best. This classic film noir was directed by John Huston, a long-established screenwriter who was making his directorial debut. Humphrey Bogart would achieve true stardom portraying Sam Spade, a hard-boiled San Francisco private eye, who at times uses unscrupulous methods as a means to an end, but also adheres to his own personal code of honor. There is fold line wear with small points of paper loss at the crossfolds, small tears and a few border pinholes. The poster has been professionally restored, effectively minimizing these defects. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
The Maltese Falcon (Warner Brothers, 1941) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This was the third film version of Dashiell Hammett's detective novel, and without doubt, the best. This classic film noir was directed by John Huston, a long-established screenwriter who was making his directorial debut. Humphrey Bogart would achieve true stardom portraying Sam Spade, a hard-boiled San Francisco private eye, who at times uses unscrupulous methods as a means to an end, but also adheres to his own personal code of honor. This scene card features three of the film's stars; Bogart, Mary Astor and Sydney Greenstreet. Also featured is Elisha Cook Jr.. There are several pinholes around the borders and surrounding background graphics, and one stain on the lower left border. The card has been professionally restored, rendering these minor defects hard to detect. Very Fine- on Paper.
Maltese Falcon (Warner Brothers, 1941)Script (147 pages).(9.5" X 11.5"). Do you remember the scene where Kasper Gutman (Sydney Greenstreet) attempts to convince toughguy, Sam Spade, to have a drink? The drink, of course is drugged. If you're a movie fan I'm certain you know the rest of the story. This scene was Mr.Greenstreet's first time in front of a camera. His virgin film performance in this American noir classic earned him an Academy nomination and a place in filmdom's history as one of the alltime best bad guys ever. The script from ,"Maltese Falcon," offered here originally was producer, Henry Blanke's copy used in the production of the picture. It was bound at Warner's and includes the full final shooting script complete with 'blue pages' of changes which were added 6/2/41 just prior to the completion of filming. On page two there is a typewritten list of the cast of character. Beside each description is a handwritten notation of the actor scheduled to portray any given character. Just under the Sam Spade listing is clearly written, George Raft. The script is overall in immaculate condition except for the front and back inner cover which show wear. Very Fine/Near Mint.
King of the Underworld (Warner Brothers, 1939) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Humphrey Bogart stars in a film that was synonymous with his on-screen persona, The King of the Underworld. In this case, his character had a Napoleonic complex and fell victim to Kay Francis as a doctor who blinds Bogart's entire gang. Most collectors feel that this is one of Bogart's finest title cards and it rarely comes available. It has very slight creases to the lower left, upper right and upper left corners. Very Fine+.
King of the Underworld (Warner Brothers, 1939) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Humphrey Bogart was the resident "hood" at the Warner Studios for almost ten years before he was elevated to star status. Offered in the lot is perhaps the best scene card from this title. You will not find a more menacing card of "Bogie." The card has slight upper border wrinkling and the upper right border has a break which has been repaired with tissue tape. Very slight corner bends on three of the corners. We cannot think of a single collector, other than Mike H., who would not be very happy with the condition of this card. Very Fine-.
King of the Underworld (Warner Brothers, 1939) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Humphrey Bogart stars in this gangster classic as a mobster with a Napoleonic complex. Bogart had been cast in numerous gangster films, usually as a supporting player, until Warner gave him top billing in this crimer! The title was synonymous with Bogart's career until the star was given a chance to shine in "High Sierra." There are light creases, one small tear and chip on the bottom border, and just a touch of toning. This colorful linen stock scene card features a terrific profile shot of Bogie along side of leading lady Kay Francis. Very Fine-.
King of the Underworld (Warner Brothers, 1939) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This lovely linen finished card is from the finale of this Bogart classic when the "King" is about to take the fall, or has he already? Kay Francis as the heroine of the tale looks on. This card is in immaculate condition and unused. Very minor bend on upper right corner and very minor abrasion on upper left corner. Very Fine+.
King of the Underworld (Warner Brothers, 1939) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). One of Humphrey Bogart's many vivid portrayals of a mobster from the middle of the Warner Brothers gangster cycle. Bogie plays Joe Gurney, a cruel and egotistical gang leader who uses Doctors Niles and Carol Nelson (John Eldredge and Kay Francis). When Niles dies in a police raid, Carol Nelson vows revenge. This beautiful scene card is printed on Warner Brothers linen stock. It has light toning, as is usual with all linen cards, but is still in very nice shape. Very slight edge wear on the top edge, one very small tear on the right edge and one very slight corner crease. Otherwise, a gorgeous card in wonderful condition. Very Fine.
King of the Underworld (Warner Brothers, 1939) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Humphrey Bogart stars as Joe Gurney, the hard-edged leader of a gang of mobsters. They terrorize a married couple (John Aldredge and Kay Francis) who are both doctors. When Aldredge dies in a police raid, Francis decides to get revenge. She gets her chance when Gurney breaks out of jail and is wounded. She blinds the whole gang with eye drops and then turns them in to the cops. This scene card shows Bogart, Francis, Aldredge and the gang. It is printed on Warner Brothers linen stock, and has the usual light toning that is universal for these linen cards. Other than a very slight corner crease, this card is in wonderful shape. Very Fine+.
Brother Orchid (Warner Brothers, 1940) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Offered in this lot are two scene cards from one of the genres that Warner's excelled in, the gangster comedy-drama. This classic teamed two of their biggest stars from that genre, Edward G. Robinson, an orchid-loving gangster who aspires to acquire "real class", and Humphrey Bogart as his would-be assassin and arch rival. The first card from this set features a great shot of both cinematic mobsters in an action packed slug fest. The second card features a nice closeup of Robinson and Ann Sothern. There is edge wear with border stains, pinholes, corner bumps, one corner chip, and small tears. There are light scuffs in the graphics. Fine.
The Big Shot (Warner Brothers, 1942) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Humphrey Bogart appears in his last "B" picture and routine gangster melodrama for Warner Brothers with this outing. The film is actually quite good and the posters for these Bogart crimers are always in demand. The poster is in very good condition, with a couple of corner creases. Right above the "T" in "Bogart," there is a 2-inch by 1/4-inch strip of paper missing that has been reinforced on the reverse with white paper tape. Fine-.
Dark Passage (Warner Brothers, 1958) Pressbook (Multiple Pages). Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall reunited for this unusual film noir where Bogart didn't even appear until the film was half over. Since his character had undergone plastic surgery to escape the law, and he was under bandages, we don't see his "new" face until after the wraps come off. The majority of this portion of the film is shot from the camera's point-of-view; a rather unique perspective for the time. The pressbook is twelve pages long and includes a separate advertising section. Although the pressbook is intact, the sixteen page ad supplement has a couple of cuts. The pressbook has several tiny tears at the edges of the page and show quite a bit of "handling." The ad supplement would grade in poor condition and the Pressbook grades in Fine.
Dark Passage (Warner Brothers, 1958) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). The third magnetic pairing of Bogie and Bacall is a hard-edged story of murder and revenge told through the eyes of falsely convicted Vincent Parry (Bogart). The first half of the film is shot point-of-view, seen through Parry's eyes. He gets the help of Sam (Tom D'Andrea), a friendly cabby, and finds a place to stay with Irene Jansen (Bacall), an artist who has taken an interest in his case. Parry arranges to get plastic surgery so that his well-known face will not be spotted. Finally, when the bandages come off, we get to see Parry's new face. Hmm...looks just like Humphrey Bogart! This good looking half sheet has artwork and a photo of Bogie and Bacall together. Edge wear and a few small tears, some small light wrinkles, light soiling and light foxing. Rolled, Very Fine-.
Across the Pacific (Warner Brothers, 1942) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Humphrey Bogart stars in this World War II espionage drama as a U.S. officer whose been court-marshalled out of the army, but in reality is an undercover agent trying to gather intelligence. John Huston reunited his cast from "The Maltese Falcon" in this tale of Japanese saboteurs trying to destroy the Panama Canal. There are chips, bumps, wrinkles and small tears in the borders and light scuffs and one small tear in the graphics. This card offers a nice closeup of Boggy. Fine-.
Passage to Marseille (Warner Brothers, 1944) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Humphrey Bogart stars in this war-time tale of a soldier who escapes a prisoner camp and returns to the war effort to fight the Germans. The fascinating aspect of this story is that it is told in a series of flashbacks, one within another. Director Michael Curtiz tried to recreate the magic of "Casablanca" by casting Bogart with several of his fellow "Casablanca" co-stars including Peter Lorre, Sydney Greenstreet and Claude Rains. The card is in wonderful condition, with one pin-hole to the upper left corner and two in the upper right. The major distraction is in the form of a stain in the white background above the title. Fine.
Passage to Marseille (Warner Brothers, 1944) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). This lot consists of two lobby cards. In the first card, Bogart is held prisoner on Devil's Island, controlled by the evil Major Duval, portrayed by Sydney Greenstreet. Both cards have several pinholes in the borders, but are in otherwise fine condition. Fine+.
Passage to Marseille (Warner Brothers, 1944) Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). This lot consists of three lobby cards. Two of the cards feature Bogart and the other is a "dead" card. One of the cards features Bogart with Michelle Morgan and is considered one of the best cards in the set. All of the cards have several pin-holes in the borders but are in otherwise fine condition. Fine+.
Passage to Marseille (Warner Brothers, 1944) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). This lot consists of two lobby cards. Humphrey Bogart stars in the film's exciting battle sequence. In one scene Bogart appears with his Free-French crew and in the other he suffers the loss of his friend, portrayed by Peter Lorre. Both of these cards have a few pinholes in the borders but are in otherwise very fine condition. Fine+.
All Through the Night (Warner Brothers, 1942). Title Card (11" X 14"). Humphrey Bogart is a big shot Broadway gambler out to thwart a group of Nazi spies in this thrilling WWII crime espionage film. Playing alongside Bogart was a great supporting cast, including Peter Lorre as a cynical Nazi flunkey, and Jackie Gleason as one of Bogie's favorite cohorts. Offered in this lot is the title card from this feature. There are tape stains on the top and right border of the title card that just crosses into the graphics, some light smudges and a small ink mark in the upper left corner. The colors on this card are outstanding and overall the card displays beautifully. Fine-.
All Through the Night (Warner Brothers, 1942) Lobby Cards (5) (11" X 14"). All of the cards in this lot feature Bogart in one of his best roles as 'Gloves' Donahue, in this delightful Warner Brothers dark comedy. Four of the cards have some slight staining in the upper right corner. The card with Bogart tied up has some scratching to the surface. Fine+.
Conflict (Warner Brothers, 1945) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Humphrey Bogart stars as Richard Mason, a man unhappily married who concocts a detailed plan to murder his wife (Rose Hobart) so he will be free to marry her sister (Alexis Smith). Sidney Greenstreet is excellent as the the man who uses psychological warfare to crack the killer's conscience. There is slight fold line wear with a touch of separation at the crossfolds, creases, pinholes, and light wrinkles. Fine/Very Fine.
The African Queen (United Artists, 1952) One Sheet (27" X 41"). John Huston cast Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn in this legendary film as the original odd-couple going on an adventure down an African river to destroy a German battle-ship in World War 1. Bogart would win his only Oscar as the drunken and foul-mouthed river-boat captain, Charlie Allnut. The poster shows some minimal use, with light dirt and smudging throughout, pinholes in the corners and minor fold separations. Fine+.
Two Mrs. Carrolls (Warner Brothers, 1947) Insert (14" X 36"). Humphrey Bogart stars in this thriller as a serial husband who becomes a serial killer. As a failing artist, he has a nasty habit of painting each one of his wives as "The Angel of Death" right before he kills them. Barbara Stanwyck finally catches on to what's going on, just before Bogie decides to strangle her. The film was shot in 1945, but wasn't released until 1947. This insert has extra horizontal creasing throughout, light smudging in the white background, one pinhole in each of the bottom corners and one in the center of the top border. Fine condition.
Dead Reckoning (Columbia, 1947) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Humphrey Bogart stars in this film noir as a soldier returning from the war to avenge the murder of a friend. Along the way, he encounters and falls in love with his pal's seductive and quintessential wife, the ultimate femme-fatale, Lizabeth Scott. This card shows some general use, including corner rounding, several small tears and one tear (1.5 inch) in the upper border which extends down to the top of Bogart's head. The colors are sharp and the card appears in nice shape. Fine-.
Treasure of the Sierra Madre (Warner Brothers, 1948) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Humphrey Bogart renewed his association with director John Huston in one of the greatest adventure films ever made. Huston's adaptation of B.Traven's novel gave the cinema the definitive look at what greed does to men's souls and it earned Huston an Oscar for Best Director of the Year. Huston's father, Walter, also won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. Posters for this title are very scarce and (with a bit of irony) are as sought after as the gold of the Sierra Madre. The poster has a small chip off of the upper right corner, some very minor fold separations, and some light staining to the bottom of the poster. Fine+.
Walter Huston Autographed Still (Circa 1929) Still (11" X 14"). Shelby Chapman became good friends with famous screen star Walter Huston from the time they met in the set of Huston's third film "Gentlemen of the Press." They had their love of engineering as a common bond which Chapman had used his experience in since prior to WWI and which Huston left to pursue his acting career. In Chapman's other effects were a number of letters from Huston, so they must have stayed in contact for several years after Chapman did two films with him in 1929. Offered in this lot is a signed still with a poem written by Huston to Chapman, The photo reads,"Dedicated to my friend "Mike" Chapman, When you've worked like hell all day. And the clouds of life are grey. When you've played a scene and haven't missed a line, when you hear old Chappy say. The sound it is okay. The Sun Breaks thru and Baby don't it shine. Walter Huston." Also included is a letter from Mr.Huston to Chapman dated February 24, 1931. It is hand written on Huston's embossed stationary. This lot is accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (Warner Brothers, 1948) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Writer-Director John Huston obviously knew the changes that gold causes in the men that it touches. The third of six collaborations between Huston and Humphrey Bogart, this film follows three honest men down on their luck in Tampico, Mexico. Fred C. Dobbs (Bogart), Bob Curtin (Tim Holt) and Howard (Walter Huston) pull together enough money from work and the lottery to grubstake an expedition for gold. Everything is fine until they start finding nuggets. One of the greatest of Hollywood films. This beautiful half sheet has great images of Bogart, Huston nd Holt. Slight edge wear, a one-inch tear on one edge, light soiling, and a few minor scuffs. Otherwise, this poster is in wonderful shape. Rolled, Very Fine.
Treasure of the Sierra Madre (Warner Brothers, 1948) Pressbook (Multiple Pages). "Badges? We don't need no stinkin' badges." John Huston's epic adventure, shot on location in Mexico, gave Huston his maverick image as a film-maker outside the studio control. This was the definitve film about greed and what gold does to men's souls. The pressbook is sixteen pages long and the cover has totally separated at the spine so that it has come free of the book. It also has one cut in the ad section. Other than that, the pressbook shows general wear and usage from handling over the years but pictures all of the great posters and publicity material issued with this classic film. Good condition.
The Big Sleep (Warner Brothers, 1946) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall were reunited for what many consider to be the greatest film-noir ever made, Howard Hawks and William Faulkner's adaptation of Raymond Chandler's novel. To this day, most film-noir aficiandos feel that Bogart's version of Phillip Marlowe is the definitive hard-boiled image of a private detective. There are two pin-holes to each of the upper left, center and right borders and an impact to the lower right corner. Very Fine.
The Big Sleep (Warner Brothers - First National, 1946) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Humphrey Bogart stars as the hard-boiled, cynical private eye Philip Marlowe in this screen adaptation that was based on Raymond Chandler's first novel. The plotline for "The Big Sleep" is so complicated and convoluted that the screenwriting team of William Faulkner, Leigh Brackett, and Jules Furthmann had to consult Raymond Chandler for advice, who was just as confused as they were. There are corner pinholes, and some light scuffs, otherwise the card is in excellent condition. Very Fine.
The Big Sleep (Warner Brothers - First National, 1946) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This was the second film featuring the classic teaming of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Their chemistry, on and off the screen, was absolutely electric. Bacall made her film debut in "To Have and Have Not", the couples first film together, and immediatly fell in love with her costar. They married the next year and their romance has become legendary. There are some stains, multiple pinholes and smudge marks. This scene card, that many regard as the best in the set, features a classic image of the two screen legends. Fine+.
The Big Sleep (Warner Brothers - First National, 1946) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall had only been married a year when they made "The Big Sleep", Bacall was just twenty years old. In their first film, "To Have and Have Not" it was reported that the nineteen-year-old Bacall was so nervous that she tucked her chin to keep her head from shaking. As a result, she had to glance upward every time she spoke, a pose that came across as sexy and alluring rather than shy and timid, earning her the nickname "The Look." There are corner pinholes, two pinholes in the upper graphics, small scuffs, and light smudge marks. This scene card features the lovely Ms. Becall in silk pajamas, giving Boggy "The Look." Fine/Very Fine.
The Big Sleep (Warner Brothers - First National, 1946) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The plot of "The Big Sleep" is almost impossible to follow and so twisted that your head will spin trying to keep up. But with this much style to burn, who cares? This very clean lobby has pinholes and one minor corner crease. Very bright colors on a nice card. Very Fine-.
The Big Sleep (Warner Brothers - First National, 1946) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This scene has Humphrey Bogart tied up, cigarette still dangling insolently in his mouth, as he talks with Lauren Bacall. Pinholes and one small corner crease on this very clean lobby with bright colors. Very Fine-.
The Big Sleep (Warner Brothers - First National, 1946) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This classic Howard Hawks mystery/thriller was based on Raymond Chandler's first novel and introduced audiences to the hard-boiled, cynical private eye Philip Marlowe, masterfully portrayed by Humphrey Bogart. This scene card features Bogart getting the drop on one of the henchmen as Lauren Bacall looks on. There are pinholes, light corner creases and some tiny stains, otherwise the card is in terrific condition. Very Fine.
The Big Sleep (Warner Brothers - First National, 1946) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). When this Bogart and Bacall vehicle was produced in 1945, it had several scenes that explained some of the convoluted plot twists. But after "To Have and Have Not" came out and made Bacall a star, it was decided to beef up her part. The famous sexually double-edged discussion of horse racing scene was one of the results of that decision, but a certain loss of coherency also occurred. Still, this is one of the most stylish film noirs ever released. Bogart and Bacall are perfectly cast and the supporting actors, including John Ridgely, Martha Vickers, Dorothy Malone, Regis Toomey and Elisha Cook Jr., sharply draw their roles. Howard Hawks directs from a script by William Faulkner, Leigh Brackett and Jules Furthman. This scene show Louis Jean Heydt holding a gun on Bogie and Bacall. Pinholes, a small corner crease and a tiny scuff mark on this brightly colored, very clean lobby. Very Fine-.
Casablanca (Warner Brothers, 1942) One Sheet (27" X 41"). The studio originally wanted George Raft, Ronald Reagan and Ann Sheridan for the cast, but Michael Curtiz, the director assigned to the project, put his foot down and demanded Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. He was right, as Bogart went on to receive a nomination for Best Actor and the picture would win both Best Director for Curtiz and Best Picture of the Year. In all sincerity, we've seen more than several "Casablanca" one sheets over the years and this is one of the best we've ever seen, certainly in better condition than the Royal Theatre copy. It has had the most minor touch up to the fold lines and very slight repair to some minimal tears in the borders. Very Fine + on Linen.
Casablanca (Warner Brothers, 1942) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This classic card features all three of the film's stars, Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid in a close-up as Victor Lazlo (Henreid) is handed the letters of transit. All four corners have had pin-holes restored and the colors have a slight fade. Other than that, the card appears in fine condition. Very Good.
Casablanca (Warner Brothers, 1942) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Paul Henreid, as resistance leader Victor Lazlo, seeks help from S.K.Sakall, one of the many entertaining employees of Rick's Café American in "Casablanca." The card has several pinholes per corner and in the upper and lower borders as well. It has had no restoration. Fine+.
Casablanca (Warner Brothers, 1942) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Humphrey Bogart and Claude Rains start "a beautiful friendship" in this classic scene from the end of "Casablanca." Even though Bogart has just shot Conrad Veidt's Major Strasser, Rains tells his minion's to "Round up the usual suspects." The card has several pinholes per corner and a couple in the left side of the background. Fine.
Casablanca (Warner Brothers, 1942) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Peter Lorre, as the criminal Ugarte, pleads with Humphrey Bogart to save him from being arrested. Bogart laments, "I stick my neck out for nobody." It was a wonderfully cynical line, meant to establish Rick's character, but betrays his real persona, as the anti-hero with a conscience. All four corners and the center of the upper border have had slight retouching to repair pinholes. There has also been a repair to a tear in the left border. Fine+ condition.
Casablanca (Warner Brothers, 1942) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Humphrey Bogart sits down to discuss the letters of transit with the opportunistic Sydney Greenstreet in this scene from Michael Curtiz's classic. All four corners and a small area to the right border have been slightly airbrushed to correct some minor chipping and slight tears. Other than that, the card features brilliant colors and is in very fine condition. Fine/Very Fine.
Casablanca (Warner Brothers, 1942) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Humphrey Bogart gets the drop on Claude Rain's Louie as Paul Henried and Ingrid Bergman look on. This is considered by most collectors to be the most important card in the set as is features all four stars and highlights the film's most pivotal moment. All four corners have had some slight retouching as has the center of the upper border. Fine+ condition.
Casablanca (Warner Brothers, 1942) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman star in what many consider to be one of the greatest movies ever made. Against the war-torn backdrop of Casablanca, they rekindle a romance amidst political intrigue, corruption and murder. The film went on to win the Oscar for Best Picture, Director and Screenplay. Bogart would receive his first nomination for Best Actor. This card originally had pin-hole repair or chips on all corners, and in the upper center of the border. It also had a 3-inch tear that ran down in the "B" of Bergman. There was also a 3/4-inch tear in the center of the bottom border. The borders have been airbrushed to remove these problems. The card now appears very fine. Very Good+.
Casablanca (Warner Brothers, 1942) Script (158 Pages). The American Film Institute calls "Casablanca" the second greatest film of all time. The Academy Award winning script written by Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein, and Howard Koch, was based on the unproduced stage play, "Everybody Comes to Rick's," written by Murray Bernett and Joan Allison. It's timeless sense of love and danger has made this Best Picture of 1944 a beloved classic in any sense of the word. This bound copy of the script comes from the Jack Warner library and is said to be Mr. Warner's personal copy. Markings on the inside cover show this to be the final revision dated June 1, 1942. There are the words, Col. Warner, handwritten in pencil in the upper left hand corner of the inside front soft cover. Revision pages are all dated and the final page sports a cast and crew list complete with phone numbers and addresses including Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Peter Lorre. Binding and outer hard cover is in near perfect condition. The inside bound soft cover shows some curling and tears along the edges. Pages of the script are near mint. This lot was sold at Christie's East on June 20, 1991, Lor 633. Very Fine+.
The Charge of the Light Brigade (Warner Brothers, 1936) Jumbo Window Card (22" X 28"). After the tremendous success of "Captain Blood," Warner Brothers was anxious to find another project for their two brightest new stars, Errol Flynn and Olivia DeHavilland. The result was "Charge of the Light Brigade," a film based loosely on the famous narrative poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson. The film became another smash hit for Warners. Flynn and DeHavilland's screen chemistry worked so well that the studio continued to pair the stars, featuring the two in a total of 8 films. There is a vertical crease down the center of the poster, several small holes scattered in the graphics, surface creases and an area of paper loss on the bottom and right hand borders. The poster has been professionally restored, minimizing these defects. Very Good on Paper.
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (Warner Brothers, 1939) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Bette Davis and Errol Flynn were the reigning King and Queen of the Warner's lot when they were teamed for this "historical" costume drama. Bette Davis is the perfect embodiment of Queen Elizabeth, a part she was born to play, who has a tempestuous love affair with the handsome and ambitious Earl of Essex (Flynn). There are minor corner pinholes, seven minor holes in the graphics and just a touch of separation at the crossfolds. This Technicolor extravaganza is a classic from the Golden Age of Hollywood, as is this handsome one sheet that features wonderful images of both stars. They do not come in much better condition than this. Very Fine.
The Sea Hawk (Warner Brothers-First National, 1940) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Errol Flynn's classic swashbuckler found the star in the role of an English pirate who decides his country is more important than his pirating ways and decides to come to the aide of his Queen by attacking the Spanish armada. No one could direct Flynn with such skill as Michael Curtiz and this film was the pinnacle of their long association. The poster is spectacular with Flynn in the midst of one of his classic sword fights. It has had the borders airbrushed, the fold lines retouched, and a fair bit of retouch work. Good+ on Linen.
Adventures of Robin Hood (Warner Brothers, 1938) Australian One Sheet (27" X 40"). Simply put, the "The Adventures of Robin Hood" is the greatest swashbuckling action/adventure movies ever made. The dashing Errol Flynn was born to play the role of Robin Hood, a bold and reckless rogue who organizes a revolt against a corrupt régime that has suppressed the poor and helpless for years. This was the perfect heroic image that depression weary audiences yearned for and flocked to the theaters to see. There is slight separation at the crossfolds, five punch holes across the top border, corner pinholes and slight border nicks. The gorgeous Australian stone litho displays such bold and vibrant colors that it truly rivals its American counterpart. Very Fine.
Adventures of Robin Hood (Warner Brothers, R-1942) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The dashing Errol Flynn portrays the rogue bandit of Sherwood forest, who defends the helpless and gives to the poor, in this rousing Warner Brothers adventure. This is the film that crowned Flynn as king of the swashbucklers, a title he still holds to this day. This title card is an early reissue. It features the same artwork as the original, except its printed on flat stock, rather than linen textured stock. There is some light scuffing, minor corner bumps and a a few small dots of staining in the background graphics. This artwork on this title card shows a smiling, impish Flynn, an image that perfectly personifies the actor in his most famous role. Very Fine+
Adventures of Robin Hood (Warner Brothers, R-1942) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Without a doubt the greatest Hollywood swashbuckler of all time. Errol Flynn brings to life the rogue bandit of Sherwood Forest, who courts the lovely Maid Marian while defending the downtrodden peasants against the dastardly Prince John. In no other role did the lovely Olivia de Havilland ever look more beautiful. This scene card is from the 1942 reissue of the film. The graphics are identical to the original, but are printed on flat stock rather than the original linen textured stock. There is just a hint of foxing to the borders, trivial corner bumps and some light smudges. This card features a stunning image of both Flynn and de Havilland. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Adventures of Robin Hood (Warner Brothers, R-1942) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This scene card shows the famous dueling scene between the treacherous Sir Guy of Gisbourne (Basil Rathbone) and Robin Hood (Errol Flynn). This scene card is from the 1942 reissue of the film. The graphics are identical to the original, but are printed on flat stock rather than the original linen textured stock. There are trivial corner bumps and a small border stains, otherwise excellent. Very Fine+.
Adventures of Robin Hood (Warner Brothers, R-1942) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The scene card offered in this lot shows Robin Hood's (Errol Flynn) escape from the castle with the devilish Sir Guy of Gisbourne (Basil Rathbone) in hot pursuit. This scene card is from the 1942 reissue of the film. The graphics are identical to the original, but are printed on flat stock rather than the original linen textured stock. There are trivial border imperfections, otherwise this card is pristine. Near Mint.
Adventures of Robin Hood (Warner Brothers, R-1942) Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). Offered in this lot are three scene cards from this set. The first card features Robin (Errol Flynn) in a cart being led off to the gallows after the archery tour tournament. The second card shows Maid Marion (Olivia de Havilland) as she plots with the men of Sherwood to free Robin. The third card shows Marion standing before the court of execution, wrongfully accused of treason. The scene cards in this lot are from the 1942 reissue of the film. There are corner bumps, trivial border wrinkles and some light toning. Very Fine.
They Died With Their Boots On (Warner Brothers, 1945) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland star in this dramatization about the life and death of General George Armstrong Custer. Warner Brothers took great liberties with the facts while making this production, but no one seemed to care, the film was a huge success at the box office. Offered in this lot is the title card from this film. It features a wonderful portrait shot of Flynn and de Havilland set against a background of charging indian warriors. There are several pinholes around the borders, corner creases, toning, border bumps, and a few scattered pinholes in the graphics. Fine.
They Died With Their Boots On (Warner Brothers, 1945) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Errol Flynn was the consummate swashbuckler who added a splash of dash and bravado to all his scene roles. This Warner epic has Flynn cast as the larger-than-life cavalier George Armstrong Custer who rises to the rank of Brigadier General during the civil war. Offered in this lot are two scene cards from this title, both featuring Flynn. There are several corner and border pinholes, stains, one border hole, a light censor stamp and some scattered pinholes in the graphics. Very Good/Fine.
They Died With Their Boots On (Warner Brothers, 1945) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). "They Died With Their Boots On" is often lambasted as not being a historically accurate film. This is all true, but so what? This film is an extremely entertaining, action packed epic that had war weary audiences cheering in the isles. Offered in this lot are two scene cards from this film. One card shows Anthony Quinn as Crazy Horse leading the finale charge. The second features Flynn commanding the doomed 7th Cavalry at the battle of the Little Big Horn. There are several corner and border pinholes, smudge marks, light stains, border bumps and some toning. Fine
They Died With Their Boots On (Warner Brothers, 1945) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Errol Flynn gives one of the best performances of his career as the young Brigadier General, George Armstrong Custer in this Warner western classic. Flynn was often portrayed as a dashing action figure, but the scenes in this film with costar Olivia de Havilland, also show a tender, more gentle side. Flynn and de Havilland both knew this would probably be the last time they worked together, and their emotions are greatly conveyed in their classic parting scene. There are several pinholes in the corners and borders, smudge marks, light stains, a faint censor stamp and some toning. Fine-.
They Died With Their Boots On (Warner Brothers, 1945) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The flamboyant Errol Flynn was a natural selection to play the equally flamboyant Custer in this Warner western epic. Director Raoul Walsh injects plenty of stirring action sequences into the film along with comedy and romance. This scene card features a great shot of Flynn and costar Olivia de Havilland in what would prove to be the couples last scene pairing. There are several corner and border pinholes, smudge marks, light stains, and some toning. Fine.
Objective Burma (Warner Brothers, 1945) One Sheet (27" X 41"). John Wayne was busy fighting the Japanese in Iwo Jima, so Warner's sent Errol Flynn to whip 'em in Burma. In one of the best back-the-war movies churned out by the studios during World War II, Errol Flynn has to destroy a Japanese radar installation and then fight his way back to Allied lines. The poster has a small chip off of the upper left corner and a tiny chip out of the bottom border. It also has several tiny tears in the edges and a few pin-holes in each corner. There is also a slight bit of fold separation at the center points and a tiny bit of paper loss at the bottom center point. This may sound like a lot of wear, but this poster is truly in wonderful condition and exhibits bright colors. Very Fine.
Objective Burma (Warner Brothers, 1945) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). One of the best war films made during World War II had Errol Flynn leading a squad of American paratroopers 150 miles into the Burmese jungle to knock out a Japanese radar installation. Raoul Walsh directed with his usual touch of authenticity, producing a compelling war drama. Offered in this lot is a complete set of lobby cards for this film. There is minor stains, small nicks, light smudge marks, and slight toning to the borders, otherwise the cards are in excellent condition. Very Fine.
Cry Wolf (Warner Brothers, 1947) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). This eerie psychological drama stars Barbara Stanwyck as Sandra Marshall, a widow who discovers bizarre circumstances at her late husband's family estate. Errol Flynn costars as research scientist Mark Caldwell, a man who appears to be in charge of the foreboding mansion and the person behind the mysterious events. Sandra suspects Caldwell is up to no good, and when her sister-in-law dies under strange circumstances, she becomes determined to discover the truth. There are border wrinkles, light stains, small tears, smudge marks, and pinholes. Fine+.
Cry Wolf (Warner Brothers, 1947) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). A change of pace for Errol Flynn, this thriller co-starring Barbara Stanwyck takes place in the spooky mansion of the Caldwell family. This half sheet has wonderful portraits of Stanwyck and Flynn. Pinholes, edge wear, and tears. Rolled, Fine.
The Lost Squadron (RKO, 1932) One Sheet (27" X 41"). What did the World War I pilots do after the war was over? They went to Hollywood and became stunt pilots in movies being made about the war. They also suffered depression and various disillusionments over their attempts to readjust to civilian life. This picture was way ahead of its time in its social commentary about the affects of war on former soldiers, predating "The Best Years of Our Lives" by 14 years. Erich von Stroheim plays a maniacal director in some of the best casting Hollywood could deliver. This poster is stunning in its design and the colors are brilliant. There is such minor color touch to the center point that it's barely noticeable. Near Mint on Linen.
A Farewell To Arms (Paramount, 1932) Jumbo Lobby Card (14" X 17"). Hemingway's classic novel is brought to the screen for the first time. Gary Cooper plays Lt. Frederick Henry, an ambulance driver during World War I. He meets and falls in love with Catherine Barkley (Helen Hayes), a Red Cross nurse. Major Rinaldi (Adolphe Menjou), an Italian friend of Henry's, has designs of his own on Nurse Barkley. This jumbo lobby shows Cooper and Hayes staring intently into each other's eyes as Menjou looks on. Pinholes, edge wear and tears with some tape on the back, corner creases with a chip missing on one corner, a few small scratches, and one vertical fold in the middle. Very Good/Fine.
West of Shanghai (Warner Brothers, 1937) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This film is the third remake of Porter Emerson Browne's popular play that stars Boris Karloff as the Chinese warlord General Wu Yen Fang. General Fang, known as the "White Tiger", invades a village that is sitting on a great oil reserve. Two Americans are trying to secure valuable oil concessions and become Fang's prisoners, along with a group of christian missionaries. There are smudge marks, pinholes and small tears on the borders, just a touch of separation at the crossfolds and one extra fold line at the bottom of the graphics. Fine/Very Fine.
The Road Back (Universal, 1939) One Sheet (27" X 41"). "All Quiet on the Western Front" had not only been a blockbuster for Universal, it had also brought the studio critical acclaim in the form of an Oscar for Best Picture. After Carl Laemmle sold the studio, the "New Universal" executives were looking for prestige, so they put their number one director, James Whale, in charge of the sequel to "All Quiet"and gave it an all-star cast. Like "The Lost Squadron," this film was supposed to tell the story of what happens to vets when they have to readjust to civilian life. Whale was close to the subject matter as he had to go through this personally after surviving battle in World War I. This one sheet has a number of small pieces of tape on the back, reinforcing several small pinholes and tiny tears on the borders. Overall condition is Very Fine-.
Mrs. Miniver (MGM, 1942) Insert (14" X 36"). William Wyler directed this story of an English family during the early months of World War II and how the war is affecting their life on the home front. The film won the Oscars for Best Picture, Director (Wyler) and Actress (Greer Garson). Posters for this title are very rare. This folded insert has approximately two pinholes per corner and one in the center upper border, a light stain in the bottom border and a small tear along the upper horizontal fold line that goes into Pidgeon's shoulder. Overall condition is Very Fine.
This Above All (20th Century Fox, 1942) Title Card and Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). Tyrone Power is Clive Briggs, a British Army deserter who objects to fighting for England's class system during WWII. He is set up on a blind date with Joan Fontaine, an aristocrat who has bedeviled her family by joining the women's air corps. When they fall in love, Briggs comes to understand the true meaning of patriotism. Pinholes, slight corner and edge wear, slight toning, tiny Australian censor stamp on each card. Power featured on all four cards, Fontaine on three. Fine+.
This Above All (20th Century Fox, 1942) Lobby Cards (4) (11" X 14"). Conscientious objector Clive Briggs (Tyrone Power) falls in love with WAF Prudence Cathaway (Joan Fontaine) in war-torn England in the early 40's. Briggs is an objector and a deserter, but no coward, as Prudence begins to find out. His heroism in saving air raid victims impresses her at the same time that his love of country is awakened by her love. Two of the cards have pinholes and edge wear and tears. One of those two has a slight scratch in the graphic area, just under Fontaine's chin. All four have very light toning and a small Australian censor stamp in the title. In general, nice clean cards with bright, vivid colors. Fine+.
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing (United Artists, 1942) One Sheet (27" X 41"). When Nazis shoot down a British bomber over Holland, six RAF crewmen bail out and seek the help of the Dutch underground. This was the second collaboration of the brilliant British writing- producing-directing team of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. The six crewmen are played by Godfrey Tearle, Eric Portman, Hugh Williams, Bernard Miles, Hugh Burden and Emrys Jones. Some of the freedom fighting Hollanders that aid the cause are played by Googie Withers, Joyce Redman and Peter Ustinov. There is fold line wear with some paper loss at the bottom crossfold, and corner pinholes. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Lady From Chungking (PRC, 1942) One Sheet (27" X 41"). In yet another back-the-war effort, Anna Mae Wong leads a group of resistance fighters against the occupation of China by the Japanese. This poster is in beautiful condition with only the most minor touchup to the center points. Near Mint on Linen.
Island of Lost Men (Paramount, 1939) Australian Daybill (14.5" X 40"). Anna May Wong plays Kim Ling, a dutiful daughter determined to reclaim the good name of her father, a Chinese general. To prove his innocence, she travels to the jungle work farm of Gregory Prin (J. Carrol Naish), who has the evidence she needs. With the help of secret agent Anthony Quinn, she clears her father and brings Prin down. This early Australian daybill is larger than those that came after the war. A beautiful stone lithograph with images of Wong and Naish. Pinholes, edge wear with some tears, one corner crease, edge stains and foxing and a three-inch censor stamp in the lower image area. Fine+.
Island of Lost Men (Paramount, 1939) Lobby Cards (4) (11" X 14"). This remake of 1933's "White Woman" stars Anna May Wong and J. Carrol Naish in the roles originally done by Carole Lombard and Charles Laughton. Kim Ling (Wong) comes to the jungle plantation of Gregory Prin (Naish) in order to clear the name of her falsely accused father. With the help of Chinese secret agent Anthony Quinn, she finds the evidence she seeks. Eric Blore and Broderick Crawford co-star. Wong is featured on all but one card. Pinholes and slight edge soiling. A few very small scratches. Australian censor stamp on all cards. Bright vivid colors on these very nice lobbies. Very Fine.
Island of Lost Men (Paramount, 1939) Lobby Cards (4) (11" X 14"). Anna May Wong is singing in a Shanghai night club when she meets J. Carrol Naish, the dictatorial owner of a plantation in the jungle. Her father, a Chinese general, has been falsely accused by Naish and she sees the opportunity to clear her father's name. With the help of Chinese secret agent Anthony Quinn, she finds the evidence she needs. "Island" is a remake of "White Woman" with Carole Lombard and Charles Laughton. Pinholes, edge wear and tears, edge soiling, stains, one pencil mark on Naish's face. Australian censor stamp on each card. Wong is featured on all but one of the cards. Beautiful bright colors on these very nice lobbies. Very Fine.
Island of Doomed Men (Columbia, 1940) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Peter Lorre plays the sadistic owner of a penal island who tortures the imprisoned convicts and uses them for slave labor. Rochelle Hudson plays Lorre's beautiful wife who is also enslaved on the island and not immune to her husband's tyrannical temper. G-Man Robert Wilcox goes undercover to expose the brutal conditions of the prison and falls in love with the attractive Hudson in the process. There is just a touch of fold line wear, corner pinholes and minor edge wear. There has been professional touch-up work performed to these minor imperfections. This colorful one sheet features a great image of the villainous Lorre. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Captain of the Clouds (Warner Brothers, 1942) Partial Lobby Card Set 7 of 8 (11" X 14"). James Cagney is Brian MacLean, a seat-of-the-pants Canadian bush pilot who joins the Royal Canadian Air Force at the beginning of WWII. He's disappointed at his first assignment -- to ferry American bombers over to England -- until he encounters a squadron of German fighters determined to bring him down. This was the first time Cagney had been in a Technicolor film. It was also the first time that a Hollywood crew had shot a film completely in Canada. They did so with some trepidation, because it was a breach of the U.S. Neutrality Act. Cagney is featured in all but one card. Fine/Very Fine.
Desert Victory (20th Century Fox, 1943) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This Academy Award-winning British documentary traces the epic battles between generals Rommel and Montgomery during the height of WWII, from the defeat at El Alemein to the ultimate British victory at Tripoli. There is slight fold line wear with a touch more at the crossfolds, pinholes and a censor stamp in the lower right corner. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. This is one of the finest war posters of this period. With its heroic image of Montgomery and the British troops moving forward, it is made all the more spectacular in stone lithography. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
To Hell and Back (Universal, 1955) Insert (14" X 36"). Audie Murphy was the most decorated hero of World War II and Universal knew the public would want to see this hero on the big screen. After featuring the veteran in several westerns (where he honed his acting skills) the studio cast him as himself in the retelling of how he became the heroic G.I. This insert has many signs of use including small tears, smudges and creases throughout. There is an abrasion in the upper border and a chip off of the upper right corner. There are longer 2 inch tears, two each in the left and right sides of the poster that extend into the background and a large tear in the bottom center border that extends into the credits. Good+ condition.
Patton (20th Century Fox, 1970) Insert (14" X 36"). The glory and arrogance of General George Patton's military career during World War II was one of George C. Scott's greatest roles, a role that was turned down by Rod Steiger, Lee Marvin, Robert Mitchum and Burt Lancaster. Voted the Best Actor Oscar of 1970, he became the first actor to refuse the award. The film follows Patton in his campaigns against Field Marshal Rommel, going from his great victories in North Africa, Sicily and Europe to the low point of the slapping of a sick soldier that eventually kept him out of the D-Day invasion. This nice insert is signed very legibly by Scott. Edge wear and tears, toning on the borders, two stains on the border and small wrinkles on the top and bottom edge. Fine.
If Moscow Strikes (Goodman and Kaufman, 1952) One Sheet (27" X 41"). "The March of Time" was one of the most famous US weekly newsreel series during the 30s and 40s that played out in the early 1950s with the popularization of television. Westbrook Van Voorhis was the leading narrator for the series and his voice became ingrained in the American psyche. This feature length dramatization/documentary was based on a book by atomic scientist Vannevar Bush who argues for the necessity of maintaining nuclear superiority over the Soviets. There are fold line wear with a touch of paper loss at the crossfolds, scattered pinholes, creases, and small chips, tears, and nicks to the borders. Fine-.
The Deer Hunter (Universal, 1978) Italian Duo-Folio (39" X 55"). The Best Picture Oscar winner of 1978, Michael Cimino's second film after "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot", was among the first wave of films examining America's involvement in Vietnam. Mike, Nick and Steve (Robert DeNiro, Christopher Walken and John Savage), three friends from a steel town in Pennsylvania, are ready to ship out to Vietnam. Before they go, they celebrate at Steve's wedding and then go out on one last deer hunt. This Italian poster has the controversial Russian roulette artwork that was withdrawn from the British release. Wrinkling and some edge wear along one side, and some minor wrinkling and wear on the fold lines. Otherwise, a very clean poster from this important title. Very Fine+.
Warming Up (Paramount, 1928). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). "Warming Up" is an early baseball/comedy film starring Richard Dix and Jean Arthur. Dix plays Bert Tolliver, a pitcher who believes he is vexed. Author, who plays the daughter of a major league baseball team's owner, sees Tolliver in a park thrilling the crowd with his pitching accuracy. They meet and her love for him helps overcome the jinx, allowing Tolliver to pitch and win the last game of the series. There is a tear on the left border that extends into the graphics, light stains on the right border and one small corner crease. The colors are vibrant and the card displays well.
The Kid from Left Field (20th Century Fox, 1953). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Young Billy Chapin stars as Christy Mathewson Cooper, the son of former big-league ballplayer who has been demoted to selling peanuts at the ballpark. While hanging around with his dad, Cooper secures a job as a bat boy for the team, and his dad begins to relay tips for the players through him. When things start to turn around for the club, the owner promptly appoints the pint-sized Christy as manager of the team! There are corner pinholes, light border toning, and smudges. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine+.
That Touch of Mink (Universal, 1962). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This sophisticated comedy has wealthy playboy Cary Grant pursuing lovely Doris Day, in a classic romantic mix-up of intent and intentions. This is the film that earned Day the abstentious title of "the world's oldest professional virgin," because of her stubborn insistence on not saying "I will" until philandering Grant says "I do." Featured on the card with Grant and Day are the New York Yankee's Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris and Yogi Berra. This card highlights one of the best scenes of the film and is perhaps the most sought of the set, appealing to baseball collectors as well as movie buffs. There are several pinholes in the corners, a few pinholes in the borders and surrounding graphics, corner bumps, a censor stamp and a horizontal crease just above the photo images. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine-.
It Happens Every Spring (20th Century Fox, 1949). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Ray Milland stars in this baseball comedy as Professor Vernon Simpson, a scientist who develops a product that repels wood. The good Professor then signs on with a major league baseball team and become a star pitcher, striking out every batter he faces, because every ball he throws is doctored with his special concoction. There are pinholes in the corners and a few in the background graphics, a small tear, and a few small holes in the images. The poster has been restored, minimizing these defects. During restoration the borders have been airbrushed and the title area has been touched-up with artist pencils. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Good+.
The Pride of St. Louis (20th Century Fox, 1952). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This film biopic takes a look at one of baseball's most colorful characters, Jerome Herman "Dizzy" Dean. The film follows Dean's hall-of-fame career from the minors through the majors and even into his post playing days as a play-by-play announcer for the St. Louis Browns. There are multiple corner pinholes, light fold line wear with a touch of separation at the crossfolds, a couple of small holes in the graphics and some smudge marks. The poster has been restored, minimizing these defects. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
The Kid From Cleveland (Republic, 1949). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This "bad-boy turns good because of baseball" feature starred the entire 1948 Cleveland Indians baseball team, and a young Russ Tamblyn as the troubled teen befriended by the players. Bill Veeck, Lou Boudreau, Coach Tris Speaker, and the rest of the team were paid nothing to appear in the film. Instead, a percentage of future profits brought the team on board for the production. This title card features head shots for all the players on the team and has great crossover appeal, attracting baseball fans as well as movie collectors alike. There are multiple corner and border pinholes, one small border tear and a faint red stamp on the lower left corner. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine+.
Follow the Sun (20th Century Fox, 1951) Insert (14" X 36"). Glenn Ford stars in this biopic of professional golfer Ben Hogan. The poster exhibits signs of wear including, light rounding and creasing of corners and several tiny tears in the borders. The most noticeable wear is in the upper border which has some deeper creasing and a four inch vertical tear which extends from the top of the poster to the second "L" in Follow. There is also a small hole in the paper above the word "life". The defects sound worse than they appear and were this insert backed by a good restoration specialist, would appear mint. Very Good+ condition.
King of Hockey (Warner Brothers-First National, 1936) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Don't despair hockey fans, just because the 2004-2005 season isn't working out doesn't mean you can't have some fun with the sport this year. Dick Purcell, a former player for Fordham University, stars in this tale of romance and hockey. The poster shows a slight wrinkle that runs parallel to the vertical center fold line. Very Fine/Near Mint
Idol of the Crowds (Universal, 1937) One Sheet (27" X 41"). John Wayne stars as Johnny Hansen, a retired hockey player who comes back to the rink in order to finance the expansion of his chicken farm. When crooked gamblers try and get him to throw the last game, he finds that there's more than just his ideals to consider. This poster has some abrasions on the back, a few small edge chips and holes, and minor fold separation. Professionally restored to appear as a much higher grade. Marvelous artwork of Wayne playing hockey! Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Crazylegs (Republic, 1953). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This is the film biopic of NFL hall-of-famer Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch, who played for the Chicago Rockets 1946-1948 (AAFC), and the Los Angeles Rams 1949-1957 (NFL). After retiring from football, Hirsch had a brief career in the movies, not only playing himself in this film biography, but also starring in the movies "Unchained" in 1955 and "Zero Hour" in 1957. There is slight fold line wear with a touch of separation at the crossfolds, and small tears, chips and creases in the borders. The poster features a fantastic image of Hirsch in the classic "Heisman" pose. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine/Very Fine.
The 39 Steps (Gaumont, 1935) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll have a difficult time eating lunch-while being hand-cuffed together in this classic scene from Alfred Hitchcock's film of espionage and intrigue. The card has deep colors and three pinholes in the upper center border/ background and one in the lower center of the border art. Very Fine.
The 39 Steps (Gaumont, 1935) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll arrive at the conclusion of Mr. Memory's act, in a last ditch effort to solve the mystery of the thirty-nine steps. This is a fantastic scene and one of the best cards in the set. The card has some surface silver-fish nibbling in the white border along the bottom and left side. There is also a tiny chip out of the bottom border. Fine+ condition.
The 39 Steps (Gaumont, 1935) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Robert Donat is caught in the middle of a murder investigation involving international spies in this riveting thriller from director Alfred Hitchcock. Fans of the director consider this to be one of his masterpieces and actively seek out original posters and lobbies from the film. The lobby has two pinholes in the upper center border/background, one in the side of the border art, and one in the lower left corner that keep this card from grading at near mint. Very Fine.
The 39 Steps (Gaumont, 1935) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Robert Donat finds himself being arrested in this key moment from Alfred Hitchcock's classic film. The film would establish a traditional theme in many Hitchcock films; that of an innocent man suddenly caught up in a situation that is beyond his control. The card has three pinholes, one each in the upper and lower border as well as one in the interior of the scene, (on the desk). These slight imperfections don't distract from the overall impact of the card. Very Fine.
Jamaica Inn (Paramount, 1939) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Du Maurier's first best selling novel was brought faithfully to the screen by Hitchcock. Offered here are two restored cards from this classic. Both of the cards have had a very thin paper backing applied as they were both folded in several places. The restoration work was done very professionally and well. There was no paper missing from either card and there were just the most minor pinholes filled. Fine.
Jamaica Inn (Paramount, 1939) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This is the portrait that was used for the art on the American one sheet. This lovely Hitchcock card pictures both Laughton and O'Hara. This card is unrestored with slight soiling on the right border and has six pinholes in the border and a small partial pinhole in the upper right corner. This card grades Very Fine.
Jamaica Inn (Paramount, 1939) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Alfred Hitchcock's classic tale was his last British film and this beautiful card from the set is rare. It pictures Laughton and Maureen O'Hara in their first teaming. This card is unrestored and has two pinholes in the lower border and two in the image. It has some soiling in the right border. Very Fine-.
Jamaica Inn (Paramount, 1939) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Alfred Hitchcock's classic paired Maureen O'Hara in her first starring role with Charles Laughton in the same year that they would star together in "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." This lovely card pictures both stars. This card is unrestored and has nine pinholes scattered around the border and the most minor soiling on the right border. Other than that this card is in amazingly nice condition. Very Fine.
Jamaica Inn (Paramount, 1939) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Based upon Daphne du Maurier's first best selling novel, this was Alfred Hitchcock's last British film, before departing for America. Charles Laughton was the star of the film as Sir Humphrey Pengaltan, the villainous squire who leads a pack of smugglers into falsely luring boats into the area and looting them. Paper for this Paramount film has always been scarce and this set, being Paramount, has no title card. Offered here is the portrait of the star. This card is in exceptionally clean condition with no restoration. There are four tiny pinholes on the card, one in each corner. Very minor surface dirt on the right border. Otherwise this card is as clean as you will ever see it. Very Fine+.
Jamaica Inn (Paramount, 1939) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Alfred Hitchcock brought this great suspense novel to the screen in his last British film before coming to America. Offered here are two classic scenes from the film. Both cards have had professional restoration. They were both mounted on a very thin paper as they were both folded in several places. The work was beautifully done and the cards were not missing any paper only minor pinholes filled. Fine.
Rebecca (United Artists, R-1946) One Sheet (27" X 41"). The screenplay for the film "Rebecca" was based on the novel by Daphne du Maurier. Laurence Olivier shines as the troubled Max de Winter who appears to grieve deeply for his first wife, Rebecca. Joan Fontaine, as the second Mrs. De Winter, is pulled into a world of obsession, mystery, and murder! Alfred Hitchcock's first official American film took the Oscar for Best Picture. Offered in this lot is the 1946 reissue one sheet for this title. There is fold line wear, several tears, and smudge marks in the graphics. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects difficult to detect. Posters for this film are sought after by Hitchcock and "Best Picture" collectors. Fine.
Rebecca (United Artists, 1940) Danish Poster (24" x 33.5"). Alfred Hitchcock's first American film and his only one to win the Best Picture Oscar tells the story of the unnamed lady's companion (Joan Fontaine) who falls in love with Max de Winter (Laurence Olivier), a wealthy widower who owns Manderley, a wind-swept mansion on the English coast. After they are married in Monte Carlo, he takes her back to be the mistress of Manderley. When they arrive, however, she finds that she has to compete with the memory of Rebecca, the "real" Mrs. de Winter. This beautiful Danish poster has great head shots of Olivier and Fontaine, as well as the ghostly Rebecca hovering over the burning Manderley. Very slight edge wear. A one-inch tear in the upper border that has been folded over and a Danish censor stamp in the upper image area. A very pretty poster, with wonderful artwork. Very Fine.
Suspicion (RKO, 1941) Australian Day Bill (13" X 30"). In another performance as a newlywed, Joan Fontaine earned an Oscar for her role of a woman who suspects that her "too-good-to-be-true" husband may actually be a murderer. Cary Grant, as the husband and suspected murderer, was destined to become one of Alfred Hitchcock's favorite performers. This film was their first collaboration for what would prove to be many to come. There are six horizontal fold lines, minor border nicks and pinholes in the upper corners. This gorgeous Australian Daybill features vivid stone litho graphics. Posters for this title are exceedingly scarce. Very Fine-.
Suspicion (RKO, 1941) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Joan Fontaine received the Best Actress Award for her portrayal of Lina McLaidlow, the suspicious new wife of Cary Grant. Director Alfred Hitchcock originally scripted the end with proof that the husband was indeed guilty of murder. RKO, fearing that such an ominous conclusion would harm the reputation of their star, Mr. Grant, forced Mr. Hitchcock to include a happier finale. Offered in this lot are two lobby cards from this set, each featuring Grant and Fontaine. There is light soiling and faint smudge marks on the borders and some trivial edge wear, otherwise these cards are in wonderful condition. Very Fine+.
Shadow of a Doubt (Universal, 1943) One Sheet (27" X 41"). What would you do if you suspected your own uncle of being a serial killer? Alfred Hitchcock explored this strange and horrible dilemma in this film that he would later describe as one of his personal favorites. Teresa Wright played the innocent niece forced into making some terrible decisions in this electrifying thriller. Joseph Cotten played against type and absolutely chilled audiences with his portrayal of the murderous Uncle Charlie. Posters on this title, like all early Hitchcock's, are very hard to come by and very desirable. There are two vertical fold lines, each has significant wear with areas of paper loss. There is moderate wear to the horizontal fold lines. There are tears, pinholes, creases and small holes in the graphics. All the borders have been trimmed approximately 1/2". The poster has been professionally restored and displays much better than its grade. Good+ on Linen.
Shadow of a Doubt (Universal, 1943). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This lot features the best card in the set, as Teresa Wright is about to confront her uncle (Joseph Cotten) with the fact she knows he is a murderer! Cotten's character was a forerunner to "Psycho's" Norman Bates as a murderous psychopath. In later years, Hitchcock would acknowledge that of all of his feature films, this was his personal favorite. Other than some trivial imperfections, tiny scratches and tiny light scuffs, this card is in pristine condition. Near Mint+.
Shadow of a Doubt (Universal, 1943). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). One of Hitchcock's most absorbing films tells the tale of the mysterious Uncle Charlie (Joseph Cotten) who comes to stay with his niece (Teresa Wright) and her family in their small California town. Certain events begin to take place that leads the young Wright to believe her uncle may be the "Merry Widow" serial killer. Offered in this lot are two cards that highlight such scenes. The first shows Wright as she discovers an article that has been suspiciously clipped from the paper. Other than trivial imperfections, the card is pristine. Near Mint. The second card shows a prostrate Wright who becomes suddenly stricken when she finds out the truth about Uncle Charles. There is one light scratch across Cotton and a border stain along the upper left border. Very Fine.
Shadow of a Doubt (Universal, 1943). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Alfred Hitchcock directs this thrilling mystery about a quite California town and a family whose uncle (Joseph Cotten) comes to visit. The tension mounts as his niece, Teresa Wright, starts to suspect that her secretive and reserved uncle may be a serial murderer who is being pursued by the authorities. Very much one of the master's best. Offered in this lot are two scene cards. One card shows Wright going through her uncle's bag, searching for clues. The other shows Cotten with other members of the unsuspecting family. Other than a few trivial border imperfections and a couple of light, tiny scratches, the cards are in excellent condition. Near Mint.
Shadow of a Doubt (Universal, 1943). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). What would you do if you suspected your favorite uncle of being a serial killer? Alfred Hitchcock explored this strange and horrible dilemma in this film that he would later describe as one of his personal favorites. This card features Teresa Wright serving breakfast in bed to her infamous uncle Charlie (Joseph Cotten). There is one small scratch on the chest of Cotten, otherwise this card is in excellent condition. Near Mint-.
Shadow of a Doubt (Universal, 1943). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). One of Hitchcock's most fascinating and often overlooked movies centers around the visit of "Uncle Charlie" (Joseph Cotten) who comes to visit his niece and her family. Dear old Uncle Charlie however, is being hotly pursued by a couple of detectives who suspect him of being "The Merry Widow Murderer." This lobby card features the scene where Cotten confronts the two detectives who are posing as reporters, as his niece Teresa Wright, looks on. There are a few very light scratches and scuffs. One scratch runs through the face of Cotten. These minor defects do not distract and the card displays very well. Very Fine+.
Notorious (RKO, 1946) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Positively one of Alfred Hitchcock's cinematic masterpieces, "Notorious" shines with one of Hitchcock's familiar elements -- espionage! Cary Grant stars as a federal agent who pushes the daughter (played by Ingrid Bergman) of a Nazi into spying for America. In one of the film's best sequences, Grant and Bergman discover a cache of smuggled uranium in the wine cellar. What was shocking is how timely that scene was. It was shot between October 1945 and January 1946 -- well before the use of atomic bombs at Hiroshima. The public knew virtually nothing of uranium and its use in atomic weapons. There are light smudge marks, scratches, and multiple pinholes around the borders and corners and a few scattered pinholes in the graphics. this card has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. The posters for this title are among Hitchcock's most collectible. Fine+.
Spellbound (United Artists, 1945) Australian One Sheet (28" X 40"). Alfred HItchcock's study of psychoanalysis and murder is a tautly paced thriller starring Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck as an icy therapist at a mental asylum and the new director of the asylum. When Peck starts acting strange, Bergman digs a little deeper and discovers that not only is he not who he says he is, but he can't remember his real identity. This beautiful Australian poster has the famous "Will he kiss her? Will he kill her?" scene, with Peck hugging Bergman while holding a razor blade in his hand. Pinholes, fold separations with small paper loss at the crossfolds. Tape on the back, one piece on the front corner. Fine+.
Spellbound (United Artists, 1945) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). No other director captured the "psychological melodrama" genre as perfectly as Alfred Hitchcock did. With "Spellbound," the director hit a new level in depicting mental problems when he hired surrealist Salvador Dali to create the famous dream sequence. The film stars Gregory Peck as a man suffering from amnesia who impersonates the director of a posh mental asylum. Also starring is Ingrid Bergman, who plays a compassionate psychiatrist that falls in love with Peck while coming to his aid. There are surface wrinkles, smudge marks, light soiling, small tears, and clipped corners. Fine- on Paper.
Spellbound (United Artists, R-1956) Polish Poster (22.75" X 31.5"). Gregory Peck is a mental patient who literally takes over the asylum, posing as the new director in this tale of murder from Alfred Hitchcock. Ingrid Bergman, as his love interest and therapist, suspects Peck of the murder. Hitchcock had the brilliant foresight to use surrealist Salvador Dali to construct the fantastic dream sequence that supplied the clues to the crime. This Polish poster uses an interesting effect of a train to promote the film. Very Fine on Linen.
Rope (Warner Brothers, 1948) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Two young men decide to kill one of their friends they feel is intellectually inferior and pull off the perfect murder. James Stewart is invited to their party and he slowly comes to the conclusion that the two are killers! Alfred Hitchcock decided to experiment with this popular stage play and filmed the entire movie in (essentially) one shot. Due to the limitations of how much film could be loaded into the magazines, he had to blend film splices as the camera would dolly past a piece of furniture, etc. The poster has been linen-backed with restoration to each center point. The entire white background has been air-brushed as well. As is, the poster appears Very Fine. Fine- on Linen.
Rope (Warner Brothers, 1948) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Alfred Hitchcock's noble failure of an experiment still manages to pack a few punches. The film, shot in what appears to be one continuous take, proves the value of a good editor. In roles originally meant for Cary Grant and Montgomery Clift, Jimmy Stewart and John Dall spar about the meaning of Nietzsche's man and superman. Unaware that Dall and Farley Granger have murdered a friend to prove their superiority, James Stewart has to sift through the clues and hints that they drop in order to expose the killers. This lobby set has all of the cards in varying condition. The title card and scenes 2, 3, and 8 have had slight cleaning and filled pinholes, and an airbrushed small censor stamp. They would grade Fine-. The other cards are unrestored and grade Fine/Very Fine. Very Fine.
Rope (Warner Brothers, 1948) Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Adapted from Patrick Hamilton's stage play, "Rope" was the first Alfred Hitchcock film shot in color. Two college students kill a third just for the thrill of it. The boys hide the body in a chest in the middle of their apartment, then arrange to hold a dinner party in the same room, inviting the victim's family, friends, fiancée, and their college professor. James Stewart plays the intellectual professor (Cadell), whose lectures the boys claim were their inspiration for the murder. The tension mounts as Stewart starts to suspect that something is amiss, eventually discovering the awful truth. There are creases, a slight amount of separation at one crossfold, a small embossed censor stamp and some light edge wear and soiling. A fantastic large format for this Hitchcock classic. Very Fine.
Stage Fright (Warner Brothers, 1950) Polish Poster (23" X 33.75"). Mystery and murder surround this thriller from director Alfred Hitchcock. This stunning polish poster features a unique design with a death's head in the center of a cross-word puzzle. The polish posters were known for their creativity and this is one of the best! Very Fine on Linen.
Stage Fright (Warner Brothers, 1950) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Spotted running from the scene of a murder, Richard Todd seeks refuge in the home of his former girlfriend, Jane Wyman, insisting that he's innocent. Wyman believes him and starts her own investigation, in a variety of disguises, discovering clues that lead her to the real murderer, portrayed by Marlene Dietrich. There is minor fold line wear that has been professionally "touched-up", otherwise this poster is in excellent condition. Near Mint on Linen.
Strangers on a Train (Warner Brothers, 1951) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Alfred Hitchcock's classic suspense thriller about a tennis pro, Guy Haines, who happens to meet the son of a wealthy businessman, Bruno Anthony, aboard a train. Bruno has read all about Guy and his unhappy marriage, and begins to share his own misfortune of being trapped by his hated father. The plot begins to unfold as Bruno proposes the theory of "exchange murders," a scenario that would alleviate both of their problems. There is fold line separation, smudge marks, corner holes and creases, and surface wrinkles. Fine.
Strangers on a Train (Warner Brothers, 1951) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Alfred Hitchcock's classic suspense thriller about a tennis pro, Guy Haines, who happens to meet the son of a wealthy businessman, Bruno Anthony, aboard a train. Bruno has read all about Guy and his unhappy marriage, and begins to share his own misfortune of being trapped by his hated father. The plot begins to unfold as Bruno proposes the theory of "exchange murders," a scenario that would alleviate both of their problems. There are the typical fold lines that show some wear, pinholes in the corners and borders, light edge wear with small nicks and dings, a few pinholes in the graphics, and light scuffs. There has been light touch-up to the fold lines. Fine on Linen.
I Confess (Warner Brothers, 1953) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Montgomery Clift stars as a priest who's given a terrible confession while in the Catholic Church confessional, that of murder. Hitchcock delves into the psychological troubles that priests go through when given confessions that should be reported to the law in this thriller. The one sheet has had professional restoration to the borders where the upper corners were missing and tape residue removed. Fine on Linen.
Dial M For Murder (Warner Brothers, 1954) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Based on the popular mystery play by Frederick Knott, Grace Kelly stars in this Alfred Hitchcock thriller about a man who plots the murder of his wife. 1954 was a big year for Ms. Kelly who played in another Hitchcock classic "Rear Window" and won the Oscar for her portrayal in "The Country Girl". There are corner pinholes, creases and chips, smudge marks, tears, wrinkles, scratches, pencil marks and small tears. The dazzling Grace Kelly appears in 6 of the 8 cards in this set. Very Good+.
Rear Window (Paramount, 1954) Window Card (14" X 22"). In one of Alfred Hitchcock's most suspenseful pictures, James Stewart as a wheelchair bound photographer, accidentally witnesses one of his neighbors murders while looking out his back window. This wonderful window card depicts the scene as Raymond Burr (behind the curtain) is about to attack! Grace Kelly gets caught up in the plot and assists Stewart by snooping, until she too is about to fall prey to murderer. The posters for this title are hot. This window card has been re-backed and has had minimal airbrush work done to the upper imprint area. Very Fine+.
Rear Window (Paramount, 1954) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). James Stewart, as a photographer recuperating from a leg injury, witnesses a murder across the courtyard of his apartment. Alfred Hitchcock's personal interest in people's psychological obsessions led him to use these handicaps as pivotal plot points in his films. In this case, Jimmy Stewart's voyeurism gets him involved in trying to solve the murder. This lobby card is one of the best in the set and features both Stewart and new-comer Grace Kelly in the scene. The card has the most minor creasing to the corners. Very Fine+.
To Catch a Thief (Paramount, 1955) Three Sheet (41" X 81"). One of Hitchcock's classic suspense capers, set against the picturesque backdrop of the French Riviera, about a retired cat burglar trying to capture his imitator. This is Cary Grant and Grace Kelly's first and only pairing on the screen, and the sparks certainly fly. One unforgettable scene has Grant and Kelly making love in a plush hotel suite while a fireworks display suggestively erupts outside their window. There is fold line wear with some paper loss at the crossfolds, creases, small tears and a few small holes. the poster has been professionally restored, minimizing these defects. Grant's startled figure looms out of the dark background, silhouetted by the stark contrast of light on this classic poster. Fine+ on Linen.
The Wrong Man (Warner Brothers, 1956) Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Alfred Hitchcock, ever fascinated by true crime stories, took a bizarre page out of criminal history and turned it into this pseudo-docu-drama about a musician who suddenly finds himself arrested for robbery. As Manny Ballestrero, Henry Fonda is identified by eyewitnesses as a hold-up man and is arrested and taken to trial. As it turns out, the real thief looks almost identical to him and the film goes on to point out the fallacies of the American justice system and how a man really is guilty until proven innocent. The poster is in excellent condition with only minor tears and chips in it. It also has some tape along the folds reinforcing the poster. Very Fine.
The Wrong Man (Warner Brothers, 1956) Lobby Card #6 (11" X 14"). Here it is, Hitchcock fans. This is certainly one of the most collectible cards for any film made by Hitchcock because it's the only lobby card to ever feature the director. It was widely known that Hitch would make a cameo appearance in each of his films, so much so, that the director would try to get into his films as fast as possible so people would quit looking for him and pay attention to the story. This card has been professionally cleaned and had some very minimal repair done to the corners and a small tear on the right border. The card now appears near mint, however, due to the slight restoration, we'll call it Very Fine.
Vertigo (Paramount, 1958) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This film is Alfred Hitchcock's haunting tale of deception, madness, and death--a masterful exploration of fantasy and anxiety. James Stewart gives an exceptional performance as the disintegrating detective, Scottie Ferguson whose fear of heights as driven him to retire. He's hired to keep an eye on an old friend's wife (Kim Novak), but all sorts of problems occur when he falls for her. This serpentine plot baits and pulls in every direction, all the way to that great climactic scene. Pinholes, holes in the border, minor fleck chip holes in the image area, fold separation with minor loss of paper at the crossfold. These defects have been professionally restored and the poster has a very clean appearance. Fine- on Linen.
Vertigo (Paramount, 1958) Window Card (14" X 22"). The title means dizziness, or describes a confused state of mind, this is a film about that and obsessive love which many critics say was Hitchcock's best, though retrospectively since it wasn't initially very well received. It was the last of the four collaborations between the director and James Stewart. The blonde, this time, was played by Kim Novak (because Vera Miles was pregnant and unavailable), with supporting acting provided by Barbara Bel Geddes (of TV's Dallas fame). This beautiful window card has the classic spiral artwork from designer Saul Bass. Other than one slight corner crease and just a little light foxing in one corner, this is a mint poster. Near Mint.
Vertigo (Paramount, 1958) Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style A. James Stewart stars in one of Alfred Hitchcock's best pictures as a detective who falls in love with a woman he's hired to follow. When she turns up dead, his obsession with her makes him change another woman into her image. Imagine his surprise when it turns she's the same woman. Kim Novak shines in the dual role and Stewart has never been better. This half sheet uses the Saul Bass design found on the one sheet along with a wonderful portrait of the two stars. The poster has been paper-backed in order to replace a small chip out of the left side and there has been some light touch-up on Novak's cheek. Fine/Very Fine condition.
Vertigo (Paramount, 1958) Belgian (14" X 21"). Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece of obsession! Even after forty-seven years this film still continues to draw in new, young viewers and make Hitchcock fans out of them. James Stewart and Kim Novak star in this harrowing tale of deceit and obsession. This Belgian poster offers a very different image than the "Bass" posters which dominated the American release. One small corner chip and a few tiny tears, which have been professionally restored. Otherwise, this is a mint poster. Near Mint on Linen.
North by Northwest (MGM, 1959) Belgian Horizontal (22" X 14"). Cary Grant plays a Madison Avenue advertising executive who is mistaken for a government agent by spies in Alfred Hitchcock's classic film. An inset of Mount Rushmore shows the artistic finesse the Europeans had over the Americans when it came to designing movie posters. This poster is rolled with a minor chip from the right lower corner which has been reattached. Very Fine-.
Psycho (Paramount, 1960) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Alfred Hitchcock's acclaimed horror film is as riveting today as when it was filmed forty-five years ago. Janet Leigh steals a large amount of cash from her firm and skips town with it. When she checks into the Bates Motel on a rural highway that evening, she meets Norman (Anthony Perkins) and later on...his mother. This may be the definitive Hitchcock picture. No other film of his packed as much suspense, horror and psychological obsession in it than this one did. The film was "inspired" by serial murderer Ed Gein who had killed a number of women that "threatened" him with their sexuality. Gein's case would inspire another legend in the horror genre, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." The posters for this title are among the most collected in the hobby. This half sheet has been paper backed to flatten the fold lines and repair to a couple of tack holes in the borders. The borders have not been airbrushed as evidenced by the light stains still showing in the bottom border. Very Fine on Paper.
Psycho (Paramount, 1960) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The classic scene card offered in this lot shows Anthony Perkins standing in front of "The House." This image is one of the greatest in the annals of horror, as the house not only holds a dark secret, but also is the object of horror for Perkins' character and every person who ever saw the movie. There are pinholes in the borders, a couple of light scratches, and smudge marks.. A slight amount of professional restoration was performed to enhance the cards appearance. Of all of the posters created for this legendary Hitchcock classic, this is the most sought after item from the film. Very Fine.
Psycho (Paramount, 1960). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Hitchcock's foray into psychological obsession had been a core theme throughout his career; however, with "Psycho," he delves into a pure madness that shocked audiences around the world. Hitchcock made dozens of pictures, but many feel that this is his most recognized and renowned film. Offered here is a scene card that features the two stars; Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh. Other than just a touch of border toning, this lobby card is near flawless. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Near Mint.
Psycho (Paramount, 1960) Three Sheet (41" X 81"). The silver screen's master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock, created this legendary thriller that introduced audiences to new dimensions of psychotic mayhem and left an indelible mark on the screen thriller genre. Anthony Perkins plays the nervous, but personable, innkeeper Norman Bates who's been psychologically twisted by a domineering mother -- and finally snaps -- acting on his own neurotic compulsions. There is some fold line wear with a touch more at the upper crossfolds, and pinholes in the corners and borders. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. This three sheet displays a frightening image of Perkins, along with a large, bold image of Janet Leigh wearing nothing but a slip and bra, a feature that was sure to lure audiences into the theatres! Very Fine- on Linen.
The Birds (Universal, 1963) Insert (14" X 36"). Alfred Hitchcock's adaptation of Daphne DuMaurier's terrifying novel went on to become one of the most important films in the directors career. The film was a major hit and is still considered one of the most electrifying films ever made. The insert is considered to be the best poster on the film due to its brilliant blue background and for the image of Hitchcock appearing at the top. This rolled insert is in wonderful condition, has had some minor touch-up and has been paper-backed to correct a few minor creases within the image. Don't let this rare bird fly away! Very Fine on Paper.
The Birds (Universal, 1963) Poster (40" X 60"). Riveting Alfred Hitchcock horror tale of an isolated community ravaged by swarms of evil birds. Hitchcock based this film, which introduced Tippi Hedren and co-starred Rod Taylor, on the Daphne DuMaurier novel. There are surface creases and wrinkles, multiple pinholes, smudge marks, bumps and small tears around the edges, and one long vertical crease that runs down the left border. The colors and hues are bold and vibrant. Very Good.
Marnie (Universal, 1964) One Sheet (27" X 41"). The plot line resembles Alfred Hitchcock's earlier thriller "Spellbound" and matches an ice cold and attractive Tippi Hedren with a young and handsome Sean Connery. Hitchcock was again playing with the sexual tension that arises from crime and violence, and this is most apparent in the voyeuristic study Connery undertakes. There is just a touch of fold line wear and minor border imperfections. There is a ink "R" rating stamp in the upper right corner and the word "Sex" in the title was apparently painted over and has been restored. Fine on Linen.
It's a Wonderful Life (RKO, 1946) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This perennial favorite is the story of George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart), who has lived a life of sacrifice for his family. In spite of his inherent goodness, circumstances turn against him and he is pushed into a corner, until the only way that he sees out is through suicide. It's just then that Angel Second Class Clarence Oddbody (Henry Travers) falls into his life and shows him the way life would be without him. This scene card shows George confronting Mr. Potter (Lionel Barrymore). Edge wrinkles, corner crease, one edge tear and a small chip missing from one corner. Nice bright colors on this excellent scene card. Very Fine.
Destry Rides Again (Universal, 1939) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The role of Frenchy was a comeback of sorts for Marlene Dietrich. She acquits herself nicely, singing what became one of her signature tunes, "See What the Boys in the Back Room Will Have", and developing a good chemistry with co-star James Stewart. This scene card has Charles Winninger swearing in Stewart and Mischa Auer. One pinhole, very slight edge wear, corner creases and two very small stains. This nice bright lobby is signed by James Stewart. Accompanied by COA from PSA/DNA. Very Fine.
It's a Wonderful Life (RKO, 1946) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Frank Capra and Jimmy Stewart both claimed this was their favorite film. Originally a huge box office flop, it's public domain status made it available for TV audiences in the 70's and since has become an American Christmas icon. The story of George Bailey's (Stewart) life-affirming look at the world without him through the often fumbled efforts of his guardian angel, Clarence Oddbody (a perfect casting in Henry Travers), this one sheet is a tough treat to find. The poster has been linen backed and prior to backing it had heat transfer paper applied to several areas which was easily removed. In the removal, flakes of the backing of the poster was removed as well, not affecting the surface much at all. There is general fold line touchup and little else done to this poster. Very Fine on Linen.
Land Unknown (Universal, 1957). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Before Steven Spielberg's blockbuster hit, "Jurassic Park," Universal made this excellent low budget movie about a hidden prehistoric land inhabited by dinosaurs. Among the creatures roaming this land were pterodactyls, plesiosaurus, man-eating plants, and the ferocious T-Rex. Some of the scenes in the film are borrowed from "The Secret Land," the 1948 documentary on the Byrd Antarctic Expedition. There are light surface wrinkles, small border tears, two slight vertical creases and light border toning. Featured on this colorful poster is the artwork of famed freelance artist Reynold Brown. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine/Very Fine.
First Men in the Moon (Columbia, 1964) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Film adaptation of the H. G. Welles novel about scientists who are confused when they find evidence of space travel that happened in the distant past. Some of Ray Harryhausen's best and most convincing work went into this film. There are border bumps, pinholes, small stains, small tears, and light smudge marks. The title card is exceptionally clean exhibiting only trivial flaws. Fine/Very Fine.
First Men in the Moon (Columbia, 1964) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Film adaptation of the H. G. Welles novel about scientists who are confused when they find evidence of space travel that happened in the distant past. What they find is that back in 1899, an eccentric scientist took a trip to the moon in a home-made space vehicle. As an added bonus, Ray Harryhausen has boldly signed the poster in black ink on the lower border. There are pinholes in the corners and borders (some larger from rough removal), a few trivial border stains, and just a tiny touch of separation on the top two crossfolds. Very Fine-.
The Incredible Shrinking Man (Universal International, 1957) One Sheet (27" X 41"). In a long and distinguished career, Richard Matheson has written such great films of horror and suspense as "The House of Usher", "The Pit and the Pendulum", "The Omega Man" and "Duel". This marvelous combination of existentialism and cutting-edge special effects was Matheson's first script. Grant Williams, in the most memorable role of his career, plays Scott Carey, a man caught up in circumstances beyond his control. The marvelous art of this one sheet is the classic image of Carey fighting the cat with a needle. Multiple pinholes, two small edge chips, fold wear, two light scuffs, fold separation with tape on the back and small paper loss. Fine+.
Incredible Shrinking Man (Universal International, 1957). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Jack Arnold, the man who brought us "Creature From the Black Lagoon" and "Tarantula," directed this film about a man who is exposed to a strange mist and begins to rapidly shrink. Richard Matheson's tight script, along with the great special effects, for the time, make this a unique, well-paced sci-fi thriller. Offered in this lot are two scene cards from the movie that depicts the hero of the film, Grant Williams, doing battle with the house cat. Both cards have pinholes in the borders and the card with the cat behind the door has multiple pinholes in the title area. There are scratches, slight border dings and some light smudges. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine.
Valley of the Gwangi (Warner Brothers, 1969) One Sheet (27" X 41"). A traveling Wild West show comes to town in circa-1900 Mexico with a a one-foot-tall horse that the natives believe to be a bad omen. When an attempt is made to return the tiny horse to the Forbidden Valley a prehistoric Tyrannosaurus Rex is aroused. Based on the "King Kong" story by Willis O'Brien and featuring special effects by his protégé Ray Harryhausen. There are light surface wrinkles, a touch of fold line wear, and light border stains. This one sheet features a terrific image of the prehistoric dinosaur wreaking havoc among the villagers. Very Fine.
Valley of the Gwangi (Warner Brothers, 1969) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). A tiny one-foot-tall horse brings an evil omen to a small town in Mexico that's being visited by a wild west show. A convoy of gypsies demands that the puny pony be taken back to the Forbidden Valley and released. Upon doing so however, a terrifying Allosaurus (known as Gwangi by the gypsies) is accidentally released on the town. Other than trivial corner bumps and minor border imperfections, this set is in pristine condition. Near Mint+.
Jason and the Argonauts (Columbia, 1963) Color Stills (10) (8" X 10"). Ray Harryhausen's personal favorite of all his films is a spectacular telling of the hunt for the Golden Fleece by Jason and his crew. As they make their way in search of the fleece, they have to fight off the challenges of the Bronze Talos, harpies, the Hydra and a platoon of sword wielding skeletons. These ten color stills show many of the most exciting scenes from the film, including the fights with Talos, the Hydra, the harpies and the skeleton army. There is also a shot of Triton holding the rocks for the Argo to pass. A few light bumps and very minor edge wear. Otherwise, these stills are mint and very rare. Near Mint.
The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (Columbia, 1958) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). "8th Wonder of the Screen!...in Dynamation". The exciting adventures of Sinbad are colorfully portrayed on this wonderful title card. Scenes on the card include Sinbad and Parisa on his boat, the Cyclops ready to hurl a boulder at the boat, Sinbad swordfighting with a skeleton, the genie and his lamp, Cyclops fighting with the dragon and Sinbad holding the shrunken princess in his hand. This marvelous card has very minor flaws. Three pinholes, a very faint corner wrinkle and a minor stain in one corner are the only things keeping this card from being rated mint. Included with the card is the original paper sleeve. Very Fine/Near Mint.
The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (Columbia, 1958) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). The astonishing special effects of the master Ray Harryhausen are featured in this retelling of the adventures of Sinbad. Stop-motion scenes have been shot by other filmmakers, but never to the great effect of Harryhausen's Dynamation. The wonders he produced for this film include a Cyclops, a dragon, a genie in a lamp, a Roc, a shrunken princess in Sinbad's hand and a sword wielding skeleton. His skeleton in this film was just a precursor to the tour de force of an army of skeletons in "Jason and the Argonauts" five years later. One of these cards pictures the dragon emerging from a cave to confront the band of adventurers. The other card is on board Sinbad's ship as the crew raises a giant spear. Very minor flaws in these cards. The ship card has four pinholes and a small smudge in one corner. The dragon card has three pinholes and what appears to be a printing smudge in one corner. Otherwise, these are mint cards. Very Fine/Near Mint.
The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (Columbia, 1958) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Kerwin Mathews and Kathryn Grant are featured in these scene cards from this wonderful fantasy film. Mathews made several fantasy films in his career, including playing Gulliver in "The 3 Worlds of Gulliver" and Jack in "Jack the Giant Killer". Kathryn Grant had just married Bing Crosby before she appeared in "The 7th Voyage of Sinbad", which ended up being her most famous role. The shrunken princess card has three pinholes, a very small, very slight smudge in one corner and a very slight wrinkle in another corner. The full size princess card has two pinholes, a very slight wrinkle in one corner and what appears to be a printing smudge on one edge. Otherwise, these are mint cards. Very Fine/Near Mint.
The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (Columbia, 1958) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Sinbad (Kerwin Mathews) is having a problem with his wedding. It seems that the evil sorcerer Sokurah (Torin Thatcher) has used his powers to shrink Sinbad's bride-to-be Parisa (Kathryn Grant). With the special effects of Ray Harryhausen and the stirring music of Bernard Herrmann, this fantasy film soars! One of the cards has Sinbad fighting the Cyclops. The other shows Sinbad and his men in shock and awe. Very minor flaws in these cards. The Cyclops card has three pinholes, a very light smudge in one corner and a very light wrinkle in another corner. The crew card has three pinholes and a very light wrinkle in one corner. Otherwise, these are mint cards. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Tobor the Great (Republic, 1954). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Republic Studio's entered the "robot" science-fiction genre with this film about scientists trying to develop a robot to use in space travel. This robot is endowed with human emotions, and becomes pals with the creator's grandson. Trouble erupts when the communists kidnap Tobor and try to make him do their evil bidding. Throughout the set, there are a few corner creases, small border tears and some light smudges. The title card has a border tear that edges into the graphics and a small area of soiling on the woman's face. These minor imperfections do not distract and the set displays exceptionally well. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine/Near Mint.
It Came From Outer Space (Universal, 1953). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Hollywood jumped on the 3-D bandwagon in 1953 in an effort to give audiences something they couldn't see on TV. Based on Ray Bradbury's novel, this classic was not only one of the biggest hits of the genre, but a real trendsetter as well. Directed by Jack Arnold, who would go on to direct some of the best science fiction films of the period, this sci-fi thriller had a one-eyed, wormlike alien crash-landing on Earth. There is one pinhole in each corner and just a touch of border toning, otherwise the card is pristine. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine.
Day the Earth Stood Still (20th Century Fox, 1951). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Robert Wise's classic science fiction epic is still the standard by which all other sci-fi films are compared. Way ahead of its time, the film explores the issue of what would man do if suddenly confronted by an alien race far superior to our own. Michael Rennie stars as the alien Klaatu who comes to earth with a message. He's accompanied by one of the greatest robots in the history of the cinema, Gort. This fantastic scene card features three of the films stars; Patricia Neal, Michael Rennie and the mighty robot Gort. There are minor corner and border bumps and one small scuff, otherwise the card is in excellent condition. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine.
Target Earth (Allied Artists, 1954). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Stranded in mysteriously deserted Chicago, a group of four people form an unlikely alliance to unite against a common enemy, an army of Venusian robots that have invaded the city. The are a three faint, trivial spots on the bottom border, otherwise this card is flawless. This card features a huge robot and is one of the best cards of the set. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Near Mint+.
It! The Terror From Beyond Space (United Artists, 1958). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). One of the better low-budget science fiction films of the fifties, this film has Marshall Thompson playing a stranded astronaut on Mars whose comrades have all been killed. When the rescue ship arrives, they suspect Thompson of murder. Little do they know, but the murderer has stowed away on the ship. The culprit is "It," a space alien played by Ray Corrigan. There are multiple pinholes at the top and bottom center and corners, light stains and some border soiling. This card features a portrait shot of the infamous "It" creature. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine.
The Day the World Ended (American Releasing Corp., 1956). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This well-crafted, thought-provoking, apocalyptic film was Roger Corman's first foray into the science-fiction genre, telling the tale of a post nuclear group of survivors that is invaded by mutant creatures. This scene card shows one of the mutated monsters stalking away with the film's beauty, Lori Nelson. There are corner bumps and creases and light border toning. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine/Very Fine.
Not of this Earth (Allied Artists, 1957). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). "Not of This Earth" is an excellent film and is usually regarded as one of Roger Corman's finest science-fiction endeavors. An alien agent from the planet Davana has been transported to Earth in an attempt to acquire blood for his dying race, a civilization that was devastated by nuclear war. Other than some trivial border toning, this card is near flawless. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Near Mint.
Gog (United Artists, 1954). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). This sci-fi melodrama is based on Ivan Tors' writings about the fictional "Office of Scientific Investigation." OSI has discovered that a New Mexico base, where the first space station is being built, is being sabotaged. The base is under the control of NOVAC, an anagram for "Nuclear Operated Variable Automatic Computer." Enemy agents have reprogrammed NOVAC to do the dirty work, the super computer in turn controls two robots, GOG and MAGOG. Trivial, insignificant imperfections, otherwise flawless. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Near Mint/Mint.
When Worlds Collide (Paramount, 1951) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Published in 1932, Philip Wylie and Edwin Balmer's novel, "When Worlds Collide," was immediately purchased by Paramount as a possible project for director Cecil B. DeMille. But when none of Paramount's scriptwriters could come up with a credible script, the project was put on the shelf until producer George Pal unearthed it in 1950. This classic sci-fi tale poses the question of what might happen if a foreign planet were to enter our solar system and crash into Earth. This poster has been linen backed and had just foldline touchup and centerpoint/pinhole touchup. The sheet is in exceptionally clean shape. The linen has been trimmed almost to the edge of the poster on three sides and to the edge on one side. There is not any apparent poster trimming as measures full 27" X 41" all the way around. Very Fine on Linen.
Invaders From Mars (20th Century Fox, 1953). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This classic science fiction film is told from the viewpoint of a little boy (Jimmy Hunt) who witnesses the invasion of aliens from the red planet who capture and brainwash the residents of his town. This scene card shows the military investigating alien activity. Other than one light, trivial scuff, this card is near flawless. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Near Mint+.
Invaders From Mars (20th Century Fox, R-1955) One Sheet (27" X 41"). The science-fiction, red-scare boom of the 1950s produced many films about aliens invading earth, and many more involving radioactive mutants. This film is unique in that it is told from the perspective of a twelve-year-old astronomy buff (Jimmy Hunt), who sees a flying saucer land just beyond his backyard. The spacecraft releases evil aliens that start brainwashing the residents of his small town. The artwork on this beautiful One Sheet is far superior in design to that of typical science-fiction posters of the day. There is fold line wear with a touch of paper loss at the crossfolds, small tears, one small hole in the background graphics, and corner pinholes. the poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Fine+ on Linen. Please note that this was listed on-line as a 1953 one sheet when indeed it is the 1955 strike one sheet. We have made the change here. It is in the catalog as R-1955.
The Thing From Another World (RKO, R-1954) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Even though reissue posters don't normally hold as much interest for collectors as originals do, this poster might be the rare exception. This particular reissue is extremely rare and almost never becomes available. All four corners have pieces missing from the border and there is a 3-inch tear in the lower right corner that extends into the RKO logo. The paper on this poster is still supple and white and would be a very easy fix. Very Good.
The Thing From Another World (RKO, R-1954) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). The original lobby card set to this science fiction classic is extremely hard to come by. This great reissue set is almost as difficult. The set has approximately four pinholes per card (some more) and one scene has a tear in the top center border and another has an upper left corner crease. Fine.
The Thing From Another World (RKO, 1951) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Based on the classic novel, "Who Goes there?", Howard Hawks's legendary science-fiction classic gripped cold-war America with paranoia over UFO's and unknown aliens. The one sheet is a classic as it is really a teaser; casting intrigue as to what the audiences would see inside the theatre. If one looks close, you'll see that the letters aren't just dripping, they're alive! Needless to say, this film's a classic for a reason. It's as frightening today as when it was made fifty-four years ago! The poster has several pin-holes per corner and some tape residue on the back of the corners, however, the interior image is wonderful, with bright colors and virtually no wear to the center-points. Fine.
The Thing From Another World (RKO, 1951) Insert (14" X 36"). Producer Howard Hawks' strong and suspenseful film is not your routine science-fiction picture. He brought his directorial talents to this film and in the process elevated the entire quality of the genre. To this day, this version of John W. Campbell Jr.'s sci-fi thriller remains unsurpassed for intense suspense. There are several tears and creases around the borders, and a few slight tears in the background graphics. This poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Posters for this title are highly prized and this insert is one of the most sought after for its rich colors and striking graphics. Rolled, Very Fine on Paper.
The Thing From Another World (RKO, 1951) Stills (12) (8" X 10"). Lot of 12 original stills. This group of stills captures some of the film's most intense moments. Eleven of the stills are in fine to very fine condition while the twelfth has a diagonal crease running through the center of the scene. Fine/Very Fine.
This Island Earth (Universal, 1955). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This mid-50s gem is one of the most intelligent and elaborate sci-fi films of the 1950s. Scientists on Earth are enlisted by aliens to help them save their dying planet. When the scientists learn that the Metalunans are actually planning on taking over the Earth, they sabotage their experiments and are taken by flying saucer to Metaluna to be held accountable. The climactic Metalunan scenes were directed by Universal's resident sci-fi specialist, Jack Arnold. There is one pinhole in each corner, corner creases, one small tear on the bottom right corner and some light scuffing. This card features a great shot of the crab-clawed Metalunan invader. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine+.
This Island Earth (Universal, 1955). One Sheet (27" X 41"). "This Island Earth" is one of the most intelligent and elaborate sci-fi films of the 1950s. Scientists on Earth are enlisted by aliens to help them save their dying planet. When the scientists learn that the Metalunans are actually planning on taking over the Earth, they sabotage their experiments and are taken by flying saucer to Metaluna to be held accountable. The climactic Metalunan scenes were directed by Universal's resident sci-fi specialist, Jack Arnold. Reynold Brown's amazing artistic talents make this one of the most stunning posters of the genre. There is separation at the crossfolds, corner pinholes, a hole in the upper right corner, small tears around the borders, and a few creases. Fine+.
The Invisible Boy (MGM, 1957). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Robby the Robot made his first appearance in "Forbidden Planet" and was such a tremendous success that MGM quickly created another project for him. Actually, this film was based on a short story by Edmund Cooper, which, incidentally, contained no robots! Though other creatures and mutants were popular to the sci-fi genre in the 1950s, the creation of the mechanical men would soon come to epitomize the era. There are two staple holes in each corner and just a hint of toning to the borders, otherwise this card is pristine. Very Fine. From the collection of Johnny Ramone.
Invasion of the Saucermen (American International, 1957). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Without a doubt this is the quintessential "high-camp" sci-fi film of the 1950s! Frank Gorshin, television's The Riddler in the "Batman" series, is one of the teen stars that saves the world from the gigantic headed, bulging eyed, green Martians. The poster and lobbies for this creature feature are some of the most sought after in the hobby. This spectacular lobby card features one of the most startling scenes from the movie. A young couple, making out in the woods, accidentally runs over an alien creature with their car, severing it's hand. The hand come alive, grows an eye, and begins to stalk the teens! There are corner creases, four pinholes (one in the upper graphics), and light border smudges. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine+.
The Viking Women and the Sea Serpent (AIP, 1957) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Producer-Director Roger Corman rose to fame by churning out cheapie horror films for the drive-In circuit during the 1950's. This time Corman has a boat load of voluptuous beauties, dressed as Vikings, that are rowing out to sea to save their menfolk and battling a giant sea serpent along the way. The AIP art for all of their posters was designed to entice the teenage audience using gory graphics and lurid scenes. There is fold line wear with some paper loss at the upper crossfold, corner pinholes, creases, and border chips. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Fine+ on Linen.
Science Fiction Title Cards (Various, 1953-61). Title Lobby Cards (4) (11" X 14"). Offered in the lot are four sci-fi title cards that have colorful graphics and great art. The titles are: "The Neanderthal Man" (1953), "The Giant Claw" (1957), 4D Man (1959) and "Gorgo" (1961). The "The Neanderthal Man" has one small border tear and some light smudges, the other three cards have minor border imperfections, but are otherwise in excellent condition. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Overall the set would grade Very Fine+.
Deadly Mantis, The (Universal International, 1957). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Riding the wave of the public's fear of nuclear weapons and nuclear radiation, Universal copied the current trend in "big bug" movies with this entry using a giant preying Mantis. Offered here is one of the best cards from the set, the attack of the Mantis on a group of cars. Trivial border imperfections, otherwise this card is in excellent condition. Near Mint.
The She-Creature (American International, 1956). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). AIP was at it again in trying to cash in on a current news item. This time it was "past life regression hypnosis" made famous by the book "The Search for Bridey Murphy". Chester Morris stars as the evil hypnotist Dr. Lombardi, who sends his beautiful assistant back to her prehistoric sea-monster predecessor. Cut rate creature creator, Paul Blaisdell wore the busty, scaly and fanged outfit featured on this card. There is light toning to the borders, a small border stain, light scuffs and scratches, and about four pinholes in the graphics. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine+.
From Hell It Came (Allied Artists, 1957). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). A native chief's son is wrongfully accused of his father's death and is ordered executed by the village witch doctor. The prince then returns as Tabanga, a walking tree stump that goes on a killing rampage. This is one of the best cards from the set, which shows the enraged "woodster" carting of one of his victims. There is toning to the borders, one black mark on the bottom border and one light smudge on the right border. Fine/Very Fine. From the collection of Johnny Ramone.
Curse of the Demon (Columbia, 1957) Australian Day Bill (13" X 30"). This is without a doubt one of the great psychological terror/horror films in cinema history. There are the typical fold lines, one small tear, and some trivial border nicks. This colorful Australian Day Bill pictures the horrid demon that makes its fleeting appearance at the film's end. Very Fine-.
Curse of the Demon (Columbia, 1957). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Jacques Tourneur directed this classic horror film which stars Dana Andrews as a cynical psychologist who doubts that a series of murders have been caused by an ancient curse, until he comes under the curse himself. This film is, without a doubt, one of the greats in horror cinema. This lobby card features a great portrait shot of the horrid demon, which makes only a fleeting appearance at the film's end. There are a couple of extremely light scratches and and a touch of border toning, otherwise this card is flawless. Near Mint. From the collection of Johnny Ramone.
The Amazing Colossal Man (AIP, 1957). Lobby Cards (4) (11" X 14"). During atomic tests in the Nevada desert, Army colonel Glenn Langan is exposed to high amounts of radiation. The effects of the deadly radiation cause Langan to mutate, growing at the rate of ten feet per day, and eventually going insane. The deranged giant destroys several Las Vegas landmarks before being killed by the army. Offered in this lot are four scene cards, each featuring the Colossal Man in various states of mutation. The card showing Langan holding a car has corner pinholes and two small border stains. The other cards have trivial border imperfections, but are otherwise in excellent condition. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine.
The Amazing Colossal Man (AIP, 1957) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Yep, it was that old culprit, a nuclear bomb that made Lt. Col. Glenn Manning grow to epic proportions in this Bert I. Gordon drive-in thriller. And what does a man want to do when he grows to epic proportions? He wants to go gambling in Vegas. Actually, this is one of Bert Gordon's better productions and the posters are very collectible for fans of the 1950s science fiction pictures. This half sheet is rolled and has minimal wear to the borders including some tiny tears and smudges and two tiny chips off of the right corners. The poster has a 1.5 inch tear on the right and some light smudging in the film's title on the left. Overall the poster has some general tanning. Rolled, Fine.
The Amazing Colossal Man (AIP, 1957) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Producer Bert I. Gordon made a career of turning normal size objects into giants in his pictures and with "The Amazing Colossal Man" he churned out one of his better efforts. As usual, the fallout from nuclear radiation makes a man grow to gigantic proportions, go insane and begin a romp and stomp across the Nevada desert. This one sheet was linen backed and had very little touchup performed. The work was somewhat amateurish and this poster could use a new linen backing. Fine on Linen.
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (Allied Artists, 1958) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Allison Hayes, our heroine, is kidnapped by a bald alien in a satellite spaceship. Her attitude, along with everything else, begins to grow, and grow, and grow.This cheap science fiction drive-in feature was made for $65,000. Shot in several days, it is now a cult favorite and this poster, which features wonderful Reynold Brown art work, is getting extremely difficult to find. There are the typical fold lines, minor border bumps and corner pinholes. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects almost undetectible. Very Fine on Paper.
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (Allied Artists, 1958) Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Allison Hayes is out for revenge and beware--she's fifty feet tall! There was no six sheet produced for this film as Allied would not go to the expense on some of their cheapies. The Three Sheet poster is particularly hard to locate 'cause if you are going to have a fifty foot woman she should be big! This poster has been put on linen and had the border and the white of the credit area airbrushed. There was a chip several inches in diameter missing at the joint of the two pieces in the border which extended into the artwork. There was some airbrush work done around the joint of the two pieces. The image is still in very nice shape and the colors are very strong. This poster would please most discriminating collectors, but if you have an aversion to restoration work, please do not bid. Fine- on Linen.
The Wasp Woman (Film Group, Inc., 1959). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Shot in less than a week for $50,000, Roger Corman directed this sci-fi film about a cosmetic company executive (Susan Cabot) who has found a youth-rejuvenating drug in the royal jelly of wasps. The only real side effect is that the taker periodically becomes a wasp and at night slays her victims and devours them! There is light border toning and three pinholes, one on the right border, one on the bottom border and the other at the top center, just in the graphics area. These minor defects do not distract and the card displays exceptionally well. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine.
The Wasp Woman (Film Group, Inc., 1959) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Shot in less than a week for $50,000, Roger Corman directed this sci-fi film about a cosmetic company executive (Susan Cabot) who has found a youth-rejuvenating drug in the royal jelly of wasps. The only real side effect is that the taker periodically becomes a wasp at night, slays her victims, and then devours them! There are multiple corner pinholes (some in the background graphics), and light smudge marks. The posters for this title are graphically horrific and are actively sought by collectors. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine-.
Beast with 1, 000, 000 Eyes! (American Releasing Corp., 1955). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Legendary producer Roger Corman brought invading aliens into the desert of California, where they begin plans for world domination by controlling the minds of various animals. In one scene, a group of homicidal birds savagely attack, beating Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" by a full five years. The card offered in this lot features a great closeup of Paul Blaisdell's hulking "Beast". The card has been taped on the back along the top and bottom borders, there are light smudge marks and soiling in the borders, and a slight rippling to the card's surface. Fine. From the collection of Johnny Ramone.
The Spider (AIP, 1958) One Sheet (27" X 41"). When "The Fly" became a blockbuster hit for 20th Century Fox in 1958, American International decided to follow their success and changed the title of this film to "The Spider" on all advertising material. The main title on the film itself was "Earth vs the Spider" and was never changed. The story is vintage AIP drive-in fare about a giant spider who terrorizes a local town. There's slight fold line wear with a bit more at the center crossfold and one small scuff, otherwise this poster is in excellent condition. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Mothra (Columbia, 1962) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Directed by Ishiro Honda, this was the third major addition to Toho Studios' giant monsters extravaganzas following Godzilla and Rodan, and the first female beast in the series. The film begins with a giant larva, worshipped by island tribesmen, that quickly metamorphoses into a giant female moth. Destruction and pandemonium ensue as the monster moth attempts to regain her stolen egg. There's a round Canadian censor stamp in the upper red background that has been lightly airbrushed over, otherwise this poster is pristine. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine+ on Linen.
The Giant Leeches (AIP, 1959) Insert (14" X 36"). No it's not about the IRS! In the usual sci-fi plot with atomic radiation causing mutated leeches to become giants, the monsters begin feeding on humans they drag down to their caves under the swamps. Yvette Vickers (better known as the 50 foot woman) plays a slutty wife who is forced by her husband into the swamp and into the clutches of these blood suckers. This is truly great drive-in fare. The insert is folded with the standard three horizontal folds, but also has one additional horizontal fold in the lower section. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine.
The Blob (Paramount, 1958) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Steven McQueen made his big screen debut as so many other actors did, by appearing in a science fiction thriller. In this case, the alien from space was an ever-growing and expanding, all-encompassing ooze that would devour everything in it's path. Leave it to the teenagers, (not the army or scientists) to figure out how to destroy it. This was one of the better films of its type from the 1950s, which makes the posters very desirable. The condition of this sheet is choice. There has been minimal touchup to the folds with an extra horizontal crease under McQueen credit. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Neanderthal Man (United Artists, 1953) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Beverly Garland has one of her first roles in this science fiction tale of a scientist whose experiments go awry and turns himself into a caveman. They don't get much campier than this poster. This poster has some torn pinholes, but otherwise is in very clean condition. Very Fine-.
Beast From 20,000 Fathoms (Warner Brothers, 1953) One Sheet (27" X 41"). For once, a nuclear explosion doesn't make an animal grow wildly out of proportion, but actually thaws the beast out of the arctic icepack. Stop-motion animator Ray Harryhausen created this dinosaur (a rhedosaurus) for the production and had it stomp down the Great White Way of New York City. Mass mayhem on the screen was great for science fiction epics and Harryhausen's creations were perfect to deliver the goods. This stunning one sheet was signed by Harryhausen under his credit. Very Fine.
Return of the Fly (20th Century Fox, 1959). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This is the sequel to the all-time creepiest of creepy drive-in features. The story takes up with the son of the scientist who reaps tragic results with his matter transporter, fifteen years later. The scene card featured here has one of the better images from the lobby set as it shows the son in his horrific metamorphasis. There are slight corner bumps and a touch of toning to the borders, otherwise this card is in excellent condition. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Near Mint+.
Creature From the Black Lagoon (Universal International, 1954) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The last of the classic Universal Monsters made his first appearance on the screen in this 3D epic in 1954. And we don't use the term "classic" loosely here. Of all the horror titles from the 1950s, this is certainly one of the most sought after and this title card sports one of the best images issued on the picture. The card has been lightly cleaned and there have been a few pin-holes in the borders retouched. There are slight creases in the corners as well. Other than these very minor imperfections, this card is in outstanding condition. Very Fine.
Creature From the Black Lagoon (Universal International, 1954) Belgian Poster (14.5" X 25"). Director Jack Arnold terrified audiences with this prehistoric creature (an amphibious gill-man who came equipped with pulsating gills and fearsome webbed talons), who lived in a murky uncharted tributary of the Amazon. The last of the great Universal Monsters, and perhaps the best, the Creature was a tremendous success in its day and went on to spawn two sequels. There are light fold lines and border pinholes. Very Fine on Linen.
Revenge Of The Creature (Universal, 1955). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This film, the sequel to Universal's "Creature From The Black Lagoon," has the gill-man wreaking havoc on Florida's Ocean Harbor Park and its innocent population. This card offers a great, full-length image of the aluminous green creature. A water stain covered a large portion of the card. The card was professionally cleaned, eliminating all but just a remnant of the stain, which can be seen at the top on the "GE" of Revenge in the title. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine+.
The Creature Walks Among Us (Universal International, 1956). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This is the final installment in Universal's "Gill Man" trilogy, which began with "The Creature from the Black Lagoon." This time the Creature is captured and held in a laboratory where a fire destroys his gills. The head scientist, where he is incarcerated, turns him into an air-breathing being. The Creature doesn't like being pent-up however and longs to return to the sea. He violently escapes, and in the finale frame the audience sees him shuffling off into the sea, returning home, knowing he can't survive. This scene card features a great shot of the creature on a rampage. There are pinholes on "Walks" of the title and in the corners, otherwise fine. Fine/Very Fine. From the collection of Johnny Ramone.
It Came From Beneath the Sea (Columbia, 1955). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This film was the first of several fruitful collaborations between producer Charles H. Schneer and special effects wizard Ray Harryhausen. The stop-motion animation utilized by Harryhausen to create the huge tentacled octopus is convincingly frightening, and he continued to perfect his work on follow up projects such as "Earth vs. Flying Saucers" and "The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad". This scene card features a great shot of Harryhausen's giant octopus wreaking havoc on the Golden Gate Bridge. There are two pinholes in the middle of the right and left borders, otherwise this card is near flawless. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine+.
The Monster that Changed the World (United Artists, 1957). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). An underwater earthquake in the Sargasso sea uncovers the eggs of a long-extinct sea monster. The eggs hatch into giant mollusks (big caterpillars in snail shells) that menace mankind and reproduce at the incredible rate 3000 eggs per sitting! There are pinholes across the top, a thin horizontal scratch in the graphics, one corner crease and some border smudges. This colorful title card shows the mean green creature attacking a shapely starlet. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine+.
The Beast of Hollow Mountain (United Artists, 1956). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The prehistoric past meets the old west in this sci-fi/horror western set in Mexico. It seems American cowboy Jimmy Ryan, who has a ranch south of the border, has been having some trouble with Enrique Rios, a powerful cattle baron. When Ryan's cattle start to disappear he suspects Rios, but discovers instead its a giant Tyrannosaurus Rex! There are light fold lines, corner creases, smudge marks, and light border toning. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine+.
The Mole People (Universal International, 1956). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). John Agar plays Dr. John Bentley, an Archaeologist who leads a Middle Eastern expedition in search of a lost tribe of Sumerians. Bentley and his cohorts follow a tunnel deep below the surface of the earth, eventually coming across a tyrannical tribe of albino Sumerians, who use the semi-human Mole People as their slaves. This scene card offers a detailed look at one of the mutant humanoid "mole creatures." There has been a touch of restoration to the bottom right corner and there is minor toning around the borders, otherwise the card is in excellent condition. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine.
The Mole People (Universal International, 1956) Six Sheet (81" X 81"). John Agar journeys to the center of the earth in this classic science fiction picture and faces a race of monsters intent on using mankind as their slaves. Simply stated, this six sheet is fantastic. It delivers all of the action and horror you could want and expect from a classic picture of the 1950's. The condition is fantastic as well, having been opened only on a couple of occasions. Near Mint.
Tarantula (Universal, 1955) Australian One Sheet (27" X 40"). Jack Arnold, the talented director of some of the '50s' best science fiction, is at the helm of this, one of the best of the mutated creature films. The pacing of this classic thriller, combined with very good special effects for the era, tremendous musical score, and some solid acting by John Agar, Leo G. Carroll -- and even a bit part for a young Clint Eastwood -- makes this one of the best of the genre. There are two 2" tears on the bottom border and some other small tears and wrinkles around the edges, otherwise this poster is in excellent condition. This colorful stone litho Australian poster displays a vivid image of the mutated arachnid terrorizing the town. Very Fine-.
Tarantula (Universal, 1955) Insert (14" X 36"). One of the prime examples of science-gone-mad monsters from the 50's, "Tarantula" featured one of the best giant spiders seen on screen until "The Return of the King". Experiments with new ways of growing food go amuck in the desert. A tarantula injected with a secret formula escapes and terrorizes a small town. John Agar and Mara Corday join the townspeople to fight it, but it's Clint Eastwood as the leader of an Air Force squadron that finally brings the giant spider down! Agar was first known as Shirley Temple's husband. After a promising start co-starring in several John Wayne cavalry westerns, he became typecast in "B" horror flicks and westerns. This restored insert has great graphics of the giant spider, as well as shots of Agar and Corday. Pinholes, several edge chips and fold separation chips, and two extra folds. Professional restoration makes this poster appear much higher in grade. Fine+ on Paper.
The Giant Claw (Columbia, 1957) Insert (14" X 36"). When agents sell out there actors, this is what happens! Jeff Morrow and Mara Corday star in this outrageous science-fiction "epic" where the effects are so bad, they make "Plan 9 From Outer Space" look great. When you think of "camp" classics from the 1950's, few posters will come to mind before "The Giant Claw." Do we predict a new classic in the history of "Bad Cinema?" Believe it or not, this title is on the rise as the craze surrounding Bad Cinema continues to grow. This poster is folded with some very minor corner "dings". Very .Fine+
Monster on Campus (Universal International, 1958) Insert (14" X 36"). Headlines screamed, "Co-ed beauty captive of man Monster." This 1950's low budget horror pic tells the story of a college professor who discovers the remains of a prehistoric fish. When blood is accidentally spilled in the remains it turns into a mad neanderthal killer. It was directed by Jack Arnold (Creature from the Black Lagoon) and starred Andy Taylor's future girlfriend, Joanna Moore. The insert is a marvelous sample of the horror quickies Universal cranked out in the 50s. This poster is rolled with what appears to be a couple of faint fold marks perhaps from being rolled and crimped. It is in excellent condition with bright colors and a minor edge bump. Very Fine+.
Godzilla (Toho, 1956) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Director Ishiro Honda's film about the famous 400-foot tall mutant dinosaur is the true "King" of Toho Studios releases, and spawned one of the longest running series in film history. Honda used this film as a visual metaphor of the devastation wrought on Japan by the atomic bomb. Offered in this lot are two cards featuring the gargantuan Gojira as he marches toward Tokyo. These cards are flawless. Mint.
Godzilla (Toho, 1956) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Director Ishiro Honda used this film as a visual metaphor of the devastation wrought on Japan by the atomic bomb. Offered in this lot are two scene cards from this title. The artwork on the first card shows Godzilla, set against a background of burning buildings, laying waste to a commuter train. The second card features two of the films stars, Momoko Kochi who plays Emiko Yamane and Akihiko Hirata as Dr. Daisuke Serizawa. An interesting side note about this card is that the scene doesn't appear in the film. These cards are flawless. Mint.
Godzilla (Toho, 1956) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). A rampaging 400-foot monster reptile terrifies Japan as it destroys everything in its path and becomes a walking incarnation of the atomic bomb. Offered in this lot are two scene cards from this film. The first features wonderful artwork of Godzilla, with his glowing dorsal fin and radioactive breath, laying waste to Tokyo. The second shows Raymond Burr, who was dubbed in for the U.S. release with added footage, as he passes through customs. These lobby cards are flawless. Mint.
Godzilla (Toho, 1956) Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). A 150 foot tall monster, whom the natives call Gojira, awakens from the depths of the sea and goes on a rampaging nuclear nightmare. Offered in this lot are two scene cards from this film. The first shows Godzilla being attacked by the Japanese air force who are trying to check the monsters advance. The second card shows the gigantic Gojira, against a backdrop of flames, being led out to sea. These cards are flawless. Mint.
Godzilla vs the Smog Monster (Toho, 1971) Japanese B2 (20" X 28.5"). Godzilla's foe in this entry of Toho's massive monster series is dubbed Hedora, a creature formed out of the earth's industrial waste and pollution. It's up to Godzilla to save the world, which he does, with his atomic breath that burns Hedora to a crisp atop Mount Fuji. This poster is rolled but was folded at one time. There is slight wear at the single centerpoint of crossfold, but colors are strong. This is a great addition to any Godzilla collection. Fine/Very Fine.
Destroy All Monsters (Toho, 1968) Japanese B2 (20" X 28.5"). Aliens have released all the giant monsters from their imprisonment on Monster Island and are using them to destroy all major cities on the planet. This is Toho Studio's most popular movie and was their version of the All-Star Games, as it included 11 monsters including Godzilla, Ghidrah, Mothra, and Rodan. This original Japanese poster is very rare and is rolled, never folded. It has a couple of minor tears at the top of the poster and a remanent of a poster on the lower edge of the back. This poster has vibrant color and appears in Very Fine+ condition.
100 Monsters (Daiei, 1968) Japanese B2 (20" X 28"). "100 Monsters" takes place in 18th century Japan and involves a storyteller whose ghost stories come to life, punishing a greedy landowner for opening a brothel in an old religious shrine. The film was successful, with imaginative special effects, and quickly spawned two sequels. Daiei is the same studio that brought us the Gamera and Majin series. Material from this trilogy is very tough to come by, and this poster from the first movie is considered the most desirable because of the depiction of all the various creatures. This poster is rolled but was folded at one time. It has remnants of another poster which was at one time glued to the back, but does not detract in the slightest from the appearance of the poster. Very Fine.
Metropolis (UFA, 1927) Alliance Cine Journal-French (4 Pages). In this issue of the popular French cinema newspaper, (dated November 15, 1927), it tells the synopsis of the film and depicts many scenes from the film including the dance at the Yoshiwara nightclub, Rotwang in the creation of Futura Automation, and the flood destroying the workers. The back of the paper depicts portraits of both the director Fritz Lang and writer Thea von Harbou. The sheer volume of material produced to promote "Metropolis" is amazing, but justified since it truly is one of the greatest science-fiction films ever created. The paper is brittle and a couple of splits have been reinforced with tape. There are also several small tears and holes in the sides. Overall condition is Fine-.
Metropolis (UFA, 1927) British Herald. This impressive four-page Herald lists the Lavender Hill Pavilion as the theatre where it showed September 26, 1927. It shows signs of use including many creases and being fold in half at one time. Very Good.
Metropolis (UFA, 1927) French Program (Multiple Pages). Fritz Lang, impressed during a visit to New York City by the cities skyline, went on to create what many consider to be the greatest science-fiction film ever made. When the film was released in 1927, all sorts of posters, media and programs promoted the picture. Ostensibly, we'll call this lot a French program since it's pre-dominantly in French and the advertising printed inside is French; however, it has more of an international feel since the film's synopsis is translated in German and English. The program has 24 interior pages and features several stills from the film. The program is in excellent condition showing a very slight impression of it being lightly folded in half at one time. Very Fine.
Metropolis (UFA, 1927). French Program (8" X 11.5"). When Metropolis was premiered in Germany during January of 1927, Fritz Lang's masterpiece ran 153 minutes. That complete version was heavily cut for release in America, removing a quarter of the movie, along with a good deal of the symbolism in the movie's original footage. In Germany, in the spring of 1927, an edited version modeled roughly on the American version, was prepared and released, and that became the "standard" version of the movie. There are no known versions of the complete, unedited, print for this film and any of the original printed material has become historically significant. This program is dated March 3, 1928 and is for a Paris showing of the film. There is light soiling to the covers, a small amount of surface paper loss at the top of the front cover, and a couple of pencil notations. Fine+.
Metropolis (UFA, 1927). British Program (7.25" X 9.75"). Fritz Lang's futuristic sci-fi classic was adapted from a novel written by his wife, Thea Von Harbou. In "Metropolis," two worlds coexist: the subterranean one, where human beings are slaves and must toil endlessly to survive, and the above-ground paradise, reserved only for the elite. This movie was produced not long after the industrial revolution, and may have been Lang's attempt to foreshadow what the world would been like if the "age of the machine" went unchecked. Material from this silent masterpiece is incredibly rare. Offered here is a complete 32-page British program. There is slight spine wear, some cover soiling, and one small corner crease. The pages are a clean off-white color and offer wonderful contrast. Fine/Very Fine.
Screen-Used Knife from "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Bryanston, 1974). When you're a psychotic serial killer who dresses in the dead flesh of his victims, you can't just go and buy your killing knife from Home Depot. No, you deserve something special, like this hand-made, bone handled blade that was actually used in the production of Tobe Hooper's classic film, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." From the collection of Ed "The Hitchhiker" Neal, this chilling prop was created by Art Director Bob Burns. Part of a cache of props kept in a storage room in Austin, Texas, this knife and other items (including the Kitchen/Old Lady mask, the bone chair and the arm lamp offered separately in this catalog) were eventually sold to a furniture store when the owner tired of paying the storage fees. They were later acquired by Neal, who has graciously consigned them to this auction. The knife is in excellent condition, with a blade measuring approximately 9.5" x 1.25" and a handle measuring approximately 6.5" x 8", with a 2.5" diameter. This is more than just a cool knife, this is an important and historic piece of horror film history.
Leatherface "Kitchen/Old Lady" Mask from "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (Bryanston, 1974). Art Director Bob Burns created three separate and distinct masks for Tobe Hooper's 1974 nightmare classic, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." The "Killing" mask, which Gunnar Hansen wears in the climax of the film, was sold by Burns several years ago. The "Pretty Woman" mask, worn during the infamous dinner scene, was sold at auction by Heritage on July 17, 2004 for $9,200. Offered here is the is final mask of the set, the "Kitchen/Old Lady" mask. This grotesque face is worn by Hansen during much of the film, particularly during the scenes where he is seen in the kitchen. The bottom of the face is missing, as that part was stitched on separately to give Leatherface an even more horrific appearance. Made of a fiberglass material (which is no longer manufactured) and latex, Burns acknowledged that there were no duplicates made of any of these masks, and that these were the actual props that were used on-screen. In an email received shortly before Burns' untimely death in 2004, he said, "I was amazed to find out that this mask was still in existence. I had thought it had been discarded 25 years ago. It's always a thrill when my work pops up somewhere like this." The mask, along with several other key props, was kept in a storage room in Austin, Texas, until the unit was abandoned by the renter. At that point, the contents of the storage room were sold on a blind bid basis to a furniture store in Austin. From there, the contents were acquired by Ed "The Hitchhiker" Neal, who has kept possession of them until consigning them to this auction. The mask, which is mounted on a styrofoam head form, is in delicate condition and has not received any conservation or restoration work of any kind. It is a truly historic artifact from a landmark film.
Screen-Used Arm Lamp from "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (Bryanston, 1974) Have you ever said to yourself, "Boy, I could really use a hand here?" Well, now you can not only have an extra hand, but the whole arm as well! Fans of the immortal horror classic, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," filmed on a shoestring budget by Tobe Hooper in 1974, will immediately recognize this prop from the film. This "disarming" piece was part of a collection of props from the film that was kept in an Austin, Texas storage locker until the owner tired of paying the storage fees. Sold to a local furniture store, they were later acquired by Ed Neal, who played "The Hitchhiker" in Hooper's opus. Ed kept them safe and sound for years, and has now graciously consigned them to this auction. This prop, like all the others, was created by Art Director Bob Burns, who authenticated the collection shortly before his death in 2004. The lamp stands approximately 16" tall on a 5" x 1.25" base, and is wired to hold a standard lightbulb. If you bid on this piece, you'll not only have an opportunity to win a rare and unique piece of horror movie history, you'll also be supporting your right to bare arms.
Screen-Used Bone Chair from "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (Bryanston, 1974). After a long, hard day of killin' and cookin', nothing says "comfortable" like this hand-made, one-of-a-kind bone backed chair used in Tobe Hooper's 1974 horror-fest, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." Can't you just imagine yourself curling up in this little beauty waiting for your son to serve up a heapin' helpin' of head cheese and lady fingers? Sure you can! Created by Art Director Bob Burns, this prop, along with several other important pieces from this landmark film, were kept in a storage locker in Austin, Texas until the owner tired of paying the storage fees. Sold to a local furniture store, these pieces were later acquired by Ed "The Hitchhiker" Neal, who has authenticated them and consigned them to this auction. The chair has a height of approximately 16", with a seat measurement of about 16.5" x 16". The bone back rises approximately 28.5" from the ground, the arms are approximately 13.5" long and the back measures approximately 18" wide. This chair can be seen in the infamous "dinner" scene, wherein Marilyn Burns is brought to the table as a reluctant guest. This piece is sold as an historic artifact only; we cannot vouch for its functionality as a piece of furniture.
Dracula (Stage Play, 1928) Window Card (14" X 22"). Offered in this lot is an original theater window card advertising the stage version of Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula", to be shown on November 5, 1928 at Ford's Theatre in Baltimore, Md. This play first appeared in the U.K. in 1923 and made its New York Broadway debut in 1927. The Broadway version featured Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula and Edward Van Sloan as Van Helsing. Lugosi's success in the play led to his role in the 1931 Universal film, which also starred Van Sloan, and rocketed Lugosi to international fame. The play was also highly successful and toured for over two years. This window card was created by the same printer and has the exact same graphics as the window card printed for the Broadway run. There is a center fold line, light creases, pinholes and border bumps. The card has had minor restoration and displays very well. Very Fine-
Dracula (Realart, R-1951) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Bela Lugosi, as the immortal Count Dracula, appears on this spectacular half sheet along with Edward Van Sloan and Helen Chandler. "Dracula" would make Lugosi a household name and typecast the actor as the undead count for the rest of his career. The posters for the Universal horror films are the most collectible in the hobby and this reissue from the Realart series is almost as desirable as the original. This rolled half sheet has been paper-backed to correct a few small tears in the border and several wrinkles in the paper throughout the poster. Very Fine.
Dracula (Realart, R-1951). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Bela Lugosi stars in this moody and atmospheric Universal horror adaptation of Bram Stoker's "Dracula." In the late 1940s, Universal began to reissue all of their classic horror films, including "Dracula." It was a smart move for the studio, since "Dracula" was one of their most popular and famous films, and with each reissue, enjoyed a new following of fans. This scene card is from the 1951 Realart reissue of the film and features a menacing Lugosi cloaked in his scarlet lined cape. There are corner pinholes, some minor border dings and one pinhole in the background graphics. The card is crisp and clean and displays very well. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine-.
Dracula (Universal, 1931) Photoplay Edition (354 Pages). This beautiful photoplay edition to Bram Stocker's classic is filled with photos of the new Universal film with Bela Lugosi causing such as sensation. This book comes with the original dustjacket and is signed on the title page, "To Buddy, David Manners, 3/22/92." This is your chance to get this amazing find with the very rare dustjacket, intact. There is a small chip out of the upper edge of the back side of the dustjacket. There is a very minor moisture stain on the inside of the front hardcover. Accompanied with COA from PSA/DNA. Overall this book grades as Very Fine+.
Dracula (Universal, R-1938) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Even though Bela Lugosi only played Dracula once more after this classic Universal film (in "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein"), he was horribly typecast from then on. Of course, the reason was because of the absolutely indelible impression that he makes as the Transylvanian Count who "never drinks wine". Lugosi created a character that set the standard for all the vampires that followed. What's more, he did so without the audience ever seeing fangs or the neck wounds that are common parts of any vampire film of later years. This restored title card has an exciting shot of Lugosi going in for the kill on Helen Chandler. Pinholes, corner creases and three horizontal folds in the card. Professionally restored to a very clean appearance. Fine-.
Dracula (Universal, R-1938). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Bela Lugosi launched his legend as the definitive screen vampire in this adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel. The film, arguably the most influential of all the film versions for this legendary classic, launched Lugosi's career in horror movies and forever invited vampires across Hollywood's threshold. Offered in this lot is a card from the 1938 first re-issue of the film. The card features a demonish image of Lugosi stalking the lovely Helen Chandler, as she lays sleeping unaware. There is one small corner crease, light border toning and one light scuff, otherwise the card is in excellent condition. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine+.
Dracula (Universal, R-1938). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Considered by many to be the greatest of all vampire films, this classic film launched Lugosi as the definitive screen Count Dracula as well as launching Universal's sound horror cycle. Offered in this lot is a card from the 1938 first re-issue of the film. There are corner creases, light scuffs and some minor soiling and bumps on the borders. This card features one of the best shots of Lugosi, in the role he made famous, as he prepares to feast on the blood of the young and virtuous Helen Chandler. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine-.
White Zombie (United Artists, R-1938). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Considered by many to be the most horrific of the early horror films, this United Artists classic tells the tale of a young couple's travels to Haiti to be married. Suddenly, the young woman falls ill and apparently dies. She has fallen under the control of the evil Legendre (Bela Lugosi) and has become one of his Zombie slaves. This card is from the 1938 reissue, featuring Lugosi, and the beauty under his hypnotic spell, Madge Bellamy. There are a couple of light corner bumps, otherwise this card is in pristine condition. Near Mint. From the collection of Johnny Ramone.
Island of Lost Souls (Paramount, 1933). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This was the first screen version of H.G. Wells' horror/sci-fi classic entitled, "Island of Dr. Moreau". This film stars Charles Laughton as Dr.Moreau, the misguided scientist who transforms animals into humanlike creatures via surgery. Two of these odd creatures are Bela Lugosi (who plays a small part as "The Sayer of the Law") and Kathleen Burke, the beautiful and erotic "Panther Woman", who falls for shipwrecked sailor Richard Arlen. There are pinholes in the corners and a few scattered in the background graphics, light scratches, smudges, one corner chip and a small border tear. The card has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. This card features a terrific shot of Arthur Hohl and Arlen. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine/Very Fine on Paper.
Murders in the Rue Morgue (Realart, R-1948). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This film is one of the formative films in the great 1930s Golden Age of mad scientist movies. It was the second mad scientist film ever made, following the massive success of "Frankenstein" (1931). This card is from the 1948 Realart reissue of the film and features a great image of Bela Lugosi and D'Arcy Corrigan. There are border pinholes, scuffs, and one light wrinkle in the graphics, otherwise fine. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine-.
Murders in the Rue Morgue (Universal, 1932). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This film is one of the formative films in the great 1930s Golden Age of mad scientist films. It was the second mad scientist film ever made, following the massive success of "Frankenstein" (1931). The lobby cards for "Murders" are extremely rare. This is the only card in the set to feature a caption, "The Discovery in the Chimney" and marks an important moment in the movie as Leon Waycoff discovers the body of one of Erik's victims. This is one of the moments in the film that can actually be attributed to Edgar Allan Poe's original story from 1843. There are pinholes and creases in the corners, a few scattered pinholes in the borders and background graphics and one small hole in the dark portion of Waycoff's coat. The card was professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine/Very Fine.
The Invisible Ray (Realart, R-1948). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This film was the last of Universal's three Boris Karloff-Bela Lugosi teamings of the mid-1930s. Karloff stars as Dr. Janos Rukh, a scientist who wants to use his new laser-like ray to benefit mankind. But after increased exposure to "Radium X" he becomes demented and begins using his new invention to do away with his enemies. There is one tape stain on the top and minor corner bumps. This Realart reissue card from 1948 captures a great shot of the horrific duo. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine/Very Fine.
The Raven (Film Classics, R-1948)) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Boris Karloff as Bateman, tries to warn Irene Ware of Bela Lugosi's evil desires in this pivotal moment from one of the most disturbing horror films ever made! This card is exceptionally nice as it displays Karloff in Jack Pierce's unique make-up. The card has some minor corner "dings" and a tiny tear to the bottom right border. Very Fine- condition.
The Raven (Realart, 1948). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The masters of horror, Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi were teamed for this classic horror thriller. Lugosi portrays a crazed brain-surgeon who is obsessed with the characters and devices found in the Edgar Allan Poe stories. Boris Karloff plays a prison escapee who comes to Lugosi for plastic surgery on his face. Together they attempt to use the gruesome Poe devices on their unsuspecting victims. This card is from the 1948 Realart reissue of the film and offers outstanding images of both Karloff and Lugosi. There are a couple of pinholes, one light corner crease and a red date stamp on the bottom right corner. These minor imperfections do not distract from this clean, crisp card. Very Fine+. From the collection of Johnny Ramone.
Human Monster (Monogram, 1939) Insert (14" X 36"). Bela Lugosi starred in this British made film originally titled "Dark Eyes of London." The story told the tale of evil Lugosi using blind men as pawns in his murder schemes.The paper for this title has always been relatively scarce. This insert has the typical three folds plus an additional two folds. There is slight fold separation on the left side of the top two folds and a minor paper chip from the right border. The lower fold has slight wear. The description makes this sound worse than it is and a competent restoration artist could make this piece look fantastic with minimal work. Very Good/Fine.
The Walking Dead (Warner Brothers, R-1942) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Karloff stalks the screen as an executed murderer, revived from the dead and seeking vengeance on those who framed him. Michael Curtiz directed this picture with his usual flair and the studio issued it with a very "art deco" design for the one sheet. This is the reissue one sheet is from 1942 when the studio was forced into reissuing many of it's pictures due to cut backs in film stock due to the war. The poster has been linen backed and had very minor touch up the fold lines and center points. This is one of the better copies we've seen. Very Fine+.
The Walking Dead (Warner Brothers, R-1942) Insert (14" X 36"). Boris Karloff stars in the macabre tale of terror as a convict recently released from prison and framed for the murder of another man. After he is executed for the crime, his body is brought back to life by a scientist. Karloff stalks down the men who framed him and becomes the walking dead. Michael Curtiz, known for his action epics, was given the job of directing this superior horror film. For years this poster has been mis-described as being reissued in 1939. The fact is, that this insert is on flat paper stock and not linen finish that should substantiate that the poster was not issued in 1939. The condition is impressive, folded, with a couple of light smudges but otherwise in Very Fine+ condition. From the Collection of Johnny Ramone.
The Man Who Lived Again (Gaumont British Picture Corp., 1936) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This Boris Karloff "evil scientist after revenge" picture has had more name changes than Elizabeth Taylor. It was released at one time or another as, "The Brainsnatcher", "The Man Who Changed His Mind", and finally "Dr. Maniac." Produced in England by Gaumont British Picture Corp. of America, it starred Mr. Karloff as a mad research scientist delving into the origin of the mind and soul. There is fold line wear with some paper loss at the crossfolds, tears and small holes in the graphics. There is some paper loss at the corners and small holes, tears and chips in the borders. Approximately .25 inch has been replaced on the blank white bottom border. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. The paper snipe that was removed during restoration for the "Dr. Maniac" title is included. Gorgeous stone litho graphics. Fine on Linen.
Man They Could Not Hang (Columbia, 1939). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This Columbia thriller was a part of the studio's "mad doctor" series that starred Boris Karloff. In this feature Karloff stars as Dr. Henryk Savaard, a scientist who creates a apparatus that allows him to put people in a state of death so that vital organs can be replaced without problems. But when an operation goes awry and the patient dies, Savaard is convicted of murder and sentenced to hang. This card is near flawless. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Near Mint/Mint.
Spooks Run Wild (Monogram, 1941). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This was the first of two Monogram spook comedies that featured the East Side Kids tangling with Bela Lugosi, this time in an old country mansion. Lugosi gives every impression of being a vampire and the kids are sure he is the "Monster Killer" they've been warned about. An interesting side note is that the Kids refer to Lugosi as "vulture" instead of "vampire" through out the film because Monogram didn't want to infringe on Universal's rights to "Dracula." Other than a couple of trivial border imperfection, this card is pristine. Near Mint. From the collection of Johnny Ramone.
Return of the Ape Man (Monogram, 1944). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Bela Lugosi plays a deranged scientist who, along with partner John Carradine, discovers a Neanderthal frozen in ice. When Lugosi decides to give him a brain transplant, Carradine strongly objects, and ends up becoming the donor. The prehistoric ice-man then goes on a murderous rampage before finally being destroyed. This was the last film Lugosi made for the low-budget Monogram studio. There are a few small, trivial stains and smudge marks in the borders, otherwise the card is in excellent condition. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Invisible Ghost (Monogram, 1941). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). This low-budget Monogramer features Bela Lugosi as Charles Kessler, a decent man whose dead wife has risen from her crypt and transformed him, via hypnotizes, into a homicidal killer. Offered in this lot are two great scene cards from the film that feature Lugosi. The card that shows Lugosi on a stretcher has border smudges, scrapes, and some small border nicks. This card would grade Fine+. The second card is in excellent condition with only a few trivial border imperfections and would grade Very Fine/Near Mint. From the collection of Johnny Ramone.
Bowery at Midnight (Monogram, 1942). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). This sc-fi/horror, low-budget Monogramer cast Bela Lugosi as Professor Brenner, an instructor of criminology who also runs a charitable soup kitchen in the Bowery. As the film progresses we find that the soup kitchen is just a front for the fiendish Professor's criminal gang who commit a series of daring robberies and murders. Offered in this lot are two scene cards from this film. Each card has pinholes in the corners and light foxing on the reverse, the card featuring Lugosi and the starlet has two pinholes in the graphics, otherwise both cards are clean and display well. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine-.
Bela Lugosi Lobby Card Lot (Various, 1942-1952). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Bela Lugosi, the screen's most famous and enduring Dracula, helped usher in an new era of popularity for the horror genre. Offered in this lot are two scene cards, both featuring the Hungarian actor in various horror related roles. The first is from the horror/espionage thriller "Black Dragons", where Lugosi plays a world-famous plastic surgeon who is part of the dreaded Black Dragon Society of Japan. The second is from a horror/comedy entitled, "Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla" where Lugosi plays a mad scientist. The "Black Dragons" card has border and corner pinholes (Fine/Very Fine), the "Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla" card is near flawless (Near Mint). Very Fine. From the collection of Johnny Ramone.
The Wolf Man (Universal, 1941). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Lon Chaney, Jr. made a name for himself with his performance as the title character in this classic Universal horror film. He reprised the role several times, in both serious and comic horror films, that have been imitated and remade time and again. But solid acting (particularly by Chaney and co-star Claude Rains), fine dialogue, and gothic sets all contribute toward making this the definitive version of the story. Offered in this lot is one of only two scene cards in which Chaney appears in costume as the Wolf Man. Here, Chaney is seen with Maria Ouspenskaya, who plays the gypsy woman who warns Chaney of his fate. There are corner chips and pinholes, small border tears and one pinhole in the graphics. These minor defects have been professionally restored and the card displays extremely well. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine.
The Wolf Man (Realart, R-1948). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). A Universal horror classic, "The Wolfman," stars Lon Chaney Jr. as a tormented soul who transforms into a vicious killer beast at the hint of a full moon and Claude Raines as his aristocratic English father. This card is from the 1948 Realart reissue of the film and features an awesome closeup of Chaney as the famous fanged four-legged fiend. There are some small minor scratches, one pencil mark in the dark background and a touch of border toning. These trivial defects do not distract and the card displays very well. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine+.
WereWolf of London (Universal, 1935) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Henry Hull was cast as the screen's first werewolf and appears on this classic montage lobby card. Warner Oland appears as the werewolf's antagonist, Dr. Yogami, and Hull appears dead at the bottom of the stairs. Jack Pierce's original make-up for Hull was considered too horrific for the screen and wasn't used until Lon Chaney turned into The Wolfman in 1941. Lobbies for this classic Universal horror film are extremely rare. The card has pinholes in each corner and the lower right corner has a chip within the border. The card also has a tear in the left border and a tear in the center of the upper border. Both of these tears extend slightly into the artwork on the card. Fine-.
WereWolf of London (Realart, R-1951) Three Sheet (41" X 81"). This is one of the original horror classics from Universal studios, originally released in 1935. Henry Hull stars as a doctor trying to locate a Mariphasa flower in Tibet when he's bitten by a werewolf and soon thereafter, becomes a werewolf himself. The flower is the only known antidote and he's soon locked in a power struggle for the remaining example of the flower with another werewolf, played by Warner Oland. This film is a horror classic and is known as the first film to ever tackle the subject of lycanthropy. The poster was printed in three sections and all three sheets have multiple pinholes, small tears and light chipping in both the borders and center points. This sounds worse than it is and the poster would definitely improve with linen backing. Very Good+.
Son of Frankenstein (Universal, 1939). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Basil Rathbone, Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff star in this incredible sequel to "Frankenstein" and "The Bride of Frankenstein." Although this card does not picture the immortal monster, it does have a great shot of two of the principle players, Bela Lugosi and Basil Rathbone, plus another excellent image of the Kenneth Strickfaden's legendary lab equipment. There are several pinholes on the borders and upper graphics, and some smudge marks on the right border, otherwise the card is crisp and clean and displays very well. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine-.
Son of Frankenstein (Universal, 1939). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Boris Karloff made his final appearance as The Monster in this incredible sequel to "Frankenstein" and "The Bride of Frankenstein" which many fans feel is one of the best films in the entire Universal Horror series. As usual, Universal would always include one montage card in their lobby sets. There are border stains and smudge marks, one small border tear and two pinholes. Karloff, Bela Lugosi and Basil Rathbone all appear on his classic horror card. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine+.
Ghost of Frankenstein (Universal, 1942). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Offered in this lot are two great cards from this Universal horror classic. The first features the scene we've all come to know and love; Frankenstein's Monster (played by Lon Chaney) is about to come to life as Bela Lugosi, Sir Cedric Hardwicke and Lionel Atwill look on. The second card shows the scene of the Monster on trial, where he's been taken after kidnapping the little girl. This is one of the best cards in the set and features Chaney in the Jack Pierce makeup. The first card has a couple of border pinholes, an upper border chip, one crease on the upper right corner, and a light scuff. Fine/Very Fine. The second card has pinholes and small tears in the borders, pinholes, creases and wrinkles in the graphics, and a few light smudges. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine-.
Dracula's Daughter (Universal, 1936) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Carl Laemmle's last horror film at Universal found Gloria Holden as the daughter of Count Dracula, arriving in London to reclaim her father's body after Van Helsing (Edward Van Sloan) has dispatched the count. She's also arrived to cure herself of what she feels is a mental condition; that of vampirism. Bela Lugosi was originally cast with the intention of reprising his role in the film but was dropped at the last minute. Instead, the film picked up where the original left off and turned out to be one of the moodier films in the horror series. This half sheet, the same style as the title card, is in gorgeous very fine condition. It has approximately four pinholes per corner and was folded at one time. It has a few very light smudges in the borders and displays brilliant color. From the New Zealand collection and the Collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine.
Dracula's Daughter (Universal, 1936) Insert (14" X 36"). Gloria Holden stars in the final horror film made under the guidance of Universal founder Carl Laemmle and all of the posters have an incredible "moody" feel. The poster has been paper-backed. All of the border have been airbrushed to even out some minor tears and smudging. The fold lines have been retouched to correct color -breaks and there have been repairs made to two noticeable tears. The first tear was three inches in a crescent shape in the "H" in daughter and the other tear was a four inch diagonal in the green cloud next to Ed van Sloan. The restoration is first rate and we feel any collector would be happy with this example. From the Collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine.
Dracula's Daughter (Universal, 1936). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Gloria Holden stars in this "sequel" to the 1931 thriller with Bela Lugosi. This time around, Countess Zaleska goes to London to seek the cure for a mysterious illness, but finds a taste for human blood! Karloff and Lugosi were originally slated for the film as well as director James Whale. Karloff and Whale dropped out and Lugosi was paid a retainer fee- and didn't appear in the film at all. All of the posters and lobby cards on this title are extremely moody and atmospheric and are very desirable to collectors of Universal horror material. There are corner pinholes, a crease on the lower left and right corners, light scratches and a small border stain. These minor defects do not distract and the card displays very well. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine-.
Dracula's Daughter (Universal, 1936). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This film was the direct sequel to the legendary 1931 "Dracula" which starred Bela Lugosi. This card has a wonderfully eerie, disturbing atmosphere, as the Countess Marya Zaleska cast her dark shadow behind the bed of her latest victim. There are corner chips, pinholes, tears and light surface wrinkles. The card has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine+.
Dracula's Daughter (Universal, 1936). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Here's a great scene card from this 1936 Universal horror classic that features three of the principle players; Gloria Holden who plays the title role, Irving Pichel as the hunchbacked assistant Sandor and Edward Van Sloan as the tireless vampire hunter Van Helsing. There are corner pinholes, light border soiling, light scuffs and scratches, a small border tear and one corner crease. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine+.
Dracula's Daughter (Universal, 1936). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The story picks up immediately after the conclusion of "Dracula" with Van Helsing arrested for the murder of Count Dracula. The count's daughter arrives in London hoping that she is now free of the vampire affliction, but she soon realizes that she will never be rid of her inherited blood lust! Gloria Holden stars as Countess Marya Zaleska, Dracula's daughter, and Edward van Sloan reprises his role as Van Helsing. There are pinholes in the borders and surrounding graphics, one small tear and one small stain in the borders, and some light scuffs in the graphics. The colors and hues on this card remain vibrant and the card displays very well. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine+.
Son of Dracula (Universal, 1943). Lobby Cards (6) (11" X 14"). This Universal Horror thriller was a collaboration between director Robert Siodmak and his screenwriter-brother, Curt. In this version of the infamous vampire, Lon Chaney, Jr. plays the mysterious Count Alucard (Dracula spelled backwards), who comes to the American south in search of new "victims." Offered in this lot are six scene cards. Four of the cards feature great images of Chaney and the other two have a wonderfully eerie, atmospheric quality. Two of the cards have corner pinholes, smudges and slight border nicks. The other cards have smudge marks and other small imperfections in the borders, but are void of pinholes. Over all the cards grade Fine/Very Fine. From the collection of Johnny Ramone.
House of Dracula (Universal, 1945). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This Universal horror film was a sequel to "House of Frankenstein" and was designed to be the final entry in the studio's long running B-horror cycle. This scene card depicts some of the film's horrific cast including John Carradine as Dracula, Lionel Atwill as Inspector Holtz and Martha O'Driscoll as Miliza Morrelle. There is one pinhole and one corner bump, otherwise the card is in excellent condition. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine/Near Mint.
House of Dracula (Universal, 1945). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Frankenstein's monster stalks the streets and terrorizes villagers in this classic moment from Universal's all-star horror extravaganza. Glenn Strange would portray Frankenstein's Monster in three films, equaling the number of screen appearances made by the great Boris Karloff. There is one tiny border tear, one pinhole and some corner bumps, otherwise the card is in excellent condition. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine/Near Mint.
House of Dracula (Universal, 1945). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This Universal horror film was a sequel to "House of Frankenstein" and was designed to be the final entry in the studio's B-horror cycle. Count Dracula (John Carradine) and Lawrence Talbot (Lon Chaney), aka the Wolfman, want to be cured of their "monsterisms." Psychiatrist Dr. Edelman, played by Onslow Stevens, tries to help, while simultaneously attempting to bring the Frankenstein monster (Glenn Strange) back to life. There are multiple pinholes around the borders and just inside the borders on the background graphics, light fold line wear with a touch of separation at the crossfolds, small border tears, and three (dime to quarter size) areas of paper loss on the borders. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Mummy's Curse (Universal, 1944). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Kharis rises from the dead again in the final sequel to the Mummy series. This time, he's recovered from the swamp that took his body at the end of "The Mummy's Ghost," and is transported to Louisiana for study by a group of archaeologists. Mayhem and havoc rule the day as Kharis sips his treasured tana leaves! This was the last time Lon Chaney would play the ancient Mummy. There are pinholes, nicks, chips and small tears in the borders, fold line wear with separation at the crossfolds, paper loss on the bottom left corner and a larger area of paper loss on the lower right border that extends into the green background. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine on Linen.
The Mummy's Ghost (Universal, 1944) Insert (14" X 36"). John Carradine, as an Egyptian high priest, travels to America to reclaim the soul of Princess Anaka and her guardian, the Mummy. Lon Chaney reprises his role as the stalking terror of the sands and adds depth to the character for the first time. This insert is rolled and we can honestly say that it must be one of the nicest copies in existence. From the Collection of Johnny Ramone. Near Mint/Mint.
The Mummy's Tomb (Universal, 1942) Insert (14" X 36"). Lon Chaney stalks the screen for the first time as Kharis the Mummy in this, the second sequel in the Mummy series. Inserts on this title are extremely scarce and we've only been able to locate a couple of other known copies. In fact, the last one that came up for sale was in Latrobe, Pennsylvania and that copy brought over $10,000! This insert has been paper-backed but that was strictly to flatten the three horizontal folds. From the Collection of Johnny Ramone. Near Mint on Paper.
The Invisible Man (Realart, R-1951). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). James Whale, director of "Frankenstein," takes on H.G. Welles' tale of a scientist who discovers invisibility with disastrous results. Claude Rains portrays scientist Jack Griffin, a man who becomes insane from the side effects of the invisibility drug "monocane," and goes on a homicidal rampage, leaving hundreds of victims in his wake. This 1951 Realart reissue gives two great images of the Invisible Man, a close-up inset at the left and a shot of the infamous scientist mixing the "monocane" serum in his laboratory. There is one small corner chip and one small border tear, otherwise this card is in pristine condition. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine+.
The Invisible Man (Universal, 1933). Window Card (14" X 22"). James Whale, director of "Frankenstein," takes on H.G. Welles' tale of a scientist who discovers invisibility with disastrous results. Claude Rains portrays scientist Jack Griffin, a man who becomes insane from the side effects of the invisibility drug "monocane," and goes on a homicidal rampage, leaving hundreds of victims in his wake. Mortally wounded by police bullets at the end of the film, Griffin dies and slowly begins to reanimate. The incredible special effects by John P. Fulton and John Mescall show each layer of bone, nerves, and skin, coming together to give the viewers their first glimpse of the Invisible Man's face. Rains' verbal performance was so commanding that he became an overnight movie star, after working twenty years on the stage. There are two tears that extend into the graphics, creases, small holes and scratches. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects very hard to detect. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine/Very Fine on Paper.
The Invisible Man Returns (Universal, 1940). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This sequel to the 1933 Universal horror classic "Invisible Man" features Vincent Price in the title role, as a man wrongfully accused of his brother's murder. Price receives an injection of the invisibility serum and escapes jail in hopes of finding the real murderer and clearing his name. This scene card features a great shot of the bandaged Price, confronting a surprised policeman, as he searches for his brother's killer. There are several pinholes in the graphics and around the borders, a small corner crease, border smudges, and some penciling in the dark coat of the policeman. The colors are bold and vibrant and the card displays very well. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine+.
The Invisible Man Returns (Universal, 1940). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This was a sequel of sorts to the 1933 Universal horror masterwork "The Invisible Man." This film stars Vincent Price, in the title role, as an innocent man condemned for a murder he didn't commit. Sir Cedric Hardwicke plays the villain who has framed Price for the murder. In desperation Price takes the invisibility serum, knowing it will very likely drive him insane. Material from this film is almost as tough as the original in the series to locate. There are a couple of extra horizontal fold lines, a touch of separation at the fold line intersections, and a couple of light creases. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. This is the role that solidified the cinematic reputation of Price, a reputation that would later propel him into full time horror roles. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine on Linen.
The Invisible Woman (Universal, 1940). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Curt Siodmak's fluffy comedy about a beautiful model (Virginia Bruce) who volunteers to test an invisibility machine invented by the Professor (John Barrymore). Fast and cute, the action unfurls with a few unexpected twists and turns. This scene card shows the inconspicuous image of Ms. Bruce conferring with Barrymore and John Howard. There are small tears and bumps in the borders, and a few light surface wrinkles, otherwise the card is in excellent condition. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine.
The Mask of Fu Manchu (MGM, 1932). Window Card (14" X 18"). This was M.G.M.'s film version of Sax Rohmer's classic novel. Boris Karloff stars as the fiendish Dr. Fu Manchu, an evil oriental doctor who is trying to steal the scimitar and golden mask of Genghis Khan, artifacts that will give him the power to conquer the world. Fu Manchu is assisted in this quest by his daughter Fah Lo See (Myrna Loy). Together they manage to torture various prominent people in imaginative ways as they work toward developing a death ray that will lay waste to the earth's population. There are light creases on the corners, minor corner bumps and just a touch of toning, otherwise this window card is pristine. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine.
The Ghoul (Gaumont, 1933) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Boris Karloff, as an Egyptian archaeologist, returns from the dead in this thriller made in England. When the archaeologist passes away, he requests he be buried with a jewel originally found in an Egyptian tomb, one that he knows will give him eternal life. When the jewel is stolen, Karloff has to return to seek vengeance. The picture has similar themes to "The Mummy" which Karloff starred in the previous year. This film was considered "lost" for a number of years until a print was finally located in the 1970s. The original posters are extremely scarce and this is the only copy of the one sheet known. There is minor touchup to the fold lines and touchup to a few small spots in the borders. From the Collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine on Linen.
Mad Love (MGM, 1935). Window Card (14" X 22"). Peter Lorre stars in this strange MGM horror film, the story of a doctor's infatuation with woman whose husband is a concert pianist. When the musician's hands are damaged in an accident, the doctor is asked to perform surgery to save the pianist's hands. He decides to transplant the hands of a knife throwing murderer to replace the husband's crippled hands, with the anticipated results. There are small holes, light creases, and small tears. This poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. The paper for this film has always been exceedingly rare. A few window cards are about the only thing to have ever appeared for the title and this card is one of the few that was not extensively restored. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine/Very Fine on Paper.
The Old Dark House (Universal, 1932). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). A contrasting group of people take shelter from a raging storm in the forbidding mansion of the Femm family. Unbeknown to the reluctant quest, is that the old dark house harbors a deep dark secret. Top-billed Boris Karloff plays Morgan, the mute alcoholic family butler and is surrounded by a superb cast including; Raymond Massey, Melvyn Douglas, Gloria Stuart and Charles Laughton. There is tape on the back of the card around the borders, one pinhole in the background and a slight nick on the top border, otherwise the card is pristine. Material for this title is exceedingly scarce. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Paramount, 1931) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Fredric March would win the Oscar for Best Actor in the role of Dr. Henry Jekyll; a man who creates a serum that transforms him into the evil Mr. Hyde. Horror material is extremely popular among collectors and anything on this elusive title is highly sought after. The corners exhibit wear in the form of bends, dings and pin-holes as well as a chip off of the upper and lower left corners. There are minor tears in the borders on the right. There is also a pinhole in the right center of the orange background and one in the background above Hopkins head. Otherwise, this card has bright colors and presents a fine impression. Very Good+.
The Mystery of the Wax Museum (Warner Brothers, 1933). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). In London, sculptor Ivan Igor regards the historical wax creations in his museum as friends. After a quarrel, his unscrupulous partner sets fire to the museum in order to collect the insurance money, all the while hoping to eliminate Igor in the process. Flash forward thirteen years to New York City. The sculptor has resurfaced and opened another museum, where all the figures have incredible life-like features. The sudden disappearance of dead bodies from the city morgue just happens to coincide with the opening however, and a suspicious reporter is determined to uncover the truth. There is one corner crease, a touch of soiling to the borders and one small hole in the green background. These minor defects do little to distract and the card displays very well. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine-.
The Mystery of the Wax Museum (Warner Brothers, 1933). Window Card (14" X 22"). This is the horrific tale of a wax museum curator who decides to use real people to replace the wax figures that were lost in a fire at his former establishment. This film stars Lionel Atwill as the devious sculptor/curator, Fay Wray as his obsession and Glenda Farrell as the hard-boiled girl reporter who is determined to find the truth behind the strange disappearances that have occurred around the opening of the new museum. Long thought lost, "The Mystery of the Wax Museum", which incidentally was filmed in two-strip Technicolor, was rediscovered in Jack Warner's personal film collection in 1970. There are several creases, tears, scratches, and small holes. This window card has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine+ on Paper.
Frankenstein (Universal, 1931) Herald (16.5" X 10.5" Unfolded). James Whale was given the assignment to film Mary Shelley's novel for the big screen and the result was... electrifying! Unknown actor Boris Karloff was given the pivotal role as the Monster and he made the part unique. To this day, seventy-four years after the film was released, Karloff's image is recognized around the world and although there have been many sequels and other adaptations, this remains the version all others are measured against. To say that the posters and lobby cards on this film are desirable is being modest. Everything associated with this legendary picture is prized more than any other film. This Herald is fantastic, as it is a miniature poster in its own right. It was originally folded in half (one extra time) and has a few pinholes in the background and the monsters chest. The lower left corner was torn off at one time but has been reattached. Fine+ condition.
Island of Lost Souls (Paramount, 1933) Pressbook (Multiple Pages). Charles Laughton stars as the diabolical Dr. Moreau in this filmed version of H.G. Wells "The Island of Dr. Moreau." Bela Lugosi is the leader of his "manimals" and the Sayer of the Law. To put it mildly, Laughton was dynamic in the film and this rates as one of the best horror films ever made. The pressbook has sections on Exploitation, Publicity, Advertising and Ad Aids (Posters). The cover and a few of the pages are loose, the newsprint pages are tanning and foxing spots are prevalent on the cover. There are blue "X"s over images of Leila Hyams as the Panther woman, wherever it was suggested she was topless in the art. Very Good/Fine.
Frankenstein (Universal, 1931) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Colin Clive stars in the title role of James Whale's adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel. Although co-screenwriter Robert Florey was originally set to direct, Carl Laemmle turned the project over to Whale who instilled a dark sense of humor in the project. When the film was released to critical and popular acclaim, Laemmle assigned Whale to a number of his horror projects including "The Invisible Man," "The Old Dark House" and "The Bride of Frankenstein." Whale also had an eye for talent, casting a relatively unknown bit part actor as the Monster. Boris Karloff had to undergo extensive makeup sessions with Jack Pierce everyday to turn into the Monster and the result was shocking. When the film premiered, women were seen running up the aisle of the theatre in fright! And it wasn't a staged publicity stunt. Overnight, Karloff became a sensation and a household name. His career took a deliberate turn towards horror and he would eventually become known as "The King of the Monsters". "Frankenstein" is a true classic of the cinema and the posters for this title are in higher demand than any other film. The portrait lobby card for this title sold at Heritage last year for $18,400.00 and the one sheet sold for $189,750.00. To say that the posters and lobbies on this title are highly collectible is putting it mildly. This poster has had extensive restoration. The original portion of the poster includes the image of the monster, the "FR" in Frankenstein and the portrait of Dwight Frye. The rest of the poster has been painted in. This does constitute a large section of the poster, however, it is interesting to observe that the majority of the poster is a white background. The restoration was expertly done by Carol Tincup. Now, that being pointed out, one has to keep in mind that this is the only half sheet that has ever turned up on this title so if you're in the market for that format, this is the only one that is known to exist. As is we grade the poster in fair condition but has an "apparent" grade of Fine on paper. This was one of the cornerstone pieces in the Collection of Johnny Ramone. Johnny had always wanted an original poster from the 1931 release of Frankenstein and, with the addition of this half sheet to his collection, he achieved that goal. Fair on Paper.
The Bride of Frankenstein (Universal, 1935). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Colin Clive and Ernest Thesiger make their final preparations to bring the Monster's mate to life in this memorable scene from James Whale's classic horror film. Thesiger has cadaverous intensity as he stares down upon his creation. Without a doubt, this is one of the film's key moments, that is wonderfully captured on this colorful scene card. There are several creases, scuffs, scratches and small tears. The professional restoration work performed on this card was top-notch, rendering these defects hard to detect. Lobby cards for this classic are extremely rare and in constant demand. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine+.
The Bride of Frankenstein (Universal, 1935) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). James Whale's greatest contribution to the cinema was his sense of humor, and never was it more on display than in this landmark horror film. Boris Karloff reprised his role as Mary Shelley's monster and Colin Clive returned as the distraught Dr. Frankenstein. Ernest Thesiger made his entry into the series as the evil Dr. Pretorius and, using the monster's assistance, forced Frankenstein to create a mate for his monster. Elsa Lancaster was brilliant as the hissing creation and her hairstyle has become legendary. The posters for this title are among the most sought after in the hobby and routinely set new world records when they appear at auction. Evidence the last sale at Heritage, where a title lobby card brought an astounding $46,000! Some collectors feel that the image on this half sheet is even better as it displays the entire monster (not just his floating portrait) and Colin Clive. There are five known copies of this style half sheet, two of which have had their borders replaced. This example of the poster was completely intact, but folded and had many wrinkles at one time (probably from being rolled and then crimped too tightly). There has been some restoration to tears in the borders and color re-touch to the crimps. The colors have very minor fading. They may appear to be a bit washed out, but this isn't so, as we've compared this copy to a near mint example. Clive and the other actors were printed in very muted colors. Overall, this amazing half sheet is in good condition and was one of the "keystones" in Johnny Ramone's collection. From the Collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Good+ condition on Paper.
The Bride of Frankenstein (Universal, 1935). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). James Whalen directed this Universal Horror classic that many claim to be the best of the Frankenstein series. The story starts as the Frankenstein monster, again portrayed by Boris Karloff, is found to have miraculously survived the windmill fire. Once he is revived, Henry Frankenstein's (Colin Clive) former mentor, Doctor Praetorius (Ernst Thesiger), decides the monster needs a mate. Praetorius kidnaps Frankenstein's wife in order to force poor Henry into helping him create a new creature, a woman, to be the companion of the monster. This wonderful scene card captures this intense moment in the film, showing the exhausted Frankenstein being coerced by Praetorius and the monster. There are several pinholes in the corners and the top border, slight corner chips and creases, small tears, light surface creases and several pinholes in the graphics. The professionally restoration to this card was top-notch, rendering these defects virtually undetectable. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine+.
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