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| 28001 | The Philadelphia Story (MGM, 1940). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Could there be a better and more sophisticated comedy about love and marriage than George Cukor's "The Philadelphia Story"? 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. Although Hepburn was nominated for an Oscar, and would win the Oscar many times for other roles, most fans feel this was the role she will best be remembered for. This card is in amazing condition with only the slightest smudging in the upper border and wear to the tips of the corners. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $2,868.00. |
| 28002 | The Philadelphia Story (MGM, 1940). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Katharine Hepburn scored a major victory for her career when she purchased the rights to the Broadway sensation, "The Philadelphia Story." She brought this sophisticated comedy to the silver screen where it was nominated for Best Picture and brought her a nomination for Actress as well. This scene depicts Hepburn with her co-star Cary Grant and is one of the most sought after cards in the set. It has only a minute bit of "handling"; it is one of the best copies we've ever seen. Near Mint. Sold for: $2,270.50. |
| 28003 | The Philadelphia Story (MGM, 1940). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). James Stewart appears with Katharine Hepburn in this gorgeous portrait card from one of the wittiest comedies ever filmed. Stewart won the Oscar for his portrayal of Macaulay Connor, a reporter invited to Tracy Lord's (Hepburn) society wedding. While there, he falls in love with the society girl herself. This card has one pinhole in each corner, some very slight rounding at the tips of the corners, and a half inch tear in the center of the top border that has been repaired with tape on the back. Very Fine. Sold for: $1,673.00. |
| 28004 | The Philadelphia Story (MGM, 1940). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Cary Grant, as Tracy Lord's (Katharine Hepburn) ex-husband, returns on Lord's wedding day to try to derail her marriage to a self-made man. This was a brilliant romantic comedy that would earn screenwriter Donald Ogden Stewart an Oscar for Best Screenplay. This card has some slight moisture stains in the bottom border but is in otherwise very nice condition. Cards for this classic title are highly sought after and collectible. Very Fine+. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28005 | The Philadelphia Story (MGM, 1940). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). George Cukor, known for directing "women's pictures," utilized all of his talents in making "The Philadelphia Story" one of the greatest sophisticated comedies ever created; an effort that would earn him an Oscar nomination. This wonderful scene, one of only two in the set to depict the film's three stars: Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn and James Stewart, has four pinholes in the background. These are minor and don't detract from the overall appeal of this spectacular card. Very Fine+. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28006 | The Philadelphia Story (MGM, 1940). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). To many collectors, this is the best card in the set from this classic romantic comedy directed by George Cukor. James Stewart, as the love-struck reporter, carries the slightly drunk Tracy Lords (Katharine Hepburn) into the house while Cary Grant and John Howard look on. What's a girl to do when she has three men in her life - all at the same time? This card features a great shot of Stewart, Grant and Hepburn and has only minor smudges and slight corner rounding. Very Fine+. Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 28007 | The Philadelphia Story (MGM, 1940). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Katharine Hepburn as the sophisticated and snobbish socialite Tracy Lords, appears on these two lobby cards with Virginia Wiedler who portrays her know-it-all and meddling little sister, Dinah. Both cards have some slight dust shadows in the borders, slight stains and very minor foxing. Very Fine+. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28008 | His Girl Friday (Columbia, 1940). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). This classic screwball comedy stars Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell as rival reporters in a furiously paced news office. The poster has light wrinkling, edge tears on the borders and corner bends. Rolled, Very Fine. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 28009 | His Girl Friday (Columbia, 1940). Window Card (14" X 22"). Howard Hawks' staccato-paced dialog made this comedy from Ben Hecht one of the best screwball comedies of the cinema. Cary Grant plays the jealous ex-husband/ newspaper editor to Rosalind Russell's crusading reporter. Posters for this title are quite collectible and this window card features great images of all three leads. There was some light staining from the cards lying against some wood over the years, but this is very minor and much of this has been corrected in the borders and yellow background which has been airbrushed. The card has also been re-backed. Fine+ on Paper. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28010 | Holiday (Columbia, 1938). One Sheet (27" X 41"). 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. This gorgeous poster has been restored to correct edge tears, fold separation, pinholes and edge chips and some border replacement work. Fine on Linen. Sold for: $3,585.00. |
| 28011 | The Awful Truth (Columbia, 1937). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Considered one of the all-time great screwball comedies, director Leo McCarey's wonderful high society comedy starred Cary Grant and Irene Dunne. The storyline surrounds the efforts of the recently divorced couple to undermine the other's remarriage. Edge wear with small tears, dust shadow on the right border, a very light center crease and a stain on the top right corner. Rolled, Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $227.05. |
| 28012 | Once Upon a Honeymoon (RKO, 1942). Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). This unusual anti-Nazi propaganda film is a combination of screwball comedy and serious drama. Ginger Rogers has married Austrian baron Walter Slezak for his position. When reporter Cary Grant clues her in that the baron is really a Nazi, she fakes her own death and becomes part of the resistance! These lobby cards have a few pinholes and corner bumps, light smudges, and light edge wear with paper tape on the back. Nice shots of the three stars, with Grant pictured on all three cards. Very Fine. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28013 | Wedding Present (Paramount, 1936). Lobby Cards (4) (11" X 14"). The four cards in this lot feature Cary Grant, Joan Bennett and George Bancroft (not on each card) and have three pinholes per scene: one in the middle of each side border and one in the center. There are also some light smudges in the white areas. Very Fine-. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28014 | Wedding Present (Paramount, 1936). Lobby Cards (4) (11" X 14"). Cary Grant and Joan Bennett star in this delightful comedy about a couple of reporters who are engaged, but the relationship stalls when Cary is made the editor of the paper. This lot includes the portrait card from the set. Each of these cards has three pinholes in it: one in the middle of each side border and one in the center. Very Fine+. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28015 | Romance and Riches (Grand National, 1937). One Sheet (27" X 41"). The film was originally titled "The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss" but was released in the U.S. as "Romance and Riches." Cary Grant stars in the title role as a wealthy, pampered young man who wagers he can earn a living on his own for one year. The posters created for Grand National Pictures were almost always colorful and visually appealing and this one doesn't disappoint. The borders have been airbrushed and there has been minor color touch to the fold lines. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $1,673.00. |
| 28016 | When You're in Love (Columbia, 1937). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Cary Grant was already making a name for himself as a strong leading man in romantic pictures aimed at the "women's" market when he was cast in this musical. Grace Moore was an international opera star and this film took advantage of her abilities. The cards in this set all have several sets of staple marks in the borders as well as the image area. Some of the cards also have some light corner creasing and a bit of foxing in the border. Very Good/Fine. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28017 | An Affair to Remember (20th Century Fox, 1957). Title Lobby Card and (6) Lobby Cards (11" X 14"). In one of the best romances ever filmed, Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr portray socialites engaged to other people, who meet on an ocean cruise and fall in love with each other. Posters and lobby cards from this classic tear-jerker have always been highly collectible; this lot of seven lobbies features some of the best scenes in the film. Cards #4 and #7 each have a pinhole in the center, and the title card has some light staining in the borders. Very Fine-. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28018 | North by Northwest (MGM, 1959). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style B. The master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock, delivered this intense tale of an advertising executive (Cary Grant) mistaken for a dangerous international spy and pursued cross country. Eva Marie Saint stars as the mysterious blonde who helps him unravel the truth behind the enigmatic chase. This style B half sheet is very hard to come by and many consider this to be the best U.S. poster on the film. This folded example has several tiny tears in the borders, a 2" tear in the right edge, a 2" tear in the center of the bottom border and another small one on the left border. Fine. Sold for: $866.38. |
| 28019 | North by Northwest (MGM, 1959). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This lobby card, from one of director Alfred Hitchcock's best films, captures one of the cinema's finest moments as the biplane attacks a "very out of place" Cary Grant. This scene and the "house" scene from Psycho are the most desirable of all Hitchcock lobbies. This example has a set of staple marks in each corner and a small clean tear in the upper border. Very Fine-. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28020 | North by Northwest (MGM, R-1966). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Considered to be one of Alfred Hitchcock's best films, this poster for the 1966 re-issue is also one of the most sought after. Typically, re-issue posters are not as collectible as their original release counterparts, however, on occasion, a re-issue is so superior to the original that exceptions are made. This is one of the most famous as Hitchcock appears twice on the poster and Cary Grant is menaced by the cropduster in one of the film's highlights. This poster has a crease in each of the bottom corners and a small tear in the upper tip of the vertical fold line. Very Fine+. Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 28021 | North by Northwest (MGM, R-1960s). Japanese STB (20" X 58"). Okay, so it was never really going to be called "The Man in Lincoln's Nose," but we can dream, can't we? One of Hitchcock's most exciting films, a 3000-mile chase that ends at Mt. Rushmore, which includes the legendary cropduster scene, in which stars Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint try to evade a strafing run. The excellent supporting cast includes James Mason, Leo G. Carroll, and Martin Landau. This splendid Japanese STB has great images of the stars, as well as the strafing scene. The poster is in excellent condition, with horizontal folds and minor fold wear, a minor crease in the bottom right corner, minor edge tears at the top of the lower panel, and some light moisture stains on the reverse that are virtually invisible from the front. Very Fine-. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28022 | Notorious (RKO, 1946). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Alfred Hitchcock directed Cary Grant as a cynical government agent in this tale of espionage during World War II. Ingrid Bergman was Grant's operative and Claude Rains portrayed the target of the government investigation into Nazi attempts to make an atomic weapon. Aficianados have long considered this to be one of Hitchcock's best films. The poster has fold wear and a tiny hole in Bergman's shoulder. Gorgeous color! Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $5,676.25. |
| 28023 | Notorious (RKO, 1946). 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. This scene card is considered the best in the set. It has several pinholes per corner with a crease in the upper right corner. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $1,135.25. |
| 28024 | Suspicion (RKO, 1941). Australian Daybill (13" X 30"). Joan Fontaine as well-to-do wallflower Lina McLaidlaw, in love and perhaps in danger. She suspects that Johnnie Aysgarth (Cary Grant), the playboy who swept into her life and married her, is a murderer and she is his next intended victim. Fontaine's striking performance won her the Academy Award as 1941's Best Actress. This lovely and scarce wartime daybill has a replaced bottom border and minor fold touch-up. The restoration was done professionally and well. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28025 | Suspicion (RKO, 1941). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Director Alfred Hitchcock spun one of his best stories as a spinsterish young woman (Joan Fontaine) revolts against her parents by marrying a charming playboy. Cary Grant portrays her scheming husband and the suspense mounts when Fontaine comes to the conclusion that Grant intends to do away with her in order to collect her inheritance. Fontaine won the Oscar for Best for her splendid performance. This card has a staple mark in the center of each of the upper and lower borders and has masking tape on the back of the card around all of the edges. Very Fine+. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28026 | Suspicion (RKO, 1941). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This is the famous "glass of milk" lobby card sought after by Hitchcock collectors all over the world. The card has a set a staple marks in the center of each border and one other in the staircase of the border art. Very Fine+. Sold for: $1,135.25. |
| 28027 | Suspicion (RKO, 1941). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Joan Fontaine as the suspicious wife of Cary Grant appears frightened of her husband. Should she be? Alfred Hitchcock directed this scene to perfection, casting dark shadows over Grant's face and placing a book about murder in his hands. This amazing card has a set of staple marks in the center of each border and some tiny spots in Fontaine's credit and the border. Very Fine. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 28028 | Suspicion (RKO, 1941). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Cary Grant and Nigel Bruce (Watson from the Sherlock Holmes series) try to cheer up a rather depressed Joan Fontaine in this lighter moment from Alfred Hitchcock's suspenseful picture about murder. The card has a staple mark in the center of the upper border, some darkening of the borders, and a "ring" stain in the border art around Grant's head. Fine+. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28029 | Suspicion (RKO, 1941). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Cary Grant, ever the doting husband, checks up on his wife (Joan Fontaine) in this scene from Alfred Hitchcock's classic of suspense.Is he checking to see if she's better? Or is he making sure she's getting sicker? This wonderful card has one staple mark in the center of the upper border and two light surface scratches in the border art. Very Fine-. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 28030 | Suspicion (RKO, 1941). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Joan Fontaine and Dame Mae Whitty both appear in the two cards offered in this lot from Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece about paranoia and murder. Cary Grant also appears in one of the cards as a spectator in the background. Both cards have approximately one set of staple marks in the center of the borders. Very Fine+. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28031 | Suspicion (RKO, R-1953). Insert (14" X 36"). Alfred Hitchcock's story about a spinsterish young woman (Joan Fontaine) who revolts against her parents by marrying a charming playboy (Cary Grant), who's always scheming up disreputable business deals. The suspense mounts when Fontaine comes to the conclusion that Grant intends to do away with her in order to collect her inheritance. The Best Actress Oscar was given for Fontaine's splendid performance. This insert had extra horizontal creases and has had the borders airbrushed. Very Fine- on Paper. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 28032 | To Catch a Thief (Paramount, R-1962). Italian 2 - Folio (39" X 55"). One of Hitchcock's classic suspense capers 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. This exquisite Ercole Brini artwork has made this the best piece from the title to collect. The poster was mounted on linen to repair a five inch tear in the top border that goes into the "LL" in Kelly's credit. There was also some restoration done to the fold lines which had some separation and slight chipping with just a bit more color touch to the center-points. Fine on Linen.Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28033 | To Catch a Thief (Paramount, 1955). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Cary Grant and Grace Kelly star in Alfred Hitchcock's timeless cat-and-mouse thriller set against the romantic backdrop of the French Riviera. This clean one sheet has minor edge tears and a few pinholes along with light fold wear and chipping. Thanks to gorgeous restoration, this poster is ready to display. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 28034 | Only Angels Have Wings (Columbia, 1939). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Howard Hawks cast screen legend Cary Grant and the rising actress Rita Hayworth in this tale of airmail pilots making deliveries over a treacherous mountain pass. The card with Grant has a one inch tear in the upper border and a tiny tear in the lower border, the other card has some slight creasing at the corners. Very Fine-. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28035 | Only Angels Have Wings (Columbia, 1939). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Cary Grant and Thomas Mitchell are both featured on these lobbies from Howard Hawks's aviation melodrama. Material on this film (and particularly the lobby cards) are rarely offered for sale. The card with Rita Hayworth has a minor tear in the upper border and some minor wear to the corners; the card with Jean Arthur has some minor crimps to the corners. Very Fine. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28036 | Penny Serenade (Columbia, 1941). Italian 2 - Folio (39" X 55"). Cary Grant and Irene Dunn play a married couple who encounter tragedy while trying to become parents. A stillborn baby and an adopted child who also dies drive them to the brink of divorce, but a Hollywood ending is not too far off. This stunning Italian 2-folio poster has amazing Capitani artwork, and an indelible image of Grant and Dunn. The poster has some condition problems, including a 5" tear in the right border, a small tear in Grant's eye, the bottom right corner completely detached and later restored, minor paper loss at the fold separations, some smudging in the title, and a few small holes in the field. These are scarcely noticeable, though, due to fine professional restoration. Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 28037 | Dark Victory (Warner Brothers, 1939). French Grande (47" X 63"). Nominated for three Oscars, this dark drama was a great vehicle for Bette Davis, but also featured a fine supporting cast, including George Brent, Humphrey Bogart, Geraldine Fitzgerald, and Ronald Reagan. This striking French Grande has stylized artwork with an amber tone, and a lot of eye-appeal. Condition issues include minor pinholes, and chips in the crossfolds and centerpoint. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 28038 | Dark Victory (Warner Brothers, R-1946). Italian Photobusta (10) (13.5" X 19"). The Italians had to wait until the war was over to enjoy this classic tear-jerker from Bette Davis and Warner Brothers. Humphrey Bogart portrayed her horse trainer in a departure from his usual snarling gangster roles. These photobustas have some minor pinholes in the corners and minor edge wear. Very Fine. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28039 | Marked Woman (Warner Brothers, 1937). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Bette Davis stars as a "hostess" working in a nightclub run by the mob. For the 1930s, this was about as close as Hollywood could venture in exposing the truth behind mob-run prostitution. Humphrey Bogart was given a non-gangster role for once, this time as a crusading district attorney out to clean up the clubs. This scene card has between one and three pinholes per corner, some light creasing on the edges and a couple of light abrasions in the background. Very Fine-. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28040 | All About Eve (20th Century Fox, 1950). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). One of cinema's greatest dramas featured Bette Davis as the aging star Margo Channing, and her understudy, aspiring actress Eve Harrington (Anne Baxter), who plots to take over her mentor's world. Marilyn Monroe also appears in the film, introduced by Addison De Witt as "a graduate of the Copacabana school of dramatic art." The film received 6 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Director, and Screenplay. The poster has two abrasions/holes at the top corners of the triangle, one corner fold, and light wrinkling. Rolled, Very Fine.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 28041 | All This, and Heaven Too (Warner Brothers, 1940). Australian Daybill (15" X 40"). Bette Davis portrayed Henriette Deluzy-Desportes in this screen version of a famous French scandal. As the governess to the children of an important Duke, she is accused of having an affair with the Duke (Charles Boyer) by the Duchesse (Barbara O'Neil who was nominated for an Oscar), and when the Duchesse turns up murdered, Henriette is implicated in the crime. This film was one of the heavy melodrama's that would become standard fare in Davis's career. This Australian daybill has a number of crease lines but is in otherwise excellent shape. This is one of the large pre-war, stone litho daybills and is very rare. Very Fine. Not Sold. |
| 28042 | The Sisters (Warner Brothers, 1938). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). The titular sisters -- Bette Davis, Anita Louise, and Jane Bryan -- all meet their husbands-to-be at a reception for newly elected President Teddy Roosevelt. Their marriage trials and tribulations are recounted, with a special emphasis on Davis's relationship with cad Errol Flynn. These cards have pinholes, corner and edge chips, and creases on the corners, edge and middle. There are Canadian censor stamps, a couple of edge tears, and a tape stain. The flaws have been repaired and the cards cleaned, leaving them with a very nice appearance. Gorgeous images of Davis, along with Flynn and Laura Hope Crews. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28043 | Now, Voyager (Warner Brothers, 1942). Insert (14" X 36"). Bette Davis stars in what is considered to be one of the greatest cinematic love stories of all time. Davis gives a bravura performance as she transforms herself from a repressed neurotic to a strong and elegant woman. The poster has fold wear with tears and small amounts of paper loss on the bottom fold. There is edge wear with small chips, paper loss on the back, a bottom left corner bend, and a long vertical tear in the upper area. There is also a tear in the top border and a chip in the top right corner. Restoration work has been done and the poster looks very presentable. Fine/Very Fine on Paper. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28044 | What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (Warner Brothers-Seven Arts, 1962). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Robert Aldrich directed what some have called the grandmother of all psycho thrillers. Bette Davis and Joan Crawford turn in chilling, powerful performances as a pair of sisters, both aging former movie stars, living in near isolation in a Hollywood mansion. This classic film is noted almost as much for the offscreen legends that surround it as it is for the on-screen legends that inhabited it. A very public, ongoing feud developed between the two stars, that garnered almost as much publicity as the filmed performances. Near Mint. Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 28045 | The African Queen (United Artists, 1952). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn made only one film together and it was a doozy! Charlie Allnutt and Rose were the original odd couple, and their grand excursion on the African Queen produced an instant film classic. With its fanciful art rendering of the two stars, posters from this film have always been desirable. This poster has older restoration to solve minor dot staining, chips in the fold separations, and some minor reappreance of the folds due to a very stiff linen being used. Very Good/Fine on Linen. Sold for: $1,673.00. |
| 28046 | The African Queen (United Artists, 1952). Banner (24" X 81"). Humphrey Bogart in his Oscar-winning role as Charlie Allnut, in one of John Huston's most revered films. This banner has been folded one to two feet from each end, and has other creasing. There are tears in the left and right edges, one of which has been repaired on the reverse, and other small edge tears. The illustration of Bogie and Katharine Hepburn in this banner lends a considerably more glamorous look to both than the way they appeared in the film. Folded, Fine/Very Fine.Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28047 | The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (Warner Brothers, R-1947). Post-War Italian 2 - Folio (39" X 55"). This was the first release of the picture in Italy and it features artwork by the incomparable Martinati. One really has to give Luigi Martinati credit for bringing the film's psychological elements into the poster. Edward G. Robinson is seen as both scientist and criminal, a not so subtle play upon the "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" theme. The poster has had minimal color touch-up to the fold lines. The borders and the white areas around the credits have had some airbrush work done. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $2,270.50. |
| 28048 | The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (Warner Brothers, 1938). One Sheet (27" X 41"). A psychiatrist (Edward G. Robinson) studying the criminal mind gets involved with a gang of thieves run by "Rocks" Valentine (Humphrey Bogart). The doctor starts planning heists for the gang and falls for their fence (Claire Trevor), which raises Valentine's envy. Directed by Anatole Litvak and co-written by John Huston, the film also features Ronald Reagan as an uncredited radio voice. Several very small border chips and tears and a scrape on the back have been professionally repaired. The images of the three stars and Allen Jenkins are very clean and sharp. A marvelous poster from the Warner Brothers crime cycle. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $2,031.50. |
| 28049 | Black Legion (Warner Brothers, 1937). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style B. What started off as another "B" programmer from Warners, turned out to be one of their prestige pictures of the year. Humphrey Bogart got his first chance to shine on the screen as a man lured into an organization based loosely on the Ku Klux Klan. This riveting poster uses a unique design with the initiation ceremony being "Exposed." The poster is rolled and has had airbrush work to the white areas and restoration to the border to repair crimps and tears. The upper corners have been slightly impacted since paper-backing. Rolled, Fine+ on Paper.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28050 | Brother Orchid (Warner Brothers, R-1949). Italian Photobusta (12) (13.5" X 19.25"). It was rare for Warner Brothers to mix their favorite genre, gangster, with comedy, but it did happen on occasion, and in this case, the result was one of Edward G. Robinson's best films. As Little John Sarto, he gets chased out of his gang by Humphrey Bogart and has to hide out as a monk. While in the monastery, he finds he has a higher purpose in life than crime. This set has pinholes and other very minor defects. Very Fine. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 28051 | China Clipper (Universal, 1936). Window Card (14" X 22"). Humphrey Bogart stars alongside Pat O'Brien as two entrepreneurs who plan to start a trans-Atlantic airline. Posters for this title rarely turn up and this window card features a youthful Bogart at the bottom. There is older restoration to offset oversize pinholes, corner bumps and creases, and mild edge wear with tiny tears. Very Fine. Sold for: $215.10. |
| 28052 | Crime School (Warner Brothers, 1938). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Humphrey Bogart, as the Deputy Commissioner of Corrections, takes over the reformatory where the Dead End Kids have been sent. He makes life easier for them, and they repay the favor by saving his life when a politically motivated killer goes after him. This one sheet has small border chips and tears with some minor paper loss at the crossfolds. The poster was restored and mounted on linen. During restoration, the entire title was repainted, but the paper was apparently all intact. The poster presents much better than its grade. Great images of Bogart and all the Dead End Kids. This is the second appearance of the Kids and one of the better titles. Good+ on Linen. Sold for: $2,509.50. |
| 28053 | Crime School (Warner Brothers, 1938). Insert (14" X 36"). Humphrey Bogart was cast as a snarling gangster in one crimer after another and was usually found dying in a hail of staccato-laced bullets when Jack Warner gave the rising star a break. He dusted off the script to Mayor of Hell and made Bogart the lead, giving the actor a chance to shine alongside the Dead End Kids. This insert is on the Warner's linen finish paper stock. The poster has had a bit of in-painting done to the borders and the teal background at the bottom of the image. The poster displays quite nicely and is the only copy known to exist. Very Good/Fine on Paper. Sold for: $2,151.00. |
| 28054 | Dead End (United Artists, 1937). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). This riveting drama involving a gangster who comes back to his old neighborhood to hide out, went on to receive four Oscar nominations including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress for Claire Trevor. Humphrey Bogart was the overwhelming presence as the gangster Baby Face Martin, and this half sheet is the only poster to feature his shot-up corpse from the film's conclusion. This poster is sun-faded and all of the white areas have been airbrushed. The folds have been color touched and there was a tear through Bogart's face in the upper right portrait and several more tears in the edges. Very Good- on Paper. Not Sold. |
| 28055 | Dead End (United Artists, 1937). Insert (14" X 36"). Humphrey Bogart gave one of his best performances as gangster Baby Face Martin in William Wyler's adaptation of the Broadway play. The film also gave birth to the classic Dead End Kids and this poster depicts the kids on the pier with Bogart. This insert has had extensive restoration to many tears, fold separations and creases. All of the white and yellow areas of the poster have been airbrushed. Very Good- on Paper. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28056 | Dead End (United Artists, 1937). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Producer Walter Wanger brought the classic Broadway play "Dead End" to the screen and made stars of the Dead End Kids in the process. This wonderful scene depicts the child stars along with Joel McCrea, Sylvia Sidney and Ward Bond. The only one missing is Humphrey Bogart who starred as a sympathetic and slightly vicious gangster. This card is slightly faded (common for this title) and has pinholes, small tears and slight stains in the borders. Fine-. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28057 | Invisible Stripes (Warner Brothers, 1939). Insert (14" X 36"). George Raft stars as a former convict trying to keep his brother, a young William Holden, out of trouble with the law. But with Humphrey Bogart waiting in the wings to get Holden in his gang, it's only a matter of time until the kid starts wearing prison stripes. By 1939, Bogart had perfected his gangster persona. While these films aren't considered cinematic masterpieces, they are among the most popular of the screen's greatest actor. This example is folded and has a slight crease in the lower panel. Typical of "linen finish" Warner's posters, this insert shows some minor flaking on the corners and along the fold lines. Fine+. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28058 | Kid Galahad (Warner Brothers, 1937). Jumbo Window Card (22" X 28"). Edward G. Robinson and Bette Davis star in this picture about the boxing/fight business. Humphrey Bogart was given third billing, but failed to appear on any of the U.S. posters. These jumbo window cards are extremely scarce. The poster has had a piece replaced in the upper right corner. There were several nail holes in the poster, primarily in the borders, however there was one in Davis's hair and at the tip end of her cigarette. There's a crack in the lower right corner and some surface scuffs in the lower left corner. Very Good+. Not Sold. |
| 28059 | Kid Galahad (Warner Brothers, 1937). Belgian (24.5" X 32"). This pre-war Belgian poster may be the best poster ever made for this gangster classic with Edward G. Robinson and Bette Davis. Long before "The Harder They Fall" took a hard look at how the mob had infiltrated professional boxing matches, this Warner's film took a slightly lighter approach. Humphrey Bogart co-starred as Turkey Morgan but didn't appear on any of the American paper despite receiving third billing. His appearance on this poster makes it all the more desirable. This Belgian is fantastic with some minor work to the upper border and some light color touch to the fold lines. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 28060 | The Petrified Forest (Warner Brothers, R-1951). Italian Photobusta (9) (13.5" X 19"). Humphrey Bogart's legendary break-out performance (literally) as gangster Duke Mantee was modeled on real-life gangster John Dillinger. Bogart assumed that if someone were to wear shoulder holsters for years, they might develop a "slouch." He put that into his performance and it shows on these great scenes in the Italian photobusta. These cards are quite nice with only minor pinholes and edge tears. One of these has been linen-backed and another has been paper-backed. Very Fine on Linen/Paper. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28061 | San Quentin (Warner Brothers, 1937). Lobby Cards (4) (11" X 14"). Humphrey Bogart stars alongside Pat O'Brien and Ann Sheridan in this above-average crime flic from Warner's. Bogart's character, a hardened criminal, has overtones of Paul Muni's Tony Camonte in "Scarface" as he becomes jealous of his sister and breaks out of prison to exact revenge. All four of these cards have pinholes in the corners, minor edge tears and light surface scratches. Very Good/Fine. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 28062 | San Quentin (Warner Brothers, 1937). Australian Daybill (15" X 40"). Pat O'Brien, in yet another "good-guy" role as the warden of San Quentin, falls for the sister (Ann Sheridan) of one of the toughest convicts on the block - who else, but Humphrey Bogart. This picture was made during the peak of the gangster movie genre, and Bogart was never better. This stone litho is "full-bleed" at the top and bottom with the chains going through the borders. There is a tiny chip off of the lower left corner and some minor creasing and tears in the edges; there is a larger one inch tear in the top of the chain and another in the right side at the middle fold line. This is one of the best images of Bogart on any poster for this film. Very Fine-. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28063 | San Quentin (Warner Brothers, 1937). One Sheet (27" X 41"). One of the better of Warner Brothers' "Big House" films, San Quentin stars Pat O'Brien as a reforming guard at the title prison. His new girlfriend, Ann Sheridan, is the sister of one of the inmates, Humphrey Bogart. When Bogart finds out about the relationship, he vows revenge. There is a hole with some loss of paper and a stain in the lower part of the "S" in the title and some pinholes and fold separations. All these flaws have been restored and the poster has been mounted on linen. Dramatic photos of O'Brien, Bogart and Sheridan in duotone. Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28064 | The Big Shot (Warner Brothers, 1942). Post-War Belgian (11" X 18"). Humphrey Bogart appears twice on this post-World War II Belgian poster, the last B gangster movie of his long career. The film was made prior to the release of "The Maltese Falcon", the film that launched Bogart into the "A" list of stars. There are pinholes, small tears in the edges and fold wear, most noticeably in the top fold where the imprint area was folded back at one time. There is a small chip off of the lower left corner and a one inch tear in the center of the upper border. Very Good/Fine. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 28065 | The Great O'Malley (Warner Brothers, 1937). Insert (14" X 36"). Humphrey Bogart stars as a man down on his luck due to the Depression. He is arrested by an overzealous street cop (Pat O'Brien) and sent to jail. This insert is the best poster on the film, depicting Bogart in a great, leering pose! Warners, in an effort to capitalize on Bogart's gangster image from The Petrified Forest, actually lifted the image of the star from that other classic film. This insert has minor wear to all four corners and light wear to the fold lines. Fine+ on Paper. Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 28066 | They Drive by Night (Warner Brothers, 1940). Post-War Belgian (11.5" X 17"). Many of Warner Brothers' pictures made just after the outbreak of World War II in Europe were not released in those countries until after the war was over. This is obviously the case with this Belgian poster. In the original release of the film in 1940, Humphrey Bogart received fourth billing. On this poster, he is given top-billing over everyone else in the cast. Also, on the reverse, there is a portion of an Allied topographical map. Since paper was a scarcity during the war, European posters were frequently found printed on the reverse of these maps. This poster has pinholes in the corners, some smudging, and it was folded twice with some extra light creases. Very Fine-. Sold for: $334.60. |
| 28067 | Cool Hand Luke (Warner Brothers, 1967). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Paul Newman crafted one of his legendary roles in this ultimate "rebel without a cause" film as Cool Hand Luke Jackson, a man sentenced to a chain gang for destroying some parking meters. Card #8, the classic egg eating scene, has one pinhole in the upper right corner, and portrait card #4 has a slight scratch on Newman's cheek. These cards don't get much cleaner than this, boss. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 28068 | Cool Hand Luke (Warner Brothers, 1967). One Sheet (27" X 41"). "What we've got here is a failure to communicate." Strother Martin's frustrated delivery became the most quoted line from the film. Paul Newman gives a great performance in this comedy/drama about a man's resistance to the prison system he's caught in. George Kennedy earned an Oscar for his portrayal of an illiterate con. Posters from this film are in high demand; this example has a tape lift in the upper right corner and another on the back in the lower right. There is a tiny tear in the lower left corner. Very Fine. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28069 | Cool Hand Luke (Warner Brothers, 1967). Japanese STB (20" X 58"). This excellent Japanese STB for the Paul Newman classic has minor overall field wear, and some wrinkling and fold wear at the panel join, but still presents beautifully. Very Fine-. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28070 | The Sting (Universal, 1974). Poster (40" X 60"). "Can you get a mob together? -- After what happened to Luther, I don't think I can get more than two, three hundred guys." Thus begins the elaborate scam put together by Henry Gondorff and Johnny Hooker (Paul Newman and Robert Redford), con men in the 1930s, in this crime caper/buddy movie. Pairing Newman and Redford again, four years after Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, this film cemented their standing as the premiere star team of the era. It won the Best Picture Oscar and six others, including Screenplay, Music and Director (George Roy Hill). This rare alternate style poster features wonderful art by C. Moll. It has light edge wear with small tears, minor corner bumps and a very small stain in the edge. A timeless image. Rolled, Very Fine+.Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28071 | 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. The film is a 1960s classic and this poster, with its photographic montage, is a classic as well. Other than a one inch tear in the left border and some very minor cross-stress lines in the vertical fold, this one sheet is very clean. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28072 | Bullitt (Warner Brothers, 1968). Italian 2 - Folio (39" X 55"). One of the greatest car chases in movie history was described in the script simply as "car chase." This translated into nine and a half of the most famous minutes in modern cinema. Steve McQueen was at the top of his game as a hard-bitten cop trying to keep a mob informant alive, and director Peter Yates (hand-picked by McQueen) keeps the action moving. This incredible Italian 2-Folio poster is possibly the best paper available on this title, with a dramatic image of McQueen and photo inserts from the great chase. The poster is very clean, with pinholes, minor fold separation, and some small chips, including a center-point chip. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28073 | The Italian Job (Paramount, 1969). Japanese B2 (20" X 29"). This may be one of the finer posters created for this action-packed crime classic starring Michael Caine and Noel Coward. With very light wrinkling and faint edge wear, this sheet is in exceptional condition. Rolled, Near Mint-.Sold for: $567.63. |
| 28074 | Get Carter (MGM, 1971). Italian 2 - Folio (39" X 55"). The inimitable Michael Caine stars as Jack Carter, a London hit man who travels to Newcastle for his brother's funeral, and comes to suspect his brother may have been murdered. He then sets out to exact revenge. This Italian 2-folio features a wonderful image of Caine armed with a sawed-off shotgun, and a cool logo design. A very clean poster with pinholes, edge wear, and minor fold separations. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $298.75. |
| 28075 | Point Blank (MGM, 1967). One Sheet (27" X 41"). The New Wave of American films in the 1970s had its genesis in films like "Bonnie and Clyde " and this gritty gangster story starring Lee Marvin and Angie Dickinson. Marvin is the loner who goes up against the Mob in his unrelenting quest for payback on his double-crossing partner, John Vernon. This one sheet has light edge and fold wear with small separations and tears. A poster that epitomizes the new look of that era. Very Fine-. Sold for: $239.00. |
| 28076 | Pulp Fiction (Miramax, 1994). One Sheet (27" X 40"). Quentin Tarantino's wild melange of influences combine perfectly to create this time-warped intertwining of characters. John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson are philosophic hit-men who discuss everything from foot massages to Royales with Cheese. Their boss, Ving Rhames, is looking for revenge against Bruce Willis, a boxer who failed to take a dive. The boss' wife, Uma Thurman, and a lovey-dovey couple of robbers round out the eclectic cast of oddballs who make this film such a delight. This rare one sheet was pulled from distribution under the threat of litigation by R.J. Reynolds. The cigarette package in front of Thurman was not okayed by their manufacturer. The one sheet later used pictured another non-descript package instead. The right side has edge wear and small tears. These posters were reproduced in recent years, so there might be a hesitancy of some to be sure of the originality of this poster. We are very sure that the origin of this poster is authentic and stand by that promise. This poster was misdescribed in the catalog. It is 27" X 40" and not 27" X 41". Rolled, Very Fine+. Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 28077 | Ocean's 11 (Warner Brothers, 1960). One Sheet (27" X 41"). "Why waste those cute little tricks that the Army taught us just because it's sort of peaceful now?" Forget the Pepsi-Pack. The Rat Pack was the real deal and we've got 'em. Here is a great poster for of a perennially asked for title. There are only minor pinholes, mild fold separations and faint markings on Martin's head. The color and registration are excellent. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 28078 | Ocean's 11 (Warner Brothers, 1960). Belgian (14.75" X 22"). Frank Sinatra, as Danny Ocean, takes the rest of the Rat Pack for a little stroll down the Vegas strip as he plans the ultimate crime caper. This wildly popular film featured the coolest cats of the era including Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Peter Lawford, Angie Dickinson, Joey Bishop and Henry Silva. This Belgian poster is one of the best produced on the film and has minor tears along the edges and one larger, two-inch tear in the bottom border. Very Fine+. Not Sold. |
| 28079 | The Graduate (Embassy, 1967). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style B. "Mrs. Robinson, you are trying to seduce me." Mike Nichols directs this frank 1967 comedy/drama based on the book by Charles Webb, which made a star of Dustin Hoffman, and gave hope to millions of young boys hoping to score with older women. This striking one sheet, the lesser-seen B style, has a minimalist approach that is very much in keeping with the art scene at the time. Minor fold wear, slight crossfold separation, pinholes, and a very minor chip in the lower left border, are all virtually indistinguishable with professional restoration. The bold black-and-white design is sure to be one of the most eye-catching posters in your collection. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 28080 | The Graduate (Embassy, 1967). Japanese STB (20" X 58"). This film is one of the key, ground-breaking films of the late 1960s, and helped to set in motion a new era of film-making. The film was nominated for a total of seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Dustin Hoffman), Best Actress (Anne Bancroft), Best Supporting Actress (Katharine Ross), Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Cinematography. The film won only one award - Best Director. This wonderful Japanese two-panel or STB is one of the best posters produced for this masterpiece as it pictures all of the classic elements remembered from the film. There are pinholes in the corners. Rolled, Very Fine. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28081 | Dirty Harry (Warner Brothers, 1971). Still Set of 8 (8" X 10"). This complete set of eight color stills is identical to the much more common lobby card set (less the border art of course) and includes four scenes from the classic introduction where Clint Eastwood, as "Dirty" Harry Callahan asks that infamous question, "Do you feel lucky, punk? Well, do ya?" These stills show the most minuscule wear on the tips of the corners. Near Mint+. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28082 | Dirty Harry (Warner Brothers, 1971). Autographed One Sheet (27" X 41"). This classic grit-fest had enough mayhem to spawn an entire series, and made the quote, "Do you feel lucky, punk?" an international household phrase. A real find, this poster has been signed by both Clint Eastwood and John Milius, one of the uncredited screenwriters. The .44 Magnum was Milius' idea in the script. When the production wrapped, Eastwood framed up the Magnum and sent it to Milius. He was nominated for an Oscar for screenplay for Apocalypse Now. This poster has an impeccable provenance as it is from the collection of Herb Yellin, from whose book, Lord John Film Festival (Lord John Press, 2006) it is pictured in on page 148. There are only mild fold separations, and minor pinholes. Very Fine+. Sold for: $1,135.25. |
| 28083 | IL Magnifico Straniero (Rawhide) (Unidas, 1966). Italian 2 - Folio (39" X 55"). The Italians were so interested in Clint Eastwood as his Sergio Leoni films soared in popularity, that Unidas Studios secured the rights to two Rawhide episodes, and put them together to create this feature. The poster displays the name of Italian poster artist Franco Fiorenzi and made use of his design incorporating the large photo headshot of Eastwood. The poster has chipping from the borders and some touch-up to the fold lines and crossfolds. These issues were expertly addressed in the restoration. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 28084 | A Fistful of Dollars (United Artists, 1967). One Sheet (27" X 41"). It was the beginning of the "spaghetti" western genre - movies set in the U.S. old west, starring English-speaking actors, filmed in Spain, and made by Italians. And they got it right. This story, inspired by Japan's Akira Kurosawa, gave the entire genre a new edge and gave Clint Eastwood a new career. This one sheet has fold splits and tiny tears along the edges and some small creases in the corners. Very Fine.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 28085 | A Fistful of Dollars (United Artists, 1967). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). The first in Sergio Leone's "Spaghetti Western" trilogy would introduce Clint Eastwood to the world as "The Man With No Name." Ennio Morricone's elegant score would set the tone for the film and make this western adaptation of Akira Kurosawa's "Yojimbo" an instant classic. Posters for these films are highly collectible and this three sheet is a scarce format on the title. The poster has many staple marks and minor wear at the center points, but is otherwise quite clean. Fine. Not Sold. |
| 28086 | For a Few Dollars More (United Artists, 1967). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Clint Eastwood and director Sergio Leone collaborated on a seminal trilogy of films that brought about the term "Spaghetti Western." This middle part of the trilogy has the Man With No Name trying to earn the bounty on mad killer Gian Maria Volonte before Lee Van Cleef, who has a more personal reason for wanting to track him down, can find him and kill him. This one sheet has light edge and fold wear with separations, and a stain on the lower vertical fold line. Very Fine+. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28087 | For a Few Dollars More (United Artists, 1967). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). This lobby card set has pinholes with one small chip, wrinkling, and light edge wear with an edge tear. Several iconic shots of Eastwood highlight this set that also includes nice images of Van Cleef and Volonte. Very Fine. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 28088 | The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (United Artists, 1968). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). Sergio Leone's Civil War trilogy staring Clint Eastwood came to an end with this legendary western. Eastwood, Lee van Cleef and Eli Wallach all try to locate a cache of buried gold and cheat the others out of their share as the war wages around them. A modern classic, set to the score of Ennio Morricone. The poster has some wrinkles and some minor separation at the edges, but otherwise is in unused condition. Near Mint-. Sold for: $2,390.00. |
| 28089 | The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (United Artists, 1968). Japanese B2 (20" X 28.5"). Dramatic art for this classic Sergio Leone Western starring Clint Eastwood and Lee Van Cleef. Light creasing only. Rolled, Near Mint+. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28090 | Once Upon a Time in the West (Paramount, 1969). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Sergio Leone created his cinematic masterpiece with this film; as much of an opera as it is a western. Henry Fonda was cast against type, as a ruthless rancher who is also a cold-blooded killer, Charles Bronson stars as a man bent on revenge, and Claudia Cardinale is the woman who comes between them. There is a tiny tear in the upper left border and some light crimps in the lower left. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 28091 | A Hard Day's Night (United Artists, 1964). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). This wonderful half sheet features the ever famous image used of the Beatles for this classic film. The poster has two diagonal creases in the upper left corner and some very minor staining on the right border. Fine+. Sold for: $537.75. |
| 28092 | A Hard Day's Night (United Artists, 1964). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney were all introduced to American audiences in this ground-breaking film about the British sensation, The Beatles! Card #1 and #2 both have a few very fine staple marks on them but the other six cards are in clean unused condition. The lobby set for this film has become very difficult to find in recent years as collectors rarely offer them for resale. Near Mint-. Sold for: $2,629.00. |
| 28093 | A Hard Day's Night (United Artists, 1964). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Very light fold wear. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28094 | A Hard Day's Night (United Artists, 1964). Spanish One Sheet (27" X 38"). The poster features a photo of the band unlike the posters created for other domestic or international markets. It has a very minor chip from the upper left corner as well as some fold wear and minor amounts of center-point separation. Very Fine-. Not Sold. |
| 28095 | Help! (United Artists, 1965). British Quad (30" X 40"). John! Paul! George! Ringo! In color at last and far weirder than their debut feature "A Hard Day's Night," "Help!" saw Richard Lester return to the director's chair, and featured a passel of great new songs, including the title track. This superb British quad poster features the Beatles in their iconic "signal" poses against a simple white background. Light fold wear (with some misfolding), light edge wear, corner bends in three corners, pinholes, and a slight surface abrasion in the lower center of the field. The Fab Four are all you need, so snag this quad today! Very Fine. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 28096 | Help! (United Artists, 1965). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). The Beatles' second film has the Fab Four being chased to exotic locales around the world by a religious sect that is out to get one of Ringo's rings! This rock 'n roll classic has a wonderful lobby set that perfectly captures this beloved 1960s band, particularly a much desired performance photo of the band playing in card #1. There are tape repairs on three cards, five cards with pinholes, minor water wrinkling, one toned card, and minor border tears. There are minor stains in two cards, and one has a surface paper loss chip in the middle left border. Fine. Sold for: $1,374.25. |
| 28097 | Help! (United Artists, 1965). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Director Richard Lester, who scored critically and financially with "A Hard Day's Night," is re-united with The Beatles for this hilarious tale of a cult whose members practice human sacrifice and desire Ringo and one of his rings. This poster is in near perfect condition. Near Mint-. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 28098 | Let It Be (United Artists, 1970). One Sheet (27" X 41"). The break-up of one of the greatest rock bands of all time, The Beatles, was recorded in this documentary film. Included is footage shot at the famous rooftop concert that was the Fab Four's final live appearance. For this film, the Beatles collectively won an Academy Award for "Best Original Film Score." This poster is a "must" for any Beatles enthusiast. Creasing down the left and right sides and light creasing on the borders. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28099 | Let It Be (United Artists, 1970). British Quad (30" X 40"). The Beatles appear in their last film together, a documentary about their last album. This original "country of origin" British quad has several pinholes and small tears around the edges, and several small bits of tape residue on the front which are difficult to see due to the black background. Fine-. Not Sold. |
| 28100 | Let It Be (United Artists, 1970). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). The Beatles assembled at Twickenham Film Studios on January 2 , 1969 accompanied by the film crew, and began recording. "Let It Be" was intended to be a documentary on the rebirth of the Beatles, but turned out to document the band's slow demise. The film ends with the London police shutting a rooftop performance down, thus bringing to a close the Beatles' collective film career. This three sheet has two additional horizontal folds, one four inches from the top and one four inches from the bottom. On both additional folds there are pinholes and on the bottom fold, some water staining. There are also pinholes at the bottom of the upper, large panel. The poster is still very presentable with strong colors and good paper quality. Fine.. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28101 | Yellow Submarine (United Artists, 1968). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This one sheet is the more common eleven song version of the poster. The Beatles ultimately only did eleven new songs for the film and consequently United Artists replaced the earlier twelve song version of the poster with the one offered here. This stunning one sheet is virtually unused with only a distributors stamp on the reverse. Near Mint/Mint. Sold for: $1,135.25. |
| 28102 | Yellow Submarine (United Artists, 1968). One Sheet (27" X 41"). The Beatles take a psychedelic animated trip into Pepperland to free the people from the Blue Meanies who hate music in this modern classic. The poster design was inspired by the work of pop artist Peter Max and remains one of the quintessential posters of the 1960's. This copy of the rarer "twelve song" version has a very tiny chip in the upper right edge but otherwise seem completely unused. Near Mint+. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28103 | Yellow Submarine (United Artists, 1968). German One Sheet (23" X 33"). It's really irresponsible to dismiss this film as just a "psychedelic jumble." Consider that this animation landmark, using every old-school style available, including roto-scoping, was the only Non-Disney feature animation film to make money in the 1960s. Heinz Edelmann used surrealism, art nouveau, and a pinch of modernism in creating a freewheeling pastiche that is only rivaled by the best of Max Fleischer in the early 1930s. This is a German one sheet with professional linen backing to correct a diagonal crease in the upper left corner, pinholes, fold separations, and tiny tears in the upper center border. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $360.89. |
| 28104 | Don't Look Back (Leacock-Pennebaker, 1967). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Young Bobby Dylan travels to England for three weeks of gigs, and documentarian D.A. Pennebaker goes with him. Joan Baez and Donovan perform as well in this legendary "folkumentary." This version of the poster was used exclusively for the New York release of the film, and has been signed by director Pennebaker in the lower right corner. Very Scarce! Virtually flawless. Rolled, Near Mint.Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28105 | Renaldo & Clara (Circuit Films, 1978). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Counter-culture icon Bob Dylan directed himself, his wife Sara, poet Alan Ginsberg and Joan Baez in this semi-documentary filmed during his Rolling Thunder tour. The film's original running time was over four hours so none of the traditional distributors would touch it. Dylan found a company in his own state, Minnesota, to handle the distribution and the posters from this release are very scarce. This copy has had minor restoration to the corners to repair some creases and pinholes. Rolled, Very Fine+ on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 28106 | Blue Hawaii (Paramount, 1961). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Elvis Presley swaps his guitar for a ukulele in this motion picture that changed the way all future Elvis movies would be made. With this film, the plots became much more "music-driven" and it appeared that the studios were more more interested in soundtrack album sales than meaningful films. Apparently that was okay with Elvis's fans as Blue Hawaii would go on to become one of the most popular Elvis films ever made. This half sheet format rarely turns up and this copy is in excellent condition with only very minor wear to the center-point. Very Fine+. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28107 | Blue Hawaii (Paramount, 1961). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Elvis Presley's best and most successful post-Army film was this picture that set the stage for all of Elvis's films to follow; hit tunes worked into a simple story where Elvis always gets the girl! Aside from light fold wear that has been addressed through minor restoration, this poster is amazingly clean. Very Fine+ on Linen.Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28108 | G.I. Blues (Paramount, 1960). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Elvis Presley's first film after two years in the Army proved his enduring popularity when box office sales actually increased. Playing off his military stint, Elvis is a Specialist 5th Class who sings, carouses and dreams of owning a nightclub when his tour is done. This lobby card set has a few pinholes, corner and edge bumps, and a few small stains. Great shots of Elvis and co-star Juliet Prowse. Very Fine+. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 28109 | Girls! Girls! Girls! (Paramount, 1962). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). After the success of "Blue Hawaii" (1961), Elvis Presley followed up a year later with this return to the Islands in the only one of his films to be nominated for a Golden Globe. Elvis battles with Jeremy Slate and falls for both Stella Stevens and Laurel Goodwin. This lobby card set has pinholes and corner bumps. Presley appears in all eight cards, along with co-stars Stevens and Goodwin, in this very nice set. Very Fine+. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 28110 | Jailhouse Rock (MGM, 1957). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style A. Long before MTV came along, the movies gave teenagers a look at rock 'n' roll stars of the 1950s and 1960s. Elvis Presley was literally the "King of Rock N Roll" when he gyrated his way to on-screen success in "Jailhouse Rock." This half sheet has a few small tears and small chips out of the side borders and a crossfold tear in the red background by Elvis's name. Fine+. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 28111 | Jailhouse Rock (MGM, 1957). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style B. This was one of Elvis Presley's best pre-Army films; showcasing a sensual Elvis who was both sexy 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. Posters from "Jailhouse Rock" are considered the best by fans due to the incredible portrait of Elvis. This rolled half sheet has a few crimps and creases in the paper and a few very tiny nicks and tears in the border, but is otherwise in very clean condition. Rolled, Very Fine. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 28112 | Jailhouse Rock (MGM, 1957). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Collectors of Elvis Presley movie posters and lobby cards have always considered the artwork on this title card to be the best for Presley's movies. And this set doesn't disappoint as the title card is in incredible condition with only a minor crease to the upper right corner. All of the cards appear to have a bit of tiny wear to the left side, but otherwise, you would have a hard time finding a cleaner set. Near Mint. Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 28113 | Jailhouse Rock (MGM, 1957). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Elvis Presley, that iconic and mythic symbol of rock 'n' roll, made one of his best films with this entry into the American cinema and conscience. The films Elvis made prior to his stint in the Army captured the King in his youth, at the height of his musical career. The posters for these films ("Jailhouse Rock" in particular) are more sought after than any of his others. This copy is in amazing condition with vividly bright colors. Other than a few tiny tears in the borders and bit of a split on the upper portion of the vertical fold, the condition of this poster makes it THE copy to have. Very Fine+. Sold for: $3,107.00. |
| 28114 | Jailhouse Rock (MGM, 1957). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). There were three defining films in the 1950s for anyone under 21; Brando in "The Wild One." Dean in "Rebel Without a Cause" and this one, Presley's best all around film. Aside from his rebellious image in the film, in reality Elvis was ever the true romantic. When co-star, lovely Judy Tyler, died in a tragic car crash just before the completed film was released, Elvis refused to watch the film. Elvis plays himself for the most part, and his nature shines through effectively when confronted with pretense, providing many of the film's more enjoyable moments. The "Jailhouse Rock" number is still one of the greats in screen musical performances. This six sheet is the most desirable of all of the King's posters, and it doesn't get any better...Elvis, in his signature pose and great artwork. There are only minor centerpoint fold separations and minimal color touch-up restoration. Brilliant color and excellent restoration. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $4,182.50. |
| 28115 | Kid Galahad (United Artists, 1962). Japanese STB (20" X 58"). Elvis' granite-jawed boxer, Walter Gulick, may be one of the few characters who ever stepped in to defend ultimate tough guy Charles Bronson in a movie. Bronson, part of an excellent supporting cast in this Elvis Presley vehicle, played Walter's trainer who gets his hands broken by the mob for refusing to fix the fight. There is a faint fold in both sections of this two-piece Japanese poster with a small separation. There are minor edge tears with with tape repairs and faint corner bumps. There are three images of Elvis, two with Joan Blackman, one of only two female actors to twice star with Presley. Folded, Very Fine-. Sold for: $215.10. |
| 28116 | King Creole (Paramount, 1958). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Style B. Directed by Michael Curtiz, this is considered to be one of Elvis's best movies. Presley gives a strong performance as Danny Fisher, a high school dropout who gets a chance to become a nightclub singer while trying to stay out of trouble with the underworld. Walter Matthau is the villainous Maxie Fields who tries to force Elvis into performing at his club. This Style B half sheet features different artwork than the rest of the film's campaign and many feel it is far superior. It has approximately two pinholes per corner and a few small holes along the left side of the horizontal fold. Very Fine-.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28117 | King Creole (Paramount, 1958). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Considered by many to be Elvis' finest film, it certainly had the best pedigree when it came to directors (Michael Curtiz, of "Casablanca" fame). It was also the King's last black-and-white movie, and was the film he needed an extension to complete before being inducted into the U.S. Army. Elvis plays Danny Fisher, an aspiring singer who runs afoul of a local crime boss. Future "Addams Family" star Carolyn Jones was the love interest. This terrific one sheet has a great image of Elvis against a bright orange background. This poster is in great shape, with a few small chips, both in the center-point folds and in the King's chest, and some minor water staining. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28118 | Loving You (Paramount, 1957). Insert (14" X 36"). Elvis Presley sings and swings his way to the top of the charts in this tale of rock 'n' roll fame. Liz Scott co-stars and is featured prominently with Elvis on this insert. The card has been folded, has several pinholes per corner (a couple are in the background), and has several tiny tears along the edges. Overall, this card features bright colors and displays nicely. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28119 | Loving You (Paramount, 1957). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). There's gonna be a whole lot of shakin' when this set comes up for sale. Elvis Presley dons his rebel blue jeans and cowboy boots and brings rock 'n' roll to country swing in this classic from 1957. Card #5 has some dust shadow and foxing in the white areas and card #7 has a slight smudge on it, but otherwise these lobbies are in spectacular condition. Near Mint-. Sold for: $866.38. |
| 28120 | Loving You (Paramount, 1957). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This tale of the meteoric rise to stardom of a gas station attendant (Elvis Presley), has premeniscient moments with scenes of rabid fans attacking the singer and a tenuous relationship with a manipulative manager. These early Presley posters are getting much harder to find. The King may have left the building, but he sure hasn't left our minds or our want lists.This one sheet is very clean with only a small tear in the upper border and a few tiny tears in the lower right edge. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28121 | Loving You (Paramount, 1957). Window Card (14" X 22"). Elvis Presley stars in this tale of a gas station attendant that goes on to fame as the King of rock 'n' roll. It was a thinly disguised biopic of the young star and will always be remembered as one of Elvis's finest roles. The window card for this film, with the beautiful portrait of the young star done in a completely different color scheme than the other posters from the campaign, is particularly rare! The poster has been folded once horizontally and has tape residue in the upper two corners. There is a small tear in the right side of the fold line and the lower right corner displays some creasing as well. Fine+. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 28122 | Spinout (MGM, 1966). Color Still Set of 12 (8" X 10"). Elvis Presley sings his way through another light romantic comedy as a race car driver who must choose between driving a race car and dating the owner's daughter (Shelley Fabares). It's extremely rare to find these sets of twelve color stills intact and this set is exceptionally clean with only still #1 showing a bit of water spotting along the right edge. Near Mint-. Sold for: $239.00. |
| 28123 | Viva Las Vegas (MGM, 1964). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). This was Elvis's biggest box office success. In the film, he plays down-on-his-luck Grand Prix race car driver, Lucky Jackson, who travels to Vegas to raise money for a new engine so he can compete in an upcoming race. Along the way he croons a few tunes, woos the heart of the always vivacious Ann-Margret and becomes a Las Vegas icon. This stunning six sheet is unused but does have a couple of imperfections as there are a few tiny tears in the edges, a tiny "punch" tear in the white background and a dark spot on Ann-Margret's hand. Near Mint-. Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 28124 | Viva Las Vegas (MGM, 1964). One Sheet (27" X 41"). With a fun story, a fabulous soundtrack, and a great co-star in Ann-Margret, Elvis Presley could hardly lose with this film. One of the King's best post-Army films was also one of his most profitable. Amazingly, his rendition of the title song was the only time in his career that he performed an entire song in one unbroken shot from one camera. This one sheet has light creases on the edge and fold lines, a few pinholes, and a scratch on Ann-Margret's pants. Very Fine. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 28125 | Head (Columbia, 1968). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Bristling under the constraints of being the "Pre-Fab Four" in their commercialized TV show, the Monkees joined with Jack Nicholson and director Bob Rafelson to make this wry comment on the price of manufactured stardom. Completely misunderstood on its first run, the film has since become a cult favorite with its series of non sequiturs and music that pressed the limits of pop. This lobby card set has a few pinholes, small edge stains, and a couple of smudges. Great shots of the four Monkees, and their co-stars Annette Funicello and Sonny Liston, on this very scarce lobby set. Very Fine+. Sold for: $328.63. |
| 28126 | Head (Columbia, 1968). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style A. This psychedelic pastiche was the Monkees' way of wryly commenting on the manufactured mania that made them stars. Co-created by the group, along with director Bob Rafelson and credited writer Jack Nicholson, the movie was a huge flop in its first run, but has gained cult status over the years. This one sheet has very light edge and fold wrinkling, and a few pinpoint stains. The poster was, perhaps, one of the reasons for the poor showing on the initial release, since it gives no idea what the film is about or even mentions the Monkees. Very Fine+. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28127 | Gimme Shelter (20th Century Fox, 1970). One Sheet (27" X 41"). One of the most important documentaries from the turbulent 1960s covered the free concert by the Rolling Stones at Altamont Speedway and captured the murder of a fan by members of the Hell's Angels Motorcycle Club. This one sheet has a tiny nick at the bottom of the vertical fold line but is in otherwise very clean condition with very "white" paper. Clearly this is one of the most important films of the 1960s and the poster is a classic as well with its almost "black-light" design. Near Mint. Sold for: $537.75. |
| 28128 | Lawrence of Arabia (Columbia, 1962). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Taken from the writings of T. E. Lawrence's The Seven Pillars of Wisdom, director David Lean brought to life the drama that reshaped the political history of Saudi Arabia. The fantastic cast included Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Omar Sharif, José Ferrer, and Claude Rains, among others. This film has been heralded as a true masterpiece of the cinema and has inspired filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg. These cards show the most minor wear to the corners and some very minor foxing along the edge of the title card. Near Mint-. Sold for: $2,270.50. |
| 28129 | Lawrence of Arabia (Columbia, 1962). British Quad (30" X 40"). Artist Howard Terpning created this classic image of Peter O'Toole leading the Arab revolt against the Turks in David Lean's legendary epic. This "country of origin" British Quad is from the film's post-Academy Award ceremony release, after it had already won seven awards. The poster has approximately two tack holes per corner and a one inch tear in the left side of the poster. Very Fine-. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 28130 | Lawrence of Arabia (Columbia, 1962). Window Card (14" X 22"). 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 Peter O'Toole for Actor and Omar Shariff for Supporting Actor. This incredible window card 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. Although the card was folded in half at one time, there isn't any color break on the fold line. Very Fine. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28131 | Saint Joan (United Artists, 1957). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). Designer Saul Bass is justifiably ranked as one of the great creators of movie posters, and his work for "Saint Joan" remains among his most distinctive. For a Bass collector, this marvelous poster combines the virtues of large size and fantastic condition. The paper is extremely crisp and glossy, with only very tiny tears on the fold lines and cross folds. The color is dazzling and the corners are perfectly square. Near Mint- on Linen. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 28132 | Joan of Arc (RKO, 1948). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). While it was a much admired film, "Joan of Arc " suffered at the box office due to the revelation at the time of its release of Ingrid Bergman's affair with Roberto Rossellini. It was also the last film for director Victor Fleming. Mounted on linen, the poster has a thin scrape in the title area. There are a number of small chips missing along the fold lines, and a chip in the lower right area of the field. The edges have wrinkling. The poster has received some restoration and color touch-up. Very rare in this large format, this is the first six sheet we've seen for this film. Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 28133 | Ben-Hur (MGM, 1959). Lenticular Standee (10" X 13.5"). This is an incredibly rare countertop lenticular standee for one of the greatest Biblical films ever made. The 3-D effect is still beautifully distinct. There are only minor surface abrasions. The fold out stand on the back has minor tears at the connection joint, but works perfectly. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28134 | Ben-Hur (MGM, 1959). French Petite (21.5" X 29.5"). This 1959 version of Lew Wallace's best-selling novel went on to win 11 Academy Awards included Best Picture, Best Director for the legendary William Wyler, Best Actor for Charlton Heston, and Best Supporting Actor for Welsh actor Hugh Griffith as an Arab sheik. This lovely French poster with art done in the style of Roger Soubie depicts the highlight of the film's 212 minutes which is its now-legendary chariot race, staged largely by stunt expert Yakima Canutt. The poster has several pinholes in each corner. Very Fine.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28135 | Spartacus (Universal International, 1960). Record Poster (18" X 26"). This is a poster which is completely unique in the "lexicon" of "Spartacus" posters, using elements of the roadshow art and the roadshow lobby cards, but also for use in record stores. The score for "Spartacus" by Alex North is one of the key film scores of the 1960s. The soundtrack recording was distributed by Decca Records. There is slight edge wear in the right border with minor corner creasing and bump. There is a 2" middle right border tear. Very few of these posters were produced and assuredly, very few survived! This is an exceedingly rare poster. Rolled, Very Fine-. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28136 | Spartacus (Universal International, 1960). Record Album Standee (22" x 27.5"). This incredibly rare point-of-purchase standee was created to advertise the soundtrack album by Alex North of Stanley Kubrick's motion picture "Spartacus." Since the artwork is from the Saul Bass studio and was used exclusively on the film's original roadshow engagements, this standee should date from the very first release of this landmark film. There is some very minor "rubbing" on the red background and the edges are showing some very slight wear. The stand-up pop-out on the back is still intact and shows hardly any use. Very Fine. Not Sold. |
| 28137 | Spartacus (Universal International, 1960). Window Card (14" X 22"). This is the first copy of the roadshow window card we've seen. As with all of the roadshow paper from this Stanley Kubrick film, the stars Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov, John Gavin, and Tony Curtis are seen set inside Roman coins, with art by Saul Bass. There has been some minor color touch on some slight wrinkles and crimps in the red background. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 28138 | Anatomy of a Murder (Columbia, 1959). Italian 8 - Folio (78" X 110"). Saul Bass's impressive design is the star of this Italian poster. The director, Otto Preminger, was a major fan of Bass's work, and insisted that the artist design the posters for his films. This stark design displays a human body against a bloody red background and accurately "nailed" the title "Anatomy of a Murder." The film itself was a masterpiece of acting as James Stewart, an attorney, takes on a case of rape. This large Italian poster has many fold separations but is otherwise in fine condition. Fine-. Not Sold. |
| 28139 | The Blue Dahlia (Paramount, 1946). Spanish Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Raymond Chandler wrote the fast-paced screenplay, which 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. Ladd and Lake became the most recognized on-screen couple helping to define the entire noir genre. This poster has had some minor color touch to a few small tears in the borders. There was a small chip out of Ladd's hand that has been filled in and there is a small bit of writing bleed through in the white area. None of these problems are overly distracting; the poster is very presentable. Truly one of the best formats for this classic film! Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $3,883.75. |
| 28140 | The Glass Key (Paramount, 1942). Lobby Cards (4) (11" X 14"). Alan Ladd and the sultry Veronica Lake were cast in this film noir based on the novel by Dashiell Hammett. Hammett was one of the founders of the crime novel movement that swept through Hollywood, and no one portrayed the femme fatale better than the original "peek-a-boo" girl herself, Veronica Lake. These cards range from very good to very fine, most having pinholes and one having damage to the corners. Very Good/Fine. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28141 | This Gun for Hire (Paramount, 1942). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Perhaps the best scene card from this set for the film noir classic starring Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake. The color in this card is extremely good, and the card benefits from top shelf restoration that has addressed the pinholes and slight edge wear. Fine-. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28142 | The Big Clock (Paramount, 1948). Insert (14" X 36"). Ray Milland stars in this suspenseful film noir as the editor of a popular true-crime magazine, who is continually harassed by his demanding tyrant of a publisher, played by Charles Laughton. When Laughton commits murder during a jealous rage, he cleverly begins to cover his tracks and frame Milland, who must now use his learned detective skills to prove his innocence. Laughton was the complete master craftsman and Milland an Oscar winning star; together they made one of the best films of the genre with this thriller. This insert has light crimps and creases along with some light surface scratches and some tears in the edges that slightly extend into the artwork. Very Good+. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 28143 | Born to Kill (RKO, 1946). Promotional Items (2) (9" X 9") and (6" X 13.5"). "You can't just go around killing people when the notion strikes you..." Well, someone forgot to tell Lawrence Tierney, so effective here in Robert Wise's first film noir. These are very rare promotional items, as we have never seen these before! They are taken from the images of the 6 sheet and the 24 sheet and are very colorful. These were mailed to exhibitors with the promotional material for the film and are most definitely authentic from the period. As the pressbook was done in duotone, these would never have shown up in color in any other format than these items, other than the real 6 and 24 sheets. They have surface abrasions in the middle field, mild corner wrinkles, minor edge wear, and minor surface smudges. The images are backed in a blue blotter paper material. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 28144 | Born to Kill (RKO, 1946). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Hollywood "bad boy," Lawrence Tierney stars with film noir femme fatale, Claire Trevor in this memorable tale of murder and misplaced love in the underbelly of the city. Director Robert Wise had to stay on his toes as Tierney was notorious for his on and off-set confrontations. The most oft-used prop in the film noir genre, the cigarette, is on full display here and evokes the era to perfection. This one sheet has a couple of pinholes per corner and was placed on linen to restore some fold separation. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 28145 | Brute Force (Universal International, 1947). Insert (14" X 36"). Never was a film noir more aptly named; Burt Lancaster (as a powerful prison con) leads a revolt and riot against the head guard (Hume Cronyn). Jules Dassin's film was a brutal look at prison life as Mark Hellinger, a former producer at Warner's, brought a decidedly Warner's style to this Universal production. This insert has several tears in the borders, some tape residue in the upper side borders, smudging, some light scratches, and creasing. There is paper tape on the reverse where the upper fold would have been and where it appears the poster may have been cut. Very Good/ Fine. Sold for: $191.20. |
| 28146 | Brute Force (Universal International, 1947). One Sheet (27" X 41"). A film noir prison drama featuring Burt Lancaster in one of his first starring roles as a hardened convict rebelling against a cruel and corrupt prison system. This film has sequences so powerful and violent that Oliver Stone, in 1994, would lift the prison break sequence from Dassin's classic for his own, "Natural Born Killers." There are pinholes that were repaired on the back, tape residue, fold separations, mild corner creases, and smudging in the borders. Fine+. Sold for: $286.80. |
| 28147 | Criss Cross (Universal, 1949). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Reuniting with director Siodmak after their success with Ernest Hemingway's "The Killers," Burt Lancaster plays an ex-con and ex-husband attempting to make another try for his former wife, Yvonne De Carlo, who is now involved with the underworld. The posters has pinholes and enlarged tack holes in the corners as well as in the borders and several within the image. There is a seven inch tear in the lower quarter of the poster whish has been repaired in the reverse with white paper tape. Very Good/Fine.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 28148 | Crossfire (RKO, 1947). Title Lobby Card and (4) Lobby Cards (11" X 14"). The three Roberts (Ryan, Mitchum, and Young) star in this film noir tale from Edward Dmytryk about a soldier who kills a man because he's a Jew. This film about anti-semitism was way ahead of its time, and the lobbies in this lot present some of the most important scenes in the film. Some of the cards have pinholes in the corners and a little wear along the edges, but otherwise are very clean. Very Fine. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28149 | Crossfire (RKO, 1947). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Nominated for five Oscars, this silky film noir about murder and military loyalty boasts a stellar cast: Roberts Young, Mitchell, and Ryan, foxy Gloria Grahame, along with Lex Barker, Sam Levene, Paul Kelly, and more. This unbeatable three sheet has minor fold separation and minor print ink residue in the border. Near Mint on Linen. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 28150 | D.O.A. (United Artists, 1950). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Told in flashback, "D.O.A." is one of the definitive film noirs of the era. Edmond O'Brien stars as vacationing accountant Frank Bigelow, who ingests a deadly poison (iridium) and has only a few hours to live. Frantically, Bigelow retraces his movements for the last 24 hours, trying to locate his murderer. This one sheet has had the borders and white areas airbrushed to correct chips in the edges. There has been color touchup to the fold lines and center-points for chipping as well. Very Good on Linen. Sold for: $2,151.00. |
| 28151 | Dangerously They Live (Warner Brothers, 1942). Insert (14" X 36"). In this exciting tale of espionage set during World War II, John Garfield portrays a doctor trying to help one of his patients who is carrying secret information that will help the Allies. Raymond Massey portrays the Nazi saboteur who kidnaps the patient, and it's up to Garfield to rescue her. This insert is very clean. It was folded at one time, but there is virtually no wear to the folds, just some minor corner bumps. Very Fine+. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28152 | Deadline at Dawn (RKO, 1946). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Sailor Bill Williams wakes up to find that he is in possession of a murdered girl's money. With the help of dancer Susan Hayward and cabbie Paul Lukas, he tries to find the killer before his leave is up at dawn. This lobby card set has edge wear and tears with paper tape on the back, and smudges and stains. Very Fine. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28153 | Deadly Is The Female (United Artists, 1949). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Smoking guns and a thrill crazed dame lead John Dall down a dangerous road in this film that was renamed "Gun Crazy." Peggy Cummins portrays the ultimate femme fatale in this bullet-riddled film noir classic. This scarce example of the first release title is drop dead gorgeous as it has been put on paper to repair a few very clean tears that were in the borders (and barely extend into the yellow background on the left). The poster was unfolded and really clean prior to its being backed. Very Fine+ on Paper. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28154 | Desperate (RKO, 1947). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). This film noir stars Steve Brodie as a newlywed trucker who accidentally gets caught up in a fur robbery, and is abducted by the thieves. Crime boss Raymond Burr threatens to kill Brodie's wife, Audrey Long, unless Brodie confesses to a murder committed during the theft by Burr's brother. Though Anthony Mann would spend a few more years making "B" pictures, this was the film that elevated him into the ranks of "A" class directors. One card has one pinhole in the border. There are light corner bumps on most of the cards, and a small ink stain at the bottom of two cards. One card appears to have had a printing defect that causes the faces in the border art to appear washed out, and it also has a small tear on the top border. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $286.80. |
| 28155 | Detour (PRC, 1945). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Director Edgar G. Ulmer, known for his unusual films like "The Black Cat," created this yarn about a pianist who hitch-hikes to LA to see his girlfriend. Along the way he picks up Vera (Ann Savage) a black-mailing she-devil who takes him on a decent into hell. The motif on this one sheet was very original using the black and white stripes of a "detour" sign. The poster has had minor restoration to the upper corners where there were tape stains, and to a couple of small places on the fold lines. There were pinholes in the corners and the linen has been trimmed to the posters edge. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $2,868.00. |
| 28156 | The Devil Thumbs a Ride (RKO, 1947). Insert (14" X 36"). It was the role Lawrence Tierney was born for. In this seedy and gritty film noir, Tierney plays the "devilish" hitchhiker who gives his driver and everyone else he comes across a truly rough time. Tierney became famous for his tough-guy roles and infamous for his tough-guy brawls off screen. This insert shows some minor wrinkling and crimping throughout the image, and has a tiny tear in the upper right border. Very Fine. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28157 | The Devil Thumbs a Ride (RKO, 1947). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Don't pick up Hitch-hikers! It soon became a moralistic staple of the film noir genre. First there was Edgar Ulmer's "Detour" in 1946, then this dark entry, and finally, Ida Lupino's "The Hitch-hiker" in 1953 based on an actual event. Of the three, this classic noir is the most disturbing. Lawrence Tierney portrays the hitch-hiker who (of course) just murdered a cashier. This one sheet depicts Tierney in garish hues that add to the film's terror. There was one pinhole in each corner, some tiny cross-tears on the vertical fold and a small bit of wear at the lower centerpoint, all of which has been corrected by minor color touch. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28158 | Double Indemnity (Paramount, 1944). One Sheet (27" X 41"). It was the perfect combination of writing and acting when Billy Wilder directed from a script he co-wrote with Raymond Chandler (from a novel by James M. Cain). Both Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray poured their souls into this chilling noir of the almost perfect murder. If not for the relentless investigation by a detective (Edward G. Robinson), they would have gotten away with it. The borders of this poster have been airbrushed, and the fold lines have had some color touch. Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $5,078.75. |
| 28159 | A Double Life (Universal International, 1947). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). This is the first time we have seen this fantastic six sheet for this story of a Shakespearean actor (Ronald Colman) whose stage role of Othello spills over into his private life. Colman won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in this classic film noir. The film earned celebrated writers Garson Kanin & Ruth Gordon their first Best Writing, Original Screenplay nomination and George Cukor was also nominated for Directing. Very Fine.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 28160 | Dragonwyck (20th Century Fox, 1946). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This creepy thriller cast Vincent Price as a man driven to murder his wife so he can marry his au pair (Gene Tierney) and father a child with her. Price would go on to carve out an entire career in the horror genre; this was one of his earliest horror-related roles. The poster has had minor restoration to the fold lines and cross folds as well as pinholes in the corners. Very Fine-. Not Sold. |
| 28161 | The Fallen Idol (Selznick, 1949). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This film was adapted from the Graham Green story "The Basement Room"; director Carol Reed told it almost completely from a child's point of view. The child in this story is Bobby Henrey, who idolizes household butler Ralph Richardson. When Richardson is implicated in a murder, young Bobby tries to cover for him. Slowly the facade of his idol starts to crumble as Bobby sees the butler's true nature. This U.S. release one sheet beautifully depicts Henrey watching undetected as the events unfold. This scarce poster is unused and is in exceptional condition. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28162 | Hot Spot (20th Century Fox, 1941). Insert (14" X 36"). Released as "I Wake Up Screaming," "Hot Spot" was the film's original title. Victor Mature portrays a promoter who helps a young actress (Carol Landis) with her career, but when she's found murdered, the evidence points towards him. This was one of the best and earliest film noirs to emerge from the 1940s and Mature would ride that wave to fame. Betty Grable stars as the murdered victim's sister. This rolled insert has several pinholes in each corner and some very minor tears in the borders. There is also a "41" penned under the Roman numeral copyright. Rolled, Very Fine. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28163 | House of Bamboo (20th Century Fox, 1955). Italian 2 - Folio (39" X 55"). An early film from maverick director Samuel Fuller, and the first Hollywood film to be shot entirely in Japan. "House of Bamboo" features Robert Stack as a U.S. investigator trying to infiltrate Robert Ryan's Tokyo crime syndicate, with lovely Shirley Yamaguchi as the obligatory love interest. Ryan's character dominates this dynamic Italian folio. Condition issues include enlarged pinholes, corner bump with creases and tears, some staining, chips in the bottom repaired with paper tape on the reverse, fold separations, wear with creasing along the top and major edge wear along the right border. Fine-. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 28164 | The Brasher Doubloon (20th Century Fox, 1946). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This outstanding film noir was based on Raymond Chandler's novel "The High Window" in which gumshoe Philip Marlowe (George Montgomery) is hired to find a missing coin, the incredibly rare Brasher Doubloon. Not only is this fine lithograph a movie poster collectible but it has an appeal to coin collectors as well due to its spectacular graphics. Prior to linen-backing, the poster had tack holes in the corners. In the upper two corners, the tacks were "pulled" so that there was some paper loss. There was a tear on the left going into Nancy Guild's hair and another tear on the upper vertical fold that goes into the green background. The restoration's good, so you might have to hire Marlowe to detect it. Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28165 | Confidential Agent (Warner Brothers, R-Late 1940s). Belgian (14" X 18"). Charles Boyer stars as a loyal Spaniard trying to procure war aid from England during the Spanish Civil War just prior to World War II. The poster, mounted on linen, has been folded, and has minor additional horizontal creases. There are pinholes and a minor edge tear. This poster has excellent color and an absolutely beautiful image of Lauren Bacall's face. Very Fine- on Linen.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28166 | Detective Story (Paramount, 1951). French Grande (47" X 63"). William Wyler's gripping crime tale follows a day in the life of a detective (Kirk Douglas) whose overzealous pursuit of an abortionist leads to tragedy for him and his wife (Eleanor Parker). While this poster has fold wear with cross fold separations, it features stunning Roger Soubie art. It has a few pinholes and staple holes in the borders and corners along with minor tearing and chipping in the borders that have all been cleaned up through restoration. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28167 | Jail Bait (Howco, 1954). Insert (14" X 36"). Director Edward D. Wood, Jr.'s career entered the mainstream with this "straight" crime film. Based loosely on the hit TV series, "Dragnet," this film has a pair of detectives, played by Lyle Talbot and Steve Reeves, chasing after the spoiled kid of a successful plastic surgeon who hooks up with a career criminal. As with all of Wood's films, this was a very low budget production, loaded with unintended humor. The poster had been paperbacked to lay the fold lines flat. There has very slight touch up to the border and the fold lines. Fine/Very Fine on Paper. Sold for: $286.80. |
| 28168 | Nude on the Moon (J.E.R. Pictures, 1961). One Sheet (27" X 41"). A mere eight years before Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon, sexploitation filmmakers Doris Wishman and Raymond Phelan postulated a lunar surface lush with green fields and overflowing with nubile naked women. Though bereft of any socially redeeming values, Nude on the Moon has nevertheless earned a loyal following over the years, and those who cherish it will be amazed at the condition of this ultra-rare one sheet, which was never folded, and has virtually no flaws, aside from the slightest bit of edge wear. This poster looks as fresh and sexy as the day it rolled off the printing press. Rolled, Near Mint+. Sold for: $2,031.50. |
| 28169 | Dragstrip Girl (American International, 1957). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). The insatiable Fay Spain pits her two boyfriends against each other in a winner-take-all chicken race. The prize? Why, Fay Spain, of course! It's a drive-in, dragstrip, hot-rod classic with juvenile delinquents. This rolled half sheet has some very tiny edge tears and some light crimping in the image and borders. Rolled, Very Fine-. Sold for: $286.80. |
| 28170 | Hot Rod Girl (American International, 1956). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Riddle me this, Hep-cats. If these "teen-age terrorists" were the only thing the 1950s drive-in crowd had to worry about, what would they think today? Posters featuring hot rods from the fifties are particularly cultural and collectible. This oh-so-cool example has a pinhole in each upper corner and the most minor wear to the folds with a very faint stain on the hipster's knee. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $537.75. |
| 28171 | Lolita (MGM, 1962). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Among the actors considered for the notorious role of Humbert Humbert in Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov's novel were Laurence Olivier, Peter Ustinov, David Niven and Errol Flynn. James Mason eventually played the part of the teacher who falls in love with a 14-year-old girl. This lobby card set has corner bumps and a small smudge. Mason, Shelley Winters, Peter Sellers and Sue Lyon are presented in all their controversial glory in this exquisite set. Near Mint. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28172 | Lolita (MGM, 1962). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Throughout the years, Stanley Kubrick has turned his wry and sardonic attention towards the dark side of comedy, poking fun at social moralities and political hypocrisies. In Nabokov's "Lolita," he found the perfect vehicle for his twists on moralities by having Humbert Humbert (James Mason) accuse Clare Quilty (Peter Sellers) of the same lecherous desires he couldn't control himself. Sue Lyon, the object of their affections, was just sixteen when the film was made. This poster has two pinholes in each corner and two in the middle of each border. Very Fine+. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 28173 | Lolita (MGM, 1962). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Director Stanley Kubrick loved controversy and pushing the moral edge of what could be filmed during his career. With the success of "Spartacus" behind him, he felt confident enough to adapt Vladimir Nabokov's novel "Lolita" into a motion picture, casting Sue Lyon as the young girl who seduces both James Mason and Peter Sellers. These one sheets are frequently found with the "For persons over 18 years of age" painted over, but this copy is very clean. There is one nail hole in each corner and a light extra crease from having been folded one extra time. Very Fine-. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28174 | To Kill a Mockingbird (Universal, 1963). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Harper Lee's novel was adapted to the screen in this riveting account of Southern attorney Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck) who must defend a black man accused of rape. The story is told through Finch's daughter's account (Mary Badham) and has become one of the most endearing and enduring films of the 1960s. This poster captures the bond between the father and his daughter. The fold lines show minimal wear and there is slight toning to the right edge. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28175 | To Kill a Mockingbird (Universal, 1963). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Author Harper Lee was extremely happy with this film adaptation of her book. Gregory Peck was so good in the role based on her father that she cried on the set. Atticus Finch won Peck an Oscar, and was voted the #1 Hero in American Film by the A.F.I. -- and to think, the studios originally wanted Rock Hudson! This one sheet only has very light edge wrinkling. Near Mint+. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28176 | To Kill a Mockingbird (Universal, 1963). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). This film, taken from Harper Lee's Depression-era story of two children and their attorney father, Atticus Finch, who chooses to defend a black man against prejudice in the deep South, has become a classic of the modern cinema. Gregory Peck won the Oscar for Best Actor, and Robert Duvall made his film debut as Boo Radley. Other than a few small chips out of the borders and a couple of very tiny chips in the background art, this three sheet is in wonderful condition. These issues have been corrected in professional restoration and there has also been a little color repair done to the fold lines. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28177 | On the Waterfront (Columbia, 1954). French Grande (47" X 63"). This Oscar-winning 1954 film about mob violence and corruption among longshoremen has become a standard of its kind. Based on a series of articles written in the "New York Sun" by Malcolm Johnson, it tells the story of Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando), who is a washed-up ex-prizefighter in his mid-twenties working on the docks for the local gang boss, Johnny Friendly (Lee J. Cobb). The film was ranked the 8th greatest American film of all time by the AFI. This stunning poster was done by French artist Arnstem. The poster is in excellent condition. Very Fine+ on Linen.Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 28178 | On the Waterfront (Columbia, 1954). Italian 2 - Folio (39" X 55"). One of Marlon Brando's greatest roles (and the one that brought him his first Oscar), "On the Waterfront" has stood the test of time. This vivacious Italian 2-folio poster is far superior to the American paper on this title, for one very simple reason: Anselmo Ballester's lush artwork, spotlighting Brando and Eva Marie Saint, as well as the conflict between dock workers and racketeers. Condition issues include small chips at the edges and cross folds, minor fold separations and a few pinholes. There is a 4" tear and a 7" x 1" strip missing from the lower left fold. All of these problems have been addressed through restoration making for a lovely presentation. Very Good- on Linen. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 28179 | On the Waterfront (Columbia, 1954). One Sheet (27" X 41"). 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" brought the young star his first Oscar as Best Actor! His impassioned speech to Rod Steiger, "I coulda been a contender, I coulda been somebody," sung to a generation of youths, lost in society and looking for answers to their futures. The film went on to win the Oscar for Best Picture of the Year and is remembered as one of the best films of the 1950s. This copy has some very tiny tears in the borders (which haven't been airbrushed) and slight color touch to a couple of tears in the bridge of Brando's nose. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28180 | On the Waterfront (Columbia, R-1960). Italian 2 - Folio (39" X 55"). This Italian 2 folio is by top artist Luigi Martinati who gave us all those great Italian Bogart posters. This is a great rendering of Marlon Brando and Eva Marie Saint as she nervously daubs the head of the battered Brando. The blood on his face is as bright as the artist intended. Some wrinkling at top border, centerpoint touchup, writing on top back, "Megascope" logo on lower left has been worked. Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 28181 | Viva Zapata (20th Century Fox, 1952). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Marlon Brando brings to life the role of Emilio Zapata, Mexican Revolutionary and Presidente, with the words, "I would rather die on my feet, than continue to live on my knees!" Anthony Quinn won the Oscar for his role as Zapata's brother in this film, directed by Elia Kazan, adapted from the John Steinbeck novel. This three sheet has some crossfold separation but is otherwise very clean and unused. The colors are magnificent on this rarely seen format. Outstanding graphics. Very Fine-.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28182 | The Godfather (Paramount, 1972). Australian Three Sheet (41" X 81"). One of the best American films of all time! But what would this classic look like if other casting decisions had been made? Laurence Olivier or Carlo Ponti as Don Corleone; or Warren Beatty, Alain Delon, Burt Reynolds, Rod Steiger, Robert De Niro or even Robert Redford as Michael Corleone? This Australian three sheet has light wrinkling on the fold lines and edge, and a bit of ghosting in the credits. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28183 | The Godfather (Paramount, 1972). Polish (23" X 33"). The greatest gangster movie ever made (at least until Godfather II) revitalized Marlon Brando's career, and made huge stars out of virtually everyone in the cast. Oh, and it won some Oscars too. This striking full-bleed Polish one sheet features a very unusual design seen in no other country, with Brando's jowly countenance framed by tree branches. This has one horizontal crease through the middle, light edge wear, and some very small edge tears, one of which has been repaired with tape. Very Fine+. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 28184 | The Godfather Part II (Paramount, 1974). Polish (23" X 33"). The second film in Francis Ford Coppola's legendary trilogy continues the saga, delving deeper into the Corleone family. Many feel that this film surpassed its predecessor as the best film in the series. It won Oscars for Best Picture, Director and Screenplay. Offered in this lot is the intriguing Polish poster with art by A. Klimowski. The poster is dated 1976, the year of original Polish release. The poster has been folded in half and has pinholes in the upper image area and minimal edge wear. Very Fine. Not Sold. |
| 28185 | The Godfather (Paramount, 1972). British One Sheet (27" X 40"). Winner of three Academy Awards (though, legendarily, Brando refused his, sending native American Saskie Littlefeather to the televised ceremony) and based on the best-selling novel by Mario Puzo, "The Godfather" remains one of the great American films more than thirty years later. This outstanding British one sheet is one of the most desirable posters on this title, featuring a very stark profile of Brando in red against a black background, framed by blinding white. This beautiful poster is almost flawless, with just a minor amount of fold line touch-up. Near Mint on Linen. Sold for: $537.75. |
| 28186 | East of Eden (Warner Brothers, 1955). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Elia Kazan's adaptation of John Steinbeck's "East of Eden" launched the career of James Dean, arguably the greatest teen-idol actor to ever appear on the silver screen. In this hard-hitting drama, Dean's explosive portrait of Cal Trask brought him his first Oscar nomination and makes this set of cards one of the most desirable of the 1950s. These cards absolutely glow with #7 showing a slight bit of foxing in the borders. Near Mint-. Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 28187 | East of Eden (Warner Brothers, 1955). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This was the debut film that brought James Dean to the attention of the world and the only film released while he was still alive. The screenplay was based on John Steinbeck's great novel of the same name, a story about two brothers and their attempt to win their father's love. Released in 1955, the same year as Dean's "Rebel Without a Cause," this movie featured the actor in his sullen prime and was one of the films responsible for the cult that grew up around him. Dean's performances in both movies would establish him as an icon for the youthful discontent for decades to come. The poster has very light fold wear, pinholes in the corners, a small hole in the bottom right and a small tear on the top right. Very Fine on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 28188 | Giant (Warner Brothers, 1956). Poster (30" X 40"). Set against the backdrop of the plains of West Texas, George Stevens' classic epic confronts death, jealousy and racism head on. Masterfully cast, the film's three stars (Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, and James Dean) turned in brilliant performances making this one of the greatest achievements in American cinematic history. This 30" X 40" poster has minor wrinkling common to this paper stock. There are a few corner bumps and creases and minor paint touch-ups to address a bit of creasing. Rolled, Very Fine. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28189 | Giant (Warner Brothers, 1956). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). On first look, this incredible set from George Stevens' "Giant" appears about as near mint/mint as a set of cards can get. However, each card does have between one and three pinholes in the center, but they are very small and clean and don't distract from the overall image. The legendary card #2 (James Dean with the house) has two pinholes in the glove. Don't let these minor imperfections keep you from this set as they don't show up this clean very often. Very Fine+. Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 28190 | Giant (Warner Brothers, 1956). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Based on Edna Ferber's best-selling 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. The poster has some very light "tanning" within the image, a crease in the lower left corner, and some wrinkling on the center of the left border. Very Fine+. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28191 | The James Dean Story (Warner Brothers, 1957). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Two years after James Dean's death in the car accident of September 1955, directors Robert Altman and George W. George released this documentary about the young actor, helping to create the mythology surrounding him. This one sheet features Dean in personal moments as well as in scenes from some of his films. Near Mint/Mint. Not Sold. |
| 28192 | Rebel Without a Cause (Warner Brothers, 1955). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Nicholas Ray's movie about teen alienation spoke to an entire generation upon its release and has since continued to captivate audiences. The star of this film was a little known Indiana farm boy whose death behind the wheel of a sports car several months before this film premiered, would make him a legend of the screen with a body of work that would only encompass three films. His name was James Dean. This half sheet is one of the best posters on the film for its multiple images of the teen icon. It has been paper-backed to flatten the fold lines. There has been airbrushing done on some of the border areas and along the fold lines, with just a bit more to the jaw of Dean in the blue portrait. Very Fine on Paper. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28193 | Rebel Without a Cause (Warner Brothers, 1955). One Sheet (27" X 41"). The landmark teen film that solidified James Dean's image with the public follows the story of rebellious middle-class teens, disenfranchised with their parents, and given to a life of juvenile delinquency. This beautiful one sheet is the quintessential Dean poster and the one to have. This copy is in fabulous condition with fold touch-up only. This poster brought over $4100 in our last auction! Very Fine+ on Linen.Not Sold. |
| 28194 | The Lost Squadron (RKO, 1932). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). You've gotta love the Swedish title ("Hollywoods Satan") for this classic film about Hollywood. It pretty well describes the film's star, Erich von Stroheim, as he was known for his tyrannical behavior on film sets. This stunning graphic depicts the brutal director twice. There were a couple of small holes and a tear in the upper background. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28195 | Wings (Paramount, 1927). Window Card (14" X 22"). Twenty-eight year old director William Wellman, himself a wartime aviator, made this film about two World War I aviators (Buddy Rogers and Richard Arlen) who are in love with the same Red Cross nurse (Clara Bow). A young Gary Cooper also appeared in a small but crucial role as a veteran aviator. "Wings" was the first feature film to win an Academy Award. The side and bottom borders have all been airbrushed as has the dark blue area around the credits and title. There was a slight vertical crack that was just to the right of Bow's hair that has been slightly retouched. Other than these minor problems, the poster is in excellent condition with a new backing. Fine+ on Cardstock. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 28196 | Wings (Paramount, 1927). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Former aviator William Wellman, only 28, directed this war picture, the first feature film to win an Academy Award, and still the only silent film to win Best Picture. Two World War I aviators (Buddy Rogers and Richard Arlen) compete for the love of a nurse (Clara Bow). This gorgeous title card pictures all three of the stars. We sold two different style original release one sheets in previous auctions for $86,250 and $63,250. This card has one pinhole in the upper center border and one pinhole in the lower center border. There is a very minor bend in the upper border. These linen finish cards did not hold up well over the years; and this card has to be one of the cleanest and brightest unrestored cards of this finish we have ever seen! It must assuredly be the best condition title card for this film in existence. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $3,107.00. |
| 28197 | Wings (Paramount, 1927). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Director William Wellman drew on his years in an elite flying squadron to push the cinematic technology of the day to its limit when he created this film's timeless aerial sequences. The story revolves around two young men, of different classes, who have both fallen for the same young woman as they are about to head off to combat. Richard Arlen and Charles "Buddy" Rogers are well paired as they fight it out over both Clara Bow and enemy soil, and Gary Cooper makes a memorable cameo appearance, which launched his career. This superior condition lobby card pictures all three of the film's stars. The linen finish card has a pinhole in each of the upper corners and two pinholes within the bottom border. Otherwise this card is in the most pristine condition and must assuredly be one of the best condition lobby cards known to exist from this film. Very Fine/Near Mint.Sold for: $3,883.75. |
| 28198 | Wings (Paramount, 1927). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Charles "Buddy" Rogers reported that Clark Gable "once told Mary (Pickford), when we got married, that it wouldn't last six months" because he was 11 years her junior. They were married for 42 years until her death in 1979. This lovely linen-finish lobby card is a portrait of two of the Academy Award winning film's stars, "Buddy" Rogers and Clara Bow. The card has a single pinhole in three of the four corners and some very minor creasing on the lower right corner. The card has sharp corners and is in excellent condition. Very Fine+.Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 28199 | Wings (Paramount, 1927). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). In 1927, Clara Bow reached the heights of her popularity with the film "It." In that same year she starred in "Wings," a war picture largely rewritten to accommodate her, as she was Paramount's biggest star at the time. The film went on to win the first Academy Award for Best Picture. This gorgeous portrait card has one pinhole in each corner. The card shows almost no handling wear and is in excellent condition. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $5,676.25. |
| 28200 | Wings (Paramount, 1927). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). During World War I, Richard Arlen served in the Royal Canadian Flying Corps as a pilot, but he never saw combat. After the war he drifted around and eventually wound up in Los Angeles, where he got a job as a motorcycle messenger at a film laboratory. Legend has it that he crashed into the gates of Paramount Studio and from there was cast in films. His big break came when he was cast as a pilot in the Academy Award winning film, "Wings." This lovely portrait of Richard Arlen, as well as the card depicting one of the final scenes in the film, Arlen's death scene, are offered in this lot. Both linen finish cards are in excellent condition. The portrait card has a pinhole in three corners with a minor chip off of the upper right corner. The other card has a single pinhole in three of the corners but is otherwise pristine. Very Fine+. Sold for: $3,585.00. |
| 28201 | Wings (Paramount, 1927). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Charles "Buddy" Rogers was given his biggest break in film with his role in this giant WWI epic film. His co-star was Clara Bow with whom he would co-star again in "Get Your Man" that same year. This lot contains two gorgeous linen finish-cards, both of which show minimal wear. The portrait card has a single pinhole in each corner and the other scene has a pinhole in only three corners. The cards are in superb condition. Very Fine+. Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 28202 | Hell's Angels (United Artists, 1930). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Two brothers enlist in the RAF when WWI breaks out (back then they just called it "the war"), and volunteer for a dangerous mission bombing a German munitions dump. One of only two films actually directed by multi-millionaire Howard Hughes, the film cost a staggering 3.8 million dollars, and made no profit on its initial run. This Swedish one sheet concentrates more on the aerial battles rather than the heavenly body of star Jean Harlow, but it's eye-catching all the same. An outstanding example of this unfolded poster, there is a minor crease (and some slight paper loss) in the searchlight at the base of the zeppelin, and minor edge wear, both of which are largely unnoticeable with the professional restoration. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28203 | Hell's Angels (United Artists, 1930). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Jean Harlow sits in the middle of a love triangle, between two brothers portrayed by Ben Lyon and James Hall. Howard Hughes' multi-million dollar spectacle and homage to the flying aces of World War I would make an overnight sensation and star out of Jean Harlow. This portrait card, one of the best lobbies in the set, has one pinhole in each corner, a light smudge in the right border and the upper right corner was torn off at one time but is now held in place with tape on the reverse. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28204 | Devil Dogs of the Air (Warner Brothers, 1935). Midget Window Card (8" X 14"). Perennial good guy Pat O'Brien and wise-cracking James Cagney spar over a woman and enlist in the Marine Flying Corps in this action-packed thriller from Warners. Cagney and O'Brien would go on to become one of the best acting duos at Warners and eventually make eight films together. This scarce midget card has minor wear to the upper right corner. Near Mint-. Sold for: $382.40. |
| 28205 | Devil Dogs of the Air (Warner Brothers, 1935). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). James Cagney stars in this aviation drama that features fantastic aerial photography. This great-looking poster is a must for airplane-themed collectors. It has a hard crease on right side, runs down almost entire length of poster, edge wear and multiple tears around the border. Rolled, Very Good/Fine. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28206 | The Flying Ace (Norman, 1926). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Norman Studios of Florida was famous for their all-black-cast films in the 1920s and are remembered also for their gorgeous stone litho posters. This beautiful example is for an aviation film starring Lawrence Criner and Kathryn Boyd. Produced by the Richey Litho Co., this unrestored poster shows slight signs of wear and handling with several enlarged pinholes. There is wear to the horizontal folds,but the poster is in no way fragile,and is in amazingly good condition for its age. Very Fine. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28207 | PT 109 (Warner Brothers, 1963). One Sheet (27" X 41"). It's interesting that Hollywood would make a biopic of a President while he was still in office, however, that's exactly what they did. This film glorifies President John F. Kennedy's heroics during World War II. The film was released in June 1963 at the height of Kennedy's popularity and the nation's love of "Camelot." Near Mint+. Not Sold. |
| 28208 | Hell in the Heavens (Fox, 1934). One Sheet (27" X 41"). The Lafayette Escadrille, an elite corps of volunteer World War I flyboys, is the collective "hero" of Fox's "Hell in the Heavens." This great looking poster features Conchita Montenegro in one of her few major Hollywood roles, and a gunsight squinting Warner Baxter. There are only minor fold separations, mild edge wear with tiny tears, and a chip in the top center border. Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $262.90. |
| 28209 | I Wanted Wings (Paramount, 1941). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Of the two one sheets produced for this pre-World War II film, this is the more desirable as artist McClelland Barclay introduced the world to Veronica Lake's peek-a-boo hair style. This one sheet had a long tear and a small chip near the graphic of Ray Milland, several small chips in the lower border, and two more chips out of the ends of the middle horizontal fold. All of these chips were in the border areas and didn't enter the artwork. These chips and several pinholes in the background were corrected when the poster was linen-backed. There was also some color touch to the folds. Fine on Linen. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 28210 | The Memphis Belle (Paramount, 1944). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style A. The short subject film of the last mission of the "Memphis Belle," a B-17 bomber attacking Germany in World War II, is one of the best documentaries to come from the War Activities Committee. Director William Wyler flew along with the crew on several raids and did some of the shooting himself. This one sheet has a few small edge tears, and pinpoint cross fold wear. This is one of the best and most dynamic one sheets done for the WWII propaganda shorts produced by the government! Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $3,883.75. |
| 28211 | S.O.S. Iceberg (Universal, 1933). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). The production of this "man against nature" thriller was as perilous as the fictional account that the film was supposed to depict. Director Ty Garnett, cast and crew came close to death on several occasions while filming in Greenland. With only light wear and small edge tears, this beautiful poster will display very well. Rolled, Very Fine. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28212 | This Above All (20th Century Fox, 1942). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style B. Tyrone Power and Joan Fontaine star in this tale of love between "classes" in England during World War II. The one sheets from Fox were some of the best of the stone lithos. This poster had several chips along the edges, most notably at the corners and the ends of the fold lines. It also had some minor tearing within the image and some "thinning" at the upper and lower center points due to tape lifts on the reverse. All of these have been repaired and the poster now has a clean appearance. Fine on Linen. Sold for: $1,135.25. |
| 28213 | Thunder Birds (20th Century Fox, 1942). One Sheet (27" X 41"). While other studios had abandoned the stone litho process due to printing costs, Fox continued to produce these gorgeous posters. This one features stunning images of Preston Foster, John Sutton and a young Gene Tierney. There is minor fold wear with a tiny bit of paper loss at the fold lines. However, it has a very clean appearance thanks to minimal restoration. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $334.60. |
| 28214 | Sands of Iwo Jima (Republic, 1950). Japanese STB (20" X 58"). Now here's something you don't see everyday. John Wayne took out more Japanese soldiers in this account of the war in Iwo Jima than in all the rest of his war films put together. And here's the Japanese poster for that film. In all sincerity, the Japanese gave the poster more impact than almost anyone else as, not only does it include the famous raising of the American flag on Mount Suribachi, but it also depicts a towering image of Wayne as he storms the beaches. The poster had two small holes along the right edge in the background scenes which have been repaired with linen backing. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 28215 | Across the Pacific (Warner Brothers, 1942). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style A. Just before John Huston was shipped off to serve in World War II, the director reunited several members of the cast from "The Maltese Falcon" for this tale of espionage set in the Panama Canal zone. Humphrey Bogart was dealing with a nest of Japanese saboteurs led by Sydney Greenstreet, and was romanced by Mary Astor when Huston left the production to another director - without leaving instructions or a finished script to get Bogart out of a machine-gun ambush. This poster captures the era of a trench-coat and fedora wearing Bogart to perfection. It has been restored to repair some tears and chipping in the side borders and wear to the fold lines. Fine+ on Paper. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28216 | Action in the North Atlantic (Warner Brothers, 1943). Half Sheets (2) (22" X 28") Styles A and B. Humphrey Bogart and Raymond Massey dared each other to perform their own stunts in this action/thriller and ended up jumping off an oil tanker into the burning oil slick on the ocean. Luckily, no one was injured! This excellent example of the style B half sheet is folded and shows very light wear to the left corners and fold lines and the Style A is in similar condition. This item was incorrectly cataloged as a single half sheet when it is the (2) style half sheets, bot sold in this lot. Very Fine+. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28217 | Across the Pacific (Warner Brothers, 1942). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style B. Although the story was originally set in Hawaii, with Japanese saboteurs planning to attack Peal Harbor, Warner's changed the location to the Panama Canal after the real attack on Pearl Harbor. This timely war-effort picture solidified Bogart's image as the anti-hero who turns out to be the knight in shining armor. John Huston directed this thriller right before he went off to the war and Bogart went on to perfect his cynical image in his next epic, "Casablanca." This half sheet is folded. It has several pinholes in each corner, some minor wrinkling or crimps, a 2.25" fold separation on the right horizontal fold, and a tiny chip off the lower left corner. Fine+. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28218 | Passage to Marseille (Warner Brothers, 1944). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style A. Michael Curtiz reunited his "Casablanca" cast for this anti-Nazi film about the French resistance. Humphrey Bogart stars as a French journalist who sacrifices all to battle Nazi tyranny. This unrestored Warners half sheet has a few fold tears on the border edge along with pinholes and some slight bumps. There is a little faint staining in the white background and a tiny center-fold separation. The main graphic section, with its terrific Bogart action portrait, is in very nice shape. Fine. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 28219 | Sahara (Columbia, 1943). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style A. Humphrey Bogart leads a tank unit in this WWII film directed by Zoltan Korda. This rolled style A half sheet features a great image of a triumphant Bogart. The poster has a few light creases, edge wear and tears with tape on the back, and a stain through Bogart's name and the title that has had some touch up done to it. Rolled, Fine-. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28220 | Sahara (Columbia, 1943). Belgian (14" X 21.5"). Humphrey Bogart takes on the entire Nazi Panzer Afrika Corps in one of the best films made during World War II. Directed by Zoltan Korda, this tale of how one American tank and a few straggler British soldiers conquer an entire German division was inspirational to the troops as well as the public on the homefront. This Belgian poster has a few pinholes in each corner, and it has had the upper border folded back at one time. Very Fine. Sold for: $203.15. |
| 28221 | All Quiet on the Western Front (Universal, R-1938). Belgian (24" X 30.5"). Lew Ayres, portraying a young German schoolboy who enlists in the army during World War I, weeps bitterly in a foxhole as the French soldier he has mortally wounded dies in his arms. Lewis Milestone's adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque's novel became one of the most important anti-war films ever made and went on to win the Oscar for Best Picture in 1930. This particular Belgian poster, pre-World War II due to its size, is probably from the 1938 reissue since Carl Laemmle's name doesn't appear, and because the style of the Universal logo dates from the late 1930s period. The poster has been mounted on foam core and there were two small chips off of the upper corners and one small one out of the right border, but otherwise, this poster has bold colors and recreates the art used on the original campaign. Fine- on Foam Core. Not Sold. |
| 28222 | All Quiet on the Western Front (Universal, 1930). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). The haunting image of Lew Ayres stares out of the poster for the Swedish release of this classic anti-war film. There is a one inch tear on bottom and the left border, 2 two inch tears on the top border, edge wear with small chips, and small scuffs on the bottom and upper right of the poster. Rolled, Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 28223 | The Big Parade (MGM, 1925). Title Lobby Card and Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This is one of the greatest silent films ever produced, second only to "Birth of a Nation" in box office receipts. Dramatically realistic in its battle scenes and equally heart-rending in its quieter moments, as when John Gilbert has to part from his French lover (Renee Adoree) and is reunited with his mother after war's end. Director King Vidor (who uncredited, co-wrote the script) and stars Gilbert and Adoree became major players after this film's success. The title card has pinholes in the corners, with light browning. The scene card has light foxing but is otherwise near perfect. Overall, Very Fine+. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 28224 | The Big Parade (MGM, 1925). Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). There are pinholes in the corners on all three of these lobby cards and light foxing on two of them. There is a three inch tear on the "letter from home" card, and the card with Gilbert and Adoree parting has a 1/4" trim on the right border. Overall, Fine-. Sold for: $567.63. |
| 28225 | The Big Parade (MGM, 1925). Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). John Gilbert appears in all three of these great scene cards - Renee Adoree alongside him on two. There are pinholes on two cards, light staining on one card and a surface abrasion on the right side of the "MP" card. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28226 | The Deer Hunter (Universal, 1978). British One Sheet (27" X 40"). Overseas, the Academy Award winning film starring Meryl Streep and Robert DeNiro had a much more graphic ad campaign. Offered here is one of the original release British campaign posters, depicting DeNiro with the "Russian roulette" pistol to his head. This poster was withdrawn from circulation soon after its appearance. This is a rolled British one sheet with only the most minor edge wear. Rolled, Near Mint. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28227 | Apocalypse Now (United Artists, 1979). Polish One Sheet (27" X 38"). This incredible artwork is by one of the Polish grand masters, Waldemar Swierzy. It features a fantastic image of Brando's character bathed in blood red, with dust flying all about from the helicopter above. There is edge wear with tiny tears, mild horizontal creasing in the lower section, and a 3" tear in the bottom border. Unfolded, Fine. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 28228 | The Bridge on the River Kwai (Columbia, 1958). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style A. Producer Sam Spiegel approached John Ford, Howard Hawks, Fred Zinneman, Orson Welles and William Wyler to direct the adaptation of Pierre Boulle's novel "The Bridge Over the River Kwai." He eventually chose relatively unknown David Lean "in absence of anybody else." Lean ended up winning a Best Director Oscar for his work on the film. This one sheet has edge wear and tears, fold wear with separations, archival tape on back, and corner creases. There are smudges and stains, and fold lines on three edges where the poster was framed. Fine+. Sold for: $239.00. |
| 28229 | The Bridge on the River Kwai (Columbia, 1958). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style B. William Holden was offered the role of Commander Shears after Cary Grant turned it down. Holden's contract called for a percentage of profits, paid out at $50,000 per year. His estate is still being paid, and will continue to receive royalties for years. This one sheet has edge wear and tears, corner creases, light fold wear, and pinholes. Probably the better of the one sheets for this title, with its determined shot of Holden. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $227.05. |
| 28230 | Guadalcanal Diary (20th Century Fox, 1943). One Sheet (27" X 41"). War correspondent Reed Hadley shows us a representative sample of the Marines who invaded and fought for the island of Guadalcanal in World War II. Preston Foster, Lloyd Nolan, William Bendix, Richard Conte and Anthony Quinn are the G.I.s we follow as they prepare for the battle. This one sheet has light wrinkling on the fold lines. Nice stone litho artwork. One of the cleanest copies we've seen for this title. Near Mint. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28231 | From Here to Eternity (Columbia, 1953). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Fred Zinnemann's motion picture about the lives, loves and conflicts of three soldiers prior to the outbreak of World War II was a major screen sensation and solidified the careers of Frank Sinatra, Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr, and Donna Reed. There was a tear in the bottom that went into the graphics, minor chips and tears in the borders and wear on the fold lines. All of these imperfections have been repaired, including some airbrushing to the yellow background, and now the poster is very presentable. Fine- on Paper. Not Sold. |
| 28232 | The Great Escape (United Artists, 1963). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Steve McQueen (Cooler King), James Garner (the Scrounger), Charles Bronson (Tunnel King), Richard Attenborough (Big X), Donald Pleasence (the Forger), James Coburn (Manufacturer), and too many others to mention make this true story about the largest escape of POWs in World War II one of the greats. This poster has several pinholes around the borders but is otherwise in very clean condition. Very Fine+.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 28233 | The Great Escape (United Artists, 1963). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Steve McQueen (Cooler King), James Garner (the Scrounger), Charles Bronson (Tunnel King), Richard Attenborough (Big X), Donald Pleasence (the Forger), James Coburn (Manufacturer) and too many others to mention make this true story about the largest escape of POWs in World War II one of the greatest films ever made. This three sheet has a few very tiny, clean tears in the border that keep it from being absolutely mint. We know you're whistling Elmer Bernstein's score right now! Near Mint-. Sold for: $794.68. |
| 28234 | Five Graves to Cairo (Paramount, R-1952). Italian 2 - Folio (39" X 55"). Only Billy Wilder's second solo directorial effort, "Five Graves to Cairo" is a tense wartime drama with Franchot Tone and Anne Baxter excellent in the leads, and Erich von Stroheim in an unforgettable turn as Rommel, the "Desert Fox." This wonderful Italian poster with art by the great E. Brini features vivid, almost expressionistic artwork, and is in wonderful condition, with minor fold wear and centerpoint separations, minor paper loss in the fold lines, and small edge wears and chips being the only problems. The borders have also been airbrushed. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28235 | The Great Escape (United Artists, 1963). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Historians may argue about the accuracy of the events portrayed in this classic film, but one thing is beyond question. This was one of the greatest ensemble casts of men who would individually become stars ever put together -- McQueen, Garner, Bronson, Coburn and McCallum, a veritable Who's Who of up-and-coming action stars of the day, plus excellent supporting players like Richard Attenborough and Donald Pleasence. The poster has staple holes, a tiny chip in the upper left corner, and small crossfold separations. There is an extra fold along the upper horizontal line, and light fold wear. The poster has been mounted on linen and received some restoration work, notably color touch-up. It displays beautifully. Very Fine, on Linen. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28236 | Kanal (P.P. Film, 1957). Polish (64" X 23"). "Kanal" was the second feature film directed by Academy Award and Cannes Film Festival winner Andrzej Wajda. It is the second part of Wajda's acclaimed "war trilogy," which also includes "A Generation" and "Ashes and Diamonds." During the Warsaw Uprising, the sewers were used to communicate between disparate regions held by the Poles. "Kanal" means sewer in Polish. This film portrays the challenges faced by the Polish underground when trying to escape areas held by the Germans. The feature was the first film made about the uprising, earning Wajda the Special Jury Prize (the second most prestigious after the Palme d'Or) at Cannes in 1957, solidifying his position as Poland's premier director. This two piece, country-of-origin poster is in magnificent condition with only light fold and edge wear. Very Fine+. Not Sold. |
| 28237 | To Hell and Back (Universal, 1955). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). America loves a hero, so who better to cast in the biopic about America's most decorated war-hero than the man himself: Audie Murphy. The film reenacts scenes from Murphy's service in World War II including his killing of 240 enemy soldiers in combat. These cards have approximately one pinhole in each corner and some light wear to the tips of the corners. Very Fine. Sold for: $501.90. |
| 28238 | Dragon Seed (MGM, 1944). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style D. As was the custom of the time in Hollywood, it is mostly Caucasians playing the roles of the Chinese villagers in this adaptation of the Pearl S. Buck novel. Katharine Hepburn heads the cast as Jade, the one resident who won't buckle under when the Japanese invade the villager's homes. This one sheet has light edge wear with a tear and a chip, and foxing on the edge and fold lines. The nice artwork has the beautiful appearance of stone litho. Very Fine-. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28239 | Gone with the Wind (MGM, R-1954). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style A. Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh star in the screen version of Margaret Mitchell's novel about the life of Scarlett O'Hara. The film won eight Oscars including Best Picture of the Year, and would go on to be re-issued every few years to keep up with audience demands. This rare Style A half sheet from the film's 1954 re-issue has some wear to the borders in the form of a few small tears, tiny chips, a dust shadow and a lower corner crease. The poster also has a snipe on the lower credits changing the releasing company from MGM to Lowe's Incorporated. Fine+. Not Sold. |
| 28240 | Gone with the Wind (MGM, R-1954). French Grande (47" X 63"). The winner of eleven Academy Awards and considered one of the top films ever made, this enduring legend stars the great Clark Gable and the gorgeous Vivien Leigh. And perhaps no artist captures the passion of the film better than the French master, Roger Soubie. This French Grande has small chips in the top border and minor scuffs. The poster has been mounted on linen and professionally restored. Very Fine- on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 28241 | Gone with the Wind (MGM, R-1954). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). This brilliant movie based on Margaret Mitchell's story of The Old South was so popular with audiences that it was reissued every few years and heralded as the greatest motion picture ever made. This set of cards from the 1954 reissue features artwork that was used in some of the promotional material from the film's original roadshow release in 1939. The title card has some foxing on the borders, but the rest of the cards are in exceptional shape with only tiny wear to the corner tips. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28242 | Mutiny On The Bounty (MGM, 1935). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). MGM's epic sea movie would prove to be the only time in film history that three actors from the same film would be nominated for Best Actor. Indeed, the film did win Best Picture, and was nominated for seven other Oscars. This beautiful six sheet has enlarged pinholes, and fold separations with minor chips in the crossfolds. This is the only six sheet that we are aware of known to still exist for this Oscar winning film. Gorgeous images of Clark Gable and Movita, with Charles Laughton as Bligh leering from above! Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $9,560.00. |
| 28243 | Hell Divers (MGM, 1932). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This MGM airborne action/adventure officially elevated Clark Gable to stardom. Gable and Wallace Berry played two rival Naval officers who were being trained in the new art of dive bombing. This gorgeous stone litho poster has fold wear, small tears at the folds, pinholes in the corners, light edge wear, and a 4" tear at the bottom right. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28244 | The White Sister (MGM, 1933). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). F. Marion Crawford's novel comes to life in this riveting drama starring Helen Hayes and Clark Gable. A woman joins a convent after receiving false news that her true love has been killed while at war. This very clean example has light edge wear and tearing with two small pinholes behind Gables ear. Rolled, Very Fine. Sold for: $286.80. |
| 28245 | Manhattan Melodrama (MGM, 1934). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Made four years before "Angels With Dirty Faces," and with a similar plot line, this moralistic tale of two boyhood friends, one growing up to become a criminal (Clark Gable) and the other the Governor (William Powell) with the power to commute his friend's sentence, is one of the better gangster films of the 1930s. However, it will always be remembered as the film seen by real-life gangster John Dillinger moments before he was gunned-down while leaving the Biograph theatre. This scene card has a crease in the upper right corner and a crack on the left side that goes into Powell in the border art. Very Fine-. Sold for: $567.63. |
| 28246 | Manhattan Melodrama (MGM, 1934). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style C. Theater-goers in the 1930s escaped Depression woes by flocking to the wildly popular gangster films. Even mobster John Dillinger couldn't stay away from this film. Unfortunately for him, this film would be the last he would see. MGM, too, couldn't avoid the blossoming, dark genre. However, they maintained their characteristically pleasant and colorful style, unlike the gritty realism of Warner Brothers. The combination of Loy, Powell and Gable kept this film afloat and continues to make the paper desirable. This is the very rare and desirable style C one sheet, far superior in design to the "headshot" Style D. The poster has fold wear with cross fold separations. There is one tiny edge chip on the left border, pinholes in the corners with two in the top center, and one tiny edge chip on the left border. This has all been beautifully restored with some minor touch-up work to the folds. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $19,120.00. |
| 28247 | San Francisco (MGM, 1936). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). This 1936 musical is the godfather of disaster epics and stars Clark Gable, Jeanette MacDonald and Spencer Tracy. The film is remembered today mostly for the superb special effects used to recreate the 1906 San Francisco earthquake in the final sequence. Tracy received a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his role. There is minor edge wear (small tears, bumps and creases), a light scratch on Gable's face, several pinholes on the corners and around the borders and two small holes in the background graphics. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Fine- on Paper. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28248 | Love on the Run (MGM, 1936). Title Lobby Card and Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The last of several romantic comedies that Joan Crawford and Clark Gable made together was this fun reworking of "It Happened One Night." Heiress Crawford has hooked up with reporter Gable while trying to escape her wedding to prince Ivan Lebedeff. Along with Gable's journalistic rival, Franchot Tone, they run afoul of a nest of spies involved in a secret plot. These lobby cards have pinholes in the corners, and a few small smudges and stains. Luminous shots of Crawford and Gable, with bold, fresh color. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 28249 | Love on the Run (MGM, 1936). Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). Joan Crawford and Clark Gable display the chemistry that worked so well between them in this romantic comedy inspired by the success of It Happened One Night. After she runs out on a prince, Crawford cavorts around Europe with Gable, chasing spies and avoiding journalist Franchot Tone. These lobby cards have pinholes in the corners, smudges and stains, and corner bumps. Three fabulous shots of Crawford and Gable, along with co-stars Tone and Mona Barrie. Very Fine. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28250 | Love on the Run (MGM, 1936). Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). Were there any kind of heiresses in the '30s other than madcap? Certainly not after the success of "It Happened One Night." Joan Crawford is the spirited scion, while Clark Gable reprises his earlier role in this romantic comedy that came on the heels of Capra's award-winning film. Crawford's real-life husband, Franchot Tone, plays second fiddle to Gable. These lobby cards have pinholes, smudges and stains, and small edge chips on one card. The cards are simply stunning, with gorgeous color on the fun shots of the three stars. Very Fine. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28251 | Men In White (MGM, 1934). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). This sleeper of a romantic drama was based on the popular stage play by Sidney Kingsley. Clark Gable stars as a young doctor who gives his patients priority over everything and everyone else in his life. His commitment to his profession soon drives a wedge between him and his socialite fiancé (Elizabeth Allan). The split sends him into the arms of a nurse (Myrna Loy) who shares his passion for medicine. This original Swedish poster has minor edge wear with wrinkles, light surface abrasion on the top and bottom left corners and a small tear on the bottom border. Rolled, Very Fine+. Sold for: $334.60. |
| 28252 | Letty Lynton (MGM, 1932). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). This is a Swedish one sheet for this Joan Crawford vehicle about a wealthy socialite returning to New York City, leaving behind her South American lover. Murder and intrigue ensue. There is edge wear and minor border tears, 1" and 3" tears along top edge and a half-dollar sized stain next to the ashtray. Rolled, Fine-.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 28253 | Grand Hotel (MGM, 1932). Window Card (14" X 22"). The major stars of the early 1930s including Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, John and Lionel Barrymore and Wallace Beery all come together in this ensemble tour de force that brought a new concept to the screen: the inter-acting multi-level story featuring an all-star cast. This incredibly rare window card for the Best Picture of 1932 was professionally re-backed and had restoration performed to the left corners, a few tack holes within the field and had the white retouched in the top imprint area and around the credits. Fine/Very Fine on Cardstock. Sold for: $2,390.00. |
| 28254 | Dance Fools Dance (MGM, 1931). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Joan Crawford, cub reporter, has gone undercover as a dancer to gather evidence on bootlegger Jake Luva (Clark Gable) in their first film together. Gable and Crawford would go on to team up in six more films up through 1940. Crawford is shown here with William Bakewell, who played her brother. He winds giving his life to protect her from Gable. This poster has minor dust shadow and a small chip on the right border, edge wear with small tears, and a one-inch tear on the top border. Rolled, Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 28255 | A Woman's Face (MGM, 1941). Half Sheets (2) (22" X 28"). Offered in this lot are both styles of the half sheets for this film about a female criminal (Joan Crawford) whose life is radically changed due to plastic surgery. Melvyn Douglas and Conrad Veidt co-star in this George Cukor directed drama. Both posters have been paper-backed to repair a three-inch tear in the left border. Both have also had some light airbrushing in the borders. Very Good/Fine on Paper. Not Sold. |
| 28256 | Our Modern Maidens (MGM, 1929). Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). Joan Crawford portrays a flapper set to marry Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. (her real-life husband at the time), but who falls in love with another man (Rod La Rocque). Meanwhile, Fairbanks has fallen in love with Crawford's friend, Anita Page. These three cards show Crawford and La Rocque twice and one shows Page with Fairbanks. There is a right corner bend on one card, creases on two cards and pinholes with edge and corner chips on all three. Fine-. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28257 | Saratoga (MGM, 1937). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). This is the Swedish one sheet with wonderful Aberg art for Harlow's last film. MGM execs planned to shelve the movie or reshoot Harlow's scenes, possibly with Jean Arthur, but a preview audiences's reaction in late June and bags of fan mail urging release of Harlow's last film changed their minds. There are mild corner bumps, a tiny tear in the lower right corner, and a tiny tear with slight edge wear in the upper left corner. Rolled, Very Fine. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28258 | Dinner at Eight (MGM, 1933). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). This wonderful comedy/drama/romance revolves around a socialite, Mrs. Oliver Jordan, who attempts to host what is supposed to be a simple dinner party to benefit her husband's various businesses. Of course nothing goes as planned as one catastrophe befalls another. Dinner, however, is still served promptly at eight. This film was based on the Broadway hit by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber and boasted an all-star cast including Jean Harlow, Wallace Beery, Lionel Barrymore, Billie Burke, John Barrymore, and Marie Dressler. The posters from this film are beautiful; Harlow gets far more attention than her fellow cast members. Other than a four inch tear in the lower border that goes through the name "Mayer," this poster is in beautiful condition. Rolled, Very Fine+. Sold for: $8,962.50. |
| 28259 | Dinner at Eight (MGM, 1933). Window Card (14" X 18"). MGM was expecting a major hit with this all-star production directed by George Cukor. Even with all of the names on this window card, the studio chose to feature Jean Harlow as their major draw. Paper on this title is extremely rare and very collectible among Harlow collectors. This window card has had the upper blank area trimmed but this did not affect the interior art. It also has a few scuff marks around the edges which have left white marks on the color. Fine-. Sold for: $1,673.00. |
| 28260 | Personal Property (MGM, 1937). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). An unusual love triangle develops between Jean Harlow, Robert Taylor, and his on-screen brother, Reginald Owen, in this comedy from MGM. Harlow and Owen are trying to marry each other for their money, even though neither has any. A bemused Taylor watches the courting, until he realizes that he is falling for Harlow too. These lobby cards have light edge wear and corner bumps. One of the cards has corner creases, residue from a removed label, and edge tears and chips with paper tape on the back. Both cards have delightful images of the three stars. Very Fine-. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28261 | Personal Property (MGM, 1937). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Jean Harlow's last completed film (she died during the filming of "Saratoga") was this light comedy that co-starred Robert Taylor. Harlow is dead broke and stranded in London with her husband's debts. Taylor is just out of jail, and needs a job. Together they negotiate the problems of love and marrying for money. The card with Una O'Connor has corner creases and an edge tear. Gorgeous color on these nice shots of the two stars. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28262 | Personal Property (MGM, 1937). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Widow Jean Harlow, with debts piling up, hires parolee Robert Taylor to keep creditors from her door. When his brother starts to woo Harlow for her supposed wealth, Taylor is amused, but begins to realize that he has feelings for her too. This lobby card has corner and edge bends. It features a delightful shot of Harlow and Taylor. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 28263 | Suzy (MGM, 1936). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Following the release of this film, 25-year-old Jean Harlow would only live another year. Cary Grant, on the other hand, was only just embarking on a distinguished career in Hollywood. He plays a pilot during World War I who falls in love with a showgirl, Suzy (Jean Harlow). She believes her husband was murdered, but when he turns up alive, will loyalty overshadow these burgeoning feelings for Grant? Her husband never sang her an Oscar-nominated ballad, nor did he look like a young Cary Grant, but the script -- co-written by poet Dorothy Parker -- effectively makes Harlow's decision more difficult than the audience's. This one sheet has undergone restoration to repair tears and minor paper loss within the central image. There is touchup in the fold lines and one inch borders have been added. The central art represents one of Harlow's most sensual images, as well as one of her last. Good/Very Good on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 28264 | Hold Your Man (MGM, 1933). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). With interesting art by prolific Swedish poster artist Eric Rohman, this Swedish one sheet captures the chemistry between Harlow and Gable that made the film a success. There is edge wear with a number of small chips and edge tears, several of which have been repaired with tape on the reverse, as well as enlarged pinholes and a creased corner. There is a long horizontal crease and tear in the upper field which has also been supported with tape on the reverse. Rolled, Fine+. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 28265 | The Prisoner of Zenda (United Artists, 1937). Insert (14" X 36"). In one of the most remade tales from Hollywood, Ronald Colman stars in the dual role of Prince Rudolf V and a look-alike visitor from England who is coerced into doubling as the Prince so as to foil a plot to take over the throne. This is the definitive version of "The Prisoner of Zenda" and this insert features the classic sword fight between Colman and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. This insert is rolled and has a small tear in the left border and a few more very tiny tears in the other edges. It also has a bit of smudging throughout, but this is not terribly distracting at all. Rolled, Very Fine. Not Sold. |
| 28266 | Errol Flynn Personality Poster (Warner Brothers, 1940s). Argentinean One Sheet (29.5" X 42"). Just as the studios would promote their stars in the U.S., they would also promote them overseas. This one sheet from Argentina is thought to be from the 1940s, and features a dashing headshot of Errol Flynn. Condition issues include minor edge wear and edge chips, small holes on the fold lines and minor separations, tape scuff in the left border, and scattered faint stains. A great portrait of one of Hollywood's biggest stars, and an unusual item for any poster collection. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28267 | The Adventures of Robin Hood (Warner Brothers, 1938). Window Card (14" X 22"). It's hard to believe that Warner Brothers originally wanted James Cagney to play the title role in this, the greatest swashbuckling adventure ever filmed. After Cagney quit Warners and went to Grand National, Director Michael Curtiz was given the assignment and he knew that Errol Flynn would be perfect for the job. This window card, which features the classic sword duel on the curved staircase between Flynn and Basil Rathbone, has been re-backed. The card had some minor spots and stains on the left side that have been corrected, and the white areas of the poster have been airbrushed to near perfection. The card now appears Near Mint. Fine/Very Fine on Cardstock. Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 28268 | The Adventures of Robin Hood (Warner Brothers, 1938). British Quad (30" X 40"). This film, directed by Michael Curtiz, is perhaps the greatest Hollywood swashbuckler of all time. Errol Flynn brings to life the rogue bandit of Sherwood Forest, and Olivia de Havilland never looked more beautiful than she did in her role as Maid Marian. The film featured one of the best supporting casts of all-time with Basil Rathbone, Claude Rains, and Alan Hale, Sr. This poster has had cracking in the corners and along the borders, and fold lines with light touch to those areas and a few tiny holes in the background. The white areas have been airbrushed. Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 28269 | The Prince and the Pauper (Warner Brothers, 1937). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Mark Twain's delightful tale about two boys, one a poor street kid and the other a prince, who exchange places to see what the other's life is like. Billy and Bobby Mauch, 12 year old twin brothers, star along side the swashbuckling Errol Flynn, who comes to rescue them from the traitorous villain, played by Claude Rains. This original release one sheet has chips in the borders, tape scuffs in the image and fold wear with separations and minor paper loss. This poster has undergone an older restoration and prominently features the three stars. Very Good- on Linen. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28270 | The Sea Hawk (Warner Brothers, 1940). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Errol Flynn stars in one of his greatest swashbucklers as Geoffrey Thorpe, a loyal British subject who commits acts of piracy against the Spanish Armada. Flynn's best director, Michael Curtiz, manned the helm and cast Brenda Marshall as his leading lady instead of Flynn's usual co-star, Olivia De Havilland. This is the only portrait card of Flynn and Marshall in the set. The card has had some minor restoration to the corners which have been reinforced on the back with archival tape. There are also some minor tears in the edges. Fine+. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 28271 | Sinbad the Sailor (RKO, 1946). One Sheet (27" X 41"). One of the biggest hits of 1946, this was Douglas Fairbanks Jr's return to the screen after his five year heroic stint in the service during World War II. This gorgeous poster has two clipped lower corners which have pieced back in. The colors are vibrant and the poster displays beautifully. Fine. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 28272 | Carl Laemmle Anniversary Month (Universal, 1921). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Universal head Carl Laemmle would periodically issue one sheets to promote the roster of stars under contract at his studio. This poster, released in 1923, heralded such stars as Hoot Gibson, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry, serial queen Laura LaPlante and the "Man of a Thousand Faces," Lon Chaney. This "personality poster" was issued just as Universal was releasing their greatest film to that point, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." The poster features 18 inset photos of top stars and has had professional restoration to address small chips in the right and bottom borders, pinholes, and a minor tape abrasion in the top left. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 28273 | Columbia Exhibitor's Book (Columbia, 1934) (11" X 14") (15 pages). This is one of the rarest exhibitor's books we've seen. It was issued to promote Columbia's 'short' subject releases in 1930-31. This was an amazing production year for them: they promised distribution of 13 Disney Mickey Mouse entries, 13 Disney Silly Symphonies, 13 Krazy Kat Kartoons, 26 Screen Snapshots, 13 'Curiosities,' 13 Rambling Reporters, and 13 'Specialties.' Rare, indeed to find Disney alongside a 'pie-eyed' Mickey in original material. The pages were 3-hole punched for insertion into larger campaign binders. There are mild corner creases, edge tears, and small chips in the lower left corner of one page. The book consists of 8 individual pages and a front and back cover. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28274 | First National Promotional Poster (First National, 1923). One Sheet (27" X 41"). First National distributed this one sheet to theaters about their upcoming product. Many films and stars from their roster are mentioned, but the main focus is on "Trilby" starring Andree Lafayette. This is a unique poster which displays the different types of advertising a studio would do for their films. This one sheet had some vertical fold separation, some stains in the bottom border and pinholes in the corners. All of these defects have been corrected and the poster appears near mint. Fine on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 28275 | Fox Film Corporation Exhibitor's Book (Fox, 1926-1927). Hardcover Book (9.5" X 16") (75 pages). William Fox began as a nickelodeon proprietor and by 1915 after winning a legal battle with Motion Pictures Patent Company, he opened Fox Film Corporation. With stars such as Theda Bara and Tom Mix, Fox built a theater chain of over 1000 theaters and paid for such artistic projects as "Sunrise," and such directors as John Ford, Frank Borzage, and F.W. Murnau. Offered here is the exhibitor's campaign book which Fox sent to all of their theaters showing them what the following year's films would be. These books were lavish and beautifully printed affairs. This book is several hundred pages long with portraits of the stars (Tom Mix, Buck Jones, Janet Gaynor and George O'Brien) and portraits of the directors (John Ford, Howard Hawks, F.W. Murnau). There are full color pages of ads for upcoming projects such as "What Price Glory," "Seventh Heaven" and "The Great K&A Train Robbery." This book is amazing in its production and detail. This copy comes with a hard case shell which has split in two. The actual book's covers and interior pages are close to perfect, with only a tiny smudge on the back cover. Very Fine. Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 28276 | Fox Film Corporation Exhibitor's Book (Fox, 1925-1926). Softcover Book (9" X 12") (72 Pages). Offered here is the exhibitor's campaign book which Fox sent to all of their theaters which showed what the following year's films would be. These books were lavish and beautifully printed affairs. This campaign book contains beautiful layouts on "The Iron Horse," showing all of the posters produced for the film, "Seventh Heaven" and many others. Very Fine-. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28277 | MGM Exhibitors Book (MGM, 1930). (6" x 8") (60 pages). What a great find! Early campaign books are hard enough to come by these days. Exhibitor books designated solely for 'Short Subject' films, even harder. This MGM book has wonderful 4 page layouts on Laurel and Hardy, Flip the Frog, Our Gang, Charley Chase, Colortone Revues, Dogville Comedies, and a new series called Boy Friends starring one of Hollywood's legendary stuntmen, Davy Sharpe. There is page after page with terrific art by John Held and Al Hirschfeld. Except for minor water stain wrinkling, the color and appearance is very good. Fine-. Sold for: $2,629.00. |
| 28278 | Paramount Exhibitor Book (Paramount, 1935-36). Soft Cover Book (9" X 12", 28 Pages). These exhibitor's books were mailed to the theater owners by the studios to promote their upcoming product. This example has a heavy paper cover with glossy stock pages. Such hits as "The Crusades," "The Last Outpost" and "Hands Across the Table" are shown. There is also a full page spread advertising the new "Hopalong Cassidy" starring James Gleason as Cassidy! That's right, these were done early enough that the film was not in production and they would change their casting or perhaps not even make the film at all. Some of the more interesting pages are for the short subjects, such as the cartoons. There is a full page devoted to Popeye, and his short feature, "Sinbad the Sailor." Betty Boop is here as well. The book is in excellent condition with just the most minor cover wear. Very Fine+. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28279 | RKO Exhibitor's Book (RKO, 1940-1941). Hard Cover Book (11.5" x 14.5"). This campaign book from RKO for their 1940 to 1941 season features several important pages. First of all, the studio announces that their new prodigy, Orson Welles will make "John Citizen, U.S.A." which of course went on to become one of the most important films in the history of the cinema, "Citizen Kane." Next is the announcement of "Too Many Girls" in which Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz would meet and eventually marry. And since RKO distributed the Walt Disney cartoons, one page is dedicated to the release of 18 cartoons with illustrations of Donald and Daisy Duck and Donald's nephews. Their flagship character, Mickey Mouse, is nowhere to be seen, illustrating his demise with the studio. This book shows minimal use with a bit of wear to the corners and is hardbound in an alligator finish. Very Fine-. Not Sold. |
| 28280 | Universal Campaign Book (Universal, 1925-1926). Soft Cover Book (9" X 12", 56 Pages). This campaign book was sent to exhibitors to increase excitement about the movies that were planned for production. Some of those pictures included "California Straight Ahead" and several Hoot Gibson Westerns, however, the star of this campaign book is a double-page herald on Lon Chaney's "The Phantom of the Opera." This campaign book has a slight vertical crease in the cover and the first few pages and the center page is loose, but otherwise it is in very clean condition. Very Fine. Not Sold. |
| 28281 | Universal Campaign Book (Universal, 1935-1936). Exhibitor Book (10" x 19") (46 pages). This campaign book for Universal displays all of the productions the studio intended to make in their 1935 to 1936 season. Of course not all of them got made, such as Boris Karloff in a version of "Bluebeard" and sound versions of "The Phantom of the Opera" and "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," but many did and their pre-production campaigns are depicted here including "Dracula's Daughter," "The Invisible Ray" and "Flash Gordon." The book shows minimal amounts of wear such as rubbing to the cover and corners and some slight foxing on the inside of the covers. Very Fine+. Sold for: $1,135.25. |
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| 28282 | Jurassic Park II: The Lost World (Universal, 1997). Lenticular Poster (27" X 40"). Steven Spielberg requested that Universal Studios create the most dynamic 3-D images for his film. Produced by The Eastman Kodak Company, Universal distributed them to select theatres domestically. Considered to be one of the best lenticular posters ever created, it has stunning graphics with a T-Rex that bursts out at you. These lenticular images were created with one piece of plastic and one piece of film (aligned and laminated together). This lenticular image has small corner delamination on the upper corners and edges and very light surface scratches. Very Fine. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28283 | 20 Million Miles to Earth (Columbia, 1957). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style A. Ray Harryhausen delivered his tiny Venusian Ymir to movie-goers who thrilled to see it grow and fight for its very survival outside at the Roman Coliseum. The posters on this title made an attempt to tease audiences into theatres by not giving away the monsters appearance. This one sheet shows some very light "toning" to the paper. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $328.63. |
| 28284 | 2001: A Space Odyssey (MGM, 1968). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style B. Robert McCall's illustration accurately depicts this moment from Stanley Kubrick's science fiction masterpiece as the "moon-pod" begins its landing on the moonbase. This poster is from the film's 70mm release and not the Cinerama version. There were approximately two pinholes per corner and some very minor color flaking along the fold lines (common for glossy stock paper) all of which have been retouched to make this classic graphic very appealing. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28285 | 2001: A Space Odyssey (MGM, 1968). Advance Lobby Display (12.5" X 18.75"). This advance display for Stanley Kubrick's groundbreaking science fiction masterpiece is rarely seen at auction. The beautiful shot of a huge galaxy is the perfect image to herald the showing of this outer space epic in Cinerama. Rolled, Near Mint/Mint. Sold for: $298.75. |
| 28286 | 2001: A Space Odyssey (MGM, 1968). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style C. The film received a wide spectrum of positive and negative reviews upon release. Today it is widely recognized among critics as one of the greatest films ever made. Of the three original one sheets issued for the very first release of the film, 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 upon closer inspection, it is artwork, executed by Robert T. McCall as his printed signature appears at the lower left in the image. McCall is one of the foremost illustrators of space related images; he was commissioned by NASA to document the space program. Prior to restoration, this poster had minor pinholes in the corners and slight wear to the folds. The poster now appears near mint. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $4,182.50. |
| 28287 | 2001: A Space Odyssey (MGM, 1968). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Surprisingly, one of the rarest formats on this classic science fiction epic from Stanley Kubrick is the half sheet. This example, featuring the art of Robert McCall, has had airbrushing done to all of the borders and light color touch to the fold lines. Otherwise it is in quite nice condition and would be a wonderful addition to any classic film poster collection. Very Fine+ on Paper. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28288 | 2001: A Space Odyssey (MGM, 1968). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style A. Long before we had a space station and the space shuttle, director Stanley Kubrick was using the concept to "shuttle" travelers from the Earth to the space station in this ground-breaking and legendary motion picture. The art on this highly collctible one sheet is by Robert McCall. This example has one pinhole in each corner, some very minor foxing along the edges and very minor color flaking on the foldlines. Very Fine+. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28289 | Alien (20th Century Fox, 1979). One Sheet (27" X 41") Advance. Director Ridley Scott used all of his skills to make "Alien," one of the best science fiction films ever made, spawning four sequels. The creature was designed by Swiss surrealist H.R. Giger who would win an Oscar for his work. This advance one sheet is far superior to the regular poster and has been placed on linen to repair some very tiny tears in the borders, primarily in the upper left corner. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 28290 | Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (Allied Artists, 1958). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Allison Hayes takes on the title role in this classic 1958 science fiction film. What makes us love this film is the poster, showing Hayes towering over a highway looking for her philandering husband. The three sheet is THE poster to get on this title because... well, giant woman, giant poster! This particular copy has minimal touch-up to some tiny edge wear and centerpoint separation. There was a large tear on the right side that went into the cityscape. And there were two tiny holes in the white area of the credits, one in the word "starring" and the other near "Written by." There was also a small hole in the woman's breast. All of these issues have been corrected and the poster appears near mint. By the way, there was no six sheet produced for this film so if you want big, this is it. Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $21,510.00. |
| 28291 | Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (Allied Artists, 1958). One Sheet (27" X 41"). A wealthy beauty (Allison Hayes), abducted by aliens, isn't at all happy when she starts growing to gigantic proportions. Posters for this 50s cult sci-fi classic continue to appreciate in popularity and value. This poster has pinholes in the corners and a very small chip off of the lower right corner. There were a couple of small tears in the lower horizontal fold. All of the minor issues have been beautifully corrected with professional restoration; the poster now appears near mint. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $9,560.00. |
| 28292 | Barbarella (Paramount, 1968). British Quad (30" X 40"). Barbarella, the Queen of the Galaxy, is on a mission to find the lost scientist Duran Duran and while she's at it, why not explore her sexuality? This British quad, featuring Jane Fonda in her most memorable role, is one of the most sought after posters on this title. The poster had several tears and wrinkles in it, primarily in the white background and in the credits on the lower right. This poster is evocative of the psychedelic 1960s and very hard to find. Fine+ on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 28293 | The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms (Warner Brothers, 1953). One Sheet (27" X 41"). As a result of an arctic nuclear test, a carnivorous dinosaur thaws out and starts making its way down the East Coast of North America, wreaking havoc in its wake. This was the first of the 1950s giant creature features, and Ray Harryhausen's effects were totally believable. This poster has minor fold wear, and a bottom left corner bend. Vibrant color. Very Fine on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 28294 | Beginning of the End (Republic, 1957). Insert (14" X 36"). It was "New Thrills, New Shocks and New Terror" when producer and director Bert I. Gordon dropped mammoth grasshoppers on Chicago. The posters for this title sported some of the best graphics of the era as people-hungry and fanged grasshoppers go munching. This insert, like the movie, is not to be missed! The poster was mounted on paper to repair a few minor tears in the borders and flatten the fold lines. The borders have been airbrushed as well. Very Fine on Paper. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28295 | Beginning of the End (Republic, 1957). One Sheet (27" X 41"). From Bert I. Gordon, the King of the Big Bug Movies of the 1950s, came this entry into the genre with giant grasshoppers attacking Chicago. The military discovers that the only way to stop them is to drop an atom bomb on Chicago. Since radio-activity made the grasshoppers huge to begin with, wouldn't this make them... even bigger? This poster had several pieces of tape in the borders and some minor separations that have all been corrected with expert color touch. Very Fine-. Not Sold. |
| 28296 | Cat-Women of the Moon (Warner Brothers, 1954). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). One of the favorite themes of 1950s science fiction was the all-male expedition that discovers a race of women who have never been exposed to men before. "Queen of Outer Space," "Fire Maidens from Outer Space" and this low-budget film are all examples of the Eisenhower Era male wish fulfillment. With props left over from "Project Moonbase" and "Destination Moon," Sonny Tufts and Victor Jory meet the Cat-Women who populate the moon. This title card has a few pinholes, corner creases, and an edge tear with archival tape on the back. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $286.80. |
| 28297 | Commando Cody (Republic, 1953). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This series was filmed in 1952 as a 12-part space saga, (not formatted as a serial... no cliffhangers), starring Judd Holden as the "Sky Marshall of the Universe." In each episode, Cody thwarts the plans of the evil Rulers who try to destroy earth. Wonderful 50s sci-fi graphics. The poster has fold separation between the two horizontal folds as well as some separation on the horizontals. The separation has been backed with archival tissue tape. There is slight centerpoint paper loss. Fine. Not Sold. |
| 28298 | The Day the Earth Stood Still (20th Century Fox, 1951). One Sheet (27" X 41"). One of the "Big Three" of science-fiction/horror one sheets of the 1950s, this stunning poster from Robert Wise's intelligent classic is perhaps the most desirable, commanding record prices whenever it appears at auction. This example had a couple of pinholes in each corner of the black background and there was a bit of fold separation along the bottom of the vertical fold. There has been minor color touch to the fold lines and to a small hole in the background by the second "The" in the title. The expert restoration makes this wonderful example appear near mint! Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $11,352.50. |
| 28299 | The Day the Earth Stood Still (20th Century Fox, 1951). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Michael Rennie as Klaatu appears alongside one of the screen's most menacing robots, Gort, in this pivotal moment from Robert Wise's classic science fiction thriller. Many collectors feel that this is the best card in the set. This card has had restoration to the corners where there were pinholes. Also, the lower corners had a bit of chipping on them. Overall, the card appears near mint. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28300 | Science Fiction Lot (Various, 1950s). Heralds (3). Printed as an inexpensive ad flyer, the herald normally included artwork from the ad campaign and general information about the movie. The theater owner could order the heralds to be printed with the theater name and the dates that they would be showing the film, to be given out to the patrons to advertise the upcoming features. Offered in this lot are very clean heralds to three of the biggest science fiction movies from the 1950s. The herald from "Beast from 20,000 Fathoms" is in excellent condition with some bleed through of the theater stamp from the back page. The oversized "Forbidden Planet" herald has been folded in half. It is otherwise in near perfect condition. "The Day the Earth Stood Still" herald has staple holes in the center fold which indicates it came out of a press book for the film. It is also in great condition. Very Fine+.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 28301 | The Day of the Triffids (Allied Artists, 1960). British Quad (30" X 40"). Though the artwork for the American release posters by Joseph Smith was very good, this dark and eerie take on the movie based on John Wyndham's story is fabulous! Done in the stone litho technique, this may be the best poster for the title! Though originally folded, the poster is mounted on linen with virtually no color touch-ups. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $3,346.00. |
| 28302 | The Deadly Mantis (Universal International, 1957). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Coming smack in the middle of the big-bug craze, "The Deadly Mantis" makes a monster out of one of nature's oddest-looking insects. The Mantis duels with jet fighters and eventually scales the Washington Monument, all courtesy of director Nathan Juran ("20 Million Miles to Earth"). Craig Stevens leads a cast of veteran B-actors. This wicked-cool poster features gorgeous Ken Sawyer artwork, which could be said to slightly exaggerate the monster's size and ferocity. Condition issues include very minor tears, pinholes, and small border chips, as well as minor fold separation, all rendered virtually invisible by professional restoration. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28303 | The Deadly Mantis (Universal International, 1957). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Reynold Brown rose to the challenge in creating the art for this "big bug" movie from the 1950s. Riding the wave of the public's fear of nuclear weapons and the fallout from the radiation, Universal mutated the common preying mantis into a gigantic terror that preys upon our national monuments. This poster was stapled several times, primarily in the upper section in the yellow background. The lower section has minor smudging within the image area and also has a couple of chips in the upper edge. Fine-. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28304 | The Deadly Mantis (Universal International, 1957). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). "In all the kingdom of the living, there is no more deadly or voracious creature than the preying mantis." One of the great '50s "giant bug" flicks, this film has the title mantis thawing out of an Arctic iceberg, attacking the nearby military base, and then making its way to warmer Southern climates to prey on the unsuspecting populace of Washington DC. This set of cards has only a single pair of staple holes in the center upper border of seven of the cards, as well as an impact to the upper right corner. Card #7 has a Canadian censor stamp on it. Very Fine-. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28305 | Devil Girl from Mars (Spartan, 1955). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). The British try their hand at the science fiction genre with this little gem about a leather-clad Martian girl who comes to Earth with her robot in search of good breeding stock to take home with her. Earth men, beware? Posters from this title have always been rare due to the limited distribution of the film. This poster has some wrinkling and crimps in the borders. There was also a one inch tear in the left border that was repaired with tape on the reverse and a tear in the "ev" of Devil. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28306 | E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (Universal, 1982). One Sheet (27" X 41") Advance. The reigning box office champ for many years, Steven Spielberg's charming sci-fi/fantasy about a boy and his alien has matured from a summer blockbuster into an enduring classic. This rare and almost expressionistic advance poster depicts the alien spacecraft shrouded in clouds, and recalls Spielberg's earlier e.t. epic, "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." Unrestored with some minor creasing in areas of its surface, this has great color and presents beautifully. One of the toughest '80s posters to track down, no science fiction collection is complete without it. Rolled, Very Fine.Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 28307 | Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (Columbia, 1956). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Even though it's not the title card, most collectors feel this is THE card to get from this classic Ray Harryhausen science fiction title. And if you've been waiting for a really clean copy of this card to add to your collection, wait no longer. This card shows the most minute bit of wear to the tip of the lower left corner. Near Mint+. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28308 | Star Wars (20th Century Fox, 1977). Polish One Sheet (26.5" X 38"). One of the rarest the "Star Wars" posters, this is the Polish one sheet for the original release (you know, the one where Greedo shoots first), and features a stylized image of C3PO against a paint-spatter style background. An unusual and eye-catching design, and unlike any other paper on this title. This gorgeous example has very faint fold wear and some light scuffs. Don't miss this opportunity to acquire a scarce piece of "Star Wars" memorabilia. Very Fine+ on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 28309 | Star Wars (20th Century Fox, 1978). Japanese B2 (20" X 29"). Elements of Tom Jung's artwork, as well as the Hildebrandt Brother's version, are incorporated with photos of the cast in this 1978 release Japanese B2 poster. The item is rolled and in excellent condition. Rolled, Near Mint/Mint.Not Sold. |
| 28310 | Star Wars (20th Century Fox, 1977). Italian 2 - Folio (39" X 55"). George Lucas' now legendary science fiction opera first graced movie screens in 1977 and as the film was released in foreign countries, many of the advertising campaigns took on their own concepts. Michelangelo Papuzza created several pieces of concept artwork for the Italian campaign and this image was chosen and is seen as one of the posters taking the most creative license with the characters. This poster has one tiny hole on the fold line just under the art of C3PO and there is also a slight diagonal crease that runs throughout the poster. Fine+. Sold for: $239.00. |
| 28311 | The Empire Strikes Back (20th Century Fox, 1980). Polish One Sheet (18.5" X 26.5"). Great original Polish poster with Miroslaw Lakomski art of Yoda staring balefully at the advancing Imperial Walker. Very fanciful in that art style the Polish have become so famous for in their posters. Rolled, Near Mint/Mint. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28312 | The Empire Strikes Back (20th Century Fox, 1980). Subway (41" X 54"). This lot contains a hard-to-find original New York Subway poster in a great grade. Missing from most Star Wars collections, here's your chance to fill in a sought after variation. Only a minor edge tear in the upper left border and very soft folds. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $486.37. |
| 28313 | The Empire Strikes Back (20th Century Fox, 1980). Japanese (20" X 29"). Incorporating the large image of Darth Vader with photos from the film was the ticket for the Japanese distributor to let the audience know what they were in for. But not being too over-confident, notice that the name "Star Wars" was used at the top of the graphic to assure recognition. This poster is in excellent condition. Rolled, Near Mint/Mint. Not Sold. |
| 28314 | Fantastic Voyage (20th Century Fox, 1966). One Sheet (26" X 37.5") Advance. This is a promotional advance poster for this classic 1960s science fiction film starring Raquel Welch. A totally different style which we have never seen before and very rare! Light creasing and minor edge wear are the only defects on this rare poster. Rolled, Very Fine+. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28315 | Fantastic Voyage (20th Century Fox, 1966). Japanese B2 (20" X 29"). Oscar-winning special effects and Raquel Welch are the main attractions in this popular science fiction thriller from 1966. When an important Cold War scientist is wounded, the only solution to relieving his inoperable blot clot is to miniaturize a submarine and crew and inject them into his bloodstream! I hope his insurance covers it! Donald Pleasance lends oily menace, and Welch's assets are plainly evident. This neat pop-art inspired Japanese B2 sheet has a great image of their ship, "Proteus," as well as Welch and the rest of the crew. Minor condition issues include pinholes, tiny edge tears, average wrinkling throughout, a crease in the bottom left corner, and one tiny chip out of the bottom edge. A great poster for the classic. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $239.00. |
| 28316 | First Men in the Moon (Columbia, 1964). Still Set of 10 (8" X 10"). Complete color still sets for the Ray Harryhausen films are very scarce, and this one, in very clean condition, is almost unheard of. These scenes depict H. G. Wells's version of a trip to the moon and the events surrounding the astronauts' discovery of an alien ant-like colony. Near Mint+. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 28317 | Tarantula (Universal, 1955). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style B. Reynold Brown was the logical choice to design the campaign for Universal's big bug classic, "Tarantula." This film was superior to most of the movies in it's genre and the posters were spectacular as well. This is the rare Style B half sheet which is almost never offered for sale. The folded poster has a small chip missing from the left end of the horizontal fold and there is a small hole in the spider's leg along the fold as well. Very Fine. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28318 | Tarantula (Universal, 1955). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style A. Horror impresario Jack Arnold directed this classic "big bug" creature feature, and the poster by Reynold Brown delivered the audiences that Universal (and the spider) were hungry for. This half sheet is spectacular with just a tiny stain on the left border, one pinhole in each corner, a one inch crossfold tear in the spider's fang and another in the fleeing people in the street. Very Fine-. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28319 | Tarantula (Universal, 1955). One Sheet (27" X 41"). One of the great giant-bug monster movies of the '50s, directed by the master himself, Jack Arnold. The awesome cast includes John Agar, Leo G. Carroll, Raymond Bailey, and a young Clint Eastwood in a very small role as a fighter pilot. This eye-popping poster has suffered some damage, including a small chip in the top left corner, another chip lower on the left near the word "starring," and the lower left corner has been replaced. Despite these problems, professional restoration has this looking almost as good as new. Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $926.13. |
| 28320 | It Came From Outer Space (Universal, 1953). French Grande (47" X 63"). This 3-D film, based on Ray Bradbury's classic novel was not only one of the biggest hits of the genre, but a real trendsetter as well. It was directed by Jack Arnold, who would go on to direct some of the best sci-fi films of the period. This large French Grande has artwork by Roger Soubie and has wear to some of the vertical folds. The poster is in very clean condition. Fine/Very Fine. Not Sold. |
| 28321 | It Came from Outer Space (Universal, 1953). Window Card (14" X 22"). Cashing in on the 3-D craze of 1953, Universal placed this science fiction project into the able hands of director Jack Arnold. From a story by Ray Bradbury, an alien crash lands on Earth and, while it makes repairs on its ship, it starts to take over the minds and bodies of the local town-people. This window card features some of the best art on the film, There is a slight bit of residue on the "3-Dimension" from a snipe having been placed on it at one time. Very Fine+. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28322 | It Conquered the World (American International, 1956). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Roger Corman directed this thriller about an alien from Venus who comes to Earth to practice mind-control on the population. Lee Van Cleef stars as the evil scientist who gets duped by the alien. The film represented the first "monster" creation of Paul Blaisdel, whose Venusian creature looks like an enraged cucumber. Rare in this large format, the poster has some very tiny crossfold tears on the lower part of the vertical fold. Near Mint-. Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 28323 | Journey to the Seventh Planet (American International, 1962). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). A U.N. space expedition to the planet Uranus, finds the crew under the control of a vast one-eyed brain that has created a world of illusion from the astronauts' childhood memories. The posters for many of the AIP films are some of the most spectacular of the sci-fi era, such as this one. Only a tiny tear in the center of the left border keeps this poster from grading higher. Near Mint-. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28324 | The Man from Planet X (United Artists, 1951). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). A British contribution to the science fiction genre that swept the 1950s. Edgar G. Ulmer's low-budget sci-fi thriller stars Robert Clarke, Margaret Field, and William Schallert. Posters on this film are extremely scarce. Contained in this lot are two cards, each of which show signs of wear which include pinholes and wear to the corners. Card #2 has a large tear in the upper right corner which extends into the image. Good/Very Good. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28325 | Godzilla (Toho, 1956). Insert (14" X 36"). The "King of the Monsters" wreaks havoc as only he can on this fantastic insert poster. There are pinholes in the corners, some light smudging on the bottom, and a small tear and a scuff mark on the right border. Rolled, Very Fine. Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 28326 | Godzilla (Toho, 1956). One Sheet (27" X 41"). The scourge of Tokyo towers over fiery ruins and screaming bystanders, belching radioactive fire on the populace and stomping into the hearts of monster-lovers everywhere. Originally directed by Ishirô Honda as an allegory for Japan's oppression after World War II, the movie was stripped of its subtext for American audiences, with Raymond Burr (as "Steve Martin") clumsily edited in to cover the missing footage. This American one sheet presents Gojira in all his pulpy glory. This poster has a 2" tear in the right border, an extra vertical fold near the bottom, minor crossfold separation, and pinholes down the center vertical fold. Regardless, the vivid colors and sharp printing strike still pop like the day it was printed. Fine/Very Fine. From the Janowicz Collection. Sold for: $1,673.00. |
| 28327 | Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster (Toho, 1966). Japanese STB (20" X 58"). Originally written as a vehicle for King Kong(!), this fun daikaiju pits the great Godzilla against a giant lobster/crawdaddy/shrimp creature called Ebirah, while Mothra puts in an appearance as well. This stunning Japanese STB has virtually no flaws, and just the slightest bit of edge wear, with an unforgettable image that features all three monsters, and the film's complement of pretty girls as well. For country-of-release paper on this title, it doesn't get much better than this. Rolled, Near Mint.Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 28328 | Godzilla vs. Gigan (Toho, 1972). Japanese STB (20" X 58"). It's tag team wrestling in Tokyo when Godzilla and his lesser pal Angilus face off against the evil Gigan and Ghidora. This country of origin poster has a single pinhole at the top center, and light edge wear with minor bumps and wrinkles. A tear in the bottom left corner has been spliced with paper, which has partially separated. Great action image of all four monsters. Rolled, Very Fine.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28329 | Destroy All Monsters (Toho, 1968). Japanese Lobby Cards (6) (10.75" X 14.5"). The monster mash-up to end all monster mash-ups! No kid (or kid at heart) can resist this Godzilla classic, which also features Mothra, Ghidorah, Rodan, Anzilla, Baragon, Goro, Mina, Varan, and others. Directed by the legendary Ishiro Hondo, the story features an alien race using the Earth's monsters to attack mankind, so the aliens can easily take over the planet. This stunning collection of country-of-origin lobby cards features three multi-monster cards, and plenty of rubber-suit action. These are in glorious condition, with a faint corner bump the only thing keeping them from a perfect grade. No Godzilla collection is complete without this stunning set! Near Mint/Mint. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 28330 | Casino Royale (Columbia, 1967). British Quad (30" X 40"). In the only Bond film not produced by Cubby Broccoli's Eon Productions, David Niven takes on the role of Ian Fleming's master spy. This "country of origin" British quad is one of the most desirable posters for this unorthodox entry in the James Bond series. This example has a pinhole in each of the upper corners and a bit of "ruffling" in the lower left corner. Very Fine+.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 28331 | Casino Royale (Columbia, 1967). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Due to the popularity of the James Bond series, everyone in Hollywood wanted to get in on the act. This spoof version of the Bond films had two Bonds (David Niven and Peter Sellers), multiple directors (John Huston, Robert Parrish, Val Guest, etc.), and way too many writers (Wolf Mankowitz, Woody Allen, Ben Hecht, Billy Wilder, Peter Sellers, Joseph Heller and more). Near Mint. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 28332 | Diamonds are Forever (United Artists, 1971). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). James Bond is living in the lap of luxury as he doles out diamonds to Jill St. John and Lana Wood on this half sheet with art by Robert McGinnis, whose work became the "standard" for all James Bond posters starting with "Thunderball." This copy has a slight stain on the right edge. Very Fine+. Sold for: $215.10. |
| 28333 | Diamonds are Forever (United Artists, 1971). Japanese STB (20" X 58"). The fourth Bond novel by Ian Fleming and the seventh in the filmed series, the sixth and final to star Sean Connery as 007. Connery would later portray Bond again in the unofficial Bond film "Never Say Never Again" in 1983. This is the Japanese two-panel or STB and is magnificent in its design incorporating the original Robert McGinnis artwork. The poster is rolled and in mint condition. There is a small black box printed below the UA logo where Transamerica was formally written. Rolled, Near Mint/Mint.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28334 | Dr. No (United Artists, 1962). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). "The name is Bond, James Bond." With that immortal line, Sean Connery stepped into cinema history and the role that would define the rest of his career! Three of the cards in this set have staple marks in the borders, and card #4 (the close-up of Sean Connery and Ursula Andress) has a slight bit of chipping on the lower right corner. Very Fine. Sold for: $3,883.75. |
| 28335 | Dr. No (United Artists, 1962). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Ian Fleming's legendary creation, James Bond, was first introduced to movie audiences in "Dr. No." Sean Connery was given the role over the lesser-known star (and Ian Fleming's preferred choice), Roger Moore. The result was impressive enough to launch the most successful series of motion pictures in the history of the cinema. To this day, the posters for the James Bond series are some of the most collectible in the hobby and this half sheet is particularly scarce. Great iconic art by David Chaseman. The poster has a slight crease in the upper left corner and a small bit of staining in the center of the bottom border. Still, even with these faults, this is one of the best copies we've ever seen. Very Fine. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 28336 | Dr. No (United Artists, 1962). Japanese B2 (20" X 29"). The cinematic adventures of James Bond begin here (even though "Dr. No" was actually the sixth book in the series... the Bond producers never had much time for the continuity of the novels), with Sean Connery as the definitive 007, and Ursula Andress steaming up the screen in a slinky white bikini as femme fatale Honey Ryder. This Japanese B2 has great images of Connery and Andress, and a great '60s sensibility. This very nice sheet has only minor imperfections, including pinholes, slight edge wear, and one small tear in the bottom right/center, in the English title. Very Fine. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 28337 | From Russia with Love (United Artists, 1964). Japanese B2 (20" X 29"). Sean Connery returns as James Bond and Daniela Bianchi heats up the screen as a Soviet siren in this Cold War entry into the 007 series. This thrilling poster has very minor chips in the borders and a couple of small edge tears along with minor fold wear. But thanks to a very nice restoration, it is ready for display. Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 28338 | From Russia with Love (United Artists, 1964). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style A. In this second film in the James Bond series, Sean Connery returns as agent 007. This time Bond is lured into a trap while trying to find a Russian code encryptor in Istanbul, but he still finds time to romance lovely defector Tatiana Romanova (Daniela Bianchi). There is a small hole in Connery's hair along with minor fold wear and a few edge chips, but all defects have been professionally repaired. This is the rarer of the the two styles produced for the film. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28339 | From Russia with Love (United Artists, 1964). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style B. "The name's Bond, James Bond." And with those famous lines, Sean Connery returned to the screen as the world's most famous gentleman spy! The action was better, the locations more exotic, the gadgets more fantastic, the villains more ruthless than ever, and of course, as this poster attests, the women more plentiful and beautiful. If you've been waiting to add this poster to your Bond collection, wait no longer as this one sheet is tri-folded (no vertical fold) and there are only minor, very tiny tears in the edges. There are a few very tiny cross-fold tears along the middle horizontal fold line within the image and a slight smudge next to Connery's name in the white background. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28340 | Goldfinger (United Artists, 1964). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). The opening credits are an enduring symbol of the James Bond series. This poster is the only one ever designed to capitalize on those credits by superimposing the image of Sean Connery and Honor Blackman over Shirley Eaton's body. Of all the posters created for the entire Bond series, none may be more sought after than this spectacular half sheet with vibrant colors. The poster has one pinhole in the upper left background and another in the lower right background. The poster was folded but shows little to no fold wear. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $1,673.00. |
| 28341 | Goldfinger (United Artists, 1964). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Gert Frobe, as Goldfinger, tells Sean Connery, "No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to die," in the frightening laser scene from this, the best of the James Bond films. Bond, of course, never dies and the series would prove to be the most successful in the history of the cinema. Only cards #1 and #2 show a slight bit of chipping on the right and bottom edges, otherwise these cards are in stunning condition. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $2,629.00. |
| 28342 | Goldfinger (United Artists, 1964). French Still Set (24) (8" X 10"). This original set of twenty-four French color stills displays scenes that we only wish were included in the U.S. lobby card set or in the British FOH still set. Sean Connery stars as Ian Fleming's master spy, James Bond secret agent 007, in what many fans consider the best film in the James Bond series. This fantastic set includes scenes with Gert Frobe, Honor Blackman, Harold "Oddjob" Sakata, Shirley Eaton and Tania Mallet. If you're a true Bond aficionado, this set is not to be missed. Also included is the original bag in fragile condition. Near Mint+. Sold for: $2,868.00. |
| 28343 | Goldfinger (United Artists, 1964). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Although it wasn't the first film in the Bond series, most people feel it is the best. Sean Connery as Ian Fleming's master spy, James Bond - secret agent 007, takes on the ultimate capitalist Auric Goldfinger, and Honor Blackman appears as the ultimate Bond girl, Pussy Galore. There are two versions of this one sheet that we've seen over the years; one is on a flat paper stock, and this is the more scarce glossy sheet which is in excellent, folded condition. Near Mint. Sold for: $926.13. |
| 28344 | On Her Majesty's Secret Service (United Artists, 1969). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Often mistakenly identified as a flop, this first James Bond film without Sean Connery was actually the second highest grossing film of 1969. A less gadget-filled and emotionally deeper film than others in the series, it stars George Lazenby in his only performance as Bond, and Diana Rigg as the woman who captures his heart. This lobby card set has very minor wrinkling, and a few smudges. Nice shots of the two stars, as well as villain Telly Savalas. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 28345 | On Her Majesty's Secret Service (United Artists, 1969). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style B. Australian model George Lazenby was hired to replace Sean Connery as Ian Fleming's master spy, James Bond, in this installment in the most successful movie series ever made. Lazenby handled the job well and many fans feel that, outside of Connery, Lazenby was the best Bond to grace the screen. This fantastic action-loaded one sheet, with art by Robert McGinnis and Frank McCarthy, is very clean with only a couple of corner bumps keeping it from grading higher. Near Mint-. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28346 | On Her Majesty's Secret Service (United Artists, 1969). French Two Panel (47" X 126"). In the complete James Bond archive of films, this one still holds its own as one of the most faithful adaptations of any of Fleming's novels. This French two panel features a full length George Lazenby as Bond, replete with the requisite martini glass in one hand, and a weapon in the other. Only minor edge wear and the smallest of wrinkles in the original folds. Near Mint-. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28347 | Thunderball (United Artists, 1965). One Sheet (27" X 41"). 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 is very minor wear to the fold lines which keeps the poster from grading higher. This is one of the most sought of the Connery/Bond one sheets with its iconic Bond artwork by Robert McGinnis and Frank McCarthy. Near Mint-.Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 28348 | You Only Live Twice (United Artists, 1967). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). Sean Connery returned for his fifth appearance as Ian Fleming's James Bond - 007, in this exciting thriller as Bond has to take on the forces of SPECTRE as they hijack a U.S. space capsule. As usual, all of the "Bond staples" appear on this stunning poster, the action, the gadgets, and of course, the women. This format does not appear very often and this example is in clean, unused condition. The poster is slightly off-square on its fold, but this was done at the factory. Near Mint. Sold for: $2,270.50. |
| 28349 | You Only Live Twice (United Artists, 1967). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). In 1966, Ian Fleming's novel first published in 1964, was adapted by writer Roald Dahl as the fifth entry in the official James Bond film series and first released theatrically on June 12, 1967. It starred Sean Connery in his fifth appearance as Commander James Bond 007. For some reason the lobby card set for this installment in the Bond series rarely turns up and when they do, they are usually in bad condition. Card #3 has a one inch tear in the right border and card #4 has a small crease in the lower left corner. Even so, this is the best set we've seen on this title in years. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28350 | You Only Live Twice (United Artists, 1967). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style C. James Bond (Sean Connery) and the Bond Girls are featured on this favored style one sheet from the classic cold-war spy thriller. Fabulous art by Robert McGinnis. Very Fine. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28351 | You Only Live Twice (United Artists, 1967). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style A. Sean Connery stars as James Bond - this time in Japan. This is the famed "missile silo" style. Light rippling on the folds and borders, and a pinpoint crossfold separation on the bottom fold. Beautiful example with art by Frank McCarthy. Very Fine+.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28352 | You Only Live Twice (United Artists, 1967). One Sheet (27" X 41") Teaser. This is the rare advance featuring images from "Dr. No," " From Russia with Love," "Goldfinger," and "Thunderball" with Sean Connery posed within each scene. There is magic tape on reverse on the crossfolds to cover small tears, a small tear on the right bottom fold, and light wrinkling on the corners. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 28353 | You Only Live Twice (United Artists, 1967). Japanese STB (20" X 58"). The fifth film in the Connery Bond series (and the first to deviate substantially from the novel upon which it was based), this exciting entry has Bond traveling to Japan to battle the evil Ernst Stavro Blofeld (Telly Savalas). This outstanding Japanese STB has a fantastic image of Connery and great action shots from the film. Condition issues include minor edge wear with small tears (mostly on the lower panel) and a small crease in the lower right corner. A great-looking poster for this Bond favorite. Very Fine. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28354 | Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (Columbia, 1964). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Stanley Kubrick had already proven that he loved controversy, so when he made what many consider to be the greatest anti-war dark comedy, no one was surprised that Kubrick depicted the world coming to an end amid paranoia and over-zealous war-loving world leaders. Kubrick's favorite actor, Peter Sellers, was cast amidst the insanity of George C. Scott, Sterling Hayden, Keenan Wynn, Slim Pickens, and James Earl Jones, among others. This poster, by Tommy Ungerer, is exceptionally clean with three tiny tears in the bottom border and some minor separation at the center-points. Near Mint-. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28355 | The Bicycle Thief (Ente Nazionale Industrie Cinematografiche (ENIC), R-1955). Italian 2 - Folio (39" X 55"). Vittorio De Sica's classic of Neorealism -- shot in a largely improvisational manner with non-professional actors -- is about a man and his son searching for a stolen bicycle that is vital to the father's job. This lovely Italian folio for the 1955 re-issue of the title has a muted color palette that suits the film's gritty tone. Condition problems include fold separations with minor chips, top and left border edge wear with chips and small tears. This poster is identical to the original release Italian 2-folio other than the awards that are printed in the upper right of the poster. The artist for this beautiful poster is Ercole Brini. Fine+. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28356 | Paris Does Strange Things (Warner Brothers, 1956). Italian 4 - Folio (55" X 78"). Ingrid Bergman is rendered into a work of fine art by Italian Ercole Brini on this spectacular poster. In the film, Bergman portrays Elena, an impoverished countess who falls for several men, but can't decided whether to marry for money or love. The film was directed by Jean Renoir. Typical of Italian posters, there is some slight tanning and fold separation along the fold lines. Fine/Very Fine. Not Sold. |
| 28357 | Blow-Up (MGM, 1967). Italian 4 - Folio (55" X 78"). Michelangelo Antonioni's first English language film is a wonderful examination of the meaning of reality, set in Swinging London in the mid-1960s. David Hemmings is a jet set photographer who, in the course of shooting a whimsical shot of two lovers in a park, discovers that a murder has taken place... or has it? This Italian 4-folio has minor fold separations with cellophane tape on the back (none of which have bleed through), and several distributor stamp perforations in the paper. The beautiful artwork is by Ercole Brini. Very Fine+. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28358 | Blow-Up (MGM, 1967). German A1 (23" X 33"). Considered one of the defining films of the 1960s, Blow-Up (or Blow Up in its German release) captured everything memorable about the era -- sex, drugs and rock and roll. This incredibly clean German poster has only very light edge wear with a few tiny bumps and tears. The art by Hans Braun, German poster illustrator of the 1950s-70s, mimics the photo images of the American paper in beautiful paint. Rolled, Very Fine+.Sold for: $167.30. |
| 28359 | Dulcimer Street (Universal, 1948). British One Sheet (27" X 40"). Percy Boon (Richard Attenborough) lives with his mother in a staid British neighborhood, but soon gets mixed up with larceny and murder. Based on the novel "London Belongs to Me" (the film's U.S. title), "Dulcimer Street" starts off as a slice-of-life drama before things get lethal and oddly comedic. This outstanding stone litho one sheet features great images of Attenborough, Fay Compton, and the imposing Alastair Sim. The poster has fold wear and pinholes at the corners, crossfold separation, and a small edge chip off the right side border. But with the beautiful restoration lavished on this, you'd never know it. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28360 | The Fallen Idol (British Lion, 1948). British One Sheet (27" X 40"). The young son of a foreign ambassador becomes convinced that his best friend, the family butler, has murdered his wife, and unsuccessfully tries to protect him from the police. Graham Greene based his script on "The Basement Room," his 1935 story of a young boy who inadvertently betrays his best friend to the police. Greene and Carol Reed reshaped the narrative to emphasize the young protagonist's growing pains and the sense of loss that comes from leaving childish things behind. This British country-of-origin one sheet features a great shot of Ralph Richardson (the butler) and his wife Sonia Dresdel. The poster has only the most minimal signs of handling. There is an additional vertical fold. Very Fine.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 28361 | A Kid for Two Farthings (IFD, 1955). British One Sheet (27" X 40"). Young Joe (Jonathan Ashmore) lives with his mother above a tailor's shop, where she toils during the day. Hearing tales of unicorns and their great worth, Joe saves his pennies to buy a small goat with an emerging horn, believing it to be one of the legendary beasts. A charming drama, skillfully directed by Carol Reed (The Third Man), and co-starring blonde bombshell Diana Dors. This lovely poster has bold, iconic artwork that captures the mythic qualities of the story, as well as the mythic measurements of Ms. Dors. Very minor fold separation and some chipping where a snipe was removed are about the only condition issues, and those have been addressed with skillful professional restoration. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28362 | The Ladykillers (Ealing, 1955). Japanese B2 (20" X 29"). Alec Guinness heads a crew of incompetent thieves planning to pull off a heist. The gang members pose as musicians and rent a flat from landlady Katie Johnson. When she inadvertently leads the police back to the hideout, Guinness and the gang feel that they have to bump her off, with hilarious results. This Japanese poster features art far superior to the U.S. release. The poster has minor edge wear, corner bumps and a light extra crease on the top. This is a wonderful poster for the classic Ealing Studio comedy. Folded, Very Fine. Not Sold. |
| 28363 | The Lavender Hill Mob (Universal, 1951). One Sheet (27" X 41"). An Oscar winner for Best Screenplay and a Best Actor nomination for Alec Guiness. One of the best Ealing comedies of the early 1950s. This would be Audrey Hepburn's first major film appearance in the U.S. There are minor fold separations, small print blemishes in the bottom left border and a slight smudge in the center field. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28364 | A Night to Remember (Rank, 1961). Polish One Sheet (22" X 32"). This is a very scarce original Polish poster with a highly conceptual approach to the art work by master artist, Wojciech Zamecznik. The art depicts the "Titantic," in this film considered by many to be the best done on the subject. There is a surface scuff in the lower center and a small chip in the lower center fold line. Very Fine. Not Sold. |
| 28365 | Peeping Tom (Anglo Amalgamated, 1960). British Quad (30" X 40"). Overshadowed by the eerily similar "Psycho" from the same year, Michael Powell's film also takes a serial killer as its protagonist and proceeds to study him under the same psychological scrutiny. Powell treats his character with more pathos than Alfred Hitchcock, and confronts the theme of voyeurism more explicitly. Due to the controversial subject, British critics -- who had already soured on the idiosyncratic Powell and Emeric Pressburger films that have ascended to classics today -- essentially destroyed the director's career. Only decades later did Martin Scorsese resurrect the film as an unheralded masterpiece and an influence on his own work. This British Quad features the best art on the film, an appropriately Modernist design that suggests the voyeurism theme while also evoking the terrifying mood. There is fold wear, two extra vertical creases, light edge wear, and corner bumps. Very Fine-. Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 28366 | Peeping Tom (Anglo Amalgamated, 1960). Japanese B2 (20" X 29"). by Michael Powell. Michael Powell plays the evil father in the flashback sequences, and his son Colomba plays Mark as a child, in a film that effectively ended his career due to the critical over-reaction from the British Press. Now, however, the film is revered as a cult classic, which some rank alongside "Rear Window." There are only minor pinholes. Near Mint+ on Paper. Not Sold. |
| 28367 | The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's (British Lion, 1960). British One Sheet (27" X 40"). The third of four "St. Trinian's" films inspired by the drawings of Ronald Searle finds the girls of the sixth form in trouble after they burn down the school. Put in the care of a child psychiatrist, the girls are spirited away to a sheik's harem. More deviltry is in the making! This one sheet has edge wear, fold wear with wrinkling and tears on the fold lines, and a dust shadow. Ronald Searle, in addition to being the creator of the series, also did the artwork for this fun country-of-origin poster. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 28368 | The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery (British Lion, 1966). British One Sheet (27" X 40"). The fourth of the quintet of films about the devilish escapades of the girls of fictional St. Trinian's school was released just a few years after the Great Train Robbery of 1963, and plays off of that big news story. After a train robbery, the thieves hide the loot in an abandoned mansion, only to find when they come back, that St. Trinian's has taken over the house. This British one sheet has pinholes in the corners, a light extra vertical fold with wrinkling and a Canadian censor stamp. The wonderfully fun artwork is by Ronald Searle, whose drawings inspired the series. Very Fine. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 28369 | West End Jungle (International Film Distributors, 1961). Japanese B2 (20" X 28"). During the early 1960s, as nudity was becoming more acceptable in motion pictures and still more common in documentaries than features, this exploitation/documentary about the prostitution in London's West End district was the rage of the art house circuit. This Japanese poster depicts some of the scenes from the film and is in very clean condition with only extra crease lines keeping it from grading higher. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 28370 | The 400 Blows (Cocinor, 1959). French Grande (47" X 63"). Francois Truffaut's first feature film was this 1959 portrait of Antoine Doinel (Jean-Pierre Léaud), a boy who turns to petty crime in the face of neglect at home and hard times at reform school. A semi-autobiography of its director, the film helped usher in the heady spirit of the French New Wave, and introduced the Doinel character, who became a fixture in Truffaut's movies over the years. The artwork on this classic poster is by the great French poster artist Boris Grinsson. The poster has wear to the borders and crossfolds. There are pinholes in the corners. Very Good/Fine.Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 28371 | Breathless (UGC DA , 1960). French Petite (23.5" X 31.5"). There are very few films that define important cinematic events as well as this totally unexpected box office sensation from 1960. Anyone young enough to think that Quentin Tarantino or MTV invented the 'jump-cut', needs a viewing of this film to fully understand where an entire generation of young Hollywood film-makers learned their basic techniques. Godard's lst directorial effort ushered in an entire pantheon of 'against the grain' modes: broken eye-line matches, improvised dialogue, no unnecessary editing, and total location shooting. All elements of the Nouvelle Vauge (French New Wave). "Realism is the Essence of Cinema" Godard often said, and this film proves it. This original French Petite poster has only minor fold separations, and mild edge wear with a tiny tear in the top right. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 28372 | La Marseillaise (United Artists, 1938). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). This film was made at the tail end of the 'Popular Front' government, a coalition which included the communists, to protect the Third Republic from right-wing domestic subversion and the nasty suffocating influence of the Nazis. Renoir used the early years of the French Revolution as a metaphor for the political climate in France in the late 1930s. This is the original Swedish poster featuring the glory of the French Theatre, Louis Jouvet. There is a small tear in the top center border, minor edge wear in the bottom and left borders with tiny tears. Rolled, Very Fine+. Sold for: $215.10. |
| 28373 | Varietes (Pathe', 1935). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Annabella, Fernand Gravey and Jean Gabin star in this French film (a remake of the silent German film "Variety") as circus trapeze artists. Light edge wear is the only defect on this gorgeous poster. Rolled, Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 28374 | Amelie (Claude Ossard Productions, 2001). Japanese B2 (20" X 29"). Nominated for five Academy Awards and the winner of many international film awards, this film was what one reviewer described as "Sweeter than a box of bonbons and more dizzying than a bottle of champagne." This Japanese poster is one of two styles and is in pristine, unused condition. Rolled, Mint. Not Sold. |
| 28375 | Beauty and the Beast (DisCina, 1946). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Visionary filmmaker and poet Jean Cocteau responded to the terrors and creative constraints of occupied France with this elaborately realized take on the classic fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast." Suggested by his longtime collaborator and muse, French actor Jean Marais, the cinematic version of the fable first penned by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont became Cocteau's most celebrated film. This is a beautiful Swedish one sheet which pictures both Marais and Josette Day (Belle). The poster has two small holes, one at each upper corner area. There is a small chip from the left border and several small edge tears. The artwork is by Lindforss. Rolled, Fine. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28376 | Beauty and the Beast (DisCina, R-1951). French Grande (47" X 63"). Jean Cocteau directed La Belle et la Bete (Beauty and the Beast) in 1946, when he was known primarily as a poet and a painter. After this film was released, he instantly became one of the finest French directors of his era. La Belle et la Bete is now considered one of the best French films ever made. This is the 1951 re-release French Grande for this film with magnificent art by Jean-Denis Malcles. Note that in this printing, which used the original art, the printer (or the artist?) added in a touch of red ink to several places which is an actual improvement over the original poster! The poster is mounted on linen, and is in superb condition, with just minor crossfold touch-up. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $4,780.00. |
| 28377 | Black Orpheus (Lux Films, 1959). French Grande (47" X 63"). This updated version of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice was reset into modern-day Rio de Janeiro during Carnivale. Orpheo is a trolley car driver who falls for Eurydice and when she is murdered out of jealousy by her jilted lover, Orpheo must cross into hell to bring her back to life. The film won the Oscar and Golden Globe for Best Foreign Film and it is known for its incredible use of color cinematography. The film also won the Golden Palm at the Cannes Film Festival and is considered one of the most romantic films ever made. This poster has had very minimal color touch to the fold lines. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28378 | Cul-de-sac (Compton Films, 1966). French Grande (47" X 63"). 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 a bizarre and humorous twist as the plot progresses. This outstanding French Grande has a cool pop art image. Small holes and tears along the edges, wear along the fold lines with a tiny amount of paper loss, a small chip to the right of Jack MacGowran's name (in the border) and tiny edge chips all have been rendered virtually invisible by professional restoration. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 28379 | Eyes Without a Face (Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France, 1960). French Grande (47" X 63"). A film of delicate beauty and bone-chilling horror, Georges Franju's "Eyes Without a Face" (Les Yeux Sans Visage) concerns a troubled physician (Pierre Brasseur) who is desperately trying to repair the ruined countenance of his beloved daughter (the amazing Alida Valli) who was wounded in a car crash. He resorts to kidnapping and murder, grafting the skin of other young women onto his daughters face, but the experiments continually fail. Hugely influential on a wide array of films, Franju's mise en scene is frankly unforgettable. Equally impressive is this spectacular red-tinged French Grande, a rare country-of-origin sheet from this unsettling classic, which features stunning Mascii artwork, and iconic imagery from the film. The poster is in great shape, with crossfold separations being the main issue, along with some pinpoint separations along the fold lines and tiny corner chips on the left side. A truly amazing poster for a truly amazing film. Very Fine+. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28380 | Jour de fête (DisCina, 1949). French Petite (23.5" X 31.5"). Jacques Tati's first feature-length directorial effort also found him in the lead role as a happy-go-lucky mailman, making his deliveries at his usual slow pace each day until the carnival arrives. While there, he watches a news-reel depicting the American version of rapid mail delivery. This amazing comedy depicts the mailman's version of modernizing his delivery so he can be as good as the Americans. This very rare poster from artist Rene Peron has one spot of "bleed through" from a piece of tape in the lower left border. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 28381 | Mon Oncle (Gaumont, 1958). French Petite (23.5" X 31.5"). Jacques Tati stars as the titular Uncle in this luminous French farce about the friction between tradition and technology. Monsieur Hulot visits the machine-driven world of his sister, brother-in-law, and nephew, but finds he can't quite fit into the surroundings. Absurdist fun, superbly directed and co-written by auteur Tati. This wonderful poster has minor fold separation and pinholes, but is very clean overall. The linen has been trimmed to the edge of the poster. Poster artist is Pierre Etaix. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28382 | Jules and Jim (Les Films du Carrosse, 1961). Italian 2 - Folio (37" X 51"). One of the seminal products of the French New Wave, "Jules and Jim" is a French film directed by François Truffaut and based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Henri-Pierre Roché. The beautiful Jeanne Moreau stars as Catherine, a free spirit, who develops a relationship with two men, best friends, whose love triangle lasts for years. This is a lovely Italian 2-folio with art by Enrico DeSeta. The poster has a large tear from the left border into the white field next to the "e" in the title. There is some minor touch-up to the folds. Fine- on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 28383 | Les Diaboliques (Cinedis, 1955). French Petite (23.5" X 31.5"). With art by Raymond Gid, this poster for one of the finest murder mysteries ever made reflects the missing body of a boarding school's headmaster, the basket where the body is supposed to be, and the two women in silhouette that mastermind the murder. The film is a classic with a shock ending and is oft called the best film that Alfred Hitchcock never made. This French petite has some minor fold separations and light tanning along the fold lines, problems common to French posters. Very Fine+. Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 28384 | A Man and a Woman (Allied Artists, 1966). Japanese B2 (20" X 29"). This 1966 French classic is one of the great cinematic romances, with Anouk Aimee and Jean-Louise Trintignant as star-crossed lovers who find each other after the deaths of their respective spouses. A lovely poster, this is the Japanese B2 style, which is roughly the size of a half sheet. The 1972 re-issue poster is similar, and often mistaken for this original release, but this is the real deal, and much more difficult to obtain than the later poster. Several vertical folds have been smoothed almost out of existence with the linen backing, and there are some very light touch-ups in the folds. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28385 | A Man and a Woman (Allied Artists, 1966). French Petite (23.5" X 31.5"). A Man and a Woman was France's definitive love story for a decade, the Love Story of its generation, and a thoroughly French example of its take on romance. Upon its release, it won the 20th Anniversary Grand Prize at Cannes. It won two Oscars, including Best Foreign Film. This lovely French petite -- the ultra-rare color version -- has light fold wear. The poster has been mounted on linen and some very minor touch up has been done: it appears fairly immaculate. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28386 | Rififi (Gaumont, 1955). Autographed Polish Poster (23" X 33"). Writer/director François Truffaut once called Rififi the best film noir he'd ever seen. Based on a novel by Auguste le Breton, this classic stars Jean Servais, Carl Möhner, Robert Manuel and Jules Dassin as four men who plan the perfect jewelry heist. Dassin also directs the film, and masterfully creates one of the most brilliant moments in cinematic history, a 28 minute segment without dialogue or music, only the sound of the robbery being carried out. This poster comes from the collection of Herb Yellin, and has been autographed by director/star Dassin. It appears on page 211 of Yellin's book Lord John Film Festival (Lord John Press, 2006). This poster was unfolded and is in near perfect condition before being linen-backed. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28387 | Repulsion (Dear Film, 1965). Italian 2 - Folio (39" X 55"). Catherine Deneuve stars in Roman Polanski's film about a woman who is attracted to and repulsed by sex at the same time. Her mind eventually disintegrates into hallucinations and murder and this Italian poster uses psychedelic colors to express those hallucinations. This is considered the best poster on the film and is arguably the best poster for any Deneuve film ever made. The poster has some toning and separation along the folds and some tiny cross-fold tears as well. Very Fine. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28388 | Repulsion (Dear Film, 1965). German (23.5" X 33"). "Repulsion" was Polanski's first major film. Prior to this, he had only made several surreal shorts and then the acclaimed thriller "Knife in the Water" (1962) in his native Poland. This was Polanski's first English language film and is one of his best from this early period. Catherine Deneuve stars in this psycho-sexual horror film. This is the German release poster with fabulous artwork by Lenica. Folded, Very Fine. Not Sold. |
| 28389 | Querelle (Albatros Filmproduktion, 1982). German One Sheet (23" X 33"). Based on the novel by Jean Genet, this was Rainer Werner Fassbinder's final and, by his own words, most important movie. Brad Davis stars as Georges Querelle, a wayward sailor who is also a murderer and a thief. When his ship docks at Brest, he visits a strange brothel, where he becomes embroiled in larceny, love, and murder. Fassbinder died shortly after the film's release, at age 37, from an overdose of cocaine and sleeping pills. This full-bleed poster, originally unfolded, features striking Andy Warhol artwork (as well as the artist's printed signature) against a bold blue background. There is moderate color touch to the background throughout, and a 4" crease at the top center, all largely diminished by professional restoration. A highly collectible poster for this landmark film, one of the closing movements of the New German Cinema. Very Fine on Linen.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 28390 | 8½ (Embassy, 1963). Spanish Language One Sheet (27" X 41"). Fresh off of the international success of La Dolce Vita, director Federico Fellini moved into the realm of self-reflective autobiography with what is widely believed to be his finest and most personal work. Marcello Mastroianni delivers a brilliant performance as Fellini's alter ego, a director overwhelmed by the large-scale science fiction film production he has undertaken. This poster has fold wear with cross fold separations, edge wear with small chips, tape lift on the back, faint bleed-through from marker on the back and a small hole repaired by the "1/2" in the title. All this has been expertly restored. Fine on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 28391 | Accattone (Cino del Duca, 1961). Italian 4 - Folio (55" X 78")Type A. The first directorial effort of Italian prodigy Pier Paolo Pasolini, Accattone (Beggar) told the rather bleak story of a pimp's struggles on the streets of Rome. The stark color scheme of this poster reflects that theme. It has pinholes, minor edge chips and tears, with a 2" tear in the lower right edge. There are small cross fold separations with slight missing paper, and a long vertical fold separation in the upper left. This rare original country-of-origin release paper presents a powerful image, and Pasolini would go on to become one of the most controversial writers and directors of his day. Fine.Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 28392 | La Dolce Vita (Cineriz, 1961). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). The dividing line between Federico Fellini's early realist films and his later symbolic cinema is this examination of "The Sweet Life." Marcello Mastroianni is a reporter searching for meaning in his life as he wanders through Rome covering stories. This lobby card set has light edge wrinkling, and writing in pencil on the corner of three cards. Card #7 has pinholes, a Canadian censor stamp, and the title painted in French below the Italian title. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28393 | La Dolce Vita (Cineriz, 1960). Italian 4 - Folio (55" X 78"). Anita Ekberg and Marcello Mastroianni star in Federico Fellini's seminal movie about the seedy side of paparazzi and celebrity journalism. This is a fantastic image of a swirling, dancing Ekberg and a world-weary Mastroianni in an original Italian 4 folio. Fellini was nominated for a Best Directing Oscar. This is a very clean example of this great poster. This poster was misdescribed as a 2 -Folio in the catalog. It is a 4-Folio. This is a 1960 (dated on poster) original Italian release poster. Near Mint on Linen. Sold for: $20,315.00. |
| 28394 | L' Avventura (Cino del Duca, 1960). French Grande (47" X 63"). This ground-breaking film won a Special Jury Prize at the 1960 Cannes Film Festival and established its director, Michelangelo Antonioni, as a major international talent. It is one of a trilogy by the director -- including La Notte and L'Eclisse -- that explore failed love relationships against the backdrop of increasing industrialization. The poster has some minor fold separation at some of the crossfolds. Very Fine-. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28395 | Fellini's Roma (United Artists, 1972). French Grande (47" X 63"). Fellini's artistic homage to Rome. This erotic French Grande portrays an image of a woman with 3 breasts in a kneeling position, imitating the famous early Roman statue of the wolf suckling Romulus & Remus. To produce his now cult classic, Fellini free-formed many memorable scenes; who can forget Gore Vidal improvising his entire speech, or the Catholic Fashion Show! Near Mint- on Linen. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28396 | Two Women (Embassy, 1960). Japanese STB (20" X 58"). "La Ciociara" literally translated as "The Woman from Ciociaria," is a 1960 Academy Award-winning Italian language film which tells the story of a woman trying to protect her teenaged daughter from the horrors of war. The film stars Sophia Loren, Jean-Paul Belmondo and Eleonora Brown and was directed by Vittorio De Sica. This large Japanese STB pictures the classic image of Loren in tears. The lower panel has wear to the outer one inch of the right border. Very Fine-. Not Sold. |
| 28397 | 100 Monsters (Daiei, 1968). Japanese B2 (20.5" X 28.5"). "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. 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. The beautiful country-of-origin poster is rolled and in immaculate condition. Mint. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28398 | The Big Boss (Towa, 1974). Japanese B2 (20" X 29"). Originally released in Hong Kong in 1971, this film is considered by many of Bruce Lee's legions of fans to be his most violent. The Chinese title translated as "Big Brother from the Tang Mountains." Not feeling this was a good enough name, when Towa decided to release the film in the U.S., they called it Fists of Fury. To try and lessen the confusion, the original movie was then re-named The Big Boss for its 1974 U.S. release. However you call it, this Japanese poster is a beauty, in excellent , unused condition. Rolled, Near Mint/Mint.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 28399 | The Chinese Connection (National General, 1973). Japanese B2 (20" X 29"). "Fist of Fury" was the International release title for this film, but American distributors changed it to "The Chinese Connection" to avoid confusion with "Fists of Fury," Lee's film released a year earlier, which was originally titled "The Big Boss." Confused? Well, don't worry -- it's all Bruce Lee, which means it's all good. Set in 1908 Shanghai during the country's occupation, this was only Lee's second major role. This pulse-pounding poster, the tough-to-find Japanese B2 style, has two half-inch tears in the top edge, some crossfold separations, light wrinkling at the bottom left corner and light edge wear. Very Fine-. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28400 | Autumn for the Kohayagawa Family (Toho, 1961). Japanese STB (20" X 58"). The title of director Yasujiro Ozu's film is "Kohayagawa-ke no aki" which, in English, translates to "Autumn for the Kohayagawa Family." It's a beautiful film that returns to Ozu's compassionate devotion to recurring themes of traditional family values threatened by postwar progress. The Kohayagawa family runs a sake business and are consumed with marriage plans for two daughters. Meanwhile, the head of the family, Manbei, pursues an affair and upsets his daughter Fumiko. When Manbei has a sudden heart attack, recriminations are set aside as the family rallies around the ailing patriarch, but he soon resumes his philandering ways. Ozu would make one more film before his death from cancer in 1963. This lovely and scarce country-of-origin double panel is in nice condition with some fold separation at the top of the lower panel's vertical fold, which runs for about 10 inches. Translucent archival tissue tape is supporting the fold from the backside. The poster was folded and shows tanning in the folds. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28401 | The Diary of Oharu (Shintoho, 1952). Japanese Speed (10" X 25"). A 1952 film by director Kenji Mizoguchi starring Kinuyo Tanaka as Oharu, a one-time concubine of a daimyo (and mother of a later daimyo) who struggles to escape the stigma of having been sold into prostitution by her father. Mizoguchi made more than 85 films from 1922 until his death in 1956, and although many of these are now forever lost, he was, along with Ozu, the most admired Japanese director of his generation. He did not, however, gain recognition in the West until 1952, when his "The Diary of Oharu" was selected for the Venice Film Festival, winning the Silver Lion Award. This beautiful speed poster has been folded three times, is printed on both sides and has two small stains on the backside. Very Fine. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28402 | The Seven Samurai (Toho, R-1967). Japanese B2 (20" X 29"). Akira Kurosawa's endearing classic featured cinematography and editing that still stand as benchmarks of the film industry. This is the Japanese B2 poster for the 1967 release of the film featuring Mifune and all six of the other Samurai at the bottom. There is faint wrinkling, and minor fold separations at the borders. Very Fine-. Not Sold. |
| 28403 | Yokihi (Daiei, 1955). Japanese B2 (20" X 29"). Directed by the great Japanese filmmaker Kenji Mizoguchi, this is the tragic romance of the Chinese Emperor Genso of the Tang Dynasty and a commoner who eventually becomes Empress. Mizoguchi made several period dramas after the war of which Yokihi was one of only two of his over 75 films shot in color. Mizoguchi died in Kyoto in 1956, the year after this film was made, of leukemia at the age of 58, by which time he had become recognized as one of the three masters of Japanese cinema, together with Yasujiro Ozu and Akira Kurosawa. This gorgeous country-of-origin poster was folded horizontally at one time but has been rolled for years. There is a "v" shaped tear which has been repaired with cellophane tape on the backside. There is a small "v" shaped piece that was missing from the upper image which has been replaced and rather crudely restored. There is a pinhole in each upper corner. There is a small chip from the lower border. Fine+. Sold for: $2,031.50. |
| 28404 | Los Olvidados (Ultramar Films, S.A., 1950). Mexican One Sheet (27" X 41"). This would be Spanish film director Luis Buñuel's first international box office success. The film takes place in the sordid slums of Mexico City, and centers around a gang of juvenile delinquents who live violent, crime-filled lives. The central character is the youngest gang member, Pedro, who is gradually corrupted by circumstances beyond his control. This wonderful country-of-origin poster vividly captures the clash of cultures that was the central theme for this classic that won two Cannes Film Festival awards. This poster has fold line wear with paper loss at the cross folds, tears, creases, and pinholes. It has been restored to correct these defects. Fine on Linen. Sold for: $1,135.25. |
| 28405 | The Man from the Alamo (Universal International, 1953). One Sheet (27" X 41"). In this fictional account, John Stroud (Glenn Ford) is chosen by lot to leave the Alamo and warn the defenders' families about the approach of Santa Ana. When the mission is wiped out, Stroud's account falls on deaf ears and he's branded a traitor and a coward. This is a powerful western filmed when oaters were at the height of their popularity in the 1950s. This colorful one sheet has quite a bit of wrinkling but is in otherwise very fine condition. Fine/Very Fine. Not Sold. |
| 28406 | The Alamo (United Artists, 1960). Belgian (19.5" X 25.25"). If you don't have room for the U.S. 24-sheet, then this is THE poster to get for the classic John Wayne film of the events surrounding the Alamo. Reynold Brown's artwork is nothing short of spectacular as Wayne, Richard Widmark and Laurence Harvey take on the entire Mexican army, who were intent on overturning the San Antonio mission and the Texican's bid for independence! The artwork has a printed signature in the lower left corner; this is the only piece we know of to show Brown's signature. The poster has one pinhole per corner and in each side. There are also a couple of tiny tears in the border and the poster has one extra vertical crease. This is a beauty and a rare one at that. So line up, Texans! Very Fine+. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28407 | The Alamo (United Artists, R-1967). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). John Wayne leads an all-star cast in this re-enactment of the thirteen-day siege of the Alamo during the Texas war for independence. It was an epic project for Wayne, who not only starred as Davy Crockett, but also directed the picture. This is the re-issue lobby card set from the 1967 re-release of the film, which many find to be the better set. There are pinholes, minor dust shadows, and mild corner bumps. Very Fine+. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 28408 | The Alamo (United Artists, 1960). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). John Wayne, Richard Widmark and Laurence Harvey headline this all-star cast in one of the best films made about "the thirteen days of glory" as the Texans fight for independence at the Alamo - knowing that they are surely giving up their lives for freedom. The cards all have pinholes in the corners and a few more in the borders, however they don't overly detract from the cards which still have a very clean appearance. Card #3 has some light staining along the left and bottom edges. Very Fine-. Not Sold. |
| 28409 | Angel and the Badman (Republic, 1947). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). The first film produced by John Wayne is this tale of violence and the redemptive power of love. Wayne is a wounded outlaw nursed back to health by a Quaker family. His outlook on the world begins to change, but he still has a mission of revenge on his mind. This lobby card set has pinholes, corner and edge chips with creases, and edge tears. There are a few smudges and stains. All but one of the cards has been repaired. A marvelous set, with Wayne featured on all eight cards. Very Fine-. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28410 | California Straight Ahead (Universal, 1937). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). John Wayne plays the head of a trucking firm who gets into a violent competition war with another trucking business. The poster has two small holes at the top corners, the bottom right corner has been torn off and repaired, there is a two inch tear on the right border, and small edge tears and chips. Rolled, Very Good/Fine. Sold for: $167.30. |
| 28411 | Arizona (Columbia, 1931). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). John Wayne stars as a young cadet who, upon dumping his girlfriend, finds she has married his commanding officer and life begins to get very tough. This was only Wayne's third film; he would soon begin his career in B-westerns that would lead him to the "big time." This card has one tack hole in each corner within the image and some very light crimps barely noticeable in the background. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 28412 | Big Jake (National General, 1971). Japanese B2 (20" X 29"). John Wayne stars with his two sons, Patrick and Ethan, in this Western. Wayne also used Maureen O'Hara, Richard Boone, Bruce Cabot and many others from the John Ford ensemble. This is an original Japanese B2 poster. There is only the faintest of wrinkles in two edges and very mild fox dots in the right border. Rolled, Near Mint-. Not Sold. |
| 28413 | The Desert Trail (Monogram, 1935). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). John Wayne stars as a cowboy wrongly accused of armed robbery in this 1935 Western feature. The scarce half sheet is in excellent condition, especially within the main image area. The border has several bumps and nicks, and the lower right corner has paper missing as well as a 1/2" section of paper missing on the left border. There is a 2" tear on the bottom left/center that runs slightly into the image area. The colors are terrific and the piece is in original, unrestored condition. Very Fine-. Not Sold. |
| 28414 | King of the Pecos (Republic, 1936). One Sheet (27" X 41"). John Wayne stars in one of the many Republic Westerns he did before "Stagecoach" made the difference in his career. Wayne is a lawyer who comes back to his home town to take down the crooked rancher who killed his parents. This one sheet has edge and fold wear with small tears and separations, and pen marks on the upper border. This poster is something of an anomaly in the Western poster hobby. It is the original artwork from the film "The Lonely Trail" which was released the same year as this film. The film "King of the Pecos" actually had another one sheet with completely differing artwork. This appears to be a stock poster that made use of the artwork Republic had on hand and used a block letter treatment to sell another film, yet no other title but these two have ever been found using this artwork. Regardless, this is an exceptionally pretty original and early John Wayne poster. Get it while you can! Very Fine+. Sold for: $3,585.00. |
| 28415 | The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (Paramount, 1962). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). "When the Legend becomes fact, print the Legend." What western fan can forget this line from John Ford's most complete vision about the passing of the old west? Highlighted by a stellar cast and a Citizen Kane-like storyline, the film tells of an aging senator, famous for killing a notorious outlaw, mysteriously returning to Shinbone for the funeral of a homeless man. This was the first time Jimmy Stewart and John Wayne were cast together, and this half sheet is the most popular poster on the title. There is one pinhole in each corner and a tiny stain in the yellow background. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 28416 | McLintock! (United Artists, 1963). Japanese B2 (20" X 29"). Very loosely based on Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew," this is one of John Wayne's most entertaining and personable films. The Duke stars as George Washington McLintock, a wealthy cattle baron/landowner, who leads a pretty good life until his ex-wife Katherine (Maureen O'Hara) storms into town, demanding to take their only daughter Becky (Stephanie Powers) back east. Well, McLintock will have none of that, and fast-paced shenanigans ensue. With a stellar cast (including Patrick Wayne, Chill Wills, Yvonne DeCarlo, Jerry Van Dyke and Bruce Cabot) and a lively pace, this is one grandly entertaining film. This wonderful Japanese B2 sheet features an incredibly iconic image of the Duke, and is in very clean condition, with minor wear on the horizontal folds and minor edge wear being the only problems. Very Fine. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 28417 | The New Frontier (Republic, 1935). One Sheet (27" X 41"). John Wayne has to clean up the town of Frontier, Oklahoma in this action-packed B-Western, his second film for Republic Studios. The image of Wayne on this poster is considered to be one of his finest and this poster has become one of the most prized among all John Wayne collectors. The poster had a few very tiny nicks and tears in the borders, and a few small cross-fold tears prior to linen-backing. There has been some light color touch to the fold lines with a bit more to the upper center-point and there was a two inch tear in the "a" of Wayne. These defects were restored and the poster appears near mint. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $7,170.00. |
| 28418 | Rio Bravo (Warner Brothers, 1959). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Howard Hawks directed this legendary western with his usual bravado. John Wayne enlists the aid of Walter Brennan, Dean Martin, and rock idol Ricky Nelson to keep a murderer from escaping their jail. Simply stated, this western is a true classic; for some unknown reason, the posters have always been very difficult to acquire. This is the best copy of the half sheet we've ever seen. Folded, Very Fine/Near Mint+. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28419 | Rio Bravo (Warner Brothers, 1959). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Howard Hawks returned to the western with this classic as John Wayne, Dean Martin and teen sensation Ricky Nelson have to hold off an onslaught of hired guns trying to break the brother of a wealthy land owner out of jail. Each card in this set has one pinhole in the center of the card with some slight staining around that pinhole on the reverse. This is and always has been a particularly difficult title to find a full set of cards on. Very Fine+. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 28420 | Rio Grande (Republic, 1950). One Sheet (27" X 41"). John Ford agreed to direct this romantic action film set just after the Civil War, as a 'quickie' western, in order to get Republic to agree to let him film The Quiet Man in Ireland, in color. This is the last of his 'unofficial' Cavalry Trilogy. The poster has been professionally linen backed to address pinholes, small chips in the fold separations and center left border, and tiny fold tears. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 28421 | Sagebrush Trail (Monogram, 1933). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Only the second in the long line of B Westerns John Wayne would make for poverty row studio, Monogram, before the studio was bought out and became Republic. One of the best things this studio had going for it in the early thirties is the beautiful stone litho posters they could produce. This lovely poster has been linen backed and has had minimal fold line touch up and pinhole repair. There is some minor border chipping repair as well. The colors are gorgeous on this stone litho poster produced by Tooker, which features on of the best images of Wayne from the 1930s. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $3,585.00. |
| 28422 | Sagebrush Trail (Monogram, 1933). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). John Wayne stars in this early B Western for Lone Star and Monogram and falls into a common theme from the genre: that of a man wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit and after escaping jail, trying to track down the real criminal. Needless to say, this title card is extremely rare and has one pinhole in the right border and another in the bushes just behind Wayne's back. There are a few very light smudges in the borders, but these are hardly noticeable. Very Fine+. Sold for: $1,673.00. |
| 28423 | Sagebrush Trail (Monogram, 1933). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). This lot consists of two lobby cards from this fun Monogram Western. The closeup features John Wayne taking a rifle away from the legendary stuntman Yakima Canutt. This card has five pinholes in it. The other card with Canutt and Wayne has two pinholes. Both cards are spectacular examples from Wayne's early film career. Very Fine-. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28424 | Sagebrush Trail (Lone Star, R-1943). One Sheet (27" X 41"). By the early 1940s, John Wayne had become such a major star in Hollywood, that his early career in B Westerns was revived for the new generation of kids who hadn't seen the films the first time around. This one sheet is from that early period of reissues and has had the borders airbrushed and touch-up work done to the fold lines and center-points. There was writing on the back in the title area that doesn't bleed through to the front and there were small chips, tears and pinholes in the corners. Very Good/Fine on Linen. Sold for: $926.13. |
| 28425 | The Searchers (Warner Brothers, 1956). Lobby Cards (6) (11" X 14"). One of the best and most influential Westerns ever filmed, this John Ford epic stars John Wayne in his favorite role, that of the obsessive Civil War veteran who searches for the daughter of his murdered brother. It has served as inspiration for films as diverse as "Lawrence of Arabia," "Taxi Driver," and "Star Wars." These lobby cards have corner creases and bumps, light edge wear, and a bit of foxing and stains. One card has the two side borders folded over. Great shots from the film, with all five leads pictured. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28426 | Somewhere in Sonora (Vitagraph, 1933). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). John Wayne got his start in B Westerns starring in six pictures for Vitagraph, a subsidiary of Warner Brothers. The films had more production value than those at Lone Star would have, and this lobby attests to the persona that Warners' and producer Leon Schlesinger were "carving" for the Duke. Lobby cards on this title seldom come up for auction. The card has a total of seven pinholes, three of which appear within the image area. There is a tiny tear in the upper right border and the card has some very light wear to the edges. Very Fine-.Sold for: $926.13. |
| 28427 | Stagecoach (United Artists, 1939). One Sheet (27" X 41"). One of the truly hard-to-find posters, this "Stagecoach" one sheet rarely turns up for auction. John Ford's Western masterpiece made John Wayne a star after ten years of struggling in B films. The story was archetypal - a stagecoach travels from New Mexico to a distant settlement with a diverse array of passengers on board, each representing a different stratum of society, and of course, after internal conflicts give way to an external one, the rebel/outlaw/social loner ultimately redeems himself with heroics. This beautiful stone litho poster doesn't depict any of the film's stars, but its importance in film history make it one of the most desirable one sheets in the movie poster hobby. There is fold wear with cross fold separations and small chipping, pinholes in the borders, a chip out of the top corner and right border and a vertical cut in the left side. These defects have been corrected with professional restoration, and now this beauty appears near perfect. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $77,675.00. |
| 28428 | The Telegraph Trail (Vitagraph, 1933). Insert (14" X 36"). Fantastic graphics adorn this early John Wayne B Western that found the star as a cavalry scout that has to put a stop to the sabotage of the West's first telegraph system. This insert has had the white areas within the poster airbrushed. The fold lines have had slight airbrushing as well and there were several tears and chips in the image. The poster is now very presentable. Fine- on Paper. Sold for: $1,493.75. |
| 28429 | Three Godfathers (MGM, 1948). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). John Wayne headlines this John Ford film as the desperate leader of a trio of bank robbers who happen upon a caravan. A woman lies dying after just delivering a baby and extracts a promise from the three desperados to take care of her infant. This riveting and heart-felt Western featured the usual John Ford repertoire of players including Pedro Armendariz, Harry Carey, Jr., Ward Bond and Ben Johnson. The artwork on this poster by Tomaso really sets this Wayne poster apart from most of his others and this example, with only minimal color touch to the fold lines, is one of Wayne's best. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 28430 | Three Texas Steers (Republic, 1939). One Sheet (27" X 41"). As John Wayne's years making B Westerns came to a close, he found himself featured in Republic's The Three Mesquiteers series. The series started in 1935 and ran until 1943 with a total of 58 films. Wayne was cast as Stony Brooke, one of the characters created by William Colt MacDonald for eight of the pictures. This one sheet has been acclaimed as one of the best posters to feature the Duke. This great-looking example has only slight problems: fold wear with crossfold separation and pinholes. Very Fine on Linen.Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 28431 | True Grit (Paramount, 1969). Japanese B2 (20" X 28.5"). Classic image of John Wayne for his Oscar-winning Western. Far superior artwork to the U.S. release poster. There are pinholes in the corners, light creasing and edge wear. Rolled, Near Mint-. Not Sold. |
| 28432 | Wyoming Outlaw (Republic, 1939). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The next-to-last Three Mesquiteers film that John Wayne would star in, this one had the trio chasing a young outlaw played by Donald "Red" Barry. This great title card pictures Barry behind bars. Other than a couple of very minor bends in the upper border, this card is very clean. Near Mint/Mint. Sold for: $537.75. |
| 28433 | Wyoming Outlaw (Republic, 1939). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Republic's Three Mesquiteers trio series began in 1936 and was a box office success. The Republic brass liked the star, Bob Livingston, and decided to put him in some other films, so they hired John Wayne to replace Livingston as Stony Brooke in the series. The card picturing Wayne, flanked on each side by Raymond Hatton and Ray Corrigan, is perhaps the best card from the set. The two cards are in truly dazzling condition! Near Mint/Mint. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 28434 | Stagecoach (United Artists, 1939). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Relegated to second-bill westerns for the first ten years of his career, John Wayne finally found a director who knew how best to utilize his unique screen presence. Ford had to fight for Wayne during casting, as producer Walter Wanger refused to cast an actor best known for "B" films. Ford won out, of course, but only John Carradine earned a lesser salary than the Duke. Wayne's image was not exactly marketable at the time either, so the original one sheet does not feature him, making this half sheet all the more desirable. Rolled with a very tiny tear in the lower border. Rolled, Near Mint. Sold for: $8,962.50. |
| 28435 | Springtime (Columbia, 1929). One Sheet (27" X 41"). When "The Jazz Singer" brought sound to the silent screen, Walt Disney knew that cartoons were a "natural" for the addition of dialog and music, so he sent for Kansas City musician Carl Stalling to help him out. Stalling came up with the idea of creating "mood" pieces for the cartoons, and out of this, the "Silly Symphony" series was created. The one sheet for the third film in this series, "Springtime," is offered here. This poster has had minor color touch to the fold lines and along the borders to restore some minor chipping. Disney posters from this era are extremely scarce and represent an important legacy of the cinema and Americana. Very Good/Fine on Linen. Sold for: $3,585.00. |
| 28436 | Education for Death (RKO, 1943). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Here is one of the wartime Disney animated propaganda films that was not seen for years after WWII. The film follows young Hans as he grows up in the indoctrination machine of the Nazi state, until he becomes a mindless warrior. This one sheet has pinholes in the corners with binder rings on the top corners, extra fold lines with fold wear, and pencil marks in the image area. Horrifying imagery of Nazi youth. Fine+. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 28437 | The Moth and the Flame (RKO, R-1950). One Sheet (27" X 41"). During the early 1950s, Walt Disney decided to re-issue several of his cartoons from the 1930s to a new generation of kids who had never seen them. This particular Silly Symphonies from 1938 was a natural as it was produced in color unlike some of the very early cartoons from the late 1920s. This one sheet had a slight fold separation on the lower horizontal fold and has had minor color touch to the center-points. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28438 | The Country Cousin (RKO, R-1949). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Originally released by United Artists, this Silly Symphony entry won an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Subject. Morty Citymouse invites his cousin Abner Countrymouse for a visit and shows him the ways of the big city. This rare re-release one sheet has moisture rippling and a number of pinholes scattered around the images. There is a small "v" shaped tear in the image. The colors are vibrant on this attractive poster. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $567.63. |
| 28439 | Funny Little Bunnies (RKO, R-1950). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Silly Symphonies was an acclaimed series of animated short subjects produced by Walt Disney Productions from 1929 to 1939. Unlike the Mickey Mouse series it served as a sister series to, Silly Symphonies did not usually feature continuing characters. Donald Duck got his start in a Silly Symphonies cartoon ("The Wise Little Hen," 1934), and Pluto's first appearance without Mickey Mouse was also in a Silly Symphonies cartoon ("Mother Pluto," 1936). Disney began to re-issue these cartoons in the early 1950s with brand new one sheets. Offered here is a very clean one sheet from the re-release of their 1934 Easter special, "Funny Little Bunnies." Other than the most minor border wear, this poster is as clean as the day it was printed. These reissue sheets are very scarce; don't miss your chance to own this terrific example. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28440 | Hooked Bear (Buena Vista, 1956). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Humphrey the Bear isn't having much luck with his fishing; every time he catches some nice fish, he gets distracted and drops them. So he goes after the catches of the local anglers instead. But Ranger Woodlore frowns on this, insisting the bear fish like one. The poster has cellophane tape on the reverse behind the two top corners, but there is no staining present. Very Fine. Sold for: $286.80. |
| 28441 | Pedro (RKO, R-1955). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Originally released as part of Disney's first anthology film "Saludos Amigos" this short is kind of like "The Little Engine that Could," only the engine is a young mail plane from Santiago, Chile. With Papa sick and Mama unable to stand the altitude, Pedro braves a difficult thunderstorm and a shortage of gas to deliver the mail past Aconcagua, the much-feared Andes mountain peak. This short reached theaters on its own with this re-release poster in 1955. The poster is in excellent condition with only a small stain in the left border and some minor wrinkling in the lower borders. Very Fine+. Sold for: $1,135.25. |
| 28442 | The Pelican and the Snipe (RKO, 1944). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Narrated by Sterling Holloway, this memorable short tells of two friends who live in Uruguay: Monte, a sleep-flying pelican, and Viddi, the sleep-deprived snipe who watches over him to prevent harm. This little-seen World War II animated short can now be seen on the recently released DVD "Disney Rarities." The colorful poster has two small "v" shaped tears with missing pieces in the upper right and left corners. There is some minor wear in the center-points and a "u" shaped tear in the upper center border. Fine. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28443 | 101 Dalmatians (Buena Vista, 1961). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). Disney's smash hit was the highest grossing film of 1961 and kicked off a nationwide craze for owning Dalmations. It also made Cruella De Vil a household name. This fun poster offers very large scale images of all the characters in brilliant color, and has been mounted on linen. The edges and corners have wrinkles, and there is also scattered wrinkling in the upper right and lower left areas of the field. There are minor cross fold separations and light color touch up has been done. A terrific display item for those who love Disney or dogs, or both. Very Fine on LinenSold for: $478.00. |
| 28444 | Alice in Wonderland (RKO, 1951). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Based on Lewis Carroll's children's story, Alice follows a white rabbit down a hole and into a surreal world of imagination that only animation could have created. This one sheet features some of the film's main characters, including Alice as she enjoys the insanity of the Mad Hatter's tea party. It has become one of the most desired Disney posters from the fifties. This is one of the best copies of this poster to turn up in years as it shows the most minimal wear, namely in the form of some "thinning" due to tape lifts on the back. Near Mint- on Linen. Sold for: $1,673.00. |
| 28445 | Bambi (RKO, 1942). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). This eye-popping six sheet is by far the best paper on Disney's legendary multiplane Technicolor feature. A huge logo and pastoral vignettes make for a truly memorable image. The sheet has minor pinholes and edge wear, and older restoration, but there is a clean vertical cut on the left hand side, done after the linen-backing (but not extending through the linen), which runs the length of the poster. This is one of the most rare Disney posters and is much nicer than most of the posters from this original release! Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $3,107.00. |
| 28446 | Fantasia (RKO, 1940). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). By the end of the 1930s, Donald Duck was beginning to overshadow Mickey Mouse in popularity. Walt Disney was determined to have a comeback for his favorite character, and "Fantasia" was the offshoot. The film had its genesis with "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" segment, and when that turned out as well as it did, the short was expanded to full length with seven more sequences. This lobby card set has pinholes, smudges and stains, and light edge wear with scuffs. Five of the cards have had repair work, including replacing the upper 1/8" to 1/4" of the top border, and three of the cards have had no restoration. When was the last time you saw a full set of cards offered for this film? Very Good/Fine. Sold for: $3,107.00. |
| 28447 | The Jungle Book (Buena Vista, 1967). One Sheet (27" X 41"). The last film personally produced by Walt Disney was this loose adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's 1894 collection of stories inspired by his travels in India. Disney forbid his animators to read the book, considering it "too dark." When he died during production, there was concern that the animation division of Disney Studios might not survive. However, the success of this film ensured its continuation. This one sheet has pinholes in the corners, light edge and fold wear with wrinkling, and one small edge tear. Very Fine+. Sold for: $203.15. |
| 28448 | Lady and the Tramp (Buena Vista, 1955). British Quad (30" X 40"). The fifteenth animated feature in the Disney animated features canon released June 16, 1955, this film was the first animated feature filmed in the Cinemascope widescreen film process. The story pairs a female Cocker Spaniel named Lady who lives with a rich family and a male mutt named Tramp who lives on the streets. Once the two of them meet, they share an adventure together and eventually fall in love. This great original quad is printed in the beautiful stone litho process and is in excellent folded condition with just the most minimal wear. Very Fine-. Not Sold. |
| 28449 | Peter Pan (RKO, 1953). One Sheet (27" X 41"). James M. Barrie's children's story about a little boy who refuses to grow up became one of Walt Disney's most popular animated films. After almost twenty years of planning, "Peter Pan" flew into theatres and thrilled children with the adventures of the Lost Boys, Peter, Wendy and the nefarious Captain Hook. This poster has a staple mark in each corner. Very Fine+. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28450 | Peter Pan (RKO, 1953). Insert (14" X 36"). Walt Disney's classic cartoon based on the James Barrie children's story was planned for production as far back as the late '30s, but WWII got in the way. After the war, Disney prepared again, at a cost of $4 million, to produce the story about the mythical Peter Pan, the little boy who never grew up. The movie was a huge box office success and became one of the most beloved feature-length cartoons Disney ever produced. This unfolded poster is one of the cleanest original inserts we've seen. There is paper tape on the back top border, very minor corner bumps and creases, and a mild wrinkle in the left middle border. The color is simply terrific. Rolled, Near Mint-. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28451 | Pinocchio (RKO, 1940). Pressbook (12" X 18", 66 Pages). In what has to be one of the most inventive and spectacular pressbooks ever made, Walt Disney and RKO didn't miss a trick in their advertising and promotion of this classic animated story. This pressbook is loaded with information. There are no cuts and the herald is still attached. The cover features a reproduction of the style B one sheet in full color. Very Fine+.Sold for: $2,629.00. |
| 28452 | Sleeping Beauty (Buena Vista, 1959). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). Disney's stylized telling of this classic Grimm's fairy tale was a hit around the world. Designer Eyvind Earle's art was used throughout this Disney animated classic to give the film its distinct character. This gorgeous poster is in like-new condition. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $2,868.00. |
| 28453 | Father's Weekend (RKO, 1953). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Goofy plays an average working Joe looking forward to a little R&R on the weekend, after a hard week of work. His son has different ideas however, and drags dear-ol'-dad to the beach where he gets poor Goofy into all sorts of trouble. Goofy starred in 48 cartoons throughout the '40s and '50s and, of course, appeared in many 'toons alongside Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. Crossfold separation and a small chip out of the lower left corner are the only negatives on this poster. Superb color and printing strike make this a true eye-popper. Very Fine-. Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 28454 | Get Rich Quick (RKO, 1951). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Jack Kinney, the best director to handle the "Goofy unit" in Walt Disney's animation department, turned out this hilarious comedy as Goofy the Gambler schemes his way to success, fame and fortune at the track, in cards and slots. The poster has had minor touch up work to all of the fold lines during restoration. The poster displays beautifully. Fine on Linen. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28455 | How to be a Detective (RKO, 1952). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Goofy plays Johnny Eyeball, Private Eye, in this funny Disney spoof of detective films. Notice the one sheet has an image of Goofy reading a Mickey Mouse comic book! This poster has minor pinholes in the image and border with small tears and minor wear. Fine+. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28456 | Magician Mickey (United Artists, 1937). Poster (40" X 60"). One of the best Mickey Mouse cartoons from Disney's Golden Age, full of fast-paced animation and absolutely hilarious situations. The pyrotechnic sleight-of-hand at the conclusion, involving stagehand Goofy, makes spectacular use of the still young Technicolor process. Walt Disney gives Mickey his squeaky voice and Clarence Nash does the honors for Donald. This is one of the rarest Mickey posters we've seen, an original 40" X 60" hand silk screened poster. It's been linen backed to address border wear, small tears and general handling wear. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $33,460.00. |
| 28457 | Mickey Mouse Stock Poster (United Artists, 1935). One Sheet (27" X 41"). By the early 1930s, several studios had experimented with cartoons in Technicolor's two-color process. In 1932, Technicolor approached Disney with its latest tests on a three-color process that encompassed all the colors of the rainbow. Disney was the only one convinced that the new process would be a real asset to his films; even his brother, Roy, tried to discourage him. But Walt signed a three year exclusive deal in the animation field, and when his first color short "Flowers and Trees" won an Academy Award it turned into a jackpot for the young pioneer. In February 1935, Disney made his first Technicolor Mickey Mouse cartoon. This gorgeous "stock" poster heralds that event! It has been put on linen and has had work on the two horizontal folds at the left border where a "V" shaped area of paper is missing in both fold lines only within the yellow field. In the lower horizontal line, the piece missing is only below the first half of the "M" in Mickey; and in the upper fold line, the paper missing within the fold line comes within 2" of Mickey's right ear. There is a tiny pinpoint of paper loss within Mickey's forehead. There is a tear in the upper right border which extends down into the yellow field. There is a small tear in the lower border which goes from the border into the yellow by 2". The border has had airbrush work, but there is only a very tiny chip within the border. All in all, this poster is a beautiful example! Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $11,950.00. |
| 28458 | The Little Whirlwind (RKO, 1941). Australian Stock Daybill (14.5" X 40"). One of Mickey Mouse's liveliest and best cartoons. Using some footage from Disney's "The Band Concert," this very scarce Australian stock poster has great images of Mickey. There were small chips in the top left corner, minor chips in Pluto and the center field, and a chip in the lower right corner. Very Good+ on Linen. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28459 | Dick Whittington's Cat (Celebrity Productions, 1936). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This great animation comes from one of our very favorite high school dropouts: Ub Iwerks. One of the greatest animators ever, consider that Iwerks 1: co-created Mickey Mouse 2: Produced over 700 animation drawings each day for Mickey's first feature cartoon 3: worked with Hitchcock on "The Birds" and did the animation sequences for "Mary Poppins" and 4: Had a DC Comics supervillian, Dr. U'bx, named in his honor! This colorful one sheet is from 1936 when Iwerks was producing in his own company before returning to Disney several years later. There are chips in the top right corner, fold separations with small chips, and mild extra horizontal folds. The poster has older restoration. Very Good/Fine on Linen. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28460 | Jack Frost (Celebrity Productions, 1934). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Ub Iwerks is the artist who originally gave shape and movement to Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse, as well as Disney's signature! Iwerks was Disney's chief animator and drew nearly every frame of the first Mickey cartoon, up to 700 drawings a day. Beginning in 1930, he ran his own cartoon studio called Celebrity Productions and distributed his films through MGM. The ComiColor cartoons utilized the Cinecolor process, a two-color system emphasizing red and blue much more so than green, giving the cartoons a watercolor effect. This poster has had a good deal of the border replaced, it has multiple tears and holes, fold line wear with paper loss and scratches. The poster has been professionally restored, greatly minimizing these defects. Very Good/Fine on Linen. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28461 | Tom Thumb (Powers ComiColor Cartoons, 1936). One Sheet (27" X 41"). . Ub Iwerks, one of the fastest and greatest animators of all time, broke away from Disney in 1930 and produced 78 cartoons for Celebrity until 1936. This was one of the last independent cartoons he would make at Celebrity before moving to Columbia for two years, and then back to Disney in 1940. This is one of the scarcest Iwerks/Celebrity posters, because the distribution contract for the cartoons had lapsed in many theaters due to the imminent closure of the producing company. There are border tears in the lower left, edge wear with small chips, and a large chip in the middle border on the left. Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28462 | Popeye Stock Poster (Paramount, 1949). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Created by E.C. Segar and voiced mostly by Jack Mercer, Popeye the Sailor Man was a very popular cartoon character, especially during the dark days of World War II, when his optimism and strength was an inspiration to movie-goers everywhere. This Paramount stock one sheet has staple holes within the image and shows minor signs of handling and wear. Very Fine-. Not Sold. |
| 28463 | Terry-Toon Stock (20th Century Fox, 1950). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Paul Terry, a photographer, artist, and business nomad, was invited to a showing of "Gertie the Dinosaur" by Windsor McKay, and suddenly his life changed. He went on to run one of the most prolific animation studios in Hollywood. Offered is the stock sheet for the Terry-Toons cartoons, which features their most famous character, Mighty Mouse (initially christened Super Mouse), plus a host of other memorable characters including: Heckle and Jeckle, Sourpuss and Gandy Goose, and Oil Can Harry. This colorful poster is unused and in superb condition. Very Fine+. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28464 | Betty Boop and Bimbo Lot (Paramount, 1930s). Stills (3) (8" X 10"). Betty Boop first appeared in 1930 in "Dizzy Dishes," with poodle ears and fur. At first she was the girlfriend of Bimbo, a dog character who was already established. It didn't take long, however, for Betty, in her new sexy, human form to become more popular than Bimbo. He was pushed out of the series by 1933 when fears of the appearance of bestiality arose; Boop would continue for the remainder of the decade. These stills have wrinkling and a corner crease, smudges, and light edge wear. Several nice images of Betty and Bimbo. The stills from the early Paramount cartoons are very rare, and since there were no lobbies produced, they are the next best thing. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $430.20. |
| 28465 | Walt Disney's Silly Symphonies (United Artists, 1932). Stills (4) (8" X 10"). Walt Disney produced a series of animated shorts under the banner of "Silly Symphonies" that lasted from 1929 through 1939. There were no recurring characters, although Donald Duck made his first appearance and Pluto had his debut without Mickey Mouse. These stills are from "The Bears and the Bees," "King Neptune" and "Bugs in Love," all from 1932. The stills have light wrinkles, and one of the "Bugs" stills has a couple of small edge chips. Delightful images from this important animation series that won the first six Oscars for Best Short Subject (Cartoon). Very Fine+. Not Sold. |
| 28466 | King-Size Canary (MGM, 1947). One Sheet (27" X 41"). In a 1994 poll of animators, this Tex Avery cartoon was voted one of the top ten cartoons of all time. All the Avery trademark gags are here, coming at you so fast that you will probably miss a few because you are laughing so hard. The insane plot involves a starving cat who finds a tiny, sickly canary and a bottle of "Jumbo-Gro". He gives it to the canary and it grows giant-size and beats up on the cat. So the cat drinks some himself and grows bigger than the canary. And then a bulldog and a mouse get involved. The poster has a piece missing out of the right border. There are cross fold separations, pinholes in the corners and fold wear. This has been expertly restored, giving this piece a beautiful appearance. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $2,151.00. |
| 28467 | The Screwy Truant (MGM, 1945). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Tex Avery produced some of the most bizarre and funny cartoons in the history of animation, including the Screwy Squirrel series. The nutty squirrel is being pursued by his truant officer - who happens to be a goofy dog. You have to feel sorry for that poor dog! The poster has fold wear with small amounts of paper loss on the top horizontal fold, and cross fold separations. There are edge chips on the left and right borders, and pinholes in the corners. The professional restoration of this poster makes it appar near mint. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $2,390.00. |
| 28468 | The Cat and the Mermouse (MGM, 1948). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Tom wants to lay in the sand on this day at the beach, but his rest is disturbed by Jerry, who walks by to go fishing. Tom ends up falling off the end of the pier as he chases Jerry. Underwater, he encounters a mermaid whose top half looks just like Jerry. This great T&J one sheet has pinholes scattered around the white field and some minor staining on the left border and within the upper title area. These problems are all very minor and difficult to see. Very Fine-.Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 28469 | Dog Trouble (MGM, 1942). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Tom and Jerry team up after Spike the bulldog goes after both of them. Exquisite artwork on this early entry for their long-running cartoon series which was directed by animation greats William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. The poster has fold wear, pinholes in the corners, and a two inch tear in the left border. There is a chip on the top left corner and top border. All beautifully restored to give it a near perfect appearance. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.Not Sold. |
| 28470 | Jerry's Cousin (MGM, 1950). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Tom, the cat, is giving Jerry, the mouse, more trouble than usual, so Jerry sends a telegram to his cousin Muscles to come help him as soon as possible. This is definitely one of the more violent shorts in the Tom and Jerry library. It was nominated for an Oscar as best animated short in 1951. The poster has minor pinholes within the image. Very Fine. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28471 | Looney Tunes (Warner Brothers, 1940). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Warner Brothers animation studios created dozens of unforgettable characters during their 30+ years of classic cartoon output, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Wile E. Coyote, Sylvester, Tweety, Speedy Gonzales, and on down the list. Featured on this outstanding poster are Porky and an early incarnation of Daffy in a big, bright colorful image. Minor problems include light fold separation, a small chip out of the center-point and chips out of the lower fold. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. This is the rare "Leon Schlesinger" version of this sheet, with no snipe accompanying. Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 28472 | Warner Brothers Cartoon Stock (Warner Brothers, 1952). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Bugs Bunny never looked better on a poster than he did on this 1952 stock one sheet from Warner Brothers. Since the studio didn't issue a different one sheet for each cartoon they released, they issued this "stock" one sheet in its place. This copy was folded in half an extra time and there are quite a few sets of staple marks within the background of the image. These are not overly noticeable and don't detract from the overall pleasant appeal of this classic cartoon poster. Very Fine. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28473 | The Greener Yard (RKO, 1949). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This was the third and final Disney short to feature Bootle Beetle, who recalls a tale of his youth when he ventured into the "greener yard" of Donald Duck. This lovely poster features cartoon-bright colors and a nice image of Donald, looking perturbed, as always. There was a 15" tear which ran from the upper border to the "D" in "Duck," which has been corrected by restoration. There are a few pinholes along the top border and minor fold separations. However, this is still a stunning one sheet with terrific color and great aesthetic appeal. Fine on Linen. Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 28474 | The New Neighbor (RKO, 1953). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Donald Duck moves into a new home and discovers his new neighbor, Pegleg Pete, is a slob, a mooch, and has a dog that comes crashing through the fence to dig in Donald's garden. Eventually it escalates into a full-scale war, with crowds cheering and TV coverage. This clean poster has a minor stain in the center right border and slight tanning. Very Fine. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28475 | Out of Scale (RKO, 1951). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Walt Disney was a huge train enthusiast and had his own ride-on sized train throughout his backyard. Obviously the inspiration for this short, Donald Duck has a ride-on sized train layout in his backyard and there's a large tree (home to Chip 'n Dale) that's out of scale. Donald moves it while the chipmunks are out and they come back to see that their tree is not where they left it or where they like it. No problem; one of Donald's model houses is just their size, and the battle begins! This poster has a few pinholes in each corner within the artwork and several on each side of the center vertical fold. There is some slight wrinkling in the corners. The colors on this poster are outstanding. Very Fine-. Sold for: $1,135.25. |
| 28476 | Canvas Back Duck (RKO, 1953). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Donald Duck and his nephews are visiting a carnival and Donald gets tricked into going into a boxing ring with Peewee Pete. The short subject one sheets for Donald Duck cartoons are quite scarce and almost unheard of in this condition. The only thing keeping this poster from a higher grade is a slight bit of separation at the cross folds. Near Mint-. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 28477 | Donald's Golf Game (RKO, R-1950). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Huey, Dewey, and Louie help their Uncle Donald as he tries to break par in this wonderful one sheet from Walt Disney studios. There's nothing like the game of golf, and this one sheet is sure to please some golf aficionado when they proudly display it on their wall at home or at their country club! There has been some minor color touch to the center-points and to a three inch tear in the lower border, and the borders have been very lightly airbrushed. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $2,151.00. |
| 28478 | The Caddy (Paramount, 1953). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style B. In one of the classic movies about golf, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis portray a pair of golfers who enter the PGA as a pro and his caddy. The only thing is, Lewis is the pro but he can't play in front of crowds. The film featured some of the greatest pros of the day including Sam Snead, Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan and Julius Boros. This poster has had a piece added back into the right border and repair done to several tears that went into the background. Fine+ on Paper. Sold for: $203.15. |
| 28479 | The Caddy (Paramount, 1953). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis were at the height of their film career as a team when they shot this comedy. Lewis is an accomplished golfer who is too nervous around crowds to join the pro tour. Instead, he teaches Martin everything he knows about the game and helps him as a caddy. This one sheet has edge and fold wear with wrinkling and tears, and light edge foxing. Fine+. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 28480 | Beach Party (American International, 1963). Autographed Poster (40" X 60"). This was the first in the American International "beach party" series (a genre that lasted only three short years) with Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello. This little picture would set off a box-office bonanza and begin a revolution for the surfing hobby. Offered here is the very scarce 40" X 60" which is rare for any of the sixties titles. It is beautifully signed by its star Frankie Avalon! Minor edge wear, minor wrinkling, a great image from this groo-o-o-ovy flick! Rolled, Very Fine. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28481 | The Endless Summer (Cinema V, 1966). One Sheet (27" X 41") and (11) Stills (8" X 10"). Two young American surfers, Robert August and Mike Hynson, follow the sun and the waves on an adventure that takes them to Africa, Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia, Tahiti and, of course, California, in search of the perfect wave. This documentary from Bruce Brown includes a surf rock soundtrack. Aside from very minor creasing at the corners, this poster, by legendary artist John Van Hamersveld, is very clean and this lot includes eleven original stills (eight different and three duplicates). One of the stills has a small tear. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $2,151.00. |
| 28482 | Gidget (Columbia, 1959). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style A. Of all the teen surfer movies ever made, "Gidget" may be the best of them all. Sandra Dee, America's innocent sweetheart, falls for James Darren's "Moondoggie" and decides she has to learn to surf to win his heart. Cliff Robertson is the wise sage of surfing, The Big Kahuna. The posters for this film are quite collectible and this half sheet doesn't disappoint. Near Mint. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 28483 | The Hustler (20th Century Fox, 1961). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Once considered relatively common, this beauty has become a scarce commodity due to demand for posters from this classic film. Paul Newman makes his first appearance as the classic anti-hero, Fast Eddie Felsen, in director Robert Rossen's motion picture about a talented pool hustler who doesn't have the brains to run the game. Jackie Gleason appears as billiards champ Minnesota Fats, and George C. Scott plays a gambler who takes Eddie under his wing so he can teach him "the big game." The poster had some fold separations and pinholes in the corners, but after backing, it appears near mint. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28484 | Safe at Home (Columbia, 1962). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Released during spring training the year after Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris had had their great home run chase after Babe Ruth's record, this film took advantage of the interest in the two Yankees and in baseball in general. Little Leaguer Bryan Russell finds that he has bragged too much about his dad knowing Mantle and Maris, and now he has to produce them for his friends. This one sheet has light edge and fold wear with a bit of wrinkling. Very Fine+. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 28485 | That Touch of Mink (Universal, 1962). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Cary Grant and Doris Day became one of America's favorite on-screen couples with this comedy about a wealthy playboy who tries to seduce an innocent young lady. This set is in very clean condition with card #6 (depicting the New York Yankees' Yogi Berra, Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle) in near mint+ condition. Near Mint. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28486 | That Touch of Mink (Universal, 1962). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). A screwball romp very much in the vein of Doris Day's earlier films, That Touch of Mink was one of the very few films where Day -- a top star at the time -- allowed her male co-star to share equal billing. In fact, Cary Grant had not had a hit in several years, and this film rejuvenated his career. Like Day herself, this poster is bright and attractive, folded with moderate wear at the horizontal fold. Very Fine.Sold for: $209.13. |
| 28487 | Indianapolis Speedway (Warner Brothers, 1939). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This remake of "The Crowd Roars" even incorporates a certain amount of footage from the earlier film. It tells tale of a grizzled race car driver (Pat O'Brien) and the kid brother who wants to learn the ropes (John Payne), with unhappy consequences. O'Brien and Payne appear on this colorful poster, but your eye will likely be drawn initially to the sultry shape of Ann Sheridan. A few pinholes, small pin pulls, and minor fold separation are the only real problems. Shift into high gear with this vintage racer! Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $1,135.25. |
| 28488 | California Straight Ahead (Universal, 1925). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Race car enthusiasts will get their hearts revving over this superb poster for the 1925 action/comedy "California Straight Ahead," (not to be confused with the later John Wayne film of the same name). Reginald Denny stars in this road trip/racing film as a dejected groom-to-be who hits the road with his valet until a reversal of fortunes puts him behind the wheel for the Big Race. Gorgeous stone litho poster has a dynamic image of racing cars and a vivid color scheme. Minor border tears and edge wear, fold separation and a 4" tear in the lower left corner are the main problems, all of which are rendered virtually unnoticeable with the professional restoration that was done. Fine on Linen. Sold for: $2,868.00. |
| 28489 | Sporting Youth (Universal, 1924). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Reginald Denny was one of Universal's biggest comedy stars throughout the 1920s. This feature was his first with the lovely Laura La Plante with whom he would make 3 more films, some of his most popular. This beautiful lobby card set has pinholes in all of the corners and signs of minor wear. The colors are bright on these beautiful hand-tinted cards. Very Fine-. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28490 | Oh, Doctor! (Universal, 1925). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Reginald Denny stars as a hypochondriac who is soon to inherit a lot of money but thinks he will die before he can spend it. Mary Astor (in a very early role) plays a nurse who falls in love with him. This was later remade as "Whoopee" with Eddie Cantor. There are several small holes in the body of the poster, some slight edge chips within the border. There is slight fold wear with a tear on the bottom fold and pinholes in the borders. The top left corner has been torn and reattached. The poster displays well. Very Good on Linen.Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 28491 | Cold Turkey (Pathe', 1925). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Alice Day, became a featured actress as a Mack Sennett "Bathing Beauty" in one and two-reel comedies for Keystone Studios. Her sister, Marceline Day, went on to greater fame in film. One of Alice's last roles was opposite Tim McCoy and a very young John Wayne in "Two-Fisted Law" (1932). This dazzling stone litho one sheet features a great image of Alice. With only small crossfold separations and a few tiny edge tears, this sheet is lightly restored and ready to display. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28492 | The Hansom Cabman (Pathe, 1924). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). The legendary Harry Langdon toplines this amusing Mack Sennett short. On the lam from the law, Harry poses as a hansom cab driver while he tries to extricate himself from a mistaken marriage. This spectacular three sheet is exceptionally clean, with minor fold wear, a small tear above the "S" in the title and a smudge in the left border. A must-have for any silent film or Langdon collector. Very Fine+. Sold for: $2,509.50. |
| 28493 | Kid Boots (Paramount, 1926). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). This silent comedy was Eddie Cantor's first starring film feature. He tries to save his pal from gold digger Billie Dove, with the help of his girlfriend Clara Bow. A sub plot involving a golf tournament explains the bag of clubs shown on the border of the lobby cards. The card with Dove, Lawrence Gray, and Cantor is near mint. The card with Dove, Bow, and Malcolm Waite has a minor surface scuff on the top border and very light browning on the borders. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28494 | Dangerous Curves (Paramount, 1929). Title Lobby Card and Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Clara Bow stars as a circus bareback rider who is in love with a trapeze artist (Richard Arlen) who drinks too much and is under the spell of a "vamp" (Kay Francis in an early role). The title card has two 1" tears on the bottom border, corner bends and border creasing, and a small stain on the left border. There is some light surface abrasion on the bottom and an erased pencil mark on the top. There are light stains, a bottom left corner bend, edge chips and a small hole in the left corner in the Bow/Arlen portrait card. The card with Bow, Francis and Arlen has a large chunk out of the left border, corner bends, a three inch and a one inch tear on top, pinholes in the corners, creasing, and a small edge chip. All three cards have bright color and would clean up easily in restoration. Very Good/Fine. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28495 | Love Among the Millionaires (Paramount, 1930). Window Card (14" X 22"). Clara Bow became the symbol of the "Flapper Age" as a vibrant young woman with tremendous charisma. She was known throughout the world as the "It" girl, and in this picture, the son of a wealthy railroad magnate falls for her charms as did every man in America. Bow's films were among the most popular of the 1920s and the posters for her films are still highly collectible. This window card was re-backed and the upper area has had some light airbrushing. There were a couple of tears in the lower left corner that have been restored, and the poster is now very presentable. Very Fine- on Paper. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28496 | True to the Navy (Paramount, 1930). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Clara Bow's New York accent suited her well in this rowdy "shore leave" comedy romance. This beautiful card features her with co-star Harry Greene. There is light edge wear with a small tear and a small stain on the bottom border. Very Fine+. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28497 | True to the Navy (Paramount, 1930). Jumbo Lobby Card (14" X 17"). Clara Bow and Fredric March appear on this jumbo lobby card as their true romance finally sets sail. Bow stars as Ruby Nolan, the owner of a drug store near the ship yards and every sailor falls for her. But Ruby's heart belongs to one sailor in particular and she sets her sights on him. Clara Bow would make an entire career out of these romantic comedies and become one of the silent cinema's greatest sex goddesses. This beautiful jumbo card shows the tiniest stress line on the tip of the lower right corner. Near Mint. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28498 | True to the Navy (Paramount, 1930). Jumbo Lobby Card (14" X 17"). Clara Bow keeps the troops entertained while they're on shore leave in this comedy that showcased the notorious flappers sex appeal. These jumbo lobbies are particularly scarce and display the starlets trademark red hair. This card features the sensuous Bow surrounded by a group of sailors including Frederic March and Rex Bell. This great card has minimal wear to corners and edges. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28499 | True to the Navy (Paramount, 1930). Jumbo Lobby Card (14" X 17"). A great close-up of Clara Bow and Fredric March (very much out-of-character as a gum-chewing sailor). Edge wear and a bottom right corner bend. Very vibrant color on this linen textured jumbo card. Very Fine. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28500 | True to the Navy (Paramount, 1930). Jumbo Lobby Cards (2) (14" X 17"). Here are two great scene cards from this Clara Bow classic featuring beautiful color images of the "It" girl. These stunning cards are truly something to behold, not only do they offer wonderful colors, but sharp, crisp details as well. One card shows Ms. Bow at work in her drugstore, where she is constantly wooed by lonesome sailors such as Harry Sweet and dancehall proprietor Jed Prouty. The other picture shows Bow alone with Prouty. One card has pinholes in the two upper corners. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28501 | True to the Navy (Paramount, 1930). Jumbo Lobby Cards (2) (14" X 17"). Clara Bow tries to serve sailor Rex Bell a little ice cream and a little flirting as well. The wonderful thing about this card is that fact that after meeting on this film, Bell and Bow would get married the following year and remain married until Bell's death in 1961! This jumbo lobby depicts one of Hollywood's most famous married couples and the other great card is a wonderful image of Bow and the boys. There are three pinholes in the upper image and a single pinhole in the lower right corner of the close-up card and minimal border wear on the other card. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28502 | Hoopla (Fox, 1933). Jumbo Lobby Card (14" X 17"). To the world of film buffs and historians, Clara Bow was the silent screen's "It" girl. Her screen persona exuded confidence and sexuality, a new awakening for the American public still mired in the restrictive Victorian age. This film proved to be Bow's swan song as she retired to private life after its completion. This stunning portrait of the actress is in remarkable condition with only minor wear to the tips of the corners and some very light stress lines within the image. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28503 | Hoopla (Fox, 1933). Jumbo Lobby Card (14" X 17"). What better way to depict America's "It" girl than as a showgirl, on stage and being admired by men? Clara Bow stars in her final on-screen appearance as a hootchy-kootchy dancer trying to break out of her lowly position in life by marrying a rich playboy. This scarce jumbo card has a chip off of the upper left corner, some very minor wear to the edges and a few tiny stress lines within the image. Fine. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28504 | Hula (Paramount, 1927). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Beautiful title card featuring Clara Bow in a provocative pose. The film was made at the apex of her career and featured her famous nude swimming scene. This very clean and scarce title card has two slightly rounded corners on the left and a light corner bend on the bottom right. Very Fine+. Sold for: $5,377.50. |
| 28505 | Aloha (Tiffany, 1931). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). South Sea island temptress Raquel Torres falls for American scion Ben Lyon, even though both of their families raise bitter objections to their inter-racial romance. This lobby card has small corner creases and a slight bit of foxing. It features a beautiful shot of the two stars. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28506 | Honolulu Lu (Columbia, 1941). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Lupe Velez stars as a nightclub entertainer in Hawaii, who, due to her involvement with a group of sailors, becomes a beauty queen. Forrest Tucker co-stars. Superb Rohman artwork. Wrinkling, toning and small tears on the right side, and three small scratch-holes just under the artist's signature. Rolled, Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28507 | The Unknown (MGM, 1927). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Great card featuring Joan Crawford as Lon Chaney's fearless assistant in his knife-throwing act. Nice border art of Chaney. There is wear on the bottom border with some paper loss, pinholes in the corners and left border, and light corner wear. Fine+. Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 28508 | The Unknown (MGM, 1927). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Great shot of Lon Chaney as he is revealed to actually have two good arms. He portrays a circus performer who pretends to be armless in this Tod Browning directed silent masterpiece. Joan Crawford co-stars and is featured in the border art. Foxing on bottom border, dust shadow on left border and smudging on right border, edge tear, light stain and a pinhole in the top border. Fine-. Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 28509 | London After Midnight (MGM, 1927). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Lon Chaney Sr. appears as the British inspector in this rare lobby card from Tod Browning's film that mixed horror with thriller. The film was intended to compete with the pictures Chaney had made for Universal, but sadly, to this day, there are no known copies of this film to use for the comparison. This lobby has a few tears and some creasing to the upper border that has been reinforced with cellophane tape on the reverse. Fine. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 28510 | London After Midnight (MGM, 1927). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Lon Chaney appears in a dual role in this thriller: as Detective Balfour and also as a vampire. Chaney can be seen as the vampire in the border art. Lobbies for this lost film are always in high demand. There are four pinholes in the borders and a slight crimp in the lower right corner. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $2,270.50. |
| 28511 | The Monster (MGM, 1925). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Director Roland West made his lasting mark in the cinema with "old dark house" style thrillers and this mystery, starring Lon Chaney, was set inside an insane asylum. Although Chaney doesn't appear in this scene, it does depict a key scene with one of the inmates. This incredibly rare lobby has a bit of wear in the right border with crimping and a small crack in the upper right. Very Fine+.Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 28512 | The Phantom of the Opera (Universal, 1925). Window Card (14" X 22"). After the tremendous success of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," Lon Chaney (The Man of a Thousand Faces) was the logical choice to portray the disfigured Erik, the Phantom of the Opera in the screen adaptation of Gaston Leroux's novel. Chaney would give his greatest performance in the film, and be remembered as the Phantom for the rest of his career. The film was a major hit and would convince executive Carl Laemmle to produce the Universal Horror series that would make the studio famous. This window card has had restoration around the image area and within the image. Very Good+ on Paper. Sold for: $7,170.00. |
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| 28513 | The Unknown (MGM 1927). Window Card (13.75" X 22"). Tod Browning cast his favorite star, Lon Chaney, in this macabre and tragic tale of an (apparently) armless circus knife thrower who uses his feet to hurl his blades at Joan Crawford in his act. He eventually has his arms amputated to avoid being arrested for a jewel theft. There has been some professional restoration to the edges of the poster where there were some tears. The white portion of the imprint area has been airbrushed and there has been some work in the letters. Very Good/Fine on Paper. Sold for: $2,031.50. |
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| 28514 | The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (Goldwyn, 1920). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This surrealistic moment from director Robert Wiene's classic horror film features the image of a man murdered in his sleep by the somnambulist Cesare. Lobby cards from this important title are almost impossible to find. This card has a very minor smudge in the upper right corner and a hardly visible surface scratch in the background on the left. Near Mint-. Sold for: $3,883.75. |
| 28515 | The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (Goldwyn, 1920). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Werner Krauss portrays the title role of Dr. Caligari and appears on this lobby card as doctors examine his somnambulist, Cesare (Conrad Veidt) in what is without a doubt, the best card in the set--the only card with Caligari and Cesar together. This film by Robert Wiene is considered the standard by which all other German expressionistic films are judged; it went on to influence many other directors including Paul Leni, Fritz Lang, F. W. Murnau and Robert Siodmak. This card is in incredible condition with three pieces of paper tape on the back, a slight crease and an edge tear in the upper left corner. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $21,510.00. |
| 28516 | The Cat and the Canary (Universal, 1927). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Based on a major stage play, this creepy horror story is set in a mansion where the potential heirs to an estate must spend the night. Things turn dangerous when the executor of the will is murdered and no one knows who the killer is. Laura La Plante starred and is featured on this lobby which many feel is the best card of the set. The card has been linen-backed to repair a 4 inch tear that goes into La Plante's arm and the upper corners which were chipped off. There is another small chip out of the bottom border and the cat in the lower left has been replaced. Very Good+ on Linen. Sold for: $567.63. |
| 28517 | The Cat Creeps (Universal, 1930). Title Lobby Card and Lobby Cards (6) (10.25" X 13.25"). Rupert Julian (the director of Lon Chaney's "The Phantom of the Opera") delivered this campy, creepy "old dark house" thriller with Helen Twelvetrees in a remake of 1927's "The Cat and the Canary." Displayed here are some fun scenes that make us guess at how good this thriller was - sadly, the film is now lost. These cards have all been trimmed leaving a thin border, and they also have minor wear along the edges. Very Good-. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 28518 | The Wizard (Fox, 1927). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Gustav von Seyffertitz (Moriarty in the 1922 Sherlock Holmes), portrays a mad doctor out to avenge the murder of his son. To that end, he develops a creature to do his bidding and commit the atrocities. This lobby card is simply stunning as Seyffertitz commands his "ape creature" to kill and kill again. Some minor foxing in the upper border and minor crimps in the corners keep this card from grading much higher. Very Fine+. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28519 | The Man Who Laughs (Universal, 1928). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). The success of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" and "The Phantom of the Opera" led Carl Laemmle to look for other novels with a tragic horror motif that could be adapted for the big screen. The logical choice was Victor Hugo's "The Man Who Laughs" and Laemmle turned to the German auteur Paul Leni to direct the film. Leni had risen to fame with such films as "Waxworks" and "The Cat and the Canary," and had a gift for dark and atmospheric films. Leni in turn, cast the noted German actor Conrad Veidt as Gwynplaine. Veidt had first garnered international attention as Cesare the somnambulist in Robert Weine's surreal masterpiece, "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari." The film was planned to feature sound but the extreme make-up created by Jack Pierce left Veidt unable to talk, so the film was shot as a silent. Posters for this title are extremely rare and this half sheet is the only copy known to exist. Pictured on this poster is Veidt's co-star, Olga Baclanova. There are several tears and creases in the bottom border and a tiny chip off of the lower left corner. Rolled, Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $19,120.00. |
| 28520 | The Man Who Laughs (Universal, 1928). British Herald (8" X 10"). None of the original posters for Universal's adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel would show Conrad Veidt's make-up as Gwynplaine. This four page herald from England not only displays Jack Pierce's amazing make-up, but shows Veidt "unmasked" three times. Universal was quite proud of the feature and billed it as "The World's Greatest Film." They expected it to exceed the popularity of "The Phantom of the Opera" which also starred Mary Philbin. This herald has been "handled" a bit and was folded in half at one time, but is otherwise in quite nice condition. Very Fine-. Sold for: $239.00. |
| 28521 | The Man Who Laughs (Universal, 1928). Exhibitor's Promotional Item (10.5" X 31"). By September 1928, Paul Leni's film starring Conrad Veidt had already opened in major cities around the country, but since Universal didn't have their own chain of theatres, they had to get bookings wherever possible. This is a special promotional item that was issued to coax bookers into scheduling the film for their theatres, and is exceptionally rare. Near Mint. Sold for: $262.90. |
| 28522 | Herald Lot (MGM 1929, Warner Brothers 1932). Heralds (2) (4.5" X 5.75" and 4.5" X 6"). This lot contains two science fiction heralds. The first is from Jules Verne's "The Mysterious Island" and is in near mint condition. The other is from "Doctor X," which has a tiny chip off of the corner and a slight abrasion to the green background on the cover. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 28523 | The Mystery of the Wax Museum (Warner Brothers, 1933). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Lionel Atwill gave one of his greatest performances as Ivan Igor, a wax sculptor who uses real people as the foundation for the wax figures he is creating. Warner Brothers decided to get in on the horror genre that was proving so successful at Universal, and with "Wax Museum" they created one of the true masterpieces of the era. Fay Wray would star in "King Kong" the same year and be the first "scream queen" of the talkie era. This title card is very scarce and has approximately two pinholes per corner. Two of the pinholes are in the light blue background in the upper left corner. Very Fine. Sold for: $11,352.50. |
| 28524 | The Mystery of the Wax Museum (Warner Brothers, 1933). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Cards from this elusive and early horror film are rarely offered for sale, and this pre-code scene is no exception. Although he isn't in the scene, Lionel Atwill will soon be making some lovely new wax sculptures out of these two. The card has several pinholes, primarily in the borders, however a few appear in the background as well. Very Fine-. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 28525 | The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu (Paramount, 1929). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style B. Warner Oland makes the first of four screen appearances as Sax Rohmer's insidious villain, Dr. Fu Manchu and was the first actor to portray the character in a feature film. The British had made a serial with Rohmer's character several years earlier. This film makes an effort to explain Fu's hatred of all whites by showing the death of the Doctor's family during the Boxer Rebellion. Twenty years later, Fu Manchu is a full-blooded villain, using a hypnotized Jean Arthur to help wipe out the British family Fu holds responsible for the deaths of his loved ones. But when Arthur falls in love with potential victim Neil Hamilton, Dr. Fu is forced to add her to his death-list. This is one of the rare Paramount full-bleed posters which the studio only did for a few seasons. There are two styles of one sheets for this film and this is, in our opinion, the better of the two. The poster is marked "Silent" at the bottom of the posters and this was one of the transitional films that was released in a silent and sound version. The poster has pinholes in the corners as well as a small chip from the left side. There are a couple of small tears in the right border as well as one in the lower horizontal fold. There are several small tears in the upper horizontal fold as well as some minor moisture rippling to the poster. The stone litho portrait of Oland on this poster is magnificent and the condition would satisfy the most discriminating collector. Very Fine-. Sold for: $4,780.00. |
| 28526 | Universal Trade Publication (Universal, 1933). Magazine (8" X 10") (32 pages). Terrific weekly trade magazine from Universal for its exhibitors. This volume, from the last week in November, 1933, has an incredible 11-page spread on "The Invisible Man" with reviews, synopsis material, photos, etc. That's Claude Rains on the cover. There are additional ads for John Barrymore, Ken Maynard, John Boles, and a fine serial, The Perils of Pauline. There is a mild spine split, with very minor edge wear. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $215.10. |
| 28527 | The Invisible Man (Universal, 1933). Herald (7" X 10"). H. G. Well's classic story of a scientist who becomes invisible and slowly succumbs to madness became one of the greatest films of its time and made a star out of the almost invisible Claude Rains. Rains doesn't actually appear in the film until the final moments as he lies dying in the snow. This herald shows signs of wear with tiny tears in the edges and some light extra creasing. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 28528 | The Invisible Man (Universal, 1933). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Although this card doesn't depict the Invisible Man (Claude Rains) it is still highly desirable as cards on this title are among the rarest of all the Universal horror films. In this scene, Gloria Stuart and William Harrigan plot to overtake the now insane Dr. Griffin. The card has eight pinholes in the borders and some color touch to the center where there was a stain. Fine+. Sold for: $7,767.50. |
| 28529 | The Invisible Man (Realart, R-1951). Insert (14" X 36"). 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. The borders have been airbrushed and there has been light color touch to the fold lines. Very Fine- on Paper.Sold for: $3,734.38. |
| 28530 | The Invisible Man Returns (Universal, 1940). Insert (14" X 36"). In this sequel to the 1933 Universal science fiction film "The Invisible Man," Vincent Price, in the title role, stars 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 to locate as paper from the original in the series, and this insert is one of the best posters from the campaign. It has been paper-backed to flatten the fold lines and there has been minor color touch to those fold lines. Very Fine+ on Paper. Sold for: $9,560.00. |
| 28531 | The Invisible Man's Revenge (Universal, 1944). Insert (14" X 36"). The last in the "Invisible Man" series for Universal found Evelyn Ankers (from the Wolf Man) and Gale Sondergaard (The Spider Woman herself!) being terrorized by a criminal who has been given the invisibility serum by John Carradine. This scarce insert has one piece of masking tape on each corner. Folded, Very Fine-.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 28532 | Bedlam (RKO, 1946). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Producer Val Lewton went all out in the making of "Bedlam" by casting Boris Karloff as the supervisor of a notorious British insane asylum whose inmates live in the worst conditions imaginable. Lewton tried to make this horror film as historically accurate as possible and the result was one of the better pictures in the Lewton horror library. This one sheet has pinholes in the corners and some light color touch-ups to the fold lines. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 28533 | 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. Set against the backdrop of a dungeon laboratory, the pair struggle near Mary Shelly's famous Frankenstein monster. The card shows some signs of slight fading. It had pinholes and small edge tears but was restored to look near mint. Fine. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 28534 | The Bride of Frankenstein (Universal, 1935). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). James Whale's lasting contribution to the cinema was a sense of humor and style, on full display in "The Bride of Frankentstein." The film was a major hit for Universal and many critics feel it is the best film to emerge from the horror series of pictures created by the studio. Boris Karloff reprised his role as the Monster, and Elsa Lanchester, with a shock white streak of hair, co-starred as the monster's mate. The borders were trimmed on this poster but have been expertly restored, and there was a large tear in the poster running from the center of the top border through Karloff's face and down just past his shoulder. This too has been expertly restored and is now difficult to see, making the poster very presentable. The colors on this half sheet are brilliant and completely unfaded, rare for material on this title. From the New Zealand Collection. Very Good/Fine on Paper. Sold for: $65,725.00. |
| 28535 | The Bride of Frankenstein (Universal, 1935). Glass Slide (3.25" X 4"). This wonderful glass slide was used as a "coming soon" on-screen advertisement for James Whale's classic sequel to "Frankenstein." Most of the slides produced in this period haven't fared so well over the years as they were easily mishandled, so that when they are found, many have cracks or deep scratches in them. This example, which features artwork identical to the title card, has a couple of very light scratches which don't blemish the art. There are some light stains on the cardboard border but otherwise, this is truly an outstanding example. Very Fine-. Sold for: $2,031.50. |
| 28536 | The Bride of Frankenstein (Realart, R-1953). Poster (30" X 40"). Typical of 30x40s from the 1950s, this poster had the photographic element printed first, then cut out and attached to the silk-screen background. The poster shows typical use around the edges including some minor creasing and tears with a couple on the left side extending into the background. Fine- on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 28537 | Son of Frankenstein (Universal, R-1953). British Quad (30" X 40"). Boris Karloff made his final motion picture appearance as The Monster in this classic horror tale alongside Bela Lugosi and Basil Rathbone. The artwork is from the film's original release, however, this is apparently a re-issue as the original would have been released by Universal in England in 1939. This poster has several tiny fold separations and tiny tears in the edges. There are a few tiny discolored spots on Karloff's face on the lower scene. Overall however, this poster is quite nice and very presentable. Fine/Very Fine. Not Sold. |
| 28538 | Son of Frankenstein (Realart, R-1953). One Sheet (27" X 41"). After the huge success of the reissues of "Frankenstein" and "The Bride of Frankenstein," Realart decided to reissue "Son". And although "Frankenstein" had been reissued a number of times over the years, this was the only reissue of "Son". This poster, featuring a spectacular portrait of Boris Karloff as the monster, is showing some wear to the borders with minor chipping and tiny tears along the edges. The right and bottom borders are showing a bit more use with light "ruffling" of the paper. The vertical fold has some light separation at the ends and at the center-point, but otherwise the colors are strong and the poster is quite nice. Very Fine-. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28539 | The Devil Commands (Columbia, 1941). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). In this exciting thriller from Edward Dmytryk, Boris Karloff portrays a scientist who plans on using a machine to communicate with the dead. This was one of a series of "Mad Doctor" films Karloff made for Columbia. All of the cards have pinholes, mainly in the corners, but some are within the image area. Some of the cards have scuffs and small tears that have been reinforced with tape, and one has a corner chipped off. Fine+. Not Sold. |
| 28540 | The Devil Commands (Columbia, 1941). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Boris Karloff plays Dr. Julian Blair, a scientist who believes he can contact his dead wife through electrical means, with horrific results, including the infamously creepy scene in which Karloff gathers a cadre of corpses around his dinner table. This spectacular three sheet is bristling with menace, and leaves absolutely no doubt as to who is the star of the show. Condition problems include chips in the crossfolds and a small one in Karloff's face, and minor fold wear. A fantastic poster for an under-rated horror classic. Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28541 | Devil's Island (Warner Brothers, 1939). Other Company One Sheet (27" X 41"). One of the really great things about the "Other Company" posters was that they frequently had better graphics than the official posters issued by the studios. This sheet from "Devil's Island" is a wonderful example as the image of Karloff is much nicer than the one on the Warner Brothers one sheet. This copy has a few pinholes in each corner, and two of the corners were creased at one time. There is minor color touch to the fold lines, but overall, this poster is quite nice. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28542 | Doomed to Die (Monogram, 1940). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Boris Karloff stars as the oriental sleuth Mr. Wong, in this, his final appearance in the popular series. What is rather inexplicable though, is why would the producers create a poster that doesn't feature Karloff who was undoubtedly the major selling point? An interesting example of Hollywood advertising. The only restoration on this poster is a slight bit of color touch to the upper and lower center-points; the pinholes in the corners still show. There is also a one inch long chip out of the upper border. Fine on Linen. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28543 | Isle of the Dead (RKO, 1945). Insert (14" X 36"). After the success of "The Cat People" and "I Walked With a Zombie." Producer Val Lewton turned to Mark Robson to direct his creepy series of horror films at RKO. Add Boris Karloff for a little insurance and the studio got what they wanted: a dark, moody and atmospheric thriller to keep the audiences filling theatres. This insert is particularly nice with garish graphics of Karloff attacking. There has been color touch to the fold lines and airbrushing to the borders, otherwise this insert was in outstanding condition prior to paper backing. Very Fine- on Paper. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28544 | Isle of the Dead (RKO, R-1953). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This one sheet features artwork completely different from, and in many ways, superior to the original. Certainly the poster features a better image of Boris Karloff and for many collectors, that is the overwhelming reason this one sheet is so collectible. There has been very minor color touch to the fold lines and a couple of pinholes in the corners. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $298.75. |
| 28545 | Night Key (Universal, 1937). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Screen actor Boris Karloff, most often remembered for his roles as Frankenstein's Monster, played a wide variety of roles in other genres besides horror. In this crime thriller from the "New" Universal Studios, Karloff plays an aging inventor of burglar alarm systems who is kidnapped by a gang of criminals to help them with their heists. This poster has just minor touch-up to the fold lines and a small chip from the lower right corner. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28546 | Universal Horror Herald Lot (Universal, 1932 & 1936). Heralds (2) (5.75" X 8.5" and 7" x 8"). This lot consists of two heralds for Universal horror films with Boris Karloff. "The Old Dark House" is in Very Fine condition while "The Invisible Ray" is in Very Good condition with toning, taped tears and crossfold tears. Overall, Fine-. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 28547 | The Raven (Realart, R-1948). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Boris Karloff never appeared more menacing than under the heavy makeup of Jack Pierce for this adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's classic story. Bela Lugosi displays a real knack for torture. This title card from Realart is very nice with minor restoration to pinholes in the corners. Very Fine. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28548 | The Raven (Universal, 1935). One Sheet (27" X 41"). After the incredible success of 1934's "The Black Cat," Carl Laemmle brought the kings of horror together for another adaptation of an Edgar Allan Poe tale of terror. This film had as many creepy obsessions as the prior film had, complete with torture chambers; one wonders how the film made it past the censors at the Hays Commission. In this outing, Lugosi was the villain while Karloff is the sympathetic gangster carved up by the diabolical surgeon. Prior to restoration the poster had the following defects; there was approximately one-quarter of an inch trimmed around the border and further small chipping in the border, two 2" cross-fold tears in Karloff's mouth, some light chipping and smaller cross-fold tears along all of the horizontal and vertical fold lines with a bit larger chipping along the lower horizontal fold line. There was a larger 4' tear by the candle in the lower right corner and some color touch to the title, lower credits and background towards the bottom. All of these defects have restored so that the poster now appears quite presentable. Very Good/Fine on Linen. Sold for: $44,812.50. |
| 28549 | The Raven (Universal, 1935). Glass Slide (3.25" X 4"). The Kings of Horror, Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi, deal out heavy doses of horror in this terror tale using the title of Edgar Allan Poe's classic poem. This deeply twisted story was a major hit for the studio and is still one of the most sought after titles for collectors of all things horrific. This very scarce glass slide is in wonderful condition with minor smudges on the surface of the glass. There are some light stains in the border around the staples. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28550 | The Ape (Monogram, 1940). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Boris Karloff is the kindly mad scientist who needs human spinal fluid for his polio experiments. Posing as an ape who has escaped from the zoo, he kills people and drains their fluid. Then things really start getting strange! This title card has pinholes in the corners, rounded corners and a crease, a small edge tear, and a scratch on the ape's forehead. Very Fine-. Sold for: $239.00. |
| 28551 | The Mummy (Realart, R-1951). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Boris Karloff plays the title character in this film about a romance that spans the ages. Zita Johnson co-stars as his reincarnated love. Jack Pierce created the incredible make-up for both Karloff's Im-ho-tep mummy appearance and for the Egyptologist Ardath Bey. This re-issue title card has corner bumps, light edge wear with a corner crease on the top right, and several small creases on the border edges. Very Fine+. Sold for: $2,629.00. |
| 28552 | The Mummy (Realart, R-1951). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This incredible portrait card of Boris Karloff makes it one of the most desirable in the highly sought-after Realart lobby set. Karloff as Im-ho-tep masquerading as Ardath Bey features the astounding make-up of Jack Pierce. There are staple holes in the corners, a light scuff in the purple background, and small corner bumps. Very Fine+. Sold for: $2,868.00. |
| 28553 | The Mummy (Realart, R-1951). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Boris Karloff and Zita Johnson appear in both these cards as Im-ho-tep and Princess Anck-es-an-Amon. Two great shots from this Universal horror classic. There is light edge wear with small corner bumps, a small tear on one card and a light smudge on each card. Very Fine+. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28554 | The Mummy (Realart, R-1951). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Boris Karloff makes his appearance as Im-ho-tep, the ancient mummy come back to life, in this wonderful card. The other card features Zita Johnson in her past life as an Egyptian princess. Both cards have light smudging on the borders, one card has light edge wear. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 28555 | The Mummy (Realart, R-1951). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Two great shots from this Universal horror classic - one with Boris Karloff presiding over a funeral in his ancient Egyptian life as a priest, and one showing him as the mummy after being discovered by the archeologists. There is light edge wear, small corner bumps, one pinhole in card #5, and a light scuff on the right side of card #6. Very Fine+. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28556 | The Mummy's Curse (Universal, 1944). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Looking to complete your set on this classic Lon Chaney horror title? Although the Mummy only appears on the border art of these two scenes, sometimes, it's actually harder to find these "dead" cards than it is scenes showing Kharis. One of the scenes has a closed tear on the bottom border and the other scene has one pinhole in each corner. Very Fine. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 28557 | The Mummy's Hand (Universal, 1940). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Tom Tyler, in his only appearance as the Mummy Kharis, watches as George Zucco as Andoheb prepares a sacrifice. This is only one of two scene cards from the set to feature the Mummy. This is also one of the most interesting "restoration" jobs we've ever seen. The inset scene has been pasted on top of a laser copy of a "dead card" and the borders have been airbrushed as well. Fair/Good on Paper. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28558 | The Mummy's Tomb (Universal, 1942). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This gorgeous and moody lobby card is from Lon Chaney, Jr.'s first turn as the "Mummy." There are two pinholes at the center of the top border (one in the background field), a small tear in the left border and one in the right border, and a small corner bump. Very Fine. Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 28559 | The Mummy (Universal International, 1959). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Christopher Lee stars as the title character in Hammer's remake of the Karloff Universal classic. This is a beautiful copy of this one sheet and has only the most minor wear on the lower vertical fold line. Very Fine+. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28560 | King Kong (RKO, R-1956). One Sheet (27" X 41"). "King Kong" was so popular, RKO re-issued the picture, with new posters, every few years to meet the public's demand. The 1956 re-release used art from the prior campaign (1952) but added full color to the posters. Great shots of Fay Wray, Bruce Cabot, Robert Armstrong, and of course, "Kong!" This example of the one sheet is in beautiful condition except for some slight discoloration due to water stains in the left and right sides of the poster. The poster also has some very tiny tears in the edges. These are faint and do not overly distract from the image. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28561 | King Kong (RKO, R-1956). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). "King Kong" was such a spectacular hit for RKO in 1933 that the studio continued to re-release the film to audiences for the next thirty years on a regular basis. The 1953 release posters were done in a rather drab blue duotone color. This card, from the 1956 release, was printed in full color as was all of the paper. The card has several pinholes around the border and a couple within the image. There is a small tear in the lower left corner and there are small pieces of cellophane tape supporting those pinholes on the backside of the card. The card has also browned with age. Fine-. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 28562 | King Kong (RKO, R-1942). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style A. This half sheet from the film's second re-issue (the first was in 1938) had several small chips and tears in the edges prior to restoration. There was a larger tear in the left side that went into the "Ki" of "King." The restoration is first rate and the poster is now quite presentable. As an interesting note, we've never heard of an original release half sheet turning up, and even paper from the 1938 re-issue is extremely difficult to find which makes this 1942 re-issue the earliest half sheet we've ever come across. The artwork is very similar to the original release six sheet. Fine- on Paper. Sold for: $8,365.00. |
| 28563 | King Kong (RKO, 1933). Program (9.25" X 12.25") (20 pages). This is a very rare West Coast Premiere program book used when this landmark film debuted at Sid Grauman's Chinese Theatre in the heart of Hollywood. The program was printed by The Hollywood Reporter, and featured pre-production artwork and information about the classic film. The Reporter went all out, using an embossed cover, gold inks, and an expensive vellum paper inset. The program is in remarkable condition with only the slightest of edge wear on the spine. Near Mint-. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 28564 | King Kong (RKO, 1933). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Carl Denham (Robert Armstrong) leads his expedition into the village on Skull Island in this tense moment from the original release of "King Kong." Although this card is considered "dead" (since Kong doesn't appear in the inset), Kong does appear in all his glory astride the Empire State Building on the border art. The card has five pinholes in the borders, some minor creases in the corners, and there has been professional restoration to the lower right corner where there was a tape lift causing thinning. Very Fine. Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 28565 | King Kong (RKO, R-1956). Insert (14" X 36"). This is the full-color re-issue insert poster for the 1956 release of this classic adventure/horror film. There are two additional horizontal folds, corner bends on the right top and bottom, and a one inch tear on the left border. There is a date stamp on the bottom right. Very Fine-. Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 28566 | King Kong (RKO, R-1948). Danish Poster (24" X 33.5"). Great image of Kong menacing the bound Fay Wray with artwork by "Boye." The poster has a Danish censor stamp in the upper left, minor staple holes in the borders, slight fold wear with some extra creases due to misfolding, and light wrinkling. There is a minor splotch on Kong's chest. This poster depicts a fabulous image from the ground-breaking special effects masterpiece. Very Fine-. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 28567 | King Kong (RKO, 1933). Herald (4" X 7"). King Kong stands atop the Empire State Building with Fay Wray on this eight page die-cut herald. The four interior pages feature conceptual artwork by Kong's creator Willis O'Brien. This herald has been printed on the reverse but otherwise is in unused condition. Near Mint+. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28568 | Mighty Joe Young (RKO, 1949). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style B. In an attempt to recreate the success of their prior motion picture, "King Kong," producer Merian C. Cooper, director Ernest B. Shoedsack, special effects legend Willis O'Brien and actor Robert Armstrong all reunited for this story about a girl and her "pet" gorilla. The picture was a huge success for RKO and the studio issued an unprecedented amount of advertising material. This one sheet has many sets of staple marks throughout the border and image areas, however all of these have been corrected through minimal color repair. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28569 | Mighty Joe Young (RKO, 1949). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Merian Cooper, the director as well as writer and producer of the original "King Kong," reunited many from the old team in an attempt to duplicate the runaway success of his earlier gorilla feature. Willis O'Brian, the original stop-motion animator, was pulled in to bring the gorilla star to life. He brought with him a young assistant, Ray Harryhausen. The poster has older restoration to address pinholes, chips in the crossfold and fold line separations, chips in the corners, and edge wear. Fine- on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 28570 | Mighty Joe Young (RKO, R-1953). Double Sided Mobile (12.5" X 20.5"). Merian Cooper, the director as well as writer and producer of the original "King Kong," reunited many from the old team in an attempt to duplicate the runaway success of his earlier gorilla feature. This rare theater mobile is from the first re-issue of the film. It is double-sided, with identical images on both sides. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $479.20. |
| 28571 | Black Moon (Columbia, 1934). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Early horror film starring Jack Holt and Fay Wray. This beautiful and moody title card has a small tear in the right border which extends into the artwork. There are pinholes and border wear. The card has been restored making it appear near mint. Very Fine-.Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 28572 | Carnival of Souls (Herts-Lion International, 1962). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Herk Harvey's only feature film was not a box office smash or particularly noted at the time of its release. But this eerie, subtly horrific tale of a disenfranchised woman (Candace Hilligoss) and her descent into the league of the undead, managed to find a place in horror film history. This extremely rare one sheet (note director Harvey in the lower left corner in his ominous role as "The Man") is the very first paper from "Carnival of Souls" to be offered by Heritage Movie Posters, and we couldn't be more delighted! Condition notes include corner pinholes and fold wear and a large piece missing from the bottom left corner, all of which has been rendered virtually invisible by a fine professional restoration. Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28573 | The Crime of Dr. Crespi (Republic, 1935). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Although his directorial career was over, Erich von Stoheim managed to parlay his unusual features into a career as an actor, cast primarily as villains. In this adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Premature Burial," he develops a drug that induces paralysis and symptoms of death and uses it on his rival so that the man will be buried alive. This card shows a crease in the upper left, a pinhole in each corner, some foxing along the upper border and background, and some smudges in the borders. Fine-. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 28574 | Curse of the Demon (Columbia, 1957). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Jacques Tourneur had cultivated a directorial career as a master of suspense and implied images, so it came as no surprise that he fought the producers of this film about actually showing the demon in physical form. The producers won and the results were very impressive (as this incredible poster can attest); this British film became one of the best horror films of the 1950s. This one sheet had approximately two pinholes per corner, some very light color touch to the fold lines, and the bottom border was folded back at one time. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28575 | Curse of the Demon (Columbia, 1957). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style B. Although this style B half sheet for Jacques Tourneur's classic horror film may not be as nice as the style A, it is certainly much rarer. Dana Andrews portrays the ultimate "doubting Thomas" in this supernatural tale of revenge until he comes face to face with the demon itself. This half sheet is rolled and has one tiny tear in the upper border. Rolled, Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 28576 | Dante's Inferno (Fox, 1924 & 1935). Heralds (2) (6" X 9"). This lot consists of two heralds; one for each version of Dante Alighieri's novel that was adapted for the screen by Fox Films. The 1924 version is in very fine condition and the 1935 has a chip off of the upper corner on the spine and is in Very Good condition. Fine+. Not Sold. |
| 28577 | Dante's Inferno (Fox, 1935). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Spencer Tracy and Claire Trevor star in this drama about a carnival operator whose ruthless ambitions destroy the lives of those around him. A young Rita Hayworth makes a brief appearance as a dancer. This stunning poster has minor tearing and chipping in the borders, two enlarged pinholes in the top corners and a faint crease through the image. Rolled, Very Fine-. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28578 | Dante's Inferno (Jawitz Pictures Corp., 1921). One Sheet (27" X 41"). American distribution of an Italian film called "Dante nella vita e nei tempi suoi" (1921). Beautiful stone lithography. This very rare poster has fold wear with small bits of paper loss, two extra vertical folds, tears on the bottom border, and small holes in the corners. One half inch of the border has been trimmed. All this has been expertly and beautifully restored, giving it a very clean appearance. Very Good/Fine on Linen. Sold for: $1,673.00. |
| 28579 | Dead of Night (Universal, 1946). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). One of the best and most original horror films ever made concerned a group of people discussing their recurring nightmares that seem to have become real. This incredibly rare lobby card from the "Ventriloquist's Dummy" segment is considered the best scene from the U.S. set and is extremely rare. The only thing keeping this card from grading mint is a very tiny tear in the lower right edge. Near Mint. Sold for: $3,107.00. |
| 28580 | Dead of Night (Universal, 1946). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This film is a British portmanteau (or compendium) horror film, rare for the period, its various episodes directed by Alberto Cavalcanti, Charles Crichton, Basil Dearden and Robert Hamer, all of the famed Ealing Studios. Considered one of the greatest horror anthology films ever made, "Dead of Night's" episodic structure inspired an entire genre of lesser imitators. This eerily beautiful American one sheet has had some minor border chipping as well as some small chips from the center vertical foldline which fall within the title. There is a small chip from the "t" in the word "Night." Overall the poster appears in very nice condition as it has been professionally restored. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $2,390.00. |
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| 28581 | The Giant Leeches (American International, 1959). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Yvette Vickers, perennially in trouble, found herself in the clutches of giant radiation-mutated leeches in this classic of the drive-in. The art for this one sheet is superior to most posters of the era and the condition is wonderful with only a tiny chip off of the lower left corner, and a tiny bit of wear at the upper center-point. Near Mint. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28582 | The Giant Leeches (American International, 1959). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). In the usual sci-fi plot, atomic radiation caused mutated leeches to grow to enormous proportions. What next? Naturally, they begin feeding on humans that 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 into the swamp by her brutish husband... right into the clutches of these blood suckers. This is truly great drive-in fare. There are three very light vertical creases in the poster and one light horizontal fold line. The rest of the poster has very light crimps, primarily at the edges. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28583 | Dr. Cyclops (Paramount, 1940). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Three scientists and an engineer are lured into the evil Dr. Thorkel's remote South American laboratory where he shrinks them and then viciously murders one of the scientists. This half sheet has been paper-backed to repair some minor chips in the borders and to flatten the fold lines. There was an extra fold line between the first and second row of credits, and there has been some color touch-up to several of the fold lines, primarily in the "ops" of Cyclops. Fine on Paper. Not Sold. |
| 28584 | Forbidden Planet (MGM, 1956). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Outside of the title card, this is the most sought after card in the set from this legendary science fiction film. The space cruiser C-57-D arrives on the planet Altair-4 to rescue the survivors of a space colony. This scene has one pinhole per corner, a tiny tear on the left border and some light toning to the edges. Very Fine. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28585 | Forbidden Planet (MGM, 1956). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). This lot consists of two lobby cards from one of the greatest science fiction films of the 1950's. In card #4, Robby the Robot helms the controls of the spaceship. This card has some minor edge wear in the form of staple marks in the corners and upper center border, a tiny chip off of the upper left corner and a one inch tear in the right border. Card #2 shows Walter Pidgeon as Dr. Morbius introducing his daughter (Anne Francis) to the crew of the rescue ship. This card is very nice with some minor spots in the right borders. Very Fine. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28586 | Forbidden Planet (MGM, 1956). Insert (14" X 36"). Robby the Robot comes to the rescue of Anne Francis on this classic insert from one of the greatest films of the science fiction genre. The wonderful thing about this insert is the incredibly intense and deep colors that saturate the image. This example is particularly nice with only one set of staple marks per corner, several of which appear in the background of the image. There are some very minor crimps along the edges as well, and a slight surface scratch in the green background in the upper right. Very Fine+. Sold for: $5,676.25. |
| 28587 | Godzilla (Toho, 1956). Three Sheet (41" X 81") Style B. 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 for the devastation wrought on Japan by the atomic bomb. Wonderful artwork shows Godzilla, with his glowing dorsal spines and radioactive breath, laying waste to Tokyo. This poster has very minor fold line wear with some separation at the crossfolds and a few trivial border imperfections. This large format poster offers a grand scale illustration of the gargantuan Godzilla in all his intrepid glory. Near Mint. Sold for: $3,585.00. |
| 28588 | Giant Monster Gamera (Daiei, 1965). Japanese B2 (20" X 29"). A giant fire-breathing turtle, Gamera was awakened by an accidental explosion of hydrogen bombs from a downed Soviet bomber in a Cold War confrontation with the United States. This fun poster has a number of edge tears which have been carefully repaired with tape on the reverse. There are also a couple of small tears in the field similarly repaired, and a slight bit of staining in the lower left corner. This country of origin poster has a tremendously fun image of Gamera demolishing a train. Rolled, Fine/Very Fine.Sold for: $227.05. |
| 28589 | Ghidrah, the Three-Headed Monster (Toho, 1964). Japanese B2 (20" X 29"). Directed by the great Ishirô Honda, this was a direct sequel to Godzilla vs. Mothra (U.S. title Godzilla vs. the Thing), and the fifth film in the series. A meteor crashes to Earth, hatching out the gold-scaled 3-headed monster, and Godzilla, Mothra, and Rodan arrive to show the new boy who's boss. This is the original Japanese B2 sheet, with a great image of Godzilla and Ghidrah. The poster has minor edge wear and a band of moisture damage near the bottom edge, but the biggest problem is chipping across the top edge, which has been repaired with older restoration. Still, the poster presents very well, and would be a great addition to any collection. Very Good. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28590 | Gigantis the Fire Monster (Toho, 1955). Japanese B2 (20" X 29") Style A. The second film in the Godzilla series, and the last to be filmed in black-and-white, alternately known as "Godzilla Raids Again." Godzilla is discovered on a remote island battling another monster called Angilas, but an explosion caused by crooks soon lures the Big G to Osaka, and mayhem ensues. Offered here is a beautiful copy of the original Japanese B2 sheet, with an absolutely stunning image of Godzilla using his radiation-breath. The poster has minor edge wear, horizontal folds, and some moisture damage in the upper left side, which is not visible from the front. A truly terrific poster from this underrated installment in everybody's favorite Japanese monster series. This poster was misdescribed in the catalog as being 1959 Warner Brothers release. It is an original 1955, Toho release poster. Very Fine. Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 28591 | Godzilla vs. Gigan (Toho, 1972). Japanese Lobby Cards (8) (10.75" X 14.5"). Alien cockroaches plot to conquer Earth by controlling the world's monsters (an oft-used plot in this series), and utilize a kid's amusement park as their base. Original Japanese lobby cards have traditionally been virtually impossible to come by, so this near-pristine set is reason for celebration. Add to that the fact that seven of these eight cards feature at least two monsters (only one card is given over to the puny humans), with multi-daikaiju (or "giant monsters") on most. Very faint wrinkles and a minor corner bump (upper left) are the only problems we can detect with this stunning set. Near Mint-. Sold for: $1,254.75. |
| 28592 | I Married a Monster from Outer Space (Paramount, 1958). Italian 4 - Folio (55" X 78"). The seemingly laughable title somewhat obscures what is now thought of as one of the better sci-fi films of the late 1950s, and a worthy variation on "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," with its theme of aliens replicating the appearance of humans. The poster has pinholes, edge wear and tears, and foxing in the borders. There are small tears in the image, as well as a small hole under the credits, and fold wear with separations and slight paper loss. The powerful artwork by Cupizzi depicts Gloria Talbott without the bridal veil seen in the American paper for this film. Fine.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28593 | The Incredible Shrinking Man (Universal International, 1957). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Card #4 has a light scuff in the upper area of the door, a staple hole, light corner bumps and light creasing on the top border. Card #5 has pinholes in the corners and light smudging in the borders. Very Fine. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28594 | The Incredible Shrinking Man (Universal International, 1957). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style A. This half sheet features artwork unique from all the other posters used in the campaign. It highlights the terrors about to be served to Grant Williams, the shrinking man. The poster has two small chips at the ends of the horizontal fold line and another small chip starting in the upper right corner. Very Fine. Not Sold. |
| 28595 | The Incredible Shrinking Man (Universal International, 1957). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This film offered a slight twist on the "giant bug" theme that was so prevalent in the science fiction genre at the time. 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 shrink. Richard Matheson's tight script, along with the great special effects for the time, make this a unique, well-paced science fiction thriller. Offered here is the prized one sheet, with art by Reynold Brown, which depicts our hero doing battle with the house cat. This poster has one pinhole in each of the upper corners. Near Mint-. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28596 | The Incredible Shrinking Man (Universal International, 1957). Insert (14" X 36"). 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 rapidly shrinks. Richard Matheson's tight script, along with the great special effects, for the time, make this a unique, well-paced science fiction thriller. Offered here is the insert, which depicts our hero doing battle with the house cat. This format is considered the best poster from the title and features the same art as the three sheet. There are pinholes with minor tape stains, surface abrasions, edge wear with tiny tears and sunfading, all addressed with older restoration. Very Good/Fine on Linen. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28597 | Invaders From Mars (20th Century Fox, 1953). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). In crafting this memorable '50s shocker, director William Cameron Menzies designed the film according to the scripted conceit that it was all a child's dream -- hence the stark, impressionistic sets and wildly inventive visuals. Certainly no kid who saw the movie at the time could forget those giant green aliens with bulbous slit-eyes and velour longjohns. Relive those glory days with this keen "Invaders" half sheet, a nice design that incorporates photographs from the film as well as nifty artwork. The poster has had extensive restoration, and condition issues include a stain in the bottom right corner, wrinkling and tearing in the image and the borders, a 4" tear in the top right corner, small edge tears, a small hole in the left border and another hole in the top left corner. That said, this poster looks fantastic. Very Good on Paper. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28598 | Invaders From Mars (20th Century Fox, 1953). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Told primarily from the point of view of 14-year-old Jimmy Hunt, this science fiction classic came out at the height of the early 1950s "Red Scare." When Hunt sees a flying saucer land behind his house, it starts a chain of events that threatens the security of the world -- or is it all just a dream? This lobby card set has several pinholes, corner creases and bends, and edge stains and smudges. The title card and one scene card have silverfish nibbles. Fine+. Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 28599 | Invaders From Mars (20th Century Fox, R-1955). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This is is the mis-marked 1955 sheet which has often been mistaken for a re-issue. Fox did not re-issue the film in '55; this poster is either a second printing that was perhaps used overseas or a planned and aborted re-issue. Either way, the sheet offered here is known to be the more attractive style with deeper colors. The poster has an off-center vertical fold, and two minor cross-fold tears on the upper and lower horizontal folds. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 28600 | Invasion of the Saucer-Men (American International, 1957). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Artist Albert Kallis gave us one of the best posters of the entire 1950s when he designed this gem for one of the craziest sci-fi movies ever made. Teenagers come to the Earth's rescue to destroy an invading force of aliens. This poster is in wonderful unrestored condition with a tiny chip in the center of the bottom border. This is one of the most sought after titles of the genre. Very Fine/Near Mint. Not Sold. |
| 28601 | Invasion of the Saucer-Men (American International, 1957). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Frank Gorshin (TV's The Riddler from "Batman") teams up with his high-school pals to take on a group of aliens intent on taking over the planet. AIP, who became famous for their low-budget drive-in movies, made this classic with some of the best aliens of the 1950s. The lobby cards that depict the aliens are highly sought after and this set is one of the finest examples we've ever seen. The only thing that keeps this set from being perfect is a slight dust shadow to the upper and right borders on card #1. Near Mint+. Sold for: $7,170.00. |
| 28602 | Invasion of the Saucer-men (American International, 1957). One Sheet (27" X 41"). If you love campy science-fiction, it just doesn't get any better than this. This classic one sheet by Albert Kallis depicts "little green men" invading our planet and stealing our women. Other than some slight stains in the bottom border and the upper left corner, this poster is amazingly clean. There is also a small tear in the upper left edge, and a crease/wrinkle in the right border and a small tear in the upper center border. Very Fine-.Sold for: $4,481.25. |
| 28603 | Invasion of the Saucer-Men (American International, 1957). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Paul Blaisdell's unforgettable alien monster designs highlight this science fiction film that has basically the same plot as "The Blob." Frank "Riddler" Gorshin has a supporting role. Light crimping on bottom edge. Rolled, Near Mint. Sold for: $262.90. |
| 28604 | The Invisible Boy (MGM, 1957). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Although this film isn't a sequel to "Forbidden Planet," MGM still cast its incredible and very distinctive robot, Robby, in this tale of a young boy who reassembles Robby, then gets in trouble when the robot runs amuck. The one sheet is incredible with Robby being attacked by the army. Robby became such a star in his own right that his posters are both iconic and very collectible. This one sheet has one clean nail hole per corner and a tiny cross-tear on the middle horizontal fold. Very Fine+. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28605 | Metropolis (UFA, 1927). German Pressbook (9" X 12") (28 pages). This is an original German pressbook for the distribution of "Metropolis." It contains poster materials, press articles, and quotes from the director and other luminaries. Material on this seminal science fiction film are nearly impossible to come by; this is a real find. The book is folded in the middle, and has small pieces of tape on several of the pages. The spine has been taped as well. There is tanning to the pages and small chips out of some of the page corners. Fine-. Sold for: $6,572.50. |
| 28606 | Metropolis (UFA, 1927). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Heritage is proud to present this extremely rare lobby card from what most cinefiles consider the greatest science fiction film ever made, "Metropolis." Fritz Lang's classic motion picture was inspired by the director's visit to New York City and dealt with social issues at the time. This spectacular card features Brigitte Helm as Maria appearing at the Yoshiwara Nightclub. The card appears to have some slight fading, otherwise, it is in extremely nice condition with the lower left corner reinforced with tape on the reverse, two pinholes in the upper border, and three sets of staple marks. As to the fading, we've seen many silent lobby cards over the years where the printing is less than uniform on the density of the inks. Since yellow is the first color to fade, and the yellows are still fairly strong on this card, we feel that the reds are simply less intense than they are on other cards, and therefore, if there is any fading on this card, it is very minor. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $4,481.25. |
| 28607 | The Mole People (Universal International, 1956). One Sheet (27" X 41"). John Agar and Hugh Beaumont star as heads of an archaeological expedition that winds deep into a cave in Asia only to discover a lost civilization of Sumerians who have enslaved a race of humanoids called the Mole People. This is one of the best of the science fiction one sheets produced by Universal in the 1950s! The poster has been paper-backed and this has been trimmed to the border. There are pinholes in the corners and minor fold wear. Very Fine on Paper. Not Sold. |
| 28608 | The Mole People (Universal International, 1956). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). John Agar plays Dr. John Bentley, 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 slaves. This poster has only trivial imperfections such as slight color touch-up to the foldlines and cross folds. The poster art was done by the great Reynold Brown. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28609 | The Monolith Monsters (Universal International, 1957). One Sheet (27" X 41"). A meteor falls in the desert and spews thousands of black rocks from the crater. When it starts to rain, the rocks grow to immense size, topple, and start the process all over again. If anyone touches the rocks, they turn to stone themselves. And so the question is -- how do you fight rocks that are threatening to take over the world? This one sheet has pinholes in the borders, fold wear and a light stain on the bottom border. Wonderful artwork by the great poster artist Reynold Brown. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $239.00. |
| 28610 | The Monster of Piedras Blancas (Film Service Distributing, 1959). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). This ultra-low budget horror film claimed to have been the winner of the "Shock Award" from Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine. However, Forrest Ackerman, the editor of the horror fanzine, never heard of such an award. Leave it to the advertising gurus to invent awards as they promoted a movie. This cult classic has very minor edge dings and a Canadian censor stamp on Jeanne Carmen's leg. Rolled, Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 28611 | Monster on the Campus (Universal International, 1958). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Legendary poster artist Reynold Brown outdoes himself on this splendid original horror three sheet. The blood of a primitive fish exposed to gamma rays causes a research professor to regress to an ape-like, bloodthirsty prehistoric hominid. There is a crease in the top left corner, mild edge wear with tiny tears, a 2" tear in the right bottom border, and a chip in the top center border. There is minor wrinkling. Terrific fresh color. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28612 | Planet of the Apes (20th Century Fox, 1968). French Grande (47" X 63"). . "Somewhere in the universe, there has to be something better than man." What a pedigree for a "cult film." Originally intended as a project for Blake Edwards, the directing would be done by Franklin J. Schaffner, Oscar winner for "Patton." The screenplay was written by Rod Serling and Michael Wilson, two time Oscar winner for "Bridge Over the River Kwai" and "A Place in the Sun." This image has long been considered the best on the title due to the amazing artwork of French master, Jean Mascii. There is minor edge wear in the lower right corner and very minor fold separations. It has fresh bright color and is in virtually unused condition. Very Fine/Near Mint on Linen. Sold for: $567.63. |
| 28613 | Planet of the Apes (20th Century Fox, 1968). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Based on Pierre Boulle's classic novel, "Planet of the Apes" became one of the most shocking and technologically innovative science fiction films ever made. It also became an incredible franchise spawning four sequels and a TV series. The ending is still considered one of the best in the history of the cinema and is not to be missed. This one sheet has a crease in the upper left corner, center-point separations, a tear on the left edge of the middle fold and some minor chipping on the left border. Very Fine-. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28614 | Queen of Outer Space (Allied Artists, 1958). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Zsa Zsa Gabor goes out of this world to deliver one of her most memorable performances as the Queen of Venus who wants to destroy the Earth because she hates men. Imagine Zsa Zsa cast in that part! This example of the one sheet is in magnificent condition with only minor color touch to the upper cross fold, and a Canadian censor stamp that has been airbrushed out of the moon. This one is truly a cult classic. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 28615 | Reptilicus (American International, 1961). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This Danish horror film featured a monster that was regenerated from a section of its tail that was found buried in ice. A novel idea and the poster was one of the best of its era with art supervised by Albert Kallis. Near Mint. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 28616 | The Fly (20th Century Fox, 1958). Insert (14" X 36"). One of the creepiest sci-fi/horror films of the 1950s found a scientist accidentally trapped in a matter transporter with a fly and after the initial experiment, he finds that his atoms and those of the fly's have merged. The script and effects were top rate and made this film a classic. The insert has always been considered one of the better posters on the movie. It has had minor color touch to some smudging in the background and a small chip in the right border. Some of the corners were creased and had pinholes but this has all been corrected with expert paper-backing. Fine+ on Paper. Sold for: $1,673.00. |
| 28617 | Return of the Fly (20th Century Fox, 1959). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). This complete lobby set has three cards with images of "The Fly." Usually, the "monster" is not shown, but since this was a sequel, the film makers decided it was O.K. One terrific scene card depicts man mid-metamorphosis. There are three cards with pinholes, one card with a small border chip, and one with silverfish nibbles, minor dust shadows, and light stains. Fine/Very Fine. Not Sold. |
| 28618 | Return of the Fly (20th Century Fox, 1959). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Until the release of "The Fly" in 1958, Vincent Price was primarily known as a dramatic actor appearing in film noirs and adventures. With "The Fly" the star would go on to carve out a career in horror and science fiction. This one sheet has some slight separation on the lower vertical fold and a tiny bit on the middle horizontal fold line. Fine/Very Fine. Not Sold. |
| 28619 | Return of the Fly (20th Century Fox, 1959). Insert (14" X 36"). This is the sequel to the all-time creepiest of 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 insert featured here is one of the better images from all of the posters released for this film as it shows the son in his horrific metamorphosis in one of the photos. Bright colors and excellent registration. Unfolded. Mint. Sold for: $298.75. |
| 28620 | Rocketship X-M (Lippert, 1950). One Sheet (27" X 41"). The first sci-fi film in the post-WWII era to feature space exploration beat "Destination Moon" to theaters by about two weeks. It was also the first time that an anti-nuclear war theme was incorporated. Lloyd Bridges heads a crew that is aimed for the moon, but inadvertently goes off course to Mars. This one sheet has light wrinkling on the edges and fold lines, and a Dutch censor stamp. Very Fine-. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28621 | Solaris (Magna, 1972). Polish Poster (22.75" X 32.5"). Premiering at the Cannes Film Festival in 1972 and conceived partly as anti-2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Andrei Tarkovsky's film weaves a hypnotic fable about love, humanity, and memory out of its science fiction premise. With only faint edge wear, this Polish poster is a superior example. Rolled, Near Mint/Mint. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28622 | Tarantula (Universal, 1955). Lobby Cards (6) (11" X 14"). Jack Arnold and Universal were back with another giant monster to horrify audiences! This time, a giant spider, mutated by a chemical that was supposed to help feed the world, is on the loose and killing everything in its path. This lot of six cards features the best scene card in the set: the one with the giant spider. There is restoration within the graphics in the upper border of all the cards. Fine+. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 28623 | Tarantula (Universal, 1955). Australian One Sheet (27" X 41"). Jack Arnold, the talented director of some of 1950s' best science fiction films, 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-. Sold for: $537.75. |
| 28624 | Target Earth (Allied Artists, 1954). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Four people wake up to find themselves in deserted Chicago. When an invading army of killer robots from Venus start to stalk them, they have to overcome their differences and work together to survive. The producers only made one robot, so they had to limit the appearances of their villains -- an "army" of robots, indeed! The film stars Richard Denning, Kathleen Crowley, Virginia Grey, Richard Reeves and Whit Bissell. This three sheet has fold wear with separations, and some small loss of paper on a couple of the cross folds. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $1,135.25. |
| 28625 | Target Earth (Allied Artists, 1954). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style A. Four strangers unite in an evacuated Chicago to escape the clutches of an army of invading Venusian robots. When it comes to collecting science fiction posters, collectors love anything that features robots; these "vintage" examples from the 1950s are nothing short of ominous. Other than a small chip off of the upper left corner, this half sheet is in marvelous condition. Fine. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28626 | The Day the Earth Stood Still (20th Century Fox, 1951). Belgian (14.5" X 19"). One of the greatest of the 50s science fiction films. The poster has fold wear, a right border chip, damage with tears on all four corners, and tape lift on the back. The top has a two inch trim from the blank upper imprint area. The fine restoration has corrected everything but the trimming. Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 28627 | The Terminator (Orion, 1984). Polish (26" X 38"). Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in the most famous role of his career, an emotionless cyborg from the future intent on killing Linda Hamilton. This Polish poster features wonderful artwork by Ero. The poster has two light creases, a bit of edge wrinkling and one pinhole each at the top and bottom. Very Fine/Near Mint.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 28628 | Things to Come (United Artists, R-1947). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Predictions of the world's future, from the prescient visions of World War II to the wildly imaginative ideas of life in 2035, fill this William Cameron Menzies production written by H. G. Wells. Raymond Massey, Ralph Richardson, and Cedric Hardwicke star in this look one hundred years ahead, with predictions ranging from a global war, to plague, to ultra-modern reconstruction. This lot contains a great title card for the 1947 release of the film with terrific futuristic art. There is a tear in the upper right corner, border soiling, a 2" tear in the bottom right border, and minor silverfish nibbles in the lower left border. Fine+. Sold for: $1,493.75. |
| 28629 | Things to Come (United Artists, 1936). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Raymond Massey stars in this science fiction classic that was adapted by H. G. Wells' from his own essay about what the future holds for mankind. Lobby cards from this film don't surface very often and when they do, they are rarely in such nice condition. This scene card had a tiny hole in the extreme left side of the background that has been pushed back and reinforced with tape on the back. There was also a very tiny tear in the bottom of the border. Very Fine+. Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 28630 | This Island Earth (Universal, 1955). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This film is one of the most intelligent and elaborate science fiction 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. Reynold Brown's amazing artistic talents make this one of the most stunning posters of the genre. It has fold wear with small tears on the bottom fold, tape lift on the top and bottom borders, pinholes in the corners and corner chips on the bottom. All this has been expertly restored and the poster placed on linen. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $1,840.30. |
| 28631 | The Time Machine (MGM, 1960). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). MGM hit on an interesting way to market this movie to film-goers. Due to the public's excitement over astronauts and space travel, the ad execs came up with the tag line, "You will orbit into the fantastic future!" Obviously, the film had nothing to do with space or orbiting, but it made for a great campaign. The half sheet is considered to be one of the best posters designed for the film, and this example has only one pinhole per corner. Folded, Very Fine/Near Mint.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28632 | The Time Machine (MGM, 1960). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style B. George Pal's crowning achievement as a director was this colorful adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic time travel novel. Rod Taylor is the handsome hero "George" (Wells himself), and Yvette Mimieux (at the apex of her beauty) is the fragile Weena, naive member of the Eloi. Packed with action and great special effects, this is a favorite of science fiction fans everywhere, despite the changes made to Wells' novel. This half sheet (the tougher B style) has a fantastic split-vista layout by master poster artist Reynold Brown, with great images of the Morlocks, and a bold logo. The poster has some minor problems: among them slight wrinkling, a stain in the lower left corner which has been painted over, a hard crease in the top left corner and some slight tape stains in the upper center border and a couple pieces in the side borders. However, professional restoration has brought this sheet back to its former glory, and it's an eye-catcher. Fine on Paper.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28633 | The Time Machine (MGM, 1960). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). H.G. Wells' 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 who came to fame as a stop-motion director of the Puppetoon series. The film won the Oscar in 1961 for Best Special Effects. The artwork on the title card from this rare set is by Reynold Brown. The cards are in incredible, unused condition with only the slightest tiny wear to the corners. Near Mint. Sold for: $1,254.75. |
| 28634 | War of the Colossal Beast (American International, 1958). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). This film was AIP's sequel to, and attempt to repeat its success with, "The Amazing Colossal Man." Colonel Glenn Manning returns, missing an eye, suffering from serious brain damage and a hideously deformed face that is covered in scar tissue. Artist Albert Kallis was the designer of the great poster material for this title. This half sheet has a tiny chip off of the upper right and lower left corners. Very Fine/Near Mint. Not Sold. |
| 28635 | War of the Colossal Beast (American International, 1958). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). This film was AIP's sequel and attempt to repeat its success with "The Amazing Colossal Man." Albert Kallis was the designer of the border artwork for this great set of cards. Cards #3,5,6, and 8 are in Very Fine+ condition without pinholes. Cards #1 and 2 have pinholes in all four corners and card #1 has some minor color fade. Cards #4 and 7 have cellophane tape and tape scuffs. All in all, the cards are more presentable than the written condition sounds and it is tough to find complete sets on this title. Fine.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28636 | War of the Colossal Beast (American International, 1958). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Bert I. Gordon brought his considerable talents to this science fiction thriller, sequel to the immensely popular "The Amazing Colossal Man." Poster artist Albert Kallis was hired to do the poster art and it remains one of the most popular of the era. This example has a light bit of staining in the center of the lower border and a slight crease in the lower left corner. The upper vertical fold line is close to separating at the top. Very Fine. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28637 | The War of the Worlds (Paramount, 1953). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The option for this film had been on the shelf at Paramount since the silent era, originally purchased for a potential Cecil B. DeMille production. It wasn't until the early 1950s that Paramount decided to dust it off and turn the project over to special-effects wizard George Pal. His Oscar-winning camera trickery is still a wonder to behold, so much so that fifty years worth of progressively improving special effects have not dimmed its excellence. This great scene card with Ann Robinson and Gene Barry has been signed by Robinson with a fine, bold signature. Only very slight corner bumps and creases, and a very faint border smudge. Very Fine. Not Sold. |
| 28638 | The War of the Worlds (Paramount, 1953). One Sheet (27" X 41"). The hand of a giant invading Martian paints a surreal image on the American consciousness in this pivotal science fiction film of the 1950s. The film could not have been more timely. America was deeply embroiled in the Cold War, scared, more than anything else, of being "taken over" by an unstoppable alien (Russian) force. The Oscar-winning special effects still work to this day and have made this film one of the most important of the era. This poster has the most vivid colors we've ever seen on a "War" one sheet. The poster has a slight wrinkle in the paper in the black background and some minor tears in the right border. Very Fine+. Sold for: $9,560.00. |
| 28639 | The War of the Worlds (Paramount, 1953). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). Here is your opportunity to own a true rarity, an original six sheet for "War of the Worlds." First of all, far fewer of these were produced than one sheets due to their size not being needed by the smaller theatres. Then add in a very high attrition rate because many of them were 'pasted' up with glue and then another poster was put on top just a few days later. This is a terrific grade for the now iconic 3-fingered alien reaching for the humans. They are only minor pinholes and the slightest of fold separations. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $10,755.00. |
| 28640 | The Wasp Woman (Film Group, Inc., 1959). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Shot in less than a week for $50,000, Roger Corman directed this science fiction film about a cosmetic company executive (Susan Cabot) who has found a youth-rejuvenating drug in the royal jelly of wasps. The only side effect is that the taker periodically becomes a wasp and at night slays her victims and devours them. This card set is in excellent condition. Near Mint. Sold for: $2,151.00. |
| 28641 | The Wasp Woman (Film Group, Inc., 1959). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). This classic and ultra-"camp" artwork for this Roger Corman drive-in horror film lends itself to the half sheet format quite nicely, making this poster highly collectible. There are a set of staple marks and pieces of cellophane tape in each corner, and another set of staple marks in each side of the background. The side borders were also folded back at one time. The poster displays very well. Fine+. Sold for: $2,390.00. |
| 28642 | The Wasp Woman (Film Group, Inc., 1959). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Director Roger Corman, the king of exploitation, truly delivered the goods when this poster was produced. This is truly one of the most sought after one sheets of the sci-fi genre, and this copy is one of the cleanest we've seen. There was some very minor airbrush work to the upper left and lower right corners where there was a minor chip. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $3,346.00. |
| 28643 | When Worlds Collide (Paramount, 1951). Insert (14" X 36"). Producer George Pal's science fiction classic was based on a 1932 novel about a planet that is on a collision course with Earth. The film relied heavily upon special effects for the building of the "Noah's Ark" spacecraft and the impact of the two planets: the results were fantastic. This film was ground-breaking in the early days of the science fiction movie craze that would sweep the 1950s. This insert has many creases and crimps within the image area and some minor tears and tiny nicks in the edges. Fine-. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28644 | Abbott and Costello Go to Mars (Universal, 1953). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Leave it to Bud Abbott and Lou Costello to not go where the title says they will. Instead, they head to New Orleans in a rocket (where they THINK they're on Mars, what with all the Mardi Gras outfits), and then on to Venus, which is a world of women only. This one sheets show minimal wear in the form of tiny edge tears and extra creasing to the corners. There is also some slight staining in the credits in "Mari" and beneath it. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $537.75. |
| 28645 | Who Done It? (Universal, 1942). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). This is one of the best examples of Abbott and Costello's pure comedy style. Their "watts-volts" routine was not in the original script. Bud Abbott and Lou Costello concocted it on the set. This is the original Swedish one sheet with interesting art by Aberg. There are only minor edge tears in the borders. Rolled, Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $262.90. |
| 28646 | Hypnotized (Sono Art-World Wide Pictures, 1932). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). This is a Swedish one sheet for this light-footed Mack Sennett shipboard comedy, with blackface comedians Moran and Mack. There is minor edge wear and small tears and a 5" tear on right side. Rolled, Fine+.Sold for: $268.88. |
| 28647 | The Fuller Brush Girl (Columbia, 1950). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Lucille Ball is unable to hold a job because of her tendency to get into trouble - so she winds up as a door-to-door cosmetics salesperson. She finds herself in the middle of a murder scheme and gets mixed up in one hilariously life-threatening situation after another, including an outrageous striptease scene (to the tune of Rita Hayworth's "Put the Blame on Mame"). One edge tear and minor edge wear are the only defects on this gorgeous poster. Rolled, Very Fine.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 28648 | A Chump at Oxford (United Artists, 1940). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This film stars the famous comedic duo of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy as street sweepers, trying to better their lot in life by attending night school. Fate intervenes and the boys are furnished with an all-expenses-paid education to Oxford University. This one sheet has had some minor airbrushing in the borders to cover some pinholes and chips at the edges. All of the fold lines have been retouched as well due to crossfold tears and some very minor chipping. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 28649 | The Devil's Brother (MGM, 1936). Pre-War Belgian (24" X 34"). Stan Laurel often stated that of all the Laurel and Hardy films, this one was a top favorite. Set in early eighteenth century Northern Italy, the boys aptly enough play "Stanlio" and "Ollio." This is a quite scarce pre-war Belgian poster with wonderful art by J. Benari, from the film's first showing in Belgium in 1936. There is older restoration to address tiny tears in the top border, a small chip in the top right corner, minor staining in the right border and center field and edge wear in the lower left border with tiny tears. Fine on Linen. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28650 | Pardon Us (MGM, 1931). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Laurel and Hardy's first feature-length film is not particularly P.C. (the boys appear in blackface at one point), but it's fondly-remembered all the same. L&H play beer barons who get thrown into the pokey and then escape to a cotton plantation. This nifty stone litho one sheet has artwork by the legendary Al Hirschfeld that is unmistakable. This poster has had restoration, with several small holes in the center and a 3" tear in the prison bars. There is a 7" tear at the top with some slight paper loss, pieces missing in the top left corner, fold wear and pinholes, and some paint in the background. Still, you can't beat this fantastic image of Stan and Ollie, one of the classic comedy teams. Very Good on Linen.Sold for: $6,572.50. |
| 28651 | Scram (MGM, 1932). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Laurel and Hardy's "misunderstandings taken to an extreme" plots were gems of timing and misfortune on the boys' part. In this short, Stan and Ollie are ordered out of town by a vindictive judge. How they end up cavorting in a drunken stupor with the judge's wife is a wonder to behold! This lobby card has a corner crease, light wrinkling on the lower corners, slight edge wear, and light foxing. The card features a wonderful shot of Laurel and Hardy, and their co-stars Vivien Oakland and Richard Cramer. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $3,585.00. |
| 28652 | The Noon Whistle (Hal Roach, 1923). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Early in his new contract with producer Hal Roach, Stan Laurel performed in this comic short. Most of this picture involves the slapstick antics between Laurel, as Tanglefoot -- the worst employee at a lumberyard -- and the foreman, O'Hallahan (James Finlayson). O'Hallahan has been told to get the lazy workers off their cans and his biggest problem is Tanglefoot. Eventually, Tanglefoot and his irascible boss get involved in a battle of nerves that escalates until one of them gets fired -- O'Hallahan. This was the first of countless times Finlayson and Laurel would work together. In fact, when Laurel formed a comic team with Oliver Hardy, Finlayson became their most well-remembered onscreen victim. The poster has several chips from the border as well as a larger piece of the border gone on the upper right hand side. The image is entirely intact and is in excellent condition other than some fold line touch-up. After professional restoration, this poster now appears near mint. Fine on Linen.Sold for: $3,346.00. |
| 28653 | Animal Crackers (Paramount, 1930). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Chico and Harpo are featured here in a scene from the classic Marx Brothers comedy "Animal Crackers." Some of their best routines, and two of Groucho's most well-remembered songs, came out of this brilliant farce - "Hooray for Captain Spaulding" and "Hello, I Must Be Going." This card is in remarkable condition, with deep vivid color and a vibrant sheen. There is a 1½ inch tear in the top border, light corner bends, and a couple of small creases. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $3,883.75. |
| 28654 | At the Circus (MGM, 1939). Insert (14" X 36"). Groucho Marx, as J. Cheever Loophole, tries to woo Margaret Dumont (as usual) into accepting her nephew's circus business. Nobody in the history of the cinema could match the zany antics of Groucho and his brothers, and material for their films is some of the most sought after in the hobby. It's certainly tough to beat Groucho's rousing rendition of "Lydia the Tattooed Lady." This insert, one of the best posters for this madcap comedy, has pinholes in the corners, and both wear and slight separations on the fold lines. Overall, this poster is much better than it sounds. Fine-. Sold for: $3,346.00. |
| 28655 | The Cocoanuts (Paramount, 1929). Insert (14" X 36"). Coming off of the smash-sensation Broadway show, "The Four Marx Brothers," Groucho, Chico, Harpo, and Zeppo made their on-screen debut with this all-talking and all-singing comedy. Groucho portrays the scene-stealing and land-scheming owner of a hotel with brothers Chico and Harpo foiling the heist of some jewel thieves. Margaret Dumont, as the wealthy heiress Mrs. Potter, would make her first appearance in a Marx Brothers film and go on to appear in almost every one of the brothers later comedies. Posters for the Marx Brothers films are extremely popular with collectors. Material from "The Cocoanuts" is almost impossible to acquire; this is the only known copy of the insert. Professional restoration includes airbrushing to the white areas and color touch to some of the other areas throughout. Expert restoration has made this poster very presentable. It Features wonderful images of all four brothers. Very Good on Paper. Sold for: $28,680.00. |
| 28656 | A Night at the Opera (MGM, R-1948). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Even though the Marx Brothers' career was in a bit of a decline by 1948, MGM decided to re-issue one of their true classics, "A Night at the Opera." This set features most of the key moments from the film and restoration has been performed to clean the borders, repair some minor pinholes and paint over an Australian censor stamp in the lower left corner of each scene. Fine+. Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 28657 | The Big Store (MGM, 1941). Title Lobby Card and (1) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The Marx Brothers' last MGM movie was also their last time to work with the elegantly ditzy Margaret Dumont ("A woman of your culture and money and beauty and money and wealth and money..."). The boys are investigating shady dealings as Dumont and her nephew, Tony Martin, try to sell her department store. These lobby cards have had the top 1/8 to 1/4 inch of the border replaced. The title card has a couple of minor edge tears and stains. Both cards have been repaired and appear brand new. Great Hirschfeld artwork of the Brothers, as well as nice shots of Martin and Virginia Grey. Fine-. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28658 | Crash Goes the Hash (Columbia, 1944). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The Three Stooges are reporters who pose as a cook and two butlers to get a story. They ruin a high class party but expose a phony prince who was to marry a society matron. There was a three inch tear on the bottom, light smudges on the right side, a two inch tear at the top and two smaller tears on the right border. The card has been cleaned and restored, giving it a much improved appearance. Fine+. Sold for: $2,031.50. |
| 28659 | Dizzy Detectives (Columbia, 1943). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The Three Stooges are posing as night watchmen in an antiques gallery to try and catch the "Ape Man" burglar. Which (sort of) explains why Curly is stuck on the guillotine! There was a three inch tear and a half inch tear on the bottom, a one and a half inch tear in the left border and smaller tears in the right and top borders. There was one set of staple holes in the top and bottom center of the card. The card has been cleaned and restored, giving it a much improved appearance. Very Good.Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 28660 | Idle Roomers (Columbia, 1944). Still (8" X 10"). This great double-weight still features our favorite group of misfits, The Three Stooges, doing what they do best, slapstick and buffoonery. Stills from their comedy shorts are very collectible and this example still has the original press snipe on the reverse as well as an Advertising Advisory Council stamp. The still has very slight mold along the bottom edge. Very Fine+. Sold for: $239.00. |
| 28661 | Time Out for Rhythm (Columbia, 1941). Still (8" X 10"). The Three Stooges were but one of several acts to grace this Columbia all-star extravaganza. The Stooges were known primarily for their short subjects, however, they did make several cameo appearances in features over the years. This double-weight still featuring the Stooges with Allen Jenkins still has its original press snipe on the reverse as well as an Advertising Advisory Council approval stamp. The photo shows only minimal wear in the form of a couple of bumps to the corners. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $262.90. |
| 28662 | In the Sweet Pie and Pie (Columbia, 1941). Still (8" X 10"). Larry, Moe and Curly Howard, otherwise known the world over as The Three Stooges check out the gams on these three cuties from one of their most beloved comedy shorts. Original posters, lobbies and stills from any of the Three Stooges short subjects are among the most popular collectibles in the hobby. This double-weight still is in spectacular condition and still has the original press snipe attached to the reverse as well as a partially covered Advertising Advisory Council approval stamp. Near Mint. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 28663 | No Dough Boys (Columbia, 1944). Still (8" X 10"). Obviously a war-time production, this comedy short subject from the Three Stooges features Moe wearing a "Hitler-esque" moustache and all three comedians wearing Japanese army uniforms. Here, they decide to take a break from a commercial they were making and go out to eat at a diner. When the owner sees them, he mistakes them for three real Japanese spies who have escaped from a sub that was sunk off of the US coast. This fantastic double-weight photo has the original press snipe attached on the reverse as well as a photographer's credit stamp for Shirley V. Martin. Near Mint. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28664 | Three Stooges Promotional Still (Columbia, 1936). Still (8" X 10"). This is a beautiful original black and white, double-weight still used as a promotional tie-in for the Lektro Shaver Company. On the verso of the photo there is a paper press snipe attached announcing the Lektro Shaver promotional use. There is a photo credit stamp given to photographer Crowley and an Advertising Advisory Council approval stamp. Written in pencil is "a tie-up picture." The photo is in very fine condition with the slightest corner rounding and wear. Very Fine+. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28665 | Violent is the Word for Curly (Columbia, 1938). One Sheet (27" X 41"). The Three Stooges pose as professors at Mildew College. This famous short contains the classic Stooge song - "Swinging the Alphabet." The title is a parody of the 1936 film "Valiant is the Word for Carrie," a tear-jerker that was a hit in its day. This is one of the most desirable of the early Columbia Stooge's posters as it has not only the title but a great central image of the trio as well as two scenes from the film! The poster has some slight uneven fading as well as a chip from the corner of the upper and lower left side. There was some slight fold separation in the upper vertical fold as well as minor crossfold wear. There were pinholes in the corners. All of these issues have been beautifully corrected with excellent professional restoration. Fine on Linen. Sold for: $28,680.00. |
| 28666 | Rumpus in the Harem (Columbia, 1956). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Essentially a remake of Malice in the Palace (1949), this comedy short used archive footage from the earlier effort and a double for the recently deceased Shemp Howard in some new scenes. The duotone poster has only light fold wear and very small cross fold separations. It has been mounted on linen and given light restoration where needed. Very Fine/Near Mint on Linen.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28667 | The Nitwits (RKO, 1935). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Comedians Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey turn detective in this farce, as they try to discover the identity of a blackmailer. 19-year-old Betty Grable appears with them on this one sheet. The film was directed by George Stevens who had just moved from short subjects to feature films. This one sheet has some minor chipping at the left corners and some tiny separation at the center-points. Fine+. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 28668 | Cockeyed Cavaliers (RKO, 1934). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Considered by many to the best of the Wheeler and Woolsey comedies of the 1930s, "Cockeyed Cavaliers" was certainly one of the most lavishly produced. The posters produced for it were also outstanding. The best of the lot must be this incredibly beautiful three sheet with its outstanding artwork. Set in "Ye Olden England" the plot has Bert and Bob posing as royal physicians to escape the constables. They team up with Dorothy Lee, who is disguised as a boy to escape an arranged marriage. Add the lovely Thelma Todd and plenty of "double-entendre" comedy insues. This three sheet has fold wear with some misfolding, pinholes in the borders, edge wear with small tears, minor cross fold separations and Dutch censor stamps. Strong, vibrant color and supple paper. Very Fine-. Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 28669 | Judge Priest (Fox, 1934). One Sheet (27" X 41") Advance Style A. Will Rogers plays the title character in this John Ford-directed satire about a folksy judge in the post-Civil War South. This is the much rarer advance poster, dominated by a dramatic head-shot of Rogers, and is a tri-fold only, which could account for its excellent condition. Minor pinholes and very minor fold wear are the only real problems. Very Fine+ on Paper. Sold for: $537.75. |
| 28670 | State Fair (Fox, 1933). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style B. Will Rogers and Janet Gaynor play father and daughter in this sentimental drama that casts the State Fair as a microcosm of life. Lew Ayres co-stars as the romantic lead. This is the far rarer B style one sheet with a sexy full-length view of Gaynor, with Rogers peeking in from the right. Minor problems include tape on the reverse, minor chips out of the top border and a couple of the corners. The colors are still sharp and attractive. Fine- on Linen. . Sold for: $262.90. |
| 28671 | The Bank Dick (Universal, 1940). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style C. Comedic genius W.C. Fields stars as Egbert Souse, a man who supports his family by winning radio contests. Souse just happens to be sitting on a park bench where a fleeing bank robber trips and is knocked cold. Proclaimed a hero, Souse is offered a job as a security guard of the bank. The one sheet for this title is rarely offered for sale. The lower horizontal fold line had some chipping that has been professionally restored. There was a small hole in the red background under the "C" in W.C. that has been repaired. Fine on Linen. Sold for: $4,182.50. |
| 28672 | The Bank Dick (Universal, 1940). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). One of W.C. Fields' best films allows him to poke fun at film directors, law enforcement, con men, banks and anything else that crosses his path. He wrote this gem under the wonderful pseudonym Mahatma Kane Jeeves. This lobby card, which pictures Fields with Franklin Pangborn, has several pinholes with cellophane tape on the back and corner bumps. Very Fine-. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28673 | International House (Paramount, 1933). Australian One Sheet (27" X 40"). Some of the greatest stars on Paramount's roster appear on this poster including W.C. Fields, George Burns and Gracie Allen, and Rudy Vallee. There was a piece out of the top left area including portions of the "In" and "r" in "International," and there was a small hole in the top of Fields's hair. There was a dark band printed by the printer from the left border and runs just under Field's chin and into the lower part of Erwin's face. It continues through the woman's arm, below Erwin's chin, and down through the credits. It has been corrected with expert airbrush work and now appears near mint. Posters from this rare Paramount title have always been very difficult to find. Very Good on Linen.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28674 | My Little Chickadee (Universal, 1940). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This classic comedy combines the genius of W.C. Fields and Mae West, in their only film together. While they respected each other, the pair didn't particularly like each other, a feeling that carries over in their scenes together. This lobby card has edge tears with paper tape on the back, and corner bumps. Very Fine. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28675 | The Potters (Paramount, 1927). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). W.C. Fields is the put-upon head of the Potter clan in this lost film from Fields' silent days. When an oil stock deal goes bad, Fields has to bear the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune that come his way from Ma Potter (Mary Alden). His reversal of fortune at the end has him literally doing handsprings. This title card has one tiny edge tear and one even smaller edge chip. A wonderful shot of Fields and his co-stars. Near Mint/Mint. Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 28676 | Love Crazy (MGM, 1941). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Beautiful set of cards for one of William Powell and Myrna Loy's funniest non-Thin Man comedies. In this classic screwball farce, Loy seeks a divorce from Powell, who then pretends to be insane since the law prohibits her from divorcing him if Powell is mentally ill. But Loy discovers his charade and has Powell committed to an asylum. The title card and one scene feature Powell in drag, and arguably the best portrait card of Powell and Loy ever done is also in this wonderful set. All the cards have pinholes in the corners and most of the cards have light soiling on the right border. There is a very light smudge on the top border of the title card, a pencil line on the top border of one scene card and an extra pinhole in the center of the top border of another. The original studio wrapper that came with this set is also included. Very Fine. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28677 | Song of the Thin Man (MGM, 1947). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Nick (William Powell) and Nora (Myrna Loy) prowl the jazz world in this, the final installment of the "Thin Man" series, which features Dean Stockwell in an early performance (as their son, Nick Jr.) and Keenan Wynn as a hip jazzman. Cute canine Asta figures prominently on this nice-looking poster. Minor problems include missing paper in the center and bottom folds, fold and edge wear, all of which is virtually unnoticeable with the excellent professional restoration. Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 28678 | The Thin Man (MGM, 1934). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). William Powell makes his first appearance as Nick Charles, socialite detective, in this scene from Dashiell Hammett's classic murder mystery. Maureen O'Sullivan, as the daughter of a missing inventor, hires Nick to find her father. This card sports very deep colors and has six pinholes in the borders. There are some very slight rubbing scratches on the surface that aren't very distracting and some writing in the upper border. Very Fine-. Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 28679 | The Benson Murder Case (Paramount, 1930). Jumbo Lobby Card (14" X 17"). This is a beautiful Paramount jumbo lobby card for the William Powell "Philo Vance" entry. This vintage card has only minor border pinholes, some small top edge tears, and a lower right border wrinkle; an otherwise very bright linen stock card. Very Fine. Sold for: $239.00. |
| 28680 | Charlie Chan in London (Fox, 1934). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Charlie Chan (Warner Oland) spends a mystery-filled weekend at an English country estate where young Ray Milland has been accused of murder. The poster has edge tears on the top border, including one which extends down through the "CHAN" title. There is some minor soiling on the top left corner and creasing on the top border. Rolled, Fine-. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28681 | Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo (20th Century Fox, 1937). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Incredible art dominates this wonderful Charlie Chan poster. Warner Oland is the actor most remembered for creating the role as Chan and the posters for his tenure as Chan have become very hard to find. This poster has fold wear with cross fold separations. There are two small holes in the upper area. It has been beautifully restored to give it a near mint appearance. This gorgeous stone litho poster is a beauty and again, very hard to find! Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $10,755.00. |
| 28682 | Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise (20th Century Fox, 1940). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Sidney Toler, as Earl Derr Bigger's master Chinese sleuth, Charlie Chan, cruises to the rescue in this tight tale of murder on the high seas. This was essentially a remake of the Warner Oland film, "Charlie Chan Carries On," the first in the Chan series. Many of the Chan posters were printed using offset lithography, but this example proves to be one of the best stone lithos printed for a Toler "Chan." The poster has some minor chipping on the edges, several pinholes in each corner, and some wear at the center-points. All of these defects have been corrected making this elusive Chan one sheet present beautifully. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 28683 | The Scarlet Claw (Universal, 1944). Insert (14" X 36"). After 20th Century Fox dropped the Sherlock Holmes series, Universal took over and assigned Roy William Neill to direct the majority of the pictures. Neill crafted this thriller with suspense in the same style as the Universal horror pictures with Lon Chaney and/or Boris Karloff! A legendary glowing monster has been stalking the moors, and several people have been found dead with their throats ripped open! Holmes and Watson are called in and (of course) solve the murders! This wonderful insert has a pinhole in the upper border and one in each of the lower corners. There is a slight blemish in the red background above Basil Rathbone's credit. The corners show a few bumps but the fold lines show minimal wear making this an outstanding example. Very Fine+. Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 28684 | The Scarlet Claw (Universal, 1944). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Based on characters created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, super sleuth Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) and his bumbling assistant Dr. Watson (Nigel Bruce) are brought to a tiny village in Canada to investigate a series of ghastly slayings. The villagers believe the murders signal the reappearance of a legendary ghost, but Holmes suspects the culprit is really a villager in disguise. The card has been mounted on paper and has had the upper left corner replaced which extended just into the image. There were minor pinholes in the corners. This is one of the better and more moody cards from the series. Fine+ on Paper. Sold for: $262.90. |
| 28685 | Mysterious Mr. Moto (20th Century Fox, 1938). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Peter Lorre stars as the Japanese detective Mr. Moto in what many consider to be the best film in the series. The poster is certainly the best as it features the star on stone litho. The series was immensely popular until the U.S. went to war with the Japanese and 20th Century Fox felt it would be unpatriotic to continue the series. This one sheet has been put on linen and had very light color touch to the fold lines. There are a few pinholes in each corner and some slight fold separation and tiny tears in the edges, much of which still show as the restoration to the poster was minimal. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $3,107.00. |
| 28686 | Chinatown (Paramount, 1974). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Jack Nicholson stars as Jake Gittes in this legendary modern film noir from director Roman Polanski and writer Robert Towne. Towne won an Oscar for his work on this film, writing about a detective who investigates seedy love affairs and corruption within Los Angeles. The picture was nominated for many Oscars and probably would have won but for another little film that also came out that year: "The Godfather, Part 2." This incredible three sheet, designed by James Pearsall, was printed in one section and has some light "dusting" from humidity within the black areas. Fine. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28687 | The Mind Reader (First National, 1933). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Warren William plays a con man who pretends to be a psychic. He marries Constance Cummings, who believes he really does have second sight. His phony abilities backfire on him, leading to murder. Both cards have some creasing and one has light smudges on the right border. These wonderful cards with the "crystal ball" motif are difficult to find and we sold the title card to this set for $1,075.00 in our November, 2006 auction. Very Fine+. Sold for: $567.63. |
| 28688 | Murder in the Fleet (MGM, 1935). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This was Robert Taylor's first starring feature. Filmed aboard a real U.S. Navy Cruiser, Taylor and Jean Parker star in this murder mystery. Someone aboard the USS Carolina is attempting to sabotage an important secret gunnery system's field test by murdering those installing it. This beautiful poster has been linen-backed with minimal touch up to the fold lines. There are pinholes in the corners and the linen has been trimmed to the edges of the poster. Very Fine+ on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 28689 | The Last Man (Columbia, 1932). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style B. Charles Bickford was so tough to handle that Louis B. Mayer at MGM cut the leading man loose from his contract. This Columbia feature might be the quintessential title for the rough and tumble, outdoorsman and adventurer. This beautiful one sheet features Bickford with the exquisite Constance Cummings. The condition is spectacular with minimal color touch to the fold lines, a tiny hole in the left border, and a small wrinkle near the center. Near Mint- on Linen. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28690 | Bulldog Drummond's Peril (Paramount, 1938). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). For the third and last time, John Barrymore plays Colonel Neilson of Scotland Yard to John Howard's Bulldog Drummond. His wedding to Louise Campbell interrupted by murder, Bulldog is on the trail of diamond thieves and killers. This lot contains a rarity on this title, a complete lobby set in a highly desirable grade. A truly above average set, boasting 3 portrait cards, and one of Barrymore's best. Only 2 cards have minor pinholes, and there are very slight smudges and minor stains in the borders. Excellent original color. Very Fine+. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 28691 | A Thief in the Dark (Fox, 1928). Insert (14" X 36"). This mystery/thriller cast George Meeker as part of a troupe of spiritualists who con their way into wealthy people's homes in order to rob them. This insert is spectacular with bright colors and an inset in the crystal ball of a zombie carrying off a young woman. The poster had a chip out of the right edge that went into the last "e" of "Beebe" and another chip out of the upper border that caused the replacement of the "Fo" in "Fox." The borders have been airbrushed as well; still, this insert is in beautiful condition. Fine on Paper. Sold for: $2,390.00. |
| 28692 | The Killers (Universal, 1946). Belgian (14" X 21"). 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. This Belgian poster sports a much better image than its U.S. counterparts. There were some minor creases and color touch to the fold lines. Very Fine on Paper. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28693 | The Killers (Universal, 1946). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). One of the top film noirs ever made with one of the greatest opening sequences in film history. This is the original Swedish one sheet. There is a sexy pose of a young Ava Gardner in a photo inset on the poster for this first Burt Lancaster film. There is slight edge wear in the bottom and top borders with tiny tears. Rolled, Very Fine/Near Mint. Not Sold. |
| 28694 | Kiss of Death (20th Century Fox, 1947). German One Sheet (24" X 33"). This German one sheet for one of the top film noirs of the 1940's has Victor Mature kissing Colleen Gray in dramatic Stahlberg art. There are pinholes, tiny border tears, and minor corner bumps with creases in the lower right border. Rolled, Very Fine. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 28695 | Laura (20th Century Fox, 1944). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Dana Andrews plays a disillusioned detective who falls in love with the victim of a murder he's been assigned to investigate. Only catch -- it turns out the woman he thought was dead wasn't the victim and now he's in love with the real live deal. Gene Tierney, who put the glam in glamorous, was cast as Laura, the supposed victim. Now it's up to Andrews to find out who's really dead, and who killed her so he can stop the murderer from trying to kill Laura again! Riveting and suspenseful, this moody thriller is still one of the best noirs. The poster has fold wear with cross fold separations, edge wear with small tears, with two chips on the top and right borders. There are pinholes in the top left corner and several small holes in the center top. The restoration work has left this poster looking near mint. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $7,767.50. |
| 28696 | Laura (20th Century Fox, R-1952). Insert (14" X 36"). Impressive imagery of stars Gene Tierney and Dana Andrews dominates this re-release poster for this film noir classic. The poster has edge wear with small tears and wrinkling. The bottom left corner has a small bend and there is a small tear between the "T" and "I" in Tierney's name. Rolled, Very Fine. Sold for: $567.63. |
| 28697 | Murder, My Sweet (RKO, 1944). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Originally titled "Farewell, My Lovely" after the Raymond Chandler novel of the same name, the studio changed the title because they didn't want the public to think that this was a Dick Powell musical. With this film, Powell changed his persona from a lighter-than-air musical star to a hard-boiled film noir protagonist, a move that enabled him to continue his career long into the '50s. These lobby cards have light edge wear, smudges, and very minor corner bumps. Two hard-hitting images, with Powell pictured on both cards. Very Fine. Sold for: $227.05. |
| 28698 | Murder, My Sweet (RKO, 1944). Insert (14" X 36"). This classic starred Dick Powell as Phillip Marlowe, the hard-boiled private detective "anti Hero" made famous by author Raymond Chandler's crime novels. Powell's career was in serious decline when director Ed Dmytryk took a chance and cast him in the lead as the famed detective. The studio wasn't so sure the director had made a wise decision. They even renamed the movie from its original title, "Farewell My Lovely," because they were afraid the public might think it was another Powell musical. What was produced is considered to be one of the great early landmark movies of the film noir genre. This folded insert shows the most minimal wear including a bit of an impact to the lower right corner, some minor creasing just starting to show in the corners, and a few very tiny tears in the borders one of which slightly extends into the upper artwork. On the reverse, there is a tiny bit of gray paint and two pieces of tape used at one time to hang this insert in a frame. Very Fine. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28699 | Murder, My Sweet (RKO, 1944). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Dick Powell, cast against type, stars as Raymond Chandler's legendary gumshoe Phillip Marlowe in this adaptation of "Farewell My Lovely" (the title was changed because the studio was afraid audiences would think it was a musical!). Marlowe is hired by hulking Moose Malloy to locate an old girlfriend he lost track of while in the slammer. In the process, Marlowe finds himself in a whirlwind of larcenous activity including bribery, perjury and theft, not to mention a beautiful "femme fatale" played by Claire Trevor. Considered one of the best Chandler adaptations, and certainly one of the best film noirs ever made. Light fold wear, pinholes at the corners, some crossfold separation, but overall a very clean poster. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $7,170.00. |
| 28700 | Night and the City (20th Century Fox, 1950). Insert (14" X 36"). Richard Widmark and Gene Tierney star in this gritty film noir set in post-war London. Noted for its realistic portrayal of racketeers, lack of sympathetic characters and the ultimate punishment of Widmark's character, this film is highly regarded as one of the classic noirs. There is fold wear, pinholes in the corners, small corner dings and a small spot of surface abrasion on the top white border. The poster's dark imagery perfectly represents the mood of the film. Very Fine. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28701 | Night and the City (20th Century Fox, 1950). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). 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 psychotic killer, and would go on to do a number of other memorable film noir performances. This American three sheet is by far the best poster on the film as it is the only format to use the artwork of Sergio Gargiulo. The upper border was folded back at one time and both the fold lines and center-points have all been touched up, but otherwise this classic poster is very presentable. Fine on Linen. Sold for: $3,883.75. |
| 28702 | The Night of the Hunter (United Artists, 1955). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Robert Mitchum helped create one of the most indelible villains in film history, preacher Harry Powell, who has "LOVE" tattooed on one hand and "HATE" on the other. This lobby card, with its strong image of Mitchum, is in fabulous condition. Mint. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28703 | The Night of the Hunter (United Artists, 1955). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Based on the novel by David Grubb, "The Night of the Hunter" was the only film directed by the great actor Charles Laughton, and it is one of the most harrowing suspense thrillers of its era. Robert Mitchum stars as Harry Powell, a creepy religion-obsessed con man who marries women for their money, and Shelley Winters as his latest target. The main condition problem is a piece missing from the top right corner, which has been expertly restored (and is barely noticeable); otherwise, the issues are minor, and include pinholes, minor fold separation, and center-point chip. A truly terrific poster for a classic thriller. Fine on Linen. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28704 | Nightmare Alley (20th Century Fox, 1947). Insert (14" X 36"). Based on a lurid bestseller by William Lindsay Graham, this film was Tyrone Power's attempt to break his stereotype as a romantic lead and stretch into other roles. Drifter Power finds work as a barker for a rundown carnival where he becomes fascinated with the illegal sideshows and the various cons of the "carney world." Other than some very slight color flaking on the upper fold line, this poster is extremely clean. Near Mint.Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 28705 | D.O.A. (United Artists, 1950). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Dated 1951, this is the first release poster in Sweden for this classic film noir. Told in flashback, the story tells of how vacationing CPA Frank Bigelow (Edmond O'Brien) becomes the recipient of a deadly poison known as iridium and has only 24 hours to live. The pretty original poster is in near mint condition with just the most minor edge wear. The poster features a great shot of the scene when O'Brien is shown a test tube of the glowing radioactive poison. Near Mint-. Sold for: $119.50. |
| 28706 | Out of the Past (RKO, 1947). Australian Daybill (13" X 30"). This multi-layered film noir classic is the one that wrote the vocabulary of the genre. Jacques Tourneur, 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 story. Robert Mitchum gives the defining performance of his career, and Jane Greer vividly portrays the erotic and lethal femme fatale. Posters for this film have always been difficult to find. This Australian daybill features brilliant colors not seen on the other posters. Near Mint. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 28707 | The 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. That's the way we like 'em, and that's the reason this is one of the most important graphics of the entire film noir genre. This example of the one sheet has less restoration than most as the black background has only been retouched along the fold lines. The borders had a few minor chips out of them and those have been restored without having to airbrush the entire border. There was a four inch tear into the upper background that has been repaired. The poster, after restoration, now appears near mint. Very Fine- on Linen.Sold for: $4,780.00. |
| 28708 | Railroaded! (PRC, 1947). Insert (14" X 36"). One of director Anthony Mann's early efforts, "Railroaded" was a low-budget film that delivered the film noir goods. John Ireland portrays a sadistic criminal who murders two people in a botched robbery and winds up with police detective Hugh Beaumont on his trail. There are three extra horizontal creases, small edge tears, small corner bends, pinholes in the corners and wrinkling along the edges. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $167.30. |
| 28709 | Roadblock (RKO, 1951). One Sheet (27" X 41"). It's the old story - the honest lawman pulled into a life of crime by a shrewd, manipulative femme fatale who's only in it for the money. In this engrossing "B" picture, it's Charles McGraw and Joan Dixon who dance the dance of sex, insurance fraud, and death. This one sheet has enlarged pinholes with chips, fold wear with small separations and an extra fold, and a pencil mark in the image area. Tough film noir imagery, with McGraw and Dixon prominent. Fine-.Not Sold. |
| 28710 | Somewhere in the Night (20th Century Fox, 1946). Insert (14" X 36"). George Taylor (John Hodiak) returns from World War II with amnesia. Back home in Los Angeles, he tries to track down his identity, stumbling into an old murder case and a missing $2 million. Nancy Guild, Lloyd Nolan, and Richard Conte co-star. This insert shows some minor smudging in the upper and lower borders and a small bit of dirt in the yellow background by Guild's name. The same spectacular artwork employed on the one sheet is seen on this rare format. Folded, Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 28711 | Somewhere in the Night (20th Century Fox, 1946). One Sheet (27" X 41"). The quintessential "soldier returns from the war with amnesia" story, this film noir stars John Hodiak as the G.I. who has few clues to his identity. When he tries to hunt down the truth, he becomes embroiled in a murder/robbery case. This one sheet has edge wear and tears, fold wear with small separations, and a few pinpoint stains. Beautiful artwork with the nice stone litho appearance. Very Fine-. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28712 | The Stranger (RKO, 1946). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Orson Welles directed and starred in this thriller set in a small New England town. Welles is a Nazi war criminal hiding in America and seeking to kill other ex-Nazis who could expose his past. The poster for this film is absolutely stunning and is a favorite among noir enthusiasts. This one sheet had tiny chips and cross fold tears along the fold lines, with a bit more work required on the upper vertical section and at the center points. There were pinholes and tears in the corners and some chipping on the upper corners as well. The borders have been airbrushed to render the poster quite presentable. Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28713 | The Big Heat (Columbia, 1953). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Fritz Lang directed this film noir drama that stars Glenn Ford as a police detective out to uncover the truth about the death of a fellow officer. Lee Marvin and Gloria Grahame co-star. There are small tears along the edges and an 8" tear in the top border that reaches into the image. All paper is present. Rolled, Very Fine-. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 28714 | The Locket (RKO, 1946). Insert (14" X 36"). Laraine Day stars in this unusual film noir as a woman who, as a child, was accused of stealing a locket. As she grows older, she becomes obsessed with the false accusation and is determined to seek revenge on those who wronged her... even if it resorts in murder. Robert Mitchum co-stars in an early role. This folded insert has some minor edge tears, a one inch tear in the middle of the left border and some minor corner creasing. Fine. Not Sold. |
| 28715 | The Third Man (Selznick, 1949). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Carol Reed gave us one of the best film noir thrillers from the 1940s with this tale of murder and espionage in post-war occupied Vienna. Orson Welles stars as the mysterious Harry Lime and this one sheet features Joseph Cotton and Valli. There were pinholes in the black background corners and color touch to the fold lines. There was also some slight fold separation and a couple of nicks in the edges prior to linen-backing. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 28716 | This Gun for Hire (Paramount, R-1945). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Very loosely based on Graham Greene's novel published in 1938, this was one of the first of the great film noirs made during the war, and was the first to star the hit team of Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake. Though Ladd is billed fourth on the poster, he is in almost every scene of the film, and is pictured on this poster in a more romantic pose than that of "Raven," the contract killer. In fact, it would appear that Paramount was more interested in selling Ladd and Lake as an on-screen couple in this re-issue poster. There are some very minor tears in the borders, primarily on the bottom right, and some very light foxing. There is also a tiny color flake right on the edge of Lake's lip. Rolled, Very Fine-. Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 28717 | Touch of Evil (Universal International, 1958). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). This is one of the most beautiful and at the same time perverse film noirs ever made. Long considered the most famous B movie ever, the wonderfully constructed three minute uninterrupted opening crane shot, which covers four blocks, is still being studied to this day by film students. This original Swedish poster by Aberg features an atmospheric image of Orson Welles. There is only slight edge wear and a mild diagonal crease in the upper right. Rolled, Very Fine-. Sold for: $262.90. |
| 28718 | You Only Live Once (United Artists, 1937). French Grande (47" X 63"). Fritz Lang, the master German director, took on the idea that a criminal, once freed from jail, is never going to escape suspicion for another crime. Henry Fonda stars as the career criminal, who, even after going straight, has to go on the lam with his wife (Sylvia Sydney) when he's accused of murder. In the process, he actually does commit a murder, and we know he's doomed the two of them in the process. This film set many of the standards to come in the film noir genre. The poster has some minor color touch to the fold lines but is otherwise unrestored. This is a gorgeous original release French poster and very rare. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28719 | The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (Warner Brothers, 1938). Other Company One Sheet (27" X 41"). This "Other Company" poster has been mounted on paper and minor pinholes, tears and fold separations have been restored. There is a long crease (through Bogey's hand) made since the poster was backed. The gorgeous stone litho graphics feature Edgar G. Robinson, Humphrey Bogart, and Claire Trevor. A beautiful poster from this Warner Brother's crime classic. Very Fine on Paper. Sold for: $2,031.50. |
| 28720 | The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (Warner Brothers, R-1948). Italian Photobusta (10) (13.75" X 19.5"). In one of the best gangster films of the 1930s, Edward G. Robinson decides to run an experiment on the criminal mind by observing a gang of hardened criminals. He ends up joining and taking control of the gang - led by Humphrey Bogart. Most of the posters in this lot have minor pinholes in the corners, but several have additional defects including creasing, stains and minor tears. One has masking tape on the back. Overall, these photobustas are great and depict scenes not found on the original U.S. lobby cards. Fine. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28721 | Angels With Dirty Faces (Warner Brothers, R-1949). Italian Photobusta (6) (13.5" X 19.25"). Without a doubt, this is not only one of the finest gangster films ever made, but one of the best films in the history of the cinema. James Cagney gave the performance of his career as he walks the final mile to the electric chair, accompanied by his childhood pal Pat O'Brien who begs him to grovel so the Dead End Kids will quit worshiping him as a tough-guy. Does he give in? Or is he really a coward? You never know for sure and this spectacular lot of Italian photobustas features that final moment in one of the scenes. This group has minor defects including pinholes, toning and edge tears. Fine+. Sold for: $567.63. |
| 28722 | The Big Shot (Warner Brothers, R-1948). Italian Photobusta (11) (13.5" X 19.25"). It was the end of an era when Lewis Seiler directed Humphrey Bogart in his final B grade gangster film. As usual, Bogart would die in the end, but not before he gave his death-bed account of how he really wasn't such a bad guy... after the bank robberies, killing, prison breaks and general mayhem he caused. This set of photobustas has pinholes, scuffing, small tears, and other minor condition issues; still, Bogart's on-screen persona as "The Terror of Chicago" nearly comes to life. Fine. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28723 | Dead End (United Artists, 1937). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Starring Sylvia Sidney, Joel McCrea and Humphrey Bogart, this is considered to be one of the best pictures made during the 1930s. The poster material for this production is extremely difficult to come across. This example has some paper replacement in the upper border at the center and corners. There is color touch along all of the fold lines with a bit more at the center-points. This is the only known copy of this important poster to ever surface. Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $11,950.00. |
| 28724 | Invisible Stripes (Warner Brothers, 1939). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style B. George Raft, as a former convict, can't get a job due to the "invisible stripes" he's still wearing. When he reaches the end of his rope, he must decide if he wants to stand the high, moral ground or join the gang lead by Humphrey Bogart. This half sheet is exceptionally rare especially in this condition. The poster is rolled with very minor wear to the edges. There is a tiny chip off of the upper left corner and a two-inch tear in the right side that goes into the background. Fine-. Not Sold. |
| 28725 | Kid Galahad (Warner Brothers, 1937). French Grande (47" X 63"). The terrific art work by Joseph Koutachy (forever immortalized as the artist for "The Invisible Ray") on this hard-to-find original issue foreign poster is a real treat. There are pinholes and minor edge wear with some small separations at the fold lines. In the field there are small tears, a minor smudge and slight paper loss along fold lines. A small chip has been replaced in the top right corner. The poster has been mounted on linen nicely restored. Great images of Bette Davis, Edward G. Robinson and Wayne Morris. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 28726 | King of the Underworld (Warner Brothers, 1939). Belgian (10.75" X 16.75"). This may be the most unusual poster for "King of the Underworld" as every other poster from the film's campaign highlighted the gangster aspects, while this poster appears to advertise a romantic melodrama. This poster has been linen-backed to replace a missing lower right corner. It also shows some very minor scratches within the image. Fine on Linen. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 28727 | San Quentin (Warner Brothers, 1937). Other Company One Sheet (27" X 41"). Outstanding graphics highlight this rare "Other Company" stone litho one sheet. The Warner Brothers original with its duotone photos pales in comparison to this beauty. Pat O'Brien is the tough but fair warden, and Humphrey Bogart is the career criminal who hates him, in this hard-hitting prison drama. Throw in Ann Sheridan as Bogart's sister who is dating O'Brien and you have a flammable mixture that is sure to explode. The poster has edge wear with a couple of small chips, light fold wear with small separations and tape on the back, light wrinkling, and soiling. Professional restoration makes these all but invisible. Fine+ on Linen.Sold for: $1,673.00. |
| 28728 | You Can't Get Away with Murder (Warner Brothers, R-1949). Italian Photobusta (7) (13.5" X 19.25"). It may have been scheduled as just another routine gangster drama from Warners, but with Humphrey Bogart headlining, it became much more fun and exciting as he tries to keep Billy Halop (from the Dead End Kids) from ratting him out to the cops. These photobustas have some minor pinholes and tears along the edges. Fine+. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 28729 | The Last Mile (World Wide, 1932). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Richard Walters (Howard Phillips) is condemned to death for a murder he claims not to have committed; he arrives on death row just before a brutal inmate leads the other convicts in a violent uprising. Based on the smash-hit play that launched Spencer Tracy's career, and later was a hit for Clark Gable. This beautiful one sheet, with its dark, eerie color scheme, and bold title graphic, is an eye-pleaser of the first order. Condition issues include pinholes with small tears, edge wear with tiny chips and tears, fold wear and minor crossfold separations, some small chips in the credits (which have been replaced) and a minor gouge in the bottom left corner with slight paper loss, all of which has been addressed with older restoration. A haunting image for this overlooked gem. Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 28730 | Great Guy (Grand National, 1936). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). James Cagney had made it clear to Jack Warner a number of times that he didn't like the films he was being assigned to and threatened to quit. He finally made good on his word, and in 1936, went over to rival independent studio Grand National. Edward L. Alperson, the studio's head, certainly was delighted and thought Cagney was a "Great Guy." The posters and lobbies for Grand National's productions were almost always colorful and brilliantly designed and this title card is certainly all of that. It has a very minor ding to the upper right corner and a bit of very slight smudging in the right edge. Near Mint-. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28731 | Picture Snatcher (Warner Brothers, 1933). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). James Cagney is an ex-con who has a hard time convincing his sweetheart's (Patricia Ellis) father (Robert Emmett O'Connor) that his job as a tabloid photographer is any more respectable than his old job as a con man. When he thrills his editor (Ralph Bellamy) by sneaking a photo of an execution, for which his future father-in-law is in charge of security, the job of proving his suitability as a son-in-law gets even harder. This gorgeous, hard-to-find Cagney card is bright, colorful, and clean. This card has been beautifully restored to correct a narrow top edge trim; otherwise, it would grade as Mint, because it shows no other signs of wear or use. As is, it will display beautifully and grades as Very Fine-. Not Sold. |
| 28732 | The St. Louis Kid (Warner Brothers, 1934). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). James Cagney plays Eddie Kennedy, a long-distance truck driver who becomes involved in a labor dispute between a crooked trucking firm and dairy farmers. One of the farmers dies at the hands of a hired killer, but when Eddie is jailed for the crime, he must break out, find the real killer and rescue his kidnapped girlfriend (Patricia Ellis). There is a piece missing out of the right border, a long horizontal tear, another six inch tear on the left border, and a long vertical tear at the bottom border (all are reinforced by museum tape on back). There are several other small tears and border chips. Rolled, Very Good/Fine. Sold for: $203.15. |
| 28733 | The Irish in Us (First National, 1935). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). The three O'Hara brothers -- Danny, Pat and Mike (James Cagney, Pat O'Brien and Frank McHugh) -- are constantly fighting each other and then making up. When Pat's girlfriend Lucille (Olivia de Havilland) falls for Danny, things really heat up! There are edge tears on the left and right borders and a long vertical tear on the bottom. Rolled, Very Good+. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 28734 | Smart Money (Warner Brothers, 1931). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Edward G. Robinson portrays a gambler with a blonde habit - two of which are featured on this rare lobby. This is the only film to star both Robinson and James Cagney, even though they each typically played gangsters in this pre-code era. The card has a small stain in the upper border that barely extends into the upper background. Very Fine+. Sold for: $2,031.50. |
| 28735 | Two Seconds (Warner Brothers, 1932). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Edward G. Robinson has two seconds left to live as he sits in the electric chair, and in those two seconds, he re-lives the events that have led him to that moment. This lobby card features the pivotal moment in the film: when he discovers his wife has been cheating on him, and he begins to lash out in a jealous rage. The card has some minor tears and crimps along the edges and two pinholes, each in the upper background. The tears have been reinforced with paper tape on the back. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28736 | The Last Gangster (MGM, 1937). Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). Edward G. Robinson is a gangster with a special place in his heart for his son: so much so, that he goes dangerously over the line when he's separated from his wife and child by prison. When he gets out, he hunts them down with a vengeance after his wife takes up with a reporter, played by James Stewart. This group of cards, with pinholes in the corners, contains the only card in the set to feature Stewart. Very Fine+. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28737 | Czar of Broadway (Universal, 1930). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Impressive artwork dominates this Swedish poster for this early talkie crime drama based on the life and violent death of New York mobster Arnold Rothstein. It has edge wear with light wrinkling, two small chips out of the right border and a small tear on the top border. Rolled, Fine/Very Fine.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28738 | Fury (MGM, 1936). Window Card (14" X 22"). This was Fritz Lang's first American film and in this film noir drama, Lang tells us of lynch mobs and mob rule in a small town. It makes an embittered man out of an innocent Spencer Tracy, who's jailed for the alleged kidnapping of a child. The incident causes Tracy to become hardened, and he loses the affections of his sweetheart (Sylvia Sidney) while pursuing the vigilantes. There is light foxing at the top of the poster, minor surface wrinkles and light wear to the corners. The top 4" of the upper border has been trimmed. The posters for this title have always been scarce! Fine.Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28739 | Illegal Traffic (Paramount, 1938). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Charismatic gangsters have always been popular subjects for Hollywood, and "Illegal Traffic" was no exception. J. Carrol Naish, as immigrant crime lord Louis Zonta, matched wits with G-Man Robert Preston and came out on the losing end, as the bad guys usually did. This original release one sheet is mounted on linen, and it has fold wear and separations at cross fold points and along fold lines. There are pinholes, small border chips and a lower right corner chip, as well as a bit of creasing near the vertical fold. Light restoration work has been done in the fold areas. A marvelous image of Naish presiding over his trucking empire. Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28740 | Soldiers of the Storm (Columbia, 1933). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Regis Toomey is the brave hero fighting smugglers with his airplane, and Anita Page is the girlfriend who joins the bad guys for a while, but bails out before they're arrested. This fast-moving programmer is rarely seen today, but the poster lives on, and a stunner it is, too. A great image of the two stars, with Toomey perched on the wing of his open cockpit plane, with artwork that resembles the pulp magazine covers of the day. This stone litho poster looks fantastic, but must grade slightly lower due to a 4" chip missing in the top right border, which does not affect the art. Minor pinholes and minor crosspoint separation are about the only other problems. "High Speed Thrills! Reckless Romance!" And it can all be yours! Fine on Linen. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28741 | Shooting Straight (RKO, 1930). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Richard Dix stars in this crime drama about a gambler on the run from the law. But when his train crashes, he assumes the identity of a traveling evangelist in attempt to leave his past life behind. This dazzling poster has only light edge wear and tears with a faint dust shadow in the borders. Rolled, Very Fine. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 28742 | She's Dangerous! (Universal, 1937). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Tala Birell portrays a detective who has to insinuate herself into a gang of jewel thieves in order to catch them in the act. Cesar Romero is the head of the gang with Walter Pidgeon as one of her compatriots. The poster has had some pinholes in the corners and correction to some minor wear along the folds. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $286.80. |
| 28743 | The Case of the Lucky Legs (First National, 1935). Window Card (14" X 22"). Warren William returns as the crime-busting attorney Perry Mason in this entry in the Warner Brothers series of mysteries. This time around, Perry has to find a beauty contest promoter who has skipped town without paying the winners their earnings... and when he turns up dead, well, it's up to Perry to find the killer. This window card is a fun graphic for the title and is unrestored with some minor wear showing on the edges. There is also a small stain in the title area. Fine. Sold for: $286.80. |
| 28744 | They Made Me a Criminal (Warner Brothers, 1939). Other Company One Sheet (27" X 41"). Perennial tough guy John Garfield made one of his best crime films with this entry in the pantheon of Warner Brothers pictures. The film was directed by Busby Berkeley; better known as the best dance choreographer of the 1930s, staging numbers in "42nd Street" and other Warners' musicals. In this tale, Garfield plays a boxer who gets implicated in a murder. He goes on the run and hides out at a farm for juvenile delinquents, whom he begins to train to fight. As you might expect, the delinquents were the Dead End Kids. Ann Sheridan has a small part at the beginning of the film. This poster from the "Other Company" had about 1/2" of the width of the of the border trimmed around the poster. This did not effect any of the copyright or image at all. There were also minor tears and chipping along the fold lines. All of this has been repaired and the poster is now quite presentable. Very Good/Fine on Linen. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28745 | Bonnie and Clyde (Warner Brothers, 1967). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). The seminal film that began Hollywood's New Realism of the 1970s was originally to be directed by Francois Truffaut. He left to direct "Fahrenheit 451" and the job was offered to Jean-Luc Godard, who had... well, different ideas about the script. Godard planned to make the characters teenagers in Japan, an approach that got him fired. Finally, Arthur Penn made the film that is still influential forty years after it was released. This lobby card set has corner bumps, slight wrinkling on a couple of cards, and a few small stains. Marvelous duotone shots of all the stars, including Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, Michael J. Pollard, Gene Hackman and Estelle Parsons, all of whom were nominated for Academy Awards. Near Mint. Sold for: $334.60. |
| 28746 | The City (Fox, 1926). Window Card (13.5" X 22"). Roy William Neill, the director who would eventually be responsible for some of the Sherlock Holmes films of the 1940s, got his start during the silent era directing thrillers and crime pictures like "The City." In this epic, he mixed politics with violence as a dope fiend and drug dealer begins to blackmail a mayoral candidate. That was pretty heavy stuff for the silent era and this wonderful stone litho window card doesn't give away the sordid nature of the story. This beautiful card has had 1/4" trimmed off of the side borders, some minor chipping on the corners, one hole in the center of the imprint area and the lower border. Very Good/Fine. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28747 | I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (Warner Brothers, 1932). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Paul Muni is wrongfully sentenced to ten years on a chain gang. After suffering under incredibly brutal conditions, Muni can stand no more. He escapes and, using an alias, builds a new life for himself. When his landlady (Glenda Farrell) finds out about his past, she blackmails him into marrying her. This great close-up card features Farrell with Muni. The top 1/2" of the border has been restored and the card cleaned. There was also restoration work on several pinholes and a top right corner bend. Fine+. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28748 | The Life of Emile Zola (Warner Brothers, 1937). Australian Daybill (15" X 40"). Paul Muni would win an Oscar for his performance as true-life political activist and novelist Emile Zola who fought against the French government for wrongfully imprisoning a man on Devil's Island. The film also won the Oscar for Best Picture! This daybill had small chips off of the corners and a few out of the borders. The fold lines have had very minor color touch-ups. This poster is one of the early pre-war, large daybills in stone litho. Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 28749 | Ladies Love Brutes (Paramount, 1930). Window Card (14" X 22"). He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1929 for "Thunderbolt," George Bancroft starred with Mary Astor and Fredrich March in this Paramount star vehicle. The window card shows some foxing and minor water staining throughout. There is some pronounced staining in the left border. Overall the card looks very good and the defects do not detract from the wonderful design. Fine. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 28750 | Brief Moment (Columbia, 1933). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Carole Lombard stars with Gene Raymond in this '30s love story about a singer trying to teach her rich sweetheart the value of a good day's work. The one sheet is a beautiful example of the stone litho artwork produced until the mid-1930s. It has been professionally mounted on linen . Conservation work has expertly repaired fold nicks and tears. The exquisite Lombard image is a visible reminder of why she remains as an icon of beauty in film history. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $2,390.00. |
| 28751 | High Voltage (Pathe', 1929). Lobby Cards (4) (11" X 14"). Carole Lombard co-stars with William Boyd (of Hopalong Cassidy fame) in one of her first sound films. They play a couple who fall in love while stranded by a snowstorm - turns out they are both crooks. Also featured was Diane Ellis, who plays a girl on the way to her wedding. Ironically, Ellis would die less than a year later from a rare tropical disease while on her honeymoon. These cards have pinholes and corner creases, and two cards have one corner chip each. All four cards feature Boyd and three feature Lombard and Boyd together. Fine+. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28752 | Safety in Numbers (Paramount, 1930). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Charles 'Buddy' Rogers is the heir to millions, but all he wants is to write music for Broadway. So that he'll have a better idea of what life is really like, Rogers' uncle hires three chorus girls, Carole Lombard, Kathryn Crawford, and Josephine Dunn, to show the young man the underbelly of New York. This lobby card has a few pinholes and a corner crease. It features a great shot of the very young Lombard with Rogers. Very Fine-. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28753 | Born Yesterday (Columbia, 1950). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Uncouth, loud-mouth junkyard tycoon Harry Brock (Broderick Crawford) descends upon Washington D.C. to buy himself a congressman or two, bringing with him his mistress, ex-showgirl Billie Dawn (Judy Holliday, who won the first Best Actress Oscar for a comedic role). Brock hires newspaperman Paul Verrall (William Holden) to see if he can soften her rough edges and make her more presentable in capital society. Classic screwball comedy from George Cukor, based on the Broadway hit also with Holliday in the lead. This sunshine-bright three sheet features the beaming faces of the three leads. Very clean sheet has some minor fold separation, small chips out of the lower left border, and some paper loss within the title section, all of which is scarcely noticeable with professional restoration. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $334.60. |
| 28754 | The Asphalt Jungle (MGM, 1950). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style B. Gritty realism framed the film noir pictures produced during the 1950s, and legendary director John Huston gave the 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, and appears twice on this half sheet. The poster has some wear to the borders including small tears and some staining. The back of the poster shows some tape residue around the edges. There are some minor crimps within the image but overall this poster is quite nice. Rolled, Fine+. Sold for: $1,135.25. |
| 28755 | Bus Stop (20th Century Fox, 1956). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). A classic performance by Marilyn Monroe punctuates this light hearted romantic comedy about a girl who longs to find a real man and escape her small town life. This scarce six sheet is unique in that it is the only size done in artwork rather than photo style. Murray was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. There are pinholes, minor fold separations with tiny chips and an airbrushed over Dutch censor stamp. All flaws have been addressed in the linen backing and the color is quite good. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 28756 | Don't Bother to Knock (20th Century Fox, 1952). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Marilyn Monroe attempted to break out of sexy light comedy roles with this film about a baby-sitter whose insanity is slowly revealed to Richard Widmark. This one sheet is considered to be one of the best Monroe images on a poster. It had pinholes in the corners, a small chip off of the lower right corner within the border and a tear in the lower left that went into the black background. All of these defects were restored when the poster was linen-backed, and there has been minimal color repair to the fold lines and cross folds. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 28757 | How to Marry a Millionaire (20th Century Fox, 1953). One Sheet (27" X 41"). 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 established Monroe as a true leading lady. This one sheet has had very minimal color touch-up to the fold lines and to the center-points. There were several pinholes in the corners and a few along the edges, none of which have been airbrushed, leaving the poster with a very natural look. Very Fine on Linen.Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 28758 | How to Marry a Millionaire (20th Century Fox, 1953). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). This wonderful comedy follows the adventures of three female roommates trying to find millionaire husbands. It was one of Monroe's most popular comedies and the posters on this title are very collectible. This half sheet would have graded much higher but for a three inch tear in the right border that goes into Monroe's credit. Rolled, Very Fine- on Paper. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 28759 | Let's Make Love (20th Century Fox, 1960). Japanese B2 (20" X 28.5"). Great artwork of Marilyn Monroe and Yves Montand that far outshines the U.S. release poster art. This example has fold wear with light edge wear and a left border chip. Very Fine-. Not Sold. |
| 28760 | Marilyn (20th Century Fox, 1963). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). For fans of Marilyn Monroe on a budget, this lot is a great opportunity to acquire some of the best scenes from Marilyn's films, without having to buy individual cards from each film. Also, in the original sets, some of the best moments were never depicted on lobby cards, such as the skirt blowing up from "The Seven Year Itch" and the "Heatwave" number from "There's No Business Like Show Business," which makes this set very collectible. Each of the cards has either staple marks in the center of the top and bottom borders or one pinhole in each corner. Very Fine+. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28761 | Marilyn (20th Century Fox, 1963). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Like "The James Dean Story," this documentary about the late Marilyn Monroe was created and released shortly after the screen icon's untimely death and helped solidify the mythology around her screen presence. This one sheet is amazingly clean with only a one and a half inch vertical fold separation keeping it from grading a solid mint. Near Mint-. Not Sold. |
| 28762 | The Misfits (United Artists, 1961). International One Sheet (27" X 41"). Arthur Miller, the great American playwright, wrote the screenplay for this film for his soon-to-be bride, Marilyn Monroe. It was the last completed picture for both Monroe and Clark Gable, and co-starred Montgomery Clift. This particular one sheet, with graphics that are far superior to the regular U.S. one sheet, is known by collectors but rarely found! It is exceptionally scarce. There were tiny tears in the edges and slight crossfold wear, all of which has been corrected with restoration. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $2,390.00. |
| 28763 | Niagara (20th Century Fox, 1953). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). In this moody and atmospheric film noir, Marilyn Monroe proved she could deliver dramatic roles as well as her comedies. Monroe appears on seven of the cards in this set and almost all of the cards have pinholes in the corners. Card # 4, the "record scene," is one of the most sought after of any Monroe lobby cards. Very Fine. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 28764 | The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Brothers, 1957). One Sheet (27" X 41"). 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 most of Monroe's, have a huge following. There was a very tiny chip out of the lower border and some very light color touch on the fold lines, primarily in the black areas. Otherwise this is a very clean copy of this classic Marilyn Monroe poster. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28765 | The Seven Year Itch (20th Century Fox, 1955). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). 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 and his overactive imagination goes wild when a delightfully, voluptuous blonde (Marilyn Monroe) moves in upstairs. This poster has been folded with minor wrinkles, small creases and several pinholes around the borders. This half sheet has been professionally restored, rendering these defects very hard to detect. This half sheet features Monroe in her famous "blown skirt" pose. Very Fine on Paper. Sold for: $1,673.00. |
| 28766 | The Seven Year Itch (20th Century Fox, 1955). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Billy Wilder co-wrote and directed one of Marilyn Monroe's best films, this comedy which looks at Tom Ewell's fantasies about a beautiful girl who moves into the apartment next door. The sensational title card features one of the most iconic images of the 1950s: Marilyn Monroe, standing on a subway grate, having her white dress being blown up. Each of these cards has approximately one tack hole in the center (two in the title card) and some slight foxing, primarily on the right border. Very Fine. Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 28767 | Some Like it Hot (United Artists, 1959). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Billy Wilder directed this classic American comedy about two small-time male musicians who witness a murder and hide out dressed as women, playing in an all girl jazz band. The famous trio of Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, and Marilyn Monroe created a comedy synergy seldom seen. Wilder originally wanted to hire Frank Sinatra as Jerry/Daphne and Mitzi Gaynor as Sugar. A rarity these days, offered in this lot is a complete lobby set in a grade we seldom see. Only the title card has print transfer that could easily be removed by a competent restorer, and a mild upper left corner bump. The other 7 cards show only very light smudges, with square corners and fresh color. Very Fine. Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 28768 | Some Like It Hot (United Artists, 1959). Autographed One Sheet (27" X 41"). Billy Wilder directed this classic American comedy about two small-time male musicians who witness a murder and hide out dressed as women, playing in an all girl jazz band. The famous trio of Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe created a comedy synergy seldom seen. This wonderful poster, which comes from the collection of Herb Yellin, carries the signatures of Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis, a truly one-of-a-kind item. It appears on page 174 of Yellin's book "Lord John Film Festival" (Lord John Press, 2006), and was inscribed to him by the two stars. The poster has fold wear, light edge wear, and pinholes in the corners. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $3,585.00. |
| 28769 | The Apartment (United Artists, 1960). Autographed Insert (14" X 36"). This five-time Oscar-winning film has been signed by one of the winners, Billy Wilder, and two of the nominees for the film, Jack Lemmon, and Shirley MacLaine. It has also been signed by co-star, Edie Adams. The poster was inscribed to Herb Yellin, and is featured in his book, "Lord John Film Festival" (Lord John Press, 2006), page 175. There is slight edge wear, faint stain in the upper right border, and minor fold separations at the borders. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28770 | The Seven Year Itch (20th Century Fox, 1955). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Billy Wilder directed this amusing sex farce about the temptations of a middle-aged married man. This outstanding unfolded full-bleed Swedish one sheet features the iconic image of Marilyn Monroe and a far out color scheme. There is a 1" tear at top left corner, a 1" tear at bottom center and light edge wear. Very Fine+. Sold for: $334.60. |
| 28771 | The Outlaw (RKO, R-1950). Australian Daybill (13" X 30"). Of any film ever made by Hollywood, none had more publicity than Howard Hughes' "The Outlaw." It was the first picture for nineteen-year-old Jane Russell, whose assets caused so much controversy, the film was held up from "official" release from 1941 until 1946. One of the major problems, and there were many, was the film's poster art. The pinup appearance of many of the posters was considered too risqué, and had to be toned down for American audiences. This Australian daybill is far more attractive than the US one sheet for the same release and is evidently based on the Zoe Mozert art used for the Spanish release one sheet from 1946. Soft folds only. Mint. Sold for: $1,673.00. |
| 28772 | Underwater! (RKO, 1955). Australian Three Sheet (40" X 80"). Skin Diver Action! Aqua-lung Thrills! Jane Russell and her incredible assets headline this B-potboiler which features some very impressive underwater photography. This colorful three sheet, done in the style of the old stone litho posters, features Jane and her fiery red swimsuit front and center, as well as a couple of hungry-looking sharks. Condition issues include minor fold separation, pinholes, small chips in the border, edge wear, and faint border stains. Unrestored and totally gorgeous. Fine+. Sold for: $537.75. |
| 28773 | Bluebeard's 8th Wife (Paramount, 1923). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). In her heyday, audiences went to Gloria Swanson films not only for her emotional portrayals in lurid romances, but to see her wardrobe. Frequently ornamented with beads, jewels, peacock and ostrich feathers, haute couture of the day or extravagant period pieces, one would hardly suspect that Gloria was barely five feet tall. These two lovely cards are spectacular in their hand-tinted colors and design. Both cards have only pinholes in the corners and are otherwise in superb condition. Very Fine+. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28774 | Bluebeard's 8th Wife (Paramount, 1923). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Huntley Gordon plays John Brandon, an American millionaire who has been married seven times but never found love. Then, when he is in Paris, Mona de Briac (Gloria Swanson) comes into his life. Mona comes from a noble family who is facing ruin. Although the marriage is financially advantageous, Mona really loves Brandon -- until she finds out about his seven other wives. She goes out of her way to do everything she can to test Brandon's love for her. Offered in this lot are two gorgeous cards from the set. The beautiful portrait of the two stars has pinholes in the corners only. The fabulous card of Swanson at her dressing table has the same. Both are in excellent condition. Very Fine+. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 28775 | Bluebeard's 8th Wife (Paramount, 1923). Title Lobby Card and Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This romantic drama gave film-goers everything they expected from a Gloria Swanson picture -- fancy settings, gorgeous clothes, and a story that wasn't too taxing on the brain. It was adapted from the stage play by Alfred Savior, which starred Ina Claire on Broadway. Offered in this lot is a beautiful title card as well as a wonderful portrait scene card. The title card has pinholes in the corners as well as a chip from the lower right corner. There is a minor tear in the right border and in the lower border, as well as some wear along the bottom edge of the lower border. Fine+. Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 28776 | Sunset Boulevard (Paramount, 1950). One Sheet (27" X 41"). "All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up." Gloria Swanson showed true professionalism when she took on the role of aging actress Norma Desmond in this sensational and dark look at Hollywood. Billy Wilder directed this nightmarish film noir thriller and it became one of the absolutely timeless classics. Erich von Stroheim and William Holden (as Joe Gillis) co-star, but it was Swanson's show and comeback vehicle. Who can forget Gillis, "You're Norma Desmond. You used to be in silent pictures. You used to be big." And Desmond's reply, "I am big. It's the pictures that got small." The film was nominated for 11 Oscars and took three: Best Art Direction, Score, and Screenplay. This poster was placed on paper for archival purposes only, as the condition was incredible to begin with. There has been minimal color touch to the fold lines in just a few tiny spots, and to the center-points. Near Mint on Paper. Sold for: $13,145.00. |
| 28777 | Sunset Boulevard (Paramount, 1950). Belgian (14" X 19.5"). Billy Wilder's classic film starred Gloria Swanson as a washed up silent film star who collaborates with an impoverished, indebted screen writer (played by William Holden), all the while being contemptuously watched at a distance by her loyal and jealous chauffeur, played by legendary director Erich Von Stroheim. Belgian posters feature some of the most colorful and graphically stunning artwork produced for many films. There are light fold lines, pinholes and the printed theater information has been removed from the top border. The poster was professionally restored,rendering these defects difficult to detect. Very Fine on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 28778 | The Enemy Sex (Paramount, 1924). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Chorus girl Betty Compson gets an invite to a fancy party, where she meets the new love of her life, Percy Marmont. The problem is his drinking, but in Betty's mind, love can solve every setback. A year after making this film, Compson married its director, James Cruze. This title card has a pencil mark on the upper right corner within the border. A beautiful hand-tinted image. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28779 | Cat Ballou (Columbia, 1965). Japanese B2 (20" X 29"). This musical spoof of Westerns featured Lee Marvin in dual roles that won him a Best Actor Oscar. Jane Fonda stars as the title character. The U.S. posters for the film were less than spectacular but this Japanese poster puts them to shame with a wonderful image of Fonda in the title role. The poster was folded but has been rolled. Very Fine.Sold for: $537.75. |
| 28780 | The Singing Vagabond (Republic, 1935). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14") and Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Two great cards from this early Gene Autry Western. Beautiful color. The title card has staple holes in the borders, the scene card has a light corner bend in the top right. Very Fine+. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 28781 | The Man From Music Mountain (Republic, 1938). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Unscrupulous land investors are trying to cheat the townspeople when gold is discovered nearby. Gene Autry has to set things right by fighting and singing his way out of the dilemma. Gene performs such songs as "Love Burning Love" and "I'm Beginning to Care," while Smiley Burnette chimes in with "She Works Third Tub at the Laundry." This three sheet has light wrinkling, slight fold separations and a few small holes. Along the lower border there is a tear with a chip, some stains, and a corner splice. The poster has been mounted on muslin to stabilize it, and some light touch-up has been done. All in all, a very nice looking poster, with great artwork of Autry and Burnette. Fine/Very Fine on Muslin. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28782 | Without Honors (Artclass Pictures, 1932). Title Lobby Card and Lobby Cards (6) (11" X 14"). Harry Carey and Mae Busch star in this fast-paced Western about smuggling, murder, and frontier justice. This almost complete lobby card set (missing only one card) has spectacular color and gloss, with only minor corner bumps (on all cards) and some occasional light surface abrasions keeping them out of the Near Mint range. A truly spectacular batch of cards from this rare Western. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $627.38. |
| 28783 | Law West of Tombstone (RKO, 1938). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Although he was born in New York, Harry Carey would go on to become one of the silent screen's greatest Western stars. By the 1930s, Carey would settle into character roles and only occasionally headline a film. "The Law West of Tombstone" would be one of those films and Carey found himself cast as a liar pushed further into the West who talks himself into a judgeship. This half sheet has had the borders airbrushed and the fold lines all color touched. Fine on Paper. Sold for: $203.15. |
| 28784 | Along Came Jones (RKO, 1945). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style A. Gary Cooper is cast as the bumbling Melody Jones, a singing cowboy in this western comedy which Cooper produced himself. The film co-stars the lovely Loretta Young, who was pregnant at the time of filming. This poster features a lovely portrait of the two stars. Excellent example of this one sheet, it has some fold wear, crossfold separation, pinholes in the borders, and some very small holes in the left border, all of which have been addressed with professional restoration. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $286.80. |
| 28785 | High Noon (United Artists, 1952). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style A. Gary Cooper gave one of his finest performances (for which he won an Oscar) as a town marshal who learns that a criminal he sent to prison just got out of jail and is due in on the noon train. The man has re-united with his gang and wants revenge. Cooper tries to get help but no one will come to his aide and he is forced go it alone. The poster has been paper-backed to flatten the fold and allow repair to several small chips off of the corners and out of the borders. The yellow background has been airbrushed along the top and on the left horizontal fold line. Fine+ on Paper. Not Sold. |
| 28786 | High Noon (United Artists, 1952). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Gary Cooper stars as a marshal under siege in one of the truly great Westerns. As a lawman preparing to retire and get married on the same day, Cooper must also deal with the news that a man he sent to prison has been released and is coming back on the noon train to kill him. He has to decide between his own fears and his own set of moral codes as he stands alone. Grace Kelly co-stars as his bride. This one sheet has had very minor color touch to the fold lines with just a slight bit more to the center-points. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 28787 | High Noon (United Artists, 1952). Belgian (14" X 22"). Told in real time, this film tells of retiring sheriff, Gary Cooper, who is about to leave town on his honeymoon with his new Quaker bride, Grace Kelly. Before leaving, he is confronted with the fact that an outlaw he put in prison will be arriving on the noon train and is out for revenge. Cooper can't get any help from the fearful townspeople and walks out into the street to face the outlaws alone. Considered a landmark of the genre, "High Noon" won four Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Cooper. This Belgian poster features wonderful images of Cooper and Kelly, and still has the original tax stamps attached. There is a slight abrasion in the imprint area. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28788 | The Last Outlaw (Paramount, 1927). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style A. Gary Cooper was Paramount's new up-and-coming star when he was cast in this classic silent Western. You only have to stare at this one sheet a moment to recognize the steely determination and expression that would make Cooper an icon of the cinema and now try to look away... you can't! Simply stated, this is one of the most beautiful posters ever produced for the actor and it is also one of the most sought after silent one sheets. Of the almost two-inch wide border (which is very common to silent one sheets) almost half of it had been trimmed off at one time. There was also a seven inch tear in the bottom border that went straight up to the edge of "directed." These defects have been corrected and, along with some very slight color-touch to the fold lines, this poster now appears near mint. Fine on Linen. Sold for: $16,730.00. |
| 28789 | The Last Outlaw (Paramount, 1927). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This amazing title card depicts the youthful Gary Cooper in an early Western role. The actor grew up in Montana working his father's ranch, so "acting" in a Western came very natural to this soft-spoken and lanky star. This title card has approximately one pinhole per corner, some writing in the borders that has been partially erased, some light stains and smudging in the borders, and "Betty Jewel" written in fountain ink under Cooper's credit. There is also a slight horizontal crease starting in the middle of the card. The back of the card has bus ads pasted on it and appears to have been part of someone's scrapbook or school assignment. Those do not affect the front of the card which remains very presentable. Very Good+. Sold for: $334.60. |
| 28790 | The Plainsman (Paramount, 1937). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style B. Gary Cooper plays Wild Bill Hickok and Jean Arthur is Calamity Jane in one of the best Westerns to come out of the 1930s. Director Cecil B. DeMille played fast and loose with the facts surrounding the lives of these two very famous characters of the Old West (as usual), but his version certainly delivered plenty of exciting entertainment. Offered here is the extremely hard-to-find original Style B one sheet for this classic film. The poster has fold wear with cross fold separations, pinholes in the corners and edge wear. There is a four inch tear and a small hole at the top. There was also a dime-sized hole in Cooper's cheek, along with small tears and other light paper loss. This has all been beautifully and professionally restored, giving this poster a very clean appearance. Fine on Linen. Sold for: $8,365.00. |
| 28791 | Dodge City (Warner Brothers, 1938). Window Card (14" X 22"). Director Michael Curtiz was reunited with the on-screen couple Errol Flynn and Olivia De Havilland for this rip-roaring actioner about the founding and taming of Dodge City. The film is a Western classic and considered one of Flynn's best. This window card is gorgeous with art created to advertise that the film was shot in Technicolor. The white areas (including Flynn's credit) have been airbrushed and there is minor color touch within the image to correct a few pinholes. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28792 | Bar 20 Justice (Paramount, 1938). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Have you ever seen a better Hoppy poster than this one? Neither have we. So if you're in the mood for a classic B Western poster, it just 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 poster. This was one of the many "Bar 20" pictures that Boyd would make in the Hopalong Cassidy series. This poster had some pinholes in the corners and a bit of wear at the centerpoints, all of which have been touched up. There was a "V" shaped tear in Hoppy's holster, just below his hand, and the lower left corner has missing paper in the border. All of these defects have been corrected and the poster positively glows now. Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $7,767.50. |
| 28793 | Hoppy Serves a Writ (Paramount, 1943). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style A. In his 45th film as Hopalong Cassidy, William Boyd heads to the Oklahoma Territory to lure rustlers back to Texas, where he has jurisdiction. The film is primarily remembered today for its inclusion of the screen debut of Robert Mitchum. This one sheet has creases and wrinkling, tears and separations on the fold lines, and a few smudges. Fine+. Not Sold. |
| 28794 | Lumberjack (United Artists, 1944). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style A. When Julie Jordan's husband is killed by one of his competitors, Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd) not only discovers the identity of the murderer, but gets Julie's lumber contract to the mill on time. This one sheet has light fold wear with small separations, a bit of wrinkling, and a light extra vertical fold. Very Fine/Near Mint. Not Sold. |
| 28795 | Black Aces (Universal, 1937). One Sheet (27" X 41"). B Western legend Buck Jones made many routine "programmers" for both Columbia Pictures and Universal, but there was nothing routine about Jones' one sheets. His stint with Universal brought him some of the best posters ever created, and "Black Aces" may be the best of them all. This example has creases and tiny tears in the edges which have been reinforced on the back with cellophane tape. There are some pinholes in the corners as well, and some red staining on the back. None of these defects detract from the superior graphics of this wonderful and very scarce one sheet. Fine/Very Fine.Sold for: $3,585.00. |
| 28796 | Buck Jones Lobby Card Lot (Columbia/Universal, 1932-1937). Lobby Cards (4) (11" X 14"). Four fantastic lobby cards from four of Buck Jones's best Westerns. Included in this lot are cards for "One Man Law" (1932), "The Ivory-Handled Gun" (1935), "Empty Saddles" (1936) and "Left Handed Law" (1937). These cards are in beautiful condition. One card has pinholes in the corners and another card has light edge wear. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28797 | Durand of the Bad Lands (Fox, 1925). One Sheet (27" X 41"). An exciting Western with Buck Jones as cowboy Dick Durand, and a very early role for Carole Lombard. This exceptional stone litho one sheet features the classic "A" design and an interesting color scheme. Condition issues include a pair of 3" tears in the upper left corner, pinholes in the borders, fold and edge wear, and a small tear under Buck Jones' name, all of which have been addressed in professional restoration. A beautiful poster from this little-seen silent film. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.Sold for: $1,135.25. |
| 28798 | For the Service (Universal, 1936). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Cowboy legend Buck Jones produced and directed himself in this action-packed thriller in which he portrays an Indian scout trying to keep the peace on the frontier. As the action on this incredible one sheet will attest, Buck's got his work cut out for him. The one sheets for the pictures Jones made at Universal are among his best, with more action and color than any others. This example has a small piece of tape on the back at each center-point which has slightly "bled through" to the front. The poster has also had some paper filled in at the ends of the upper and lower horizontal fold lines and there are a few small tears in the borders. Fine-. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28799 | Sandflow (Universal, 1937). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Buck Jones produced and starred in this well-done Western. This spectacular title card was typical of what Universal produced in this era. Small corner chips, light foxing on the left border and a small corner bend in top left are the only defects on this beautiful card. Very Fine+. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28800 | The Fighting Fool (Columbia, 1932). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Most of the one sheets for movies starring Tim McCoy while at Columbia featured a portrait. This one sheet captures the star in full length and dazzles with color, making it one of the best McCoy posters we've ever come across. This poster had minor chipping along the borders and several within the fold lines, and the Columbia logo along the bottom was painted over at one time. All of these defects have been corrected and the poster now appears very nice. Very Good+ on Linen. Sold for: $3,585.00. |
| 28801 | Law Beyond the Range (Columbia, 1935). One Sheet (27" X 41"). One of the greatest Western stars ever, Tim McCoy was actually one of the last white men alive who could converse in Indian sign language. This lot offers a one sheet for one of his best Columbia films from the mid 1930s. It's a beauty, with lovely Billie Seward, with whom he would make five films. This poster has been linen backed to address pinholes, minor fold separations with a couple of small chips in crossfolds. There are tiny chips in the title, minor border replacement in the upper right and the bottom left corner. Very Good+ on Linen. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 28802 | Law Beyond the Range (Columbia, 1935). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14") and Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Tim McCoy is dismissed from the Texas Rangers for helping his friend who has been accused of murder. He takes over a newspaper editor's job and fights a corrupt sheriff connected to an outlaw gang in hopes of proving his friend's innocence. Both of these beautiful varnish-finished cards have light creasing in the center. The title card has a small corner bump in the top right. Very Fine+. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 28803 | Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (20th Century Fox, 1969). Japanese STB (20" X 58"). "Are you crazy? The fall'll probably kill ya!" William Goldman's eminently quotable script, coupled with the irresistible teaming of Newman and Redford make for one of the most enjoyable films of the '60s. Winner of four Oscars (Screenplay, Score, Original Song, Cinematography) and beloved by a generation, BC&TSK is a class act all the way. This interesting Japanese STB has two panels with great images of the cast. The poster has pinholes, edge wear on the respective top and bottom (with corresponding small tears and creasing), and horizontal folds. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $567.63. |
| 28804 | The Return of Frank James (20th Century Fox, 1940). Italian 2 - Folio (39" X 55"). Fritz Lang directed this sequel to the huge Fox hit of the year before, "Jesse James." This poster is from the first Italian release of this film after the war. Capitani has created the most beautiful art for this film with the lovely rendering of Gene Tierney, who was by this time a major star, appearing in her first screen role. The poster been touched-up in the fold lines and centerpoints. There is a bit of repair in Tierney's cheek. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 28805 | The Return of Frank James (20th Century Fox, 1940). One Sheet (27" X 41"). A sequel to 1939's "Jesse James," this Fritz Lang-directed Western stars Henry Fonda, recreating his role as Frank James, who sets out to find the men who killed his brother. The star and director reportedly did not get along, but that didn't stop Fonda from delivering a powerful performance. This colorful one sheet has a bold image of Fonda (courtesy of legendary artist Frederick C. Madan) as well as leading lady Gene Tierney. Condition issues include some small tears along the center vertical fold, pinholes, and small chips out of the bottom cross fold and left bottom border, all greatly improved by expert restoration. Fine+ on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 28806 | Shane (Paramount, 1953). One Sheet (27" X 41"). George Stevens crafted this classic western like no other; Alan Ladd, the roving Shane, decides to fight for the rights of the common man. Jack Palance made his mark on the cinema as the snarling gunfighter who takes on Shane in a duel. This one sheet has a small chip out of the upper border, two 2" crossfold tears on the left, and some minor center-point separations, but this stunning example has deep, rich colors. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $2,390.00. |
| 28807 | Shane (Paramount, R-1966). Japanese B2 (20" X 28.5"). This great Japanese poster features a classic scene of Alan Ladd as Shane with Brandon De Wilde. This beautiful poster has only a light crease. Rolled, Near Mint+. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28808 | Saskatchewan (Universal International, 1954). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Shot in the neighboring province of Alberta (presumably because there are no mountains in Saskatchewan), the film has Mountie Alan Ladd and his half brother Jay Silverheels rescuing the only survivor of an Indian attack, Shelley Winters. This one sheet has light fold wear with small separations, light wrinkling, a small corner chip, and a few small edge tears. Very Fine+. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28809 | The Red Rider (Universal, 1934). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). This Swedish poster may possess one of the best images of movie cowboy Buck Jones ever put to paper. While there is tape staining, creasing and minor foxing in the borders and field, the artwork is first class and a nice alternative to U.S. images of the Western star. Rolled, Fine. Sold for: $191.20. |
| 28810 | West of the Pecos (RKO, 1935). One Sheet (27" X 41"). RKO Radio's first official 1935 release was the Zane Grey adaptation "West of the Pecos." Richard Dix stars as Pecos Smith, a strong, silent Westerner suspected of cattle rustling. MGM loaned out Martha Sleeper, and Film Daily announced in August of 1934 that John Ford was going to direct. Phil Rosen was tapped instead. This gorgeous one sheet has only a Dutch censor stamp that can be removed to bring this poster's grade up. Nobody made posters like these gorgeous, early RKOs. Fine+. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 28811 | West of the Pecos (RKO, 1935). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14") and Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Richard Dix headlines as Pecos Smith in this action-packed western based on the novel by Zane Grey. This pair of lobby cards is in outstanding condition. The title card has pinholes at each corner, while the second card, a great image of star Dix, has two light surface abrasions, and a very small amount of color touch in the blue hat. Great color and a fresh look make these a sure bet for any collection. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $430.20. |
| 28812 | Western Courage (Columbia, 1935). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Ken Baxter (Ken Maynard), foreman of the Rancho Vista dude ranch, falls for spoiled rich-girl guest Gloria Hanley (Geneva Mitchell),who, with the help of her likewise spoiled mother (Betty Blythe), gets Ken fired. He hangs on as a paying guest and all manner of drama ensues. Ken Maynard was the first singing cowboy and an early superstar of the silent era. This outstanding lobby card set features Maynard in all his two-fisted glory. these cards have gorgeous color and gloss with only light overall wear. Near Mint.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 28813 | The Wild Bunch (Warner Brothers, 1969). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Legend has it that director Sam Peckinpah quipped, "Let's go shoot up Mexico," and that's how the idea for "The Wild Bunch" got started. And that's exactly what he did. The picture remains a legend in the history of the western as William Holden, Edmund O'Brien, Robert Ryan, Warren Oates, Ernest Borgnine, and Ben Johnson used everything from Gatling guns to six-shooters and shotguns to decimate an army in a small Mexican village. The one sheet being offered here has the tiniest of chips out of the upper border. Near Mint-. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28814 | The Lone Ranger (Warner Brothers, 1956). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Riding off of the televsion screen and onto the Silver Screen was the "Masked Man" himself, the Lone Ranger. And to the delight of every kid across America, Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels reprised the roles they made famous on television. This one sheet has very minor color touch to the fold lines but no other restoration has been done, leaving a few pinholes and light smudges in the borders still visable. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28815 | Law and Order (Universal International, 1953). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Ronald Reagan rides onto the silver screen in this top-notch Western from Universal, made at the height of the Western cycle in the 1950s. In this outing, he displayed the moral integrity of a Western marshal and has to "clean up" both Tombstone and Cottonwood. This poster has always been popular among Reagan fans as this was one of his better films. The poster had a couple of chips in the border and some minor color touch to the center-points. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28816 | The Mysterious Avenger (Columbia, 1936). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Yippy-kai-yay! Charles Starrett gets to sing and swing along with the original Sons of the Pioneers headlined by a youthful Leonard Slye on the guitar. Slye would change his name two years later and become the King of the Cowboys, Roy Rogers. The only thing keeping this card from grading much higher are two very tiny chips off of the left corners. Very Fine+. Sold for: $537.75. |
| 28817 | Midnight Cowboy (United Artists, 1969). Japanese B2 (20" X 29"). John Schlesinger's Academy Award winning film made stars of Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman, and cast an ugly light on life in the Big Apple. This clean original Japanese poster features the iconic image of Hoffman and Voight and has only minor edge wear. Folded, Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 28818 | Spellbound (United Artists, 1945). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). 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. Each corner has one pinhole and there is a tiny tear in the right side of the upper border. Very Fine+. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 28819 | Spellbound (United Artists, 1945). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Gregory Peck and Ingrid Bergman are shown together in this stunning portrait card from Alfred Hitchcock's psychological drama. Many collectors feel this is one of the two best cards in the set and the condition has to be seen to be believed. There is one pinhole in each side border and two in the lower border, however, they are very clean and hard to see. Very Fine+. Sold for: $1,135.25. |
| 28820 | Spellbound (United Artists, 1945). Lobby Cards (4) (11" X 14"). The cards in this lot include the famous "ski sequence" which is in Very Fine + condition. All of the cards have between three and four pinholes in them and one scene has a bit more wear to the borders including some rounding, smudging, and paper tape. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $567.63. |
| 28821 | Rear Window (Paramount, 1954). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Alfred Hitchcock's wonderful examination of voyeurism puts the audience right alongside Jimmy Stewart as he spies on his neighbors and discovers what he thinks is a murder. With the help of girlfriend Grace Kelly and nurse Thelma Ritter, Stewart traces his suspicions of killer Raymond Burr to an exciting climax. This lobby card set has wrinkling in the lower right corner, edge wear with small edge chips, and bleed through from paper tape on the back. There is foxing on a few of the cards. The set features wonderful shots of all the stars, including one card of the special five-story film set. Fine+. Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 28822 | Rear Window (Paramount, 1954). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Director Alfred Hitchcock cast one of his favorite leading men, James Stewart, in this tale of a photo-journalist who suspects he has witnessed a murder in the apartment building behind his. The film remains one of Hitchcock's best and co-starred Grace Kelly as Stewart's girlfriend who assists him in catching the murderer. This poster has some light wrinkling in the upper edge and background and a few tiny tears in the borders. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $8,962.50. |
| 28823 | Rope (Warner Brothers, 1948). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Alfred Hitchcock's sufficiently morbid tale of two college kids who think they're smart enough to pull off the perfect crime - so to test their theory, they commit a murder. They then invite their college professor (James Stewart) to a party around the chest where the body is hidden. This was one of Hitchcock's more experimental films in which he tried to film the entire production in one long, continuous take. The poster was mounted on linen primarily to color touch the fold lines. There were pinholes in the corners and small tears, but these are still seen as the borders were not airbrushed. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $866.38. |
| 28824 | Vertigo (Paramount, 1958). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Alfred Hitchcock weaves an intricate web of obsession and deceit in this mystery classic that many consider to be his finest work. Jimmy Stewart plays a retired detective, who's hired by a former college friend, to follow his wife. Kim Novak plays the enigmatic Madeleine that Stewart becomes obsessed with through each twist of this masterful tale, set on location in 1950s San Francisco. This poster features the famous spiraling artwork by the legendary Saul Bass. The poster had several pinholes in the upper right corner and a few in the left and has had some minor color touch to the fold lines and center points. There is some very light writing on the back of the poster that barely shows through to the front in the lower right section of the orange background. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $4,481.25. |
| 28825 | Vertigo (Paramount, 1958). Belgian (14" X 21"). Arguably Alfred Hitchcock's greatest film, "Vertigo" takes you on a downward spiral of madness, into the dark recesses of the soul of Scottie Ferguson, a detective played by James Stewart. Ferguson becomes obsessed with Kim Novak, the woman he is hired to tail, and his obsession grows to a fatal outcome. This Belgian poster has pinholes, edge wear and tears with plastic tape on the back, and light wrinkling. Very Fine-. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28826 | Vertigo (Paramount, 1958). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style A. No single director understood obsession, or brought it to the screen better, than Alfred Hitchcock. James Stewart, as a detective, becomes obsessed with a woman he's following, and when she falls to her death, he soon becomes obsessed with another woman who looks just like her. Many film aficionados consider this Hitchcock's directorial masterpiece and the posters designed by Saul Bass are always in demand. The only thing keeping this poster from grading higher are a few very light smudges in the borders and a touch of color flaking on the folds. Folded, Near Mint-. Sold for: $2,868.00. |
| 28827 | Alfred Hitchcock Autographed Card (3" X 5"). Sir Alfred Hitchcock was one of the best directors of mysteries and thrillers in Hollywood history. In a 55-year career, which spanned from silent films to the mid-70s, he created a number of masterpieces of suspense, including such great films as "Rear Window," "Vertigo," "North By Northwest" and "Psycho." Hitchcock signed this three by five inch card and drew the caricature of himself that is instantly recognizable to fans of his TV show, "Alfred Hitchcock Presents." The card has light edge wear and one small tear. It has been nicely matted and framed. A wonderful piece for fans of "Hitch." Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28828 | Dial M for Murder (Warner Brothers, 1954). Lobby Cards (6) (11" X 14"). Based on the popular mystery play by Frederick Knott, Grace Kelly made her first film for Alfred Hitchcock in this thriller about a man who plots the murder of his wife. This super lot includes 6 of the 8 original lobby cards. There are pinholes, corner bumps, minor surface abrasions, and a print blemish and a pencil mark on one card. Very Fine.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 28829 | Foreign Correspondent (United Artists, 1947). Danish Post-War One Sheet (24.5" X 33"). Fourteen scriptwriters spent five years toiling over a movie adaptation of war correspondent Vincent Sheehan's "Personal History" before producer Walter Wanger brought the property to the screen. What resulted was very little of Sheehan and mostly Alfred Hitchcock. This is the Danish one sheet for the first release in Denmark of the Hitchcock classic in 1947. There are pinholes, corner creases, Danish censor stamp affixed with numerical writing, fold separations, and mild extra folds. Fine+. Not Sold. |
| 28830 | I Confess (Warner Brothers, 1953). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Catholic priest Father Logan (Montgomery Clift) hears a confession from the church caretaker, who has just killed a man. Circumstantial evidence leads to Father Logan himself being suspected, but he is bound by the seal of the confessional and is unable to clear himself, putting him in serious danger of being wrongly convicted. One of Hitchcock's most under-rated films was not a box office smash, but has a strong following all the same. This excellent one sheet has a bold image of Clift and leading lady Anne Baxter. Condition issues include paper missing from all four corners, fold separations with chips out of the center-point and left middle folds. Very Good+ on Linen. Sold for: $298.75. |
| 28831 | Rebecca (United Artists, R-1950s). Belgian (14" X 22"). For his first picture made in the U.S., Alfred Hitchcock made a haunting directorial debut with this adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier's novel. The British director already had a reputation for making suspenseful pictures, so he was the logical choice for producer David O. Selznick. A double Oscar winner, this is one of Hitchcock's most durable films. This beautiful post-war Belgian poster features both the original art in the background and the brilliantly colored portraiture the Belgians are noted for. There is a Belgian censor stamp, pinholes, mild edge wear with tiny tears, a replaced chip out of the top left corner, minor foxing, and mild corner bumps and creases. We believe that this poster was mis-described and is in fact a re-release poster from the late 1950s. Very Fine-. Not Sold. |
| 28832 | Rebecca (United Artists, 1940). Other Company One Sheet (27" X 41"). Now here's a one sheet for Alfred Hitchcock's "Rebecca" that you don't see every day. This is the "Other Company" poster - which is extremely rare. They issued posters during the Depression era at a price lower than the official one sheets being offered by the studios. And for that reason, there is always a disclaimer on the poster that the image is not actually from the advertised film. Also, you'll never see the actual name of the true distributor on the poster. This one sheet has had color touch done to the fold lines, but primarily along the upper and middle horizontal folds where there was some light separation and cross fold tears. There were also some pinholes in the corners. Fine on Linen. Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 28833 | The Paradine Case (Selznick, 1947). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style B. This wonderful poster depicts the courtroom scene from director Alfred Hitchcock's drama adapted from a Robert Hitchens novel. This poster is completely different from any of the others designed for the film, and is very scarce. There are several tiny tears in the right border, but otherwise this poster is in wonderful condition. Rolled, Near Mint-. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28834 | North by Northwest (MGM, 1959). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Director Alfred Hitchcock had a real knack for using American landmarks as backdrops in his films. With "North by Northwest," Hitchcock took his cast to Mount Rushmore to stage the film's climactic ending. This amazing set includes two Rushmore scenes and the memorable "cropduster" scene (one of the most sought after lobby cards of the 1950s). All of the cards have a very slight bend running vertically through the center that is almost unnoticeable. The title card has a very slight dust shadow in the lower edge. Near Mint. Sold for: $2,031.50. |
| 28835 | The Birds (Universal, 1963). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Riveting Hitchcock horror tale of an isolated community ravaged by swarms of evil birds. This film, that introduced Tippi Hedren and co-starred Rod Taylor, was based on the novel by Daphne DuMaurier. The poster has one pinhole in each corner and some brown, paper tape on the back. Very Fine+. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28836 | The Birds (Universal, 1963). Insert (14" X 36"). By the early 1960s, Alfred Hitchcock was becoming more known for his horror films than those of the rest of his career which relied heavily upon suspense and mystery. "The Birds" solidified that reputation and this insert is a wonderful copy of the best poster on that film. It has one pinhole in each corner and minor color touch to the fold lines. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28837 | The Birds (Universal, 1963). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). In a sleepy little sea-side town, millions of birds unexplainably begin attacking the human population. The film was so sensational that it went on to become one of Alfred Hitchcock's most important works. One of the things that makes the posters on this title so collectible is that Hitchcock actually appears along with a copy of his signature. The poster has staple marks at the corners and where the two sections attach. Very Fine+.Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28838 | The Birds (Universal, 1970). Czechoslovakian One Sheet (23" X 32"). An eerie and evocative image, certainly the most unusual artwork ever employed to advertise a Hitchcock thriller! This 1970 Czech poster, rendered by artist J. Vyletal, is rife with symbolism and menace, not unlike the film itself. Needless to say, this is one of the toughest posters on this title, and not an opportunity to be missed. The condition on this piece is exceptional, with only a minor color scrape in the black header bar and some very minor fold wear. This is the first Czech release for the film. The poster was misdescribed as being a re-issue. It is not. Near Mint+ on Linen. Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 28839 | The Birds (Universal, 1963). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Although Alfred Hitchcock was the acknowledged master of murder mysteries and international spy plots, it wasn't until "Psycho" that he truly turned towards horror. With "The Birds," Hitchcock solidified his reputation in that genre as well. This amazing set of cards features Tippi Hedren and Rod Taylor undergoing sheer terror as they suffer an unexplained attack by flocks of birds. Cards #6 and #8 have one pinhole in each of the upper corners. The rest of the cards have a very slight bit of crimping in the upper right corner. Near Mint-. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 28840 | Psycho (Paramount, 1960). Italian 2 - Folio (39" X 55"). It is interesting to note that instead of using Janet Leigh on the film's campaign (as was done in almost every other country), the Italians focused on Anthony Perkins and alluded to his split personality by picturing the star several times on the poster. "Psycho" remains one of the most popular horror and Alfred Hitchcock films of all time and this stark poster simply mesmerizes the viewer. The poster has toning on the edges and fold lines, minor edge wear and tears with small chips, and light wrinkling on the fold lines. Very Fine-. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28841 | Psycho (Paramount, 1960). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Perhaps the most important lobby card in the entire library of Alfred Hitchcock's films, this moment from "Psycho" has entered the population's imagination as one of the most iconic images of the cinema. That means this lobby card is a "must have" for any serious collector... and in this condition? Well, don't lose your mind bidding! Near Mint+. Sold for: $2,151.00. |
| 28842 | Psycho (Paramount, 1960). Autographed One Sheet (27" X 41"). This is the 1960 thriller directed by "auteur" Alfred Hitchcock from the screenplay by Joseph Stefano about a psychotic killer. It is based on the novel of the same name by Robert Bloch, which was in turn inspired by the crimes of Wisconsin serial killer Ed Gein. The poster is signed by Janet Leigh, Robert Bloch and John Gavin. It is from the collection of Herb Yellin, from whose book, "Lord John Film Festival" (Lord John Press, 2006) and is pictured in on page 54. This nice copy has been laid on a light linen fabric with no restoration. There are pinholes in the corners and light fold wear. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $2,151.00. |
| 28843 | The Man Who Knew Too Much (Paramount, 1956). Belgian (13.25" X 21.5"). Considering his 1934 version of this story to be the work of a "talented amateur," Alfred Hitchcock decided to remake the film with James Stewart and Doris Day. The result was one of the most successful films of that year, with the biggest musical hit of Day's career, "Que, Sera, Sera." This Belgian poster has light edge wear and tears, and wrinkling. Very Fine+. Sold for: $262.90. |
| 28844 | Rear Window (Paramount, 1954). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). In one of Hitchcock's finest thrillers, Jimmy Stewart plays a wheelchair-bound photographer who spies on his neighbors from his apartment window, and then becomes convinced that one of them has committed murder. He enlists the help of his society model girlfriend (Grace Kelly). Light fold wear, pinholes, and a few small holes are the only condition problems, all of which have been smoothed over with minor restoration. Very Fine+ on Linen.Sold for: $8,365.00. |
| 28845 | Rear Window (Paramount, R-1962). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This Hitchcock thriller has come to be recognized as one of his greatest classics. James Stewart portrays one of his darker characters, a good man who becomes a voyeur because of boredom and finds that his neighbors have deep secrets they don't want known to the world. This early reissue one sheet has light edge and fold wear with tears, and a couple of small smudges. Very Fine+. Sold for: $298.75. |
| 28846 | Rear Window (Paramount, 1954). Belgian (14" X 21.5"). Alfred Hitchcock invites you to spy along with Jimmy Stewart as he watches his neighbors through his window in this well-crafted thriller from the height of Hitchcock's career. Laid up with a broken leg, Stewart discovers what he assumes is a murder and, with the help of Grace Kelly and Thelma Ritter, uncovers killer Raymond Burr's plot. This Belgian poster has edge wear and tears, tape stains, and a tax stamp. Folded, Very Fine. Sold for: $1,135.25. |
| 28847 | Rear Window (Paramount, 1954). Window Card (14" X 22"). During the 1950s, Alfred Hitchcock really began to delve deeper into character development and would frequently use obsession and various phobias to make his protagonists more interesting. In "Rear Window," he gave a photo-journalist (played by James Stewart) a voyeuristic obsession that leads him to suspect a neighbor of murder. Co-starring Grace Kelly, this is undoubtedly one of Hitchcock's most important and best films. This window card was folded in half but there is almost no wear to the fold line. There was also one tack hole in the upper left corner and a set of staple marks in the upper right. Very Fine.Sold for: $567.63. |
| 28848 | The African Queen (United Artists, 1952). French Grande (47" X 63"). The Bogart and Hepburn characters cruised down an African river to attack a German destroyer during World War I, and Bogart sailed away with the Oscar for Best Actor. This beautiful French grande has fold wear and cross fold separations. There is a small tears in Hepburn's chin. It has been mounted on linen, and some light restoration has been done to the areas mentioned. Very Fine.Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 28849 | The African Queen (United Artists, 1952). Insert (14" X 36"). John Huston cast Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn in this legendary film as the original odd couple going on an adventure down an African river to destroy a German battleship in World War I. 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 tears on the edges and a bit of crimping on the fold lines. There is some slight bleed through on Hepburn's credits where there was writing on the back of the insert. Fine. Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 28850 | The African Queen (United Artists, 1952). Window Card (14" X 22"). This window card features beautiful artwork of Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn, and scenes from some of their adventures in this John Huston-directed film. The blank imprint area has been replaced and airbrushed on this paperbacked poster. Other than that, a Near Mint grade would be in order. Fine- on Paper.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 28851 | The African Queen (United Artists, 1952). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). A wonderful love affair between a filthy riverboat captain and a "crazy, psalm-singing, skinny old maid" took place in the film that finally won an Oscar for Humphrey Bogart, and was Katharine Hepburn's first color film. The shoot in Africa was hard on everyone, with all hands except Bogart and director John Huston getting sick. Their secret? According to Bogart: "All I ate was baked beans, canned asparagus and Scotch whiskey. Whenever a fly bit Huston or me, it dropped dead." This lobby card only has a few small stains. Near Mint. Sold for: $1,673.00. |
| 28852 | The African Queen (United Artists, 1952). Italian Photobusta (9) (13.75" X 19.5"). John Huston's legendary tale of adventure, set during World War I in Africa, would find Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn as the original odd couple, as they unite in a cause to destroy a German battle cruiser. This set of Italian photobustas range in condition. Some have pinholes, border wear, and small tears. One has masking tape on the back and another has been paper-backed. Very Good/Fine. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28853 | Swing Your Lady (Warner Brothers, 1938). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Humphrey Bogart swore he never made this film, a low-budget B picture that Warner made about professional wrestling. After suffering the indignity of having to appear in films he hated (due to his contract) he stated that it was just a guy that looked like him! Actually, the film's pretty funny. Bogart just wasn't used to playing in comedies. The poster has several tears in the borders, a chip off the upper right corner, and the usual linen flaking common to linen-finish posters. Rolled, Very Good/Fine. Not Sold. |
| 28854 | High Sierra (Warner Brothers, R-1949). Italian 2 - Folio (39" X 55"). Raoul Walsh's legendary gangster drama found Humphrey Bogart cast as Mad Dog Earle, a reluctant criminal who knows that if he gets busted one more time, it's a lifetime stretch in the big house. Ida Lupino, as his girlfriend, goes on the lam with him when a bank robbery goes bad. This incredible Italian poster was crafted by Martinati and based on the U.S. posters; however, Martinati's work went way beyond the U.S. designs. There are some stains in the left and right borders and some very minor color touch along the fold lines and center points. Fine on Linen. Sold for: $4,780.00. |
| 28855 | High Sierra (Warner Brothers, Late 1940s). Post-War Belgian (10.5" X 14"). Humphrey Bogart and Ida Lupino star in this tragic study of an American gangster whose hard-boiled persona finds itself at war with his compassionate side, a side that will ultimately be his downfall. This film is considered by most to be Humphrey Bogart's first real, breakout role, playing a part that wasn't initially offered to him. This is an early post-war release poster from Belgium. Because of the paper shortages, these were usually printed in a smaller size. There are pinholes in the borders, a right corner fold, and a small tear in the bottom border. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $262.90. |
| 28856 | High Sierra (Warner Brothers, R-1949). Italian Photobustas (12) (13.75" X 19.5"). Due to the film's original release (1941) occurring during the War, this is probably the first release of this set of "High Sierra" photobustas in Italy. And as nice as the U.S. lobby cards are, this set really delivers the goods as Humphrey Bogart as "Mad Dog Roy Earle" never looked more deadly and Ida Lupino as his moll never more venomous. These photobustas range in condition with minor problems like pinholes, tiny tears and stains. Very Fine-. Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 28857 | Deadline, U.S.A. (20th Century Fox, 1952). British Quad (30" X 40"). As a direct result of the HUAC investigations into communism and more importantly, censorship in America, director Richard Brooks created "Deadline, U.S.A." as a slap against the coming censorship. Humphrey Bogart was cast as the crusading newspaper editor in this important picture. This British quad has had minimal color touch-up to the fold lines and pinholes in the corners. Very Fine on Linen.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28858 | Sirocco (Columbia, 1951). Belgian (14.5" X 21.5"). In an attempt to capitalize on the success of "Casablanca," Humphrey Bogart stars as a casino operator who runs guns to the Arab revolt, but instead of doing this for a moral reason, he's only in it for the money... until love intervenes in the form of Marta Toren. This Belgian poster is one of the better graphics created for this film and the poster has had a minor bit of touch up done to the imprint area next to the word "presente." Very Fine+ on Paper. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28859 | Sirocco (Columbia, 1951). Spanish One Sheet (27.5" X 40"). Set in 1925 Damascus, Humphrey Bogart stars in this tale of a gun-runner who assists the Arabs in their attempt to overthrow the French occupationists... until he gets involved with a woman. This was an attempt by Bogart's own production company to create a film with the same atmosphere as "Casablanca." This wonderful poster from Spain features art that is completely different from any of the international posters. There has been minor color touch to the fold lines and a couple of pinholes. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 28860 | The Barefoot Contessa (United Artists, 1954). Belgian (13.25" X 18.25"). While Ava Gardner provided the glamour and Humphrey Bogart the star power, Edmond O'Brien rode his performance in this film to a Best Supporting Actor Oscar. This beautiful Belgian poster does justice to all three. It is mounted on linen and has pinholes in the corners, as well as a bit of wrinkling in the lower left border and field. The color and quality of printing are superb. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $537.75. |
| 28861 | The Enforcer (Warner Brothers, 1951). French Grande (47" X 63"). Crusading DA Martin Ferguson (Bogart) is given a superb rendering by famed French movie poster illustrator Rene Peron in this beautiful original release poster. Full-bleed, it has been mounted on linen and trimmed to the poster's border edge. It has light fold wear and pinholes in the corners. There are small edge tears and chips, as well as a small hole and a small amount of bleed-through in the title letters from pen writing on the reverse. A missing 3" X 4.5" piece in the lower left has been replaced, with excellent results. There is a visible 2" surface tear in the lower right of the field, and a crease by the woman's hand in the upper left. A spectacular image. Fine+ on Linen.Sold for: $11,352.50. |
| 28862 | The Harder They Fall (Columbia, 1956). Belgian (14" X 21"). In order to give this picture the authenticity it commanded, Jersey Joe Walcott and Max Baer made cameo appearances. Humphrey Bogart stars as the crusading newspaper reporter out to expose the mob, and Rod Steiger played the sleazy fight promoter who didn't care what happened to his fighters. This Belgian poster uses the same portrait of Bogart that was used on the "Sirocco" poster five years earlier. The Belgians must have loved that chain-smoking Bogart. The poster has two horizontal fold lines and some tape lifts in the imprint area where a snipe was removed. Very Fine-. Sold for: $262.90. |
| 28863 | All Through the Night (Warner Brothers, 1942). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Humphrey Bogart stars as Gloves Donahue, a Broadway promoter and gambler who suddenly finds himself mixed up with a gang of Nazi saboteurs led by Conrad Veidt, Peter Lorre and Judith Anderson. The film is one of Bogart's few comedies; he was supported by the fine talents of Phil Silvers, Jackie Gleason and William Demarest. The poster had a few minor chips out of the border and some very tiny chips along the fold lines that have been expertly repaired. This is considered by most to be one of the better Bogart one sheets from the 1940s and displays beautifully. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $4,780.00. |
| 28864 | All Through the Night (Warner Brothers, R-1949). Italian Photobusta (12) (13.5" X 19.5"). Humphrey Bogart was nothing less than spectacular as he starred in this comedy/mystery taking on a nest of Nazi saboteurs. Although the film was made a year prior to America's entry into World War II, it wasn't difficult to see where our sympathies lay. Conrad Veidt, Kaaren Verne, Peter Lorre, Jane Darwell, Frank McHugh, Judith Anderson, William Demarest, Jackie Gleason, Phil Silvers, Wallace Ford, Barton MacLane, and Edward Brophy rounded out the cast. These Italian photobustas feature some of the film's best moments and have minor defects including pinholes, tape lifts and edge tears. Fine+. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28865 | The Big Sleep (Warner Brothers, 1946). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This was the second film featuring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Their chemistry, on and off the screen, was absolutely electric. They fell in love, married, and their romance has become legendary... which makes this passionate lobby, from Howard Hawks's riveting film noir the most sought after card in the set. The card shows minor edge wear in the form of very light smudging and one staple mark in the center of the upper border. This has been repaired with tape on the back. Very Fine. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28866 | The Big Sleep (Warner Brothers, 1946). Lobby Card #8 (11" X 14"). Humphrey Bogart, as Raymond Chandler's classic detective Phillip Marlowe, gets the drop on a staged robbery in this moment from Howard Hawks's seminal film noir, "The Big Sleep." Bogart and Lauren Bacall were cast in their second film together: "The picture they were born for." This card shows the most minimal wear on the tips of the corners. Near Mint+. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28867 | The Big Sleep (Warner Brothers, 1946). Lobby Card #3 (11" X 14"). Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall appear together in this scene near the film's final moments. Bogart, as Phillip Marlowe, waits to escape the gangsters hired by gambler Eddie Mars. Without a doubt, this is one of the greatest film noirs ever made, and the lobby cards, practically dripping in blood-red hues, dramatically evoke the era. Near Mint+. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28868 | The Big Sleep (Warner Brothers, 1946). Italian Photobusta (13) (13.75" X 19.5"). Leave it to the Italians to come up with a better set of "lobbies" than their American counter-parts. In Howard Hawks's riveting film noir adaptation of Raymond Chandler's novel, Humphrey Bogart (as Philip Marlowe) falls for Lauren Bacall (Vivien Sternwood). These cards virtually tell the film's story and feature some of the film's best moments. They are dated 1947, the year of the first Italian release of the film. They range in condition from fine to near mint. Some have tack holes, tiny tears and other minor defects. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 28869 | Dark Passage (Warner Brothers, 1947). Spanish One Sheet (27" X 41"). This would be the third pairing of Bogart and Bacall in a fine film noir with some of the best "subjective" camera work to date. This is the original Spanish one sheet with interesting art by Martly Mari of Barcelona. There are minor fold separations, and edge wear on the right border with tiny tears. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28870 | Dark Passage (Warner Brothers, 1947). Insert (14" X 36"). Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall were cast together in this unusual film noir as the love interests their public had come to expect. Bogart stars as an escaped convict who hides out in Bacall's apartment until his face heals from plastic surgery. The film's first twenty minutes are told with the camera as the convict's point of view so we never see what Bogart looked like before the surgery. This insert is far superior to the one sheet in graphics, and among collectors, is the piece to have from this fine film noir thriller. The bottom inset features Bogart being blackmailed by Tom D'Andrea. This insert has lots of extra creases within the poster and a small tear in the edge that has been reinforced with tape. There is also a piece of tape in the upper left corner. Fine-. Sold for: $1,673.00. |
| 28871 | Dark Passage (Warner Brothers, 1947). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Romantic and atmospheric, this point-of-view film noir from Delmer Daves casts Humphrey Bogart and his real-life wife, Lauren Bacall as a couple on the run from the law. Bacall helps hide an escaped convict (Bogart) who has altered his appearance while he tracks down the real killer whose crime he took the fall for. This poster has had the linen trimmed to the edges and the upper and lower borders were folded back at one time. There were a few pinholes in the corners and some minor color touch to the fold lines. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28872 | Dark Passage (Warner Brothers, 1947). Italian Photobusta (5) (13.5" X 19.25"). Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall reunited for this film noir from director Delmer Daves and gave us one of the classics of the genre. These five photobustas feature some scenes that don't appear in the regular U.S. set of lobbies, and are in average used condition with pinholes and minor tears in the edges. Fine. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28873 | Dead Reckoning (Columbia, 1947). Belgian (15" X 21"). This dazzling poster from one of Humphrey Bogart's best film noirs found the star playing opposite Liz Scott - the only actress in Hollywood with a deeper voice than Bacall's. This poster features great graphics and the most minor color touch to the fold lines. Near Mint on Paper. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28874 | Dead Reckoning (Columbia, 1947). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). A soldier runs away rather than receive the Medal of Honor, so his buddy gets permission to investigate, and love and death soon follow. Very minor dust shadowing on edges. Colorful graphics make this an unusually desirable poster. Very Fine+. Sold for: $1,673.00. |
| 28875 | Dead Reckoning (Columbia, 1947). Spanish One Sheet (27" X 39.5"). Humphrey Bogart and Lizabeth Scott appear in this classic film noir as Bogart hunts down the murderer of an old army buddy. This one sheet from Spain features art similar to the U.S. campaign but adds a touch of murder to it with the dangling gun. The poster has a pinhole in each corner, some minor cross-fold tears and a few tears along the edges. Very Fine. Sold for: $567.63. |
| 28876 | In a Lonely Place (Columbia, 1950). Argentinean (29" X 43.5"). Gloria Grahame portrays the secretary of a troubled writer (Humphrey Bogart), one who is suspected of being a murderer. When she becomes romantically involved with him, his violent side emerges and she begins to suspect she will be his next victim. There is minimal color touch to the folds and the lower border has been airbrushed to restore chipping in the two corners and minor tears. This is one of the best foreign posters produced for this film. Fine+ on Linen.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 28877 | In a Lonely Place (Columbia, 1950). Belgian (14.5" X 18.75"). Nicholas Ray's dark and brooding film noir cast Humphrey Bogart as a morose screenwriter who might have a murderous habit. Gloria Grahame, one of the screen's best femme fatales, couldn't resist those charms. This Belgian poster was folded with one extra horizontal crease; it has a pinhole in each corner, but is otherwise very clean. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 28878 | In a Lonely Place (Columbia, 1950). Italian Photobustas (18) (13" X 18.5"). This lot consists of eighteen photobustas, twelve from the film's original release ("Il Diritto Di Uccidere") and six from the films' reissue title ("Paura Senza Perche"). These photobustas have various defects including pinholes, minor tears in the borders, creasing and crimps. Overall they are quite presentable and feature Humphrey Bogart in one of his darkest roles, and Gloria Grahame as the woman who loves him. Fine. Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 28879 | Key Largo (Warner Brothers, 1948). One Sheet (27" X 41"). John Huston's epic film noir let Humphrey Bogart turn the tables on his old on-screen nemesis, Edward G. Robinson as Robinson plays the last gangster in America, desperate to climb back to the top of crime one last time. Bogart's the hero and Lauren Bacall is the "hellcat" that he protects from the gangster's unsavory desires. This one sheet had pinholes in the corners, a small chip and a tear in the center of the upper border, and wear to the center-points, all of which has been corrected by restoration. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $2,151.00. |
| 28880 | Key Largo (Warner Brothers, 1948). Spanish One Sheet (27" X 40"). In Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall's final film together, John Huston cast the pair as an unlikely couple, stranded on Key Largo as a hurricane blows in - both in reality and in the form of an exiled gangster played by Edward G. Robinson. This poster has almost no restoration except for a few tiny color touch-ups to the fold lines. The poster still shows some light toning in the white areas of the folds and a small bit of wear at the center-points. Very Fine+ on Paper. Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 28881 | Key Largo (Warner Brothers, 1948). Italian Photobusta (15) (13.5" X 19.25"). Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall made their final film together in this ensemble with Edward G. Robinson, Lionel Barrymore, and Claire Trevor. Although Bogart and Robinson made several films together, this was the first time that Bogart, as the hero, got the upper hand by shooting Robinson, the gangster, down. These photobustas are quite nice with minor pinholes and edge wear. Very Fine. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28882 | Satan Met a Lady (Warner Brothers, 1936). Insert (14" X 36"). This was the second of three versions by Warner Brothers of Dashiell Hammett's classic detective novel, "The Maltese Falcon." In this version, made as a comedy/mystery, Bette Davis takes on the part made famous by Mary Astor in the 1941 film, Warren William takes on Humphrey Bogart's role (but as Ted Shayne, not Sam Spade), and Allison Skipworth portrayed the villain role made much more famous by Sydney Greenstreet. This rolled insert is fantastic and dramatic. Three of the corners have had minor pieces from another poster spliced in. The lower left corner has some creasing and there were some pinholes going down both sides of the borders. Restoration was performed on some tears in the center of the right border. Rolled, Fine. Sold for: $11,950.00. |
| 28883 | The Maltese Falcon (Warner Brothers, 1941). Insert (14" X 36"). Perhaps the best detective film ever made and certainly one of the best film noirs ever made, this riveting adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's novel by John Huston found Humphrey Bogart in the role of Sam Spade, private detective. It was the film that pulled Bogart out of B-picture gangster obscurity and propelled the actor into becoming the highest paid star in the world. Rounding out the cast were Peter Lorre, Mary Astor, and first timer Sydney Greenstreet. Warner Brothers didn't have high hopes for this picture, so due to the success of "High Sierra," they felt they should depict Bogart as he appeared in that film, as the cold-blooded killer, Mad Dog Roy Earle. This insert has been folded and the lower fold line has an extra parallel fold line appearing just under it. There are two tiny 1/4 inch tears in the left and right borders, otherwise, this poster is in spectacular unrestored condition. Very Fine+. Sold for: $9,560.00. |
| 28884 | The Maltese Falcon (Warner Brothers, 1941). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Ward Bond pulls Humphrey Bogart away from Barton MacLane as Peter Lorre and Mary Astor watch in a pivotal scene from this film noir classic. This card has older restoration to address pinholes, chips in the borders, minor edge wear with tiny tears, and a repaired "a" in "Maltese." Fine-. Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 28885 | The Maltese Falcon (Warner Brothers, 1941). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). John Huston makes his directorial debut in what would become the most famous of film noir thrillers. This great card features much of the cast including Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Peter Lorre, Barton MacLane, and Ward Bond. The card has a pinhole or two in each corner and minor corner rounding. There is a small tear in the upper right border and another one in the top border near the left corner. The card has a very small amount of general soiling. Fine+. Sold for: $3,107.00. |
| 28886 | The Maltese Falcon (Warner Brothers, Late 1940s). Post-War Belgian (11.75" X 16.25"). Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor and Peter Lorre all appear on this post-World War II poster for John Huston's classic adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's story. The poster shows very minor wear on the fold lines and hasn't been restored beyond being placed on linen for preservation. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28887 | The Two Mrs. Carrolls (Warner Brothers, 1947). Belgian (14" X 19.25"). Humphrey Bogart stars in another psychological murder mystery, not so different than "Conflict" which was released two years prior. In this tale, Bogart portrays an artist who paints his wives' portraits as the Angel of Death right before he murders them. This poster, featuring some of the best graphics for the film, has been linen-backed, but has not had any other restoration performed. The pinholes in the corners still show. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $537.75. |
| 28888 | The Wagons Roll at Night (Warner Brothers, 1941). Post-War Belgian (11" X 17"). Humphrey Bogart stars as Joan Leslie's over-protective brother and head of a carnival in this basic remake of 1937's "Kid Galahad." This Belgian poster captures the final moments of the film as Bogart lays dying of a lion attack. The poster was folded horizontally several times and once vertically. The poster was printed on the back of a German map from World War II of Bournemouth, Hampshire, England. Fine+. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28889 | To Have and Have Not (Warner Brothers, 1944). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This is the card most collectors feel conveys the passion and chemistry that led to Humphrey Bogart's and Lauren Bacall's romance and eventual marriage. There is one chip out of the left border that has been reinforced with another piece of paper. Other than that, the card has some minor wear to the bottom border and lower right corner. Fine+-. Sold for: $537.75. |
| 28890 | To Have and Have Not (Warner Brothers, 1944). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall met and fell in love while making this film and every bit of that heat shows on screen. Bogart runs a charter boat in Martinique during World War II. A big customer is killed before he can pay, so Bogart is forced to smuggle in a Resistance leader. Meanwhile, Bogart and Bacall are smoldering with looks and exchanges like the "You know how to whistle?" scene. Howard Hawks directed from a William Faulkner screenplay, based on the Ernest Hemingway novel. There has been minor airbrushing and touchup on the smaller credits area where the poster had a snipe removed, also where there was tape lift on the back of the cross folds and borders. Fold wear, two small holes in the Warners' logo and one small hole above Bogart's name also were addressed with expert restoration. Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 28891 | To Have and Have Not (Warner Brothers, 1944). Australian One Sheet (28" X 40"). The film that introduced Bacall to Bogart and led to their marriage. This Australian poster presents a fine romantic image of the two in the stone litho style. The poster has pinholes and staple holes, and small edge tears, primarily at folds. There are small cross fold separations with slight paper loss, and a short curled tear near the center. Mounted on linen, the poster has received restoration and color touch-up where needed, and displays beautifully. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 28892 | Tokyo Joe (Columbia, 1949). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Bogie fans will not want to miss this outstanding one sheet featuring a bold image of Bogart, along with femme fatale Florence Marly. Famously the first American film to be shot in post-war Japan, Tokyo Joe is the story of a guy trying to resume his life in Japan after the war, only to find that his wife, who he had presumed dead, has remarried, and the US government is determined to interfere in his affairs. Pinholes, minor crossfold separation, some chipping and surface abrasions are all rendered virtually invisible with the professional restoration. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $298.75. |
| 28893 | The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (Warner Brothers, 1948). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Humphrey Bogart and Tim Holt, on their way to prospect for gold in the Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico, are ambushed by Goldhat and his gang. This lobby card from one of the best films in both Bogart's and director John Huston's careers shows virtually no wear at all; just the slightest handling at the tips of the corners. Near Mint+. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 28894 | The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (Warner Brothers, 1948). Italian Photobusta (13) (13.75" X 19.5"). John Huston had a real flair for adventure and would bring several amazing tales to the screen over the course of his career, but none are better than this tale of greed, gold and what it does to men's souls. Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston and Tim Holt all go prospecting for gold in the rugged outback of the Mexican Sierra Madre and gradually descend into madness. This set of Italian Photobustas feature scenes that don't appear on the U.S. set of lobbies including several with Gold Hat (Alfonso Bedoya) who delivered one of the film's greatest (and most often quoted) lines: "Badges? We ain't got no badges. We don't need no badges. I don't have to show you any stinking badges." These scenes have various wear to the edges including pinholes and tiny tears. Fine+. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 28895 | The Two Mrs. Carrolls (Warner Brothers, 1947). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style B. Humphrey Bogart, Barbara Stanwyck and Alexis Smith star in this thriller about a serial husband who becomes a serial killer. This half sheet has edge wear, small scuffs and light soiling. There is a tape stain running along the side edge. Fine. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 28896 | The Wagons Roll at Night (Warner Brothers, 1941). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Humphrey Bogart stars in this Warner Brothers re-working of the prizefight drama "Kid Galahad." Bogart runs a traveling carnival, Eddie Albert plays a local turned lion tamer who falls in love with Bogart's sister (Joan Leslie). Though the one sheets for this title do turn up, the three sheet is a much more rare commodity. This poster has some wear and paper loss within many of the foldlines and cross folds. There is a some painting within the title box and all of the borders have been airbrushed. There were tears from the border into the artwork in several instances. The restoration of the poster has addressed these issues and the poster now displays well. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28897 | Casablanca (Warner Brothers, 1942). Argentinean One Sheet (29.25" X 43.5"). This Argentinean poster captures Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henried against the backdrop of war-torn French Morocco and the city of their imprisonment, Casablanca. This poster appears to have been issued in the war years as most of the films during the war were not with-held from distribution in South America. This poster has airbrushing all around the edges to repair some slight chips and tears. There has also been some in-painting on the fold lines. Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $3,107.00. |
| 28898 | Casablanca (Warner Brothers, 1942). Australian Daybill (13.5" X 30"). This poster is from the film's first release as it doesn't advertise any of the Oscars the film won, including Best Picture and Director. This beautiful Australian poster is almost identical to its U.S. counterpart except that it boasts even more lush color. The poster was linen backed to repair some minor paper loss in a line from Henreid's forehead to Bergman's hair. There has also been some airbrushing to the white areas in the lower left corner. Fine on Linen. Sold for: $4,481.25. |
| 28899 | Casablanca (Warner Brothers, R-1960s). Belgian (11" X 17.25"). Next to the image of Clark Gable about to kiss Vivien Leigh from "Gone With the Wind," this image of Humphrey Bogart going cheek-to-cheek with Ingrid Bergman may be the most recognizable image in the history of the cinema. This original Belgian poster, from the post-World War II era, captures the romance that has made "Casablanca" the most romantic movie ever made. The poster was folded in half at one time but the color correction on the fold line is almost invisible. This item was cataloged wrong and we are told is an early 1960s re-issue. Very Fine+ on Linen.Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 28900 | Casablanca (Warner Brothers, 1942). Post-War Czech Poster (11.5" X 36.25"). Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman are depicted on this poster at opposing points: both in their roles as Richard Blaine and Ilsa Lund and on what their goals in the war are. This poster from Czechoslovakia is probably from the film's first release after the war since it was distributed by the Motion Picture Export Association and bears their seal. The poster was folded at one time but has not had any restoration. Very Fine/Near Mint on Linen.Sold for: $5,377.50. |
| 28901 | Casablanca (Warner Brothers, R-1974). Japanese B3 (14.5" X 20"). This Japanese poster (the uncommon B3 size) is believed to be a 1974 reissue, and features artwork seen on no other poster for this title. Perhaps the defining film of Bogart's career, and this is certainly one of the best-loved films in movie history. This could be the start of a beautiful collection. Minor fold separation. Very Fine/Near Mint on Linen. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 28902 | Casablanca (Warner Brothers, R-1953). Italian Photobusta (6) (13.75" X 19.5"). This lot of six Italian lobbies depicts some of the key moments from this classic war/romance film, including scenes never shown in the original U.S. cards. Some of the scenes even depict stars that don't appear in the original cards including Dooley Wilson and Conrad Veidt. Most of these have pinholes in the corners but are otherwise very clean. The dancing scene with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman has had a large chip in the top center replaced. Fine. Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 28903 | Casablanca (Warner Brothers, R-1940s). Australian Daybill (13" X 30"). This is the Australian poster (showing the Academy Award) for the first re-release of this incredibly popular film. Nice shots of Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart. There was fold wear with small tears and a small bit of paper loss on the bottom border. All this has been beautifully restored. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 28904 | Casablanca (Warner Brothers, 1942). Window Card (14" X 22"). Perennially on everyone's "Best Picture" list, this true classic won three Oscars and was nominated for five more. This window card has Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in full color surrounded by their five co-stars in shadowy hues of blue. There has been restoration to address pinholes, edge wear with tiny tears, a 3" crack from the right of the WB logo to Bergman's chin, a small hole on Bogie's shoulder and corner chips. There is a faint theatre stamp at the top. In addition, all the white background area has been airbrushed, but the poster has not been backed. Fine. Not Sold. |
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| 28905 | Creature from the Black Lagoon (Universal International, 1954). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The first on-screen appearance of the "Gill-Man" was made in this thriller, which was shot on the Universal backlot. The colors on this card are slightly faded and the borders have been lightly airbrushed, primarily on the sides and top. There was a tear in the left side that went into the "R" in Richard, and a small chip off of the lower left corner, which has been repaired. Fine- on Paper. Sold for: $1,135.25. |
| 28906 | Creature from the Black Lagoon (Universal International, 1954). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Here it is! If you're going to buy one card from the entire series on "The Creature," then this is THE card to get. The infamous Gill-Man rises from the depths of the Amazon River to attack. This is by far, the most popular lobby to feature the Creature, and this example is very clean except for a coating on the back of the card. Apparently, it was mounted to something at one time, but the front of the card is very clean with only a little wear to the corners. Very Fine+. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28907 | Creature From the Black Lagoon (Universal International, 1954). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Jack Arnold's Denizen of the Deep, the Gill-Man of the Grotto, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, made his screen debut in this classic horror film shot in 3D. The art for this seminal one sheet was executed to perfection by Reynold Brown. Other than two small, very clean tears in the upper border and one tiny tear in the lower left edge, this poster is in mint condition. Simply stated, the colors on this unfaded poster will astound you. Without a doubt, this is the finest example of this classic poster we've ever seen; if you miss out, well, you may never see another in its class. Near Mint-. Sold for: $20,315.00. |
| 28908 | Creature from the Black Lagoon (Universal International, 1954). Insert (14" X 36"). 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. This insert is unrestored with pinholes in the corners and two additional folds in addition to the typical three. There is a clean tear in the lower left border which has been repaired with white tape on the verso, and light staining in the upper border. There is some surface paper lifting in the upper border as well, which has slightly extended into the image. There are two minor "v" shaped tears in the upper tag-line area. Overall, this insert still displays very well. Fine-. From the Janowicz Collection. Sold for: $5,377.50. |
| 28909 | Revenge of the Creature (Universal, 1955). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). The greatest monster to emerge from the 1950s horror cycle was given his first sequel in this epic. The Creature from the Black Lagoon was back and Florida got him as the monster went on a rampage through Ocean Harbor Park. These cards are spectacular as they depict the creature many times and in wonderful poses. Card #7 has a two inch clean tear that goes into the "C" in "Creature," and the title card shows some minor foxing and shadow in the upper and left borders. Otherwise, these cards are in beautiful condition. Very Fine/ Near Mint. Sold for: $2,868.00. |
| 28910 | Revenge of the Creature (Universal, 1955). One Sheet (27" X 41"). The highest-grossing film of the "Creature" series, this is the 3-D sequel to the "Creature from the Black Lagoon." It is a fish out of water tale with a few surprises as the creature is moved to a different surrounding and, once again, we have the man versus monster climax. The poster is great, as it shows the "gill-man" running amuck amongst the human population. This example is one of the finest we've ever seen. Other than a few pinholes in the upper two corners and a small tear on the left border, this poster is exceptionally clean. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $3,734.38. |
| 28911 | The Creature Walks Among Us (Universal, 1956). One Sheet (27" X 41"). The third installment of the "Creature" series found our favorite Gill-man undergoing an elaborate experiment, with an attempt to turn him into an "air-breather". The posters for the "Creature" films are some of the most desirable, with artwork created by Reynold Brown. There was a three inch tear in the upper border that extends into the artwork and there has been minor touch-up to the fold lines and center-points where there was some slight paper loss. Professionall restoration has addressed all of the issues mentioned and the poster appears near mint. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28912 | The Vampire Bat (Majestic Pictures, Inc., 1933). Insert (14" X 36"). The terrible resurgence of vampirism in the tiny village of Kleinschloss creates an atmosphere of terror for residents. Lionel Atwill and King Kong's famous girlfriend, Fay Wray, star in this wonderfully creepy tale of terror. This insert is incredibly rare and has been linen-backed. There has been color touch to the fold lines and a couple of cracks in the background. The borders have been airbrushed as well. Since being backed, this poster was rolled causing some of the folds to re-lift off of the linen. Fine on Linen. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 28913 | 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 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 (reinforced on the back with tape), light creases, pinholes and border bumps. The card has had minor restoration and displays very well. Very Fine-. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28914 | Dracula (Spanish) (Universal, 1931). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). At last! After seventy-four years, original lobby cards to the Spanish language version of "Dracula" finally turned up. Collectors had hoped they existed, but until two years ago, no one had ever seen them. The film was made at the same time as the Browning/Lugosi version, but shot at night using the same sets and a Spanish language cast. This was a fairly common practice during the early talkie era as the studios felt it would be better to shoot the films in the native languages rather than dub them. This version, directed by George Melford and starring Carlos Villarias as Dracula, is considered the better film. This scene depicts Eduardo Arozamena as Van Helsing and Pablo Rubio as Renfield. While this is technically a "dead card" since Dracula doesn't appear, it is still the only known copy of this card and one of only two cards known to exist on this film at all. This card has a set of staple marks in each corner, a small chip off of the upper right corner and some slight "rounding" to the other corners. If you've been hoping to acquire something original on this rare title, this may be your only chance. Fine-. Sold for: $2,868.00. |
| 28915 | Dracula (Realart, R-1951). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style B. With each generation, Universal would re-issue its classic monster films to the delight of legions of fans. By the late 1940s, the distribution rights were sold to Realart whose first release of "Dracula" was this one in 1951. This rolled half sheet has been paper-backed to correct a few small tears in the border and several wrinkles. The professional restoration makes the poster appear near mint. Very Fine. Sold for: $2,031.50. |
| 28916 | Mark of the Vampire (MGM, 1935). Pressbook (17 pages) (14" X 19.5"). Tod Browning essentially remade his classic "London After Midnight" with Bela Lugosi and Lionel Barrymore sharing the chores that Lon Chaney did by himself in the original. Lugosi was the world's most famous vampire, so who better to recreate the classic performance? Many posters issued for this film did not depict Lugosi making this pressbook (with a cover that depicts the exact same art as the window card, though not pictured on the poster page) a "must" for Lugosi fans. It was folded in half at one time and there is a bit of separation at the ends of the fold lines. The interior pages are browning and somewhat brittle with some minor tears. The herald is also missing. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $5,078.75. |
| 28917 | Murders in the Rue Morgue (Universal, 1932). Herald (8.25" X 10.5"). A true rarity in the horror genre, an original 4-page herald for Lugosi's next important film after "Dracula." This film was shocking for its depiction of torture, even considering the film was made in 1932, pre-production code enforcement. Film censors however, did demand that Universal lessen Francis's screams to moans or eliminate the scene altogether. There is paper tape on the spine of the herald to address fold separations in the spine, chips out of the middle section, and edge wear with small chips and tears in the borders. There are corner bumps with minor paper loss. The herald has been folded. All the principals are featured in great 'head shots' on the back page. That's Charles Gemora, famed Hollywood gorilla actor, toting Sidney Fox. Very Good+. Sold for: $239.00. |
| 28918 | Murders in the Rue Morgue (Universal, 1932). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Bela Lugosi, as the evil Dr. Mirakle, stalks Sidney Fox back to her home where he plans on kidnapping her and using her blood in a warped experiment. This film was very loosely based on Edgar Allan Poe's story, and owed a lot of its plot line to "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari." Lugosi only appears in three lobbies from the set making this scene card extremely desirable. The borders were trimmed at one point, but have been expertly restored. The trim barely went into the image area. Very Good+ on Paper. Sold for: $4,481.25. |
| 28919 | Murders in the Rue Morgue (Universal, 1932). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Lobby cards from this classic horror film are extremely scarce, so even this scene depicting the harem dancers is highly collectible. Bela Lugosi starred in this adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's classic detective story, and is seen in the border art. The left border has been replaced and there were chips off of both right corners. The card had a few pinholes on it as well, however, all of these defects have been repaired through professional restoration and cleaning. Fine-. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28920 | The Black Cat (Universal, 1934). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Incest, murder, torture, devil worship and perverse psychological obsessions are layered throughout this film as Karloff and Lugosi play a game of chess to determine the fate of a young couple. Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi were cast together for their first horror film in Edgar G. Ulmer's adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's classic tale. The film is one of the true masterpieces of the horror genre and has so many ghoulish oddities it's hard to imagine how the film was made in 1934! The half sheet offered here is very rare and features the same artwork as the title card. There are only three copies of this poster known to exist, perhaps none in this fine of condition. The poster is unrestored in any way. It has a small corner chip off the lower left corner, slight clean tears on left border, and a 4.5" clean tear on the lower border extending into the artwork through the "a" in "Black." The colors are deep and vibrant. We sold the one sheet to this classic film in our recent March auction for over $286,000! Rolled, Fine+. Sold for: $89,625.00. |
| 28921 | Dracula's Daughter (Realart, R-1949). Insert (14" X 36"). Gloria Holden stars as Count Dracula's daughter in this second film in the Universal Dracula series. This picks up directly where the 1931 original left off with Van Helsing (Edward Van Sloan) putting the finishing touches on the Count. This insert, from the film's only re-issue, had extra creases at the fold which have flattened nicely with paper-backing. The borders have been airbrushed as well. Fine/Very Fine on Paper. Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 28922 | Son of Dracula (Realart, R-1948). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). One of the many film-makers forced to flee Germany when the Nazi's came to power, Robert Siodmak took up residence in Hollywood and used his shadowy style to direct this classic sequel to "Dracula." Lon Chaney made his only appearance as Count Dracula going by the alias Dr. Alucard (that's Dracula backwards). This Realart re-issue half sheet is from the film's only re-release. It has a tear in the left border and some crimping in the upper border. There is a small piece of paper tape in the top right corner and the left side of the bottom border had a seven inch piece torn off that's been replaced. Rolled, Very Good+. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 28923 | Horror of Dracula (Universal International, 1958). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Christopher Lee stars as the infamous Count Dracula in this adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel. This film is considered by most to be the best of the Hammer horror films and was far superior to the Bela Lugosi version made by Universal in 1931. The wonderful Joseph Smith graphics on this one sheet don't accurately depict Lee as American audiences were unfamiliar with the star - a situation that would be corrected very soon. There were two printings of the one sheet and lobby card sets. Offered here is the "blue" style which is a good bit more rare than the frequently seen "green" style. This poster has a minor tear in the lower right border. Very Fine+. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 28924 | Horror of Dracula (Universal International, 1958). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Christopher Lee rose to fame as Bram Stoker's legendary Count Dracula in this, the first in a series of Dracula films from England's Hammer Studios. The cards in this set feature Lee on all but two of them and they all have some slight discoloration along the bottom border due to water. Two of the cards in this set are classics and extremely difficult to find. Very Fine-. Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 28925 | The Mysterious Mr. Wong (Monogram, 1934). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Maybe he wasn't Fu Manchu, but when xenophobic entertainment was still a Hollywood staple, studios needed villains like Mr. Wong. Bela Lugosi lent his suitably evil presence to the role. This poster, mounted on linen, has pinholes and extra horizontal fold lines from misfolding. There is a very small chip missing from the lower center border. The linen has been trimmed to the edges of the poster, and there is faint staining in the upper border, as well as extremely faint bleed-through at two spots in the field from rubber stamps on the reverse. Lugosi, Arline Judge and Wallace Ford are well rendered in gorgeous stone litho. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28926 | Bride of the Monster (Filmmakers Releasing, 1956). Poster (30" X 40"). Ed Wood, Jr., the man who brought us "Plan 9 from Outer Space" and other classics in "bad cinema" delivered a masterpiece in "Bride of the Monster" as Bela Lugosi makes his final (complete) on-screen appearance and fights to the death with a rubber octopus. The hulking giant Tor Johnson co-stars. This poster has had some minor touch-up work done and some slight repair to minor tears in the borders. Rolled, Very Fine+. Sold for: $537.75. |
| 28927 | Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (Universal, 1948). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Certainly one of the greatest horror-comedies of all time, as Bud and Lou face off against the supernatural all-stars: Dracula (Bela Lugosi), the Wolfman (Lon Chaney, Jr.), the Frankenstein Monster (Glenn Strange), and more. This poster has very light overall wear. Rolled, Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $191.20. |
| 28928 | Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (Universal, 1948). Pressbook (Twelve Pages). It was the swan song for Bela Lugosi as Dracula, Lon Chaney as the Wolf Man and Glenn Strange as the Monster, but the resurgence of Abbott and Costello's careers. The fantastic pressbook has lots of information on how to promote the film including the graphics for all of the poster material. Pressbooks in this condition for major films almost never turn up; this gem is a real rarity. Near Mint-. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 28929 | Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (Universal, 1948). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style B. In 1948, two of Universal's big breadwinners -- the monster series and comedy duo Bud Abbott and Lou Costello -- could not halt a box-office and critical slump. The studio played Dr. Frankenstein and decided to combine these disparate parts, but Costello resisted such mad experimentation, with a declaration oft-heard in Hollywood: "No way I'll do that crap. My little girl could write something better than this." A $50,000 advance in salary convinced him otherwise. The other jewels in the crown needed no such reassurance; Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney, Jr. and Glenn Strange all signed on to reprise their famous roles, and even Boris Karloff did publicity for the film. Everything worked out better than Costello could have hoped, with the film becoming the studio's second-highest grosser of the year and enduring as a beloved fan favorite. This hilarious half sheet has a scratch in the top right corner and wrinkling and creasing in the image. While the poster has undergone restoration, there is just minor staining in the borders and faint soiling within the image as well as tiny corner bumps. Fine/Very Fine on Paper. Sold for: $2,629.00. |
| 28930 | Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (Universal, 1951). One Sheet (27" X 41"). In the continuing run of "meet and greets" for Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, and every monster on the Universal lot, Bud and Lou operate as mail-order private eyes to help a boxer clear his name of murder. Lou has to step into the ring to face a professional boxer, and gets the invisible assist of the boxer they're trying to help. This one sheet is extremely nice with minor color touch to the fold lines and some light airbrushing to the borders. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 28931 | I Was a Teenage Werewolf (American International, 1957). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Michael Landon made his big screen debut with this role as the furry-fanged teen-wolf whose condition is brought on by regression hypnotherapy. There is a slight bit of paper loss along the left side of the upper fold line, but it is small and in the purple background. Very Fine+. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28932 | Werewolf of London (Universal, 1935). Herald (7" X 10"). Henry Hull snarls his way through this Universal horror thriller as the screen's first werewolf. Warner Oland co-stars as another scientist and werewolf who is looking to steal the only known antidote for lycanthropy. This herald has a piece missing from the upper right corner of the cover and several tears along the bottom. The back page has tanned a bit and shows signs of having been glued into a scrapbook at one time. Wonderful graphics adorn this extremely rare herald. Very Good+. Sold for: $191.20. |
| 28933 | Werewolf of London (Universal, 1935). Insert (14" X 36"). When Universal decided to make the first film to deal with lycanthropy, they brought in master make-up artist Jack Pierce to create the perfect Werewolf. What he created was considered so horrific that the make-up was shelved until 1941 when Universal would cast Lon Chaney in "The Wolf Man." The make-up used in this film was 'abbreviated,' yet many consider it to be superior. Henry Hull was cast as the accursed scientist and Warner Oland (taking a break from his roles as Charlie Chan) was his nemesis - another werewolf on the search for a cure to their mutual fate. This insert was folded and does show some slight wear to the fold lines. There is a small scratch in the background above the "f" in "Werewolf," and there is one extra fold line running parallel to the upper fold line. There is a blemish that runs diagonally through the upper portion of the image, and two 1" tears on the upper right border. The title has been written in the lower right border. The posters for this title have always been some of the rarest of the Universal horror cycle. This drop-dead gorgeous insert is a rare find indeed with less than a handful known to exist! Very Fine-. Sold for: $59,750.00. |
| 28934 | Werewolf of London (Universal, 1935). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Typical of Universal during the mid-1930s, the studio would usually issue at least one lobby card in the set as a "montage" card, meaning that the inset was usually comprised of two or more different scenes from the film. This amazing scene features Henry Hull as the Werewolf desperately seeking a cure for his condition in his lab, along with Valerie Hobson as the scientist's distraught wife. The card had small chips off of all four corners, two tears on the left, one on the bottom, two in the top and two more on the right side, all of which just extended into the background. The card was beautifully restored and now appears very clean. This is a very rare scene card from this classic as few cards depict Hull in make-up. Very Good+ on Paper. Sold for: $4,780.00. |
| 28935 | Werewolf of London (Universal, 1935). French Grande (47" X 63"). Universal initially developed this project for Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi, but "Bride of Frankenstein" and "Mark of the Vampire" would win out. Make-up wizard Jack Pierce actually created the make-up used by Lon Chaney, Jr. in 1941's "Wolfman" for this film, but star Henry Hull refused to sit through the long hours it took to achieve. Still, this is one of the more under-rated films of the horror genre. Here is a fantastic French Grande with magnificent art by one of France's best, Jean Rene Poissonnie, in one of his early posters. Due to the nature of his signature, we believe this to be the early original French release. There are only minor fold separations, and very minor pinholes. Very Fine/Near Mint on Linen. Sold for: $4,780.00. |
| 28936 | Werewolf of London (Universal, R-1951). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Henry Hull carved his on-screen niche in the horror genre with this picture about a scientist who's bitten by a werewolf (Warner Oland). Hull then tries to steal a flower that is the only antidote to becoming a murdering beast when the moon is full. This half sheet has pinholes and small tears in the borders and wear along the foldlines, some of which have been reinforced with tape on the back. Fine. Not Sold. |
| 28937 | The Wolf Man (Universal, 1941). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Lon Chaney, Claude Rains, Ralph Bellamy, and Evelyn Ankers all appear in this moment from one of the best horror films to emerge from Universal Pictures. The card has had professional restoration to all four corners to correct staple marks. There was also a tear in the upper border, a slight scratch in Chaney's hat, and a pinhole in the center of the open doorway. The card now appears near mint. Very Fine-. Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 28938 | The Wolf Man (Universal, 1941). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This final scene from "The Wolf Man" features several of the film's key players including Claude Rains, Ralph Bellamy, Warren William, and Lon Chaney. The card has a small chip and tear in the left border reinforced with paper tape on the back, a tiny tear in the right border and some very minor moisture rippling in the top border. Fine+. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 28939 | The Wolf Man (Universal, 1941). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Lon Chaney as the legendary Wolf Man stalks the moors for his victim, portrayed by Evelyn Ankers. This is considered the best scene card in the set. This card is heavily restored: the only "original" portion of the card is the 8.5" x 10.5" scene of the Wolf Man. The rest is a laser copy. They have been combined to make a lesser condition card. Fair/Good on Paper. Sold for: $6,871.25. |
| 28940 | Curse of the Werewolf (Universal, 1961). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Hammer's entry into the werewolf genre was this gem with Oliver Reed giving an over the top performance as the werewolf. The poster is a classic as well with some of the best art to ever grace a Hammer horror one sheet. This copy has staple marks in the borders as well as the background art. The top border was folded back at one time, and the bottom has an extra fold through the middle of the credits. There is also some smudging on the lower left. Very Fine-. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28941 | She-Wolf of London (Universal, 1946). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). While not a sequel to "The Werewolf of London," this moody Universal horror film is much more in the Val Lewton/RKO horror vein of using suggestion over Jack Pierce make-up. This three sheet is essentially unused with only minor crossfold tears, edge creases and some minor chipping at a couple of the center points. Very Fine. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 28942 | She-Wolf of London (Universal, 1946). One Sheet (27" X 41"). A young woman believes she has inherited a family curse: that the blood of werewolves flows in her veins. She's convinced that she is responsible for several recent and grisly murders. This Universal horror film is similar to the stylistic thriller, "The Cat People" made by Val Lewton at RKO. There are several sets of staple marks around the borders and in the corners. The top and bottom borders were folded back at one time, the lower one just above the bottom line of credits. Very Fine-. Sold for: $239.00. |
| 28943 | She (RKO, 1935). Midget Window Card (8" X 14"). Based upon H. Rider Haggard's 1886 novel, this cinematic fantasy found Randolph Scott as the leader of an expedition searching for the "flame of life"; a radioactive element hidden in Arctic Manchuria that is supposed to bestow eternal life. Two years later, Frank Capra would use James Hilton's novel, "Lost Horizon," as the basis for his film that utilized a similar concept; that of a far-away civilization where people can live forever. This midget card shows creasing in the corners (more in the top) and some light "rubbing" within the image area. There is a Dutch censor stamp in the background next to Gahagan's head. Fine. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28944 | The Drums of Jeopardy (Tiffany, 1931). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Warner Oland stars in this story of revenge as Dr. Boris Karlov, a mad scientist who seeks revenge on the aristocratic family responsible for the death of his daughter. This poster is one of the most magnificent stone litho posters we have ever seen, however, it has had quite a bit of restoration, primarily color touch to all of the fold lines which had many large cross-tears. There were chips out of the borders which were in-painted on the linen instead of paper-filled, and there is a large Dutch censor stamp in the background. There is a 5" x 6" square section in the lower left corner that was spliced back into the poster, and was incorrectly aligned in the process. Very Good on Linen. Sold for: $3,585.00. |
| 28945 | Freaks (MGM, 1932). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). One of the most banned films of all time, this story of circus freak show denizens was originally to star Victor McLaglen and Jean Harlow. They turned it down because of the horrid subject matter, a feeling shared by MGM head Irving Thalberg. Even director Tod Browning had nightmares as the film was shooting with real deformed circus performers. Any paper from this film is very rare. This lobby card has pinholes, minor tape scuffs and tiny edge tears. The flaws have been repaired and the card has a brand new appearance. It features a nice shot of stars Olga Baclanova and Henry Victor. Very Fine-. Sold for: $6,572.50. |
| 28946 | The Revenge of Frankenstein (Columbia, 1958). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Hammer studio's sequel to their first foray into horror ("The Curse of Frankenstein") found Peter Cushing as Dr. Frankenstein changing his name and moving to Germany so he can carry on with his diabolical experiments. This is one of the few early Hammer horror films that Christopher Lee opted out of. Hammer was the master at these types of films and their popularity today is as strong as when the films were made. This half sheet is very clean with only a very minor separation on the left horizontal fold. Near Mint-. Sold for: $215.10. |
| 28947 | The Screaming Skull (American International, 1958). Insert (14" X 36"). There's no doubt about it, the best thing about this movie is it's poster. The graphics on this poster are among the most lurid of the 1950s and keep it in high demand. The insert was mounted on paper, but for no apparent reason. It poster was never folded nor does it have any tears. Near Mint+ on Paper. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28948 | Cat People (RKO, R-1952). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This film, from the production team of Val Lewton and director Jacques Tourneur, is one of the greatest horror films ever made. Shot with an eye for suspense, this story of a woman (Simone Simon) who may or may not turn into a cat when she becomes jealous, redefined the entire genre with its use of suggestion instead of showing "the monster." This re-issue poster with all new artwork has one small piece of tape on the back of the lower center-point. Near Mint-. Sold for: $2,270.50. |
| 28949 | Cat People (RKO, 1942). Window Card (14" X 22"). This was the picture that launched an entire sub-category in the horror genre. Under the tenure of Val Lewton, RKO's horror department made a series of horror films based on suspense rather than blatant horror imagery. The poster had a chip off of the lower left corner which extended up through the "Ja" of "Jacques." The borders have been airbrushed. Fine- on Paper. Sold for: $298.75. |
| 28950 | The Ghost Ship (RKO, 1943). Insert (14" X 36"). Producer Val Lewton brought his usual sense of style and suspense to this production directed by Mark Robson. The film was not a "ghost" or horror film though, but instead a tale about a sea captain's (Richard Dix) obsession with authority and his slow descent into madness. This insert is very clean with one pinhole "pull" in the bottom border, some very minor wear to the corners and some slight tape residue in the upper left border. Rolled, Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28951 | Halloween (United Artists, 1978). Japanese B2 (20" X 29"). Without a doubt, this is the creepiest artwork used in any country to advertise John Carpenter's landmark serial killer film, which made a star of Jamie Lee Curtis and spawned a decade of vastly inferior imitators. This original release Japanese B2 sheet is in excellent condition, with minor bending and the tiniest bit of edge wear. Still glossy with gorgeous color. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 28952 | House on Haunted Hill (Allied Artists, 1959). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Vincent Price challenges us to stay the night in a haunted house where no one is expected to survive. The posters for this William Castle thriller are among the best of their era and highly collected by horror fans for their lurid graphics. The colors on this half sheet are among the best we've seen. It has some slight wear to each of the upper corners, and the lower right corner has a small diagonal crease. Very Fine. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28953 | House on Haunted Hill (Allied Artists, 1959). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Made by William Castle on a shoestring budget, this little horror gem still packs a punch with a creepy cast and shocking fright effects. Vincent Price leads the cast in this story of a man willing to pay his guests $10,000 each to stay in this house for one night. The posters for this film are some of the most striking for a horror film of the fifties. This example has one pinhole in each corner and some slight separation on the lower portion of the vertical fold. There is also a small pen mark on the left eye of the woman's head in the lower right corner. Very Fine+. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 28954 | How to Make a Monster (American International, 1958). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). A prop artist who does the monster make-up for a major Hollywood studio gets fired and decides to take revenge on the callous studio heads by hypnotizing a couple of actors into believing that they're genuine monsters. The two monster-men begin committing murders, wreaking havoc throughout the studio. It was a simple plot constructed by Producer Herman Cohen to get a second use out of the masks created for "I Was a Teenage Werewolf" and "I Was a Teenage Frankenstein" and the poster provides some of the best lurid graphics of the 1950s. This poster is essentially unused with only a few tiny tears on the bottom edge of the top section. Near Mint-. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 28955 | The Mad Ghoul (Universal, 1943). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). In this spooky thriller, everybody's in love with Evelyn Ankers (and can you blame them?), from medical student Ted (David Bruce) to suave pianist Eric (Turhan Bey) to mad scientist Dr. Morris (George Zucco). But Zucco has the skills, and starts bumping off her suitors with ancient Mayan gas! Ankers is as ravishing as always, and Bruce's make-up is pretty advanced for the time, as highlighted on this splendid half sheet poster. The piece presents beautifully, with professional restoration masking enlarged pinholes, minor tape lifts, and a tear in the top border. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 28956 | The Phantom of the Opera (Universal, 1962). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Hammer Studios' version of "The Phantom" cast Herbert Lom in the title role and also changed the story by adding some new plot twists and turns. Typical of the studio, this version added the usual Hammer flair for gory make-up and didn't disappoint its audiences. The artwork for this three sheet is by Reynold Brown. This poster is essentially unused with only a couple of light smudges in the borders. Near Mint. Sold for: $239.00. |
| 28957 | Secret of the Chateau (Universal, 1934). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This film, in the same vein as "The Cat and the Canary" and other "old dark house" thrillers, is set in an old creepy mansion where two murders are committed in the process of someone stealing a rare Gutenberg Bible. This incredible litho from Universal, one of the rarest and hardest to acquire from this era, certainly evokes the look that was so prevalent in all of it's horror movies and the only reason this poster was put on linen was to flatten the fold lines. Very Fine/Near Mint on Linen. Sold for: $5,377.50. |
| 28958 | Svengali (Warner Brothers, 1931). Herald (6" X 9"). Marian Marsh became the screen's best Trilby and there was no doubt that John Barrymore created the definitive Svengali. Based upon George Louis Du Maurier's novel, this adaptation concentrated on Barrymore's performance as the ultimate evil man who uses hypnosis to get Trilby to do his bidding. The role was so good that the word "Svengali" came into general use in the English language. This herald has a couple of edge and corner chips and very slight tears. Fine. Sold for: $119.50. |
| 28959 | The Uninvited (Paramount, 1944). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Composer Roderick Fitzgerald (Ray Milland) and his sister Pamela (Ruth Hussey) discover a beautiful old house perched at the edge of a cliff on the Cornish coast, and promptly move in, little knowing the strange forces that are at work within its walls. One of the most intelligent and slickly-mounted ghost story/haunted house movies ever made, "The Uninvited" is a class act all the way. This haunting one sheet features bold portraits of Milland and new starlet Gail Russell. Condition problems include writing on the reverse, small pieces missing from the corners, pinhole tears, border tears, and small chips out in several places. Still, the poster remains quite striking and, with excellent restoration, presents itself very nicely. Very Good on Paper. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28960 | The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (Universal, 1966). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Don Knotts, in one of his best roles since Barney Fife, is Luther Heggs, a would-be reporter for a small Kansas newspaper. Outwardly full of bravado, but a Nervous Nellie inside, Luther is assigned to spend the night in a haunted house, giving Knotts the opportunity to utilize his trademark scared milquetoast persona to the maximum. This lobby card set has slight bends, and a few light edge stains. Knotts appears on all eight cards, along with co-stars Joan Staley, Dick Sargent and Skip Homeier. Very Fine+. Sold for: $191.20. |
| 28961 | The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (Universal, 1966). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Don Knotts rose to fame as Andy Taylor's bumbling deputy Barney Fife on "The Andy Griffith Show," but came into his own in a series of comedies for Universal Pictures, of which "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken" is the most beloved. This one sheet has a clean tear on the left side that goes into the "D" in "Don." Otherwise this is a sparkling example of this poster. Very Fine. Sold for: $227.05. |
| 28962 | Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (Universal, 1955). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Abbott and Costello's last film for Universal was one more take-off on the studio's famous horror cycle. This time the boys hire on to transport a mummy back to America, without knowing that it has come back to life. A lost medallion and a mummy cult just add to the duo's problems. This lobby card set has very light edge wear, corner bumps, and one rounded corner. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 28963 | Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (Universal, 1955). One Sheet (27" X 41"). With the astounding success of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello's "Meet Frankenstein" feature in 1948, the comedy team found themselves cast in a whole string of movies "meeting" various monsters. The final entry was in 1955 as the duo took on the Mummy. The poster has one pinhole in each of the upper corners, a small separation on the left side of the middle horizontal fold and a tear in the ruffled lower left edge. The poster displays beautifully and none of the defects detracts from the overall appearance. Very Fine. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28964 | Baby Take a Bow (Fox, 1934). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Shirley Temple's first starring role at Fox actually kept her somewhat in the background; it's a classic ex-con-gone-straight tale, with Temple as the adorable daughter of James Dunn and Claire Trevor. This colorful poster has a very small piece missing from the top left corner, a small 3/4" tear in the right margin, some creases reinforced with linen restoration tape, and minor color touch throughout. Rolled, Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 28965 | Captain January (20th Century Fox, 1936). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Shirley Temple stars as a little girl who lives with a lighthouse keeper Captain January (Guy Kibbee) who rescued her when her parents drowned. A truant officer decides she should go to boarding school, but she's rescued by relatives. Buddy Ebsen dances "At The Codfish Ball" with Shirley. A small tear on the left and one on the right along with some light edge wrinkling are the only defects on this beautiful poster. Rolled, Very Fine+. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 28966 | Stowaway (20th Century Fox, 1936). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Shirley Temple stars as a Chinese orphan, the ward of Chinese missionaries, who is rescued from harm by playboy Robert Young. Eventually, her charm, and a few well placed musical numbers, create sparks between Young and co-star Alice Faye. The couple marry and furnish America's favorite Chinese orphan with a proper home. While this poster has slight paper loss at the folds, trimming of borders, and a small hole in the title, it has undergone a first-class restoration leaving a lovely poster that is ready for display. The posters created for Fox's most valuable star were second-to-none and this is one of her most gorgeous. Very Good+ on Linen. Sold for: $2,390.00. |
| 28967 | The Little Colonel (Fox, 1935). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). "Hail the Conqueror of Ten Million Hearts!" A key film in young moppet Shirley Temple's career, "The Little Colonel" features a legendary tap-dancing duet with Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, and plenty of charm from the girl with the gold ringlets. Film icon Lionel Barrymore apparently didn't take too kindly to having Temple innocently correct his lines, but the two remained friends despite the initial tension. This gorgeous half sheet has some minor restoration, including a 4" tear and some small holes that have been repaired with linen restoration tape. Even so, it has a very fresh appearance with sharp colors and a bold image of Shirley that will appeal to any Temple collector. This half sheet is a fabulous piece for any collection! Rolled, Very Fine-.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 28968 | Wee Willie Winkie (20th Century Fox, 1937). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Thought to be one of her best films, Shirley Temple stars as a young girl who goes to live in a British Army outpost in India with her mother, works hard to win over her grandfather (C. Aubrey Smith), and is quickly adopted by a kind-hearted sergeant (Victor McLaglen). This John Ford classic inspired by the Rudyard Kipling story shows vibrant graphics that display action, romance, and 20th Century Fox's most bankable star. This pretty poster has some fold wear and some slight separation in the folds. There was a minor chip from the lower left corner. The poster has undergone professional restoration minimizing these defects. Fine+ on Paper. Not Sold. |
| 28969 | Our Gang Comedy Lot (MGM, 1929). Stills (2) (5" X 7") and Books (2) (6.5" X 9", 20 pages). Hal Roach's famous "Our Gang" short subjects were made from 1922 until 1944. These stills and books come from the silent era, with original members Allen 'Farina' Hoskins and Joe Cobb being joined by Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins, Harry Spear, Jean Darling and Mary Ann Jackson. One of these silver gelatin stills has the wonderful distinction of having the children's autographs on the verso. Signed in pen are the names Joe Cobb, Jean Darling, Farina (different color ink), Harry Spear and Mary Ann (in pencil). The front side has an image of the entire gang in a wagon circa 1929 and has creasing in the upper quarter of the still. The unsigned still is in excellent shape with "Our Gang" written in ink in the lower border and "1925" written in pen on the verso. The books have edge and spine wear, minor stains on the covers, and light smudges on the inside pages. The books are identical except for the color of the covers. The books contain several color shots of each of the children, as well as one of director Robert McGowan, "the gang's second daddy." Fine+. Not Sold. |
| 28970 | The Love Bug (Pathe', 1925). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Great card with the early "Our Gang" kids, including Joe Cobb, Mickey Daniels, Farina, Eugene 'Pineapple' Jackson and Mary Kornman. Light dirt smudging and one pinhole in the right upper corner. Very Fine. Sold for: $567.63. |
| 28971 | Pay as You Exit (MGM, 1936). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This Our Gang comedy finds the kids putting on a show. Their only problem? The leading lady, Darla, has flown the coop because her leading man, Alfalfa, decides that eating onions is the way to help his voice. This delightful one sheet has minor edge tears and a couple of small silverfish nibbles in the upper and lower border as well as center fold. Pinholes in the corners. Gorgeous artwork, done in stone litho, of Alfalfa as Romeo and Buckwheat as Juliet. Very Fine-. Sold for: $6,572.50. |
| 28972 | The Champ (MGM, 1931). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Beery's death scene in the finale is a classic of the cinema, helping earn him the Oscar for Best Actor. This is the original Swedish one sheet with great art by Aberg. There is edge wear with tiny tears in the borders, and a 4" border tear in the top right corner with a tape repair on the back. Rolled, Near Mint. Sold for: $215.10. |
| 28973 | Professor Beware (Paramount, 1938). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Paramount demanded a personal guarantee from Lloyd on anything over $600,000 for this film. The comedian soon discovered he couldn't complete the film within the required budget and did something unprecedented --for him at least-- he invested his own money. This one sheet was folded with remarkably little crease wear. The amazing color image leaps off of the poster. There are pinholes, a tear in the upper left corner, fold separations with chips in the upper center fold, and a fold chip in the right center border. The poster has been professionally restored and looks great. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28974 | The Cat's Paw (Fox, 1934). Leader Press One Sheet (28" X 41"). Harold Lloyd (Ezekiel Cobb) is returning from China after spending twenty years abroad with his missionary father. Corrupt politicians set him up as a patsy to run against their candidate, only to have him win the campaign. With wisdom and some clever Chinese proverbs, Lloyd cleans up the town. This is a full-bleed Leader Press one sheet. Fold wear is the only defect on this rare poster. Very Fine on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 28975 | Girl Shy (Pathe Exchange Inc., 1924). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Harold Lloyd plays an introverted and awkward tailor's assistant who secretly writes a book, "The Secrets of Making Love" and decides to leave his small-town home to get it published in the big city. He meets a beautiful girl and falls in love with her but nearly loses her when his book is rejected by the publisher. This beautiful title card featuring Lloyd and co-star Jobyna Ralston has pinholes in the corners, light edge wear and bends in three of the four corners. Very Fine-. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28976 | Girl Shy (Pathe Exchange Inc., 1924). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). A girl shy Harold Lloyd hides out and works in his tailor shop in two scenes from this classic silent comedy. These cards have pinholes in the corners, wear along the edges and minor staining in the borders but are in remarkable condition for their age. Very Fine. Sold for: $370.45. |
| 28977 | Girl Shy (Pathe Exchange Inc., 1924). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Harold Lloyd tries to hide Jobyna Ralston's doggy from the train conductor, and he gets razzed by the girls in the office on these two cute lobbies from this classic comedy. There are pinholes in the corners, one card has corner bumps, a scuff on the top and bottom, and edge wear. Very Fine-. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28978 | Girl Shy (Pathe Exchange Inc., 1924). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Harold Lloyd plays the shy tailor's assistant who fantasizes about romance in this great silent comedy. There are pinholes in both cards and one card has a scuff on the upper left corner and bottom border. Very Fine. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28979 | Hot Water (Pathe', 1924). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14" ) and Lobby Card (11" X 14"). At the end of 1923, Harold Lloyd left Hal Roach Studios and formed his own company called The Harold Lloyd Corporation where for the first 2 years he distributed his movies through Pathe'. The second of these films was "Hot Water." Filmed as a feature, it was really three 2-reel comedies rolled into one. These great cards include the title card featuring Lloyd and Jobyna Ralston and a scene card picturing Lloyd and Josephine Crowell as his mother-in-law. The title card has pinholes in all four corners and some slight water staining in the right and lower borders. The scene card has a couple of pinholes in each corner. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 28980 | Hot Water (Pathe', 1924). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Offered in this lot are two lobby cards from the Harold Lloyd classic comedy, "Hot Water." The card with Lloyd in the car accident has water staining in the title box and on the right border. The other card with Lloyd on the floor next to Jobyna Ralston has a pinhole in each lower corner and two pinholes in each of the top corners and the center of the top border. Very Fine-. Sold for: $286.80. |
| 28981 | Hot Water (Pathe', 1924). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Harold Lloyd ranks alongside Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton as one of the most popular and influential film comedians of the silent film era. Lloyd made nearly 200 comedy films, both silent and "talkies," between 1914 and 1947. Offered in this lot are two classic lobby cards from Lloyd's film "Hot Water." The card with Lloyd on the trolley car has some water staining on the upper border and a pinhole in all four corners. The other card has several pinholes in the upper and lower border. Very Fine-.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28982 | Hot Water (Pathe', 1924). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Like other great comedians, Harold Lloyd was the driving creative force in his films, particularly the feature length films, and he became one of the wealthiest and most influential figures in early Hollywood. Offered in this lot are two beautiful hand-tinted cards from his film, "Hot Water." Both cards have several pinholes in each corner. The cards display beautifully. Very Fine. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 28983 | Movie Crazy (Paramount, 1932). Window Card (14" X 22"). This was the third of Harold Lloyd's sound feature before his retirement in the late 1930s. This is a beautiful unrestored window card with only a small pinhole in the left side of the card. The card is in excellent condition. Very Fine+. Sold for: $926.13. |
| 28984 | Speedy (Paramount, 1928). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Many consider Speedy one of Harold Lloyd's greatest films. It would also be Lloyd's last silent film. His nickname in real life was 'Speedy,' and that is the origin of the idea for the title of this great silent film. Harold 'Speedy' Lloyd plays Harold 'Speedy' Swift, a baseball fan who works as a soda jerk and then a cab driver, with Ann Christy playing Jane, Speedy's girlfriend, the only person in the world he cares about. This lot contains the title card with terrific art of Lloyd in his trademark pose. There are repaired pinholes, light soiling, and a small surface abrasion near Lloyd's face. Fine. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28985 | Why Worry (Pathe Exchange Inc., 1923). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Made shortly after (but within the same year as) Harold Lloyd's most well-known film today, "Safety Last!," it would be the last film made in Lloyd's partnership with Hal Roach. They parted on good terms, as each simply wanted to go in different directions and Harold Lloyd now had enough money to finance his films himself. These two beautiful hand-tinted cards have pinholes in the corners and one card has a very small chip from the lower left corner. Very Fine. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 28986 | Why Worry (Pathe Exchange Inc., 1923). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Harold Lloyd had agreed to use George Auger (who used the stage name "Cardiff Giant"), a Ringling Brothers circus giant, in the role of Colosso the Giant, but he died shortly after filming began. After a nationwide publicity campaign to find a replacement, Norwegian John Aasen from Minnesota was cast to play the part. He was discovered as a result of a newspaper article about his shoe size. These two cards have pinholes in the corners; and one card has a chip from the upper left corner and the other a small tear on the lower right corner. Very Fine-. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 28987 | Why Worry (Pathe Exchange Inc., 1923). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Produced by Hal Roach, this comedy stars the great Harold Lloyd as a millionaire hypochondriac. While on a trip to South America to regain his health, Lloyd rescues the woman he loves, befriends a gentle giant, and ends a civil war, all with the signature Harold Lloyd flare. This lot contains two cards from this comedy, both in great condition. They have pinholes in the corners and minor edge wear. Very Fine+.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 28988 | Why Worry (Pathe Exchange Inc., 1923). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Harold Lloyd's character was originally to go to Mexico, but after accusations the film of unfair stereotyping he decided to change the location to a remote island in the Pacific. However, it is not difficult to figure out where the film was really meant to take place. This great card has pinholes in the corners and minor edge wear. The varnish used to cover the cards after hand-tinting was not applied evenly to the bottom of the card but this does not affect the image in anyway. Very Fine. Sold for: $371.65. |
| 28989 | The Shriek of Araby (Mack Sennett Comedies, 1923). Lobby Cards (5) (11" X 14"). By 1923, Ben Turpin had become one of the most popular comedians working in the cinema and with his trademark cross eyes, he was able to spoof the more romantic leads of the era. In The Shriek of Araby, Turpin took on the dashing Rudolph Valentino. This would become one of his most important and best remembered comedies. These five lobby cards have pinholes in the corners and minor handling wear. Very Fine. Not Sold. |
| 28990 | A Day's Pleasure (First National, 1919). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This was Charlie Chaplin's fourth film for First National. This scarce card shows Chaplin on the boat facing a thrashing by Tom Wilson, the husband of a seasick woman that Chaplin has collapsed upon. That's Edna Purviance to the left, Chaplin's leading lady in over 20 films. This great card shows only minor pinholes, and very mild soiling. Very Fine. Sold for: $262.90. |
| 28991 | The Gold Rush (United Artists, 1925). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Charlie Chaplin, the little Tramp, stars in this comedy which is considered to be his greatest work. Chaplin is stuck in a cabin while prospecting for gold with Big Jim McClain (Mack Swain) and Black Larsen (Tom Murray). This incredible card has one pinhole in each of the left corners and some tape on the back reinforcing the lower left corner which has a crease. This card has a sheen on its gloss stock that is gorgeous. Near Mint-. Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 28992 | The Circus (United Artists, 1928). One Sheet (27" X 41"). "The Circus" is one of the Little Tramp's most poignant roles, as well as one of Charlie Chaplin's funniest silent movies, for which he won a special Oscar. It became the 7th highest grossing silent film in cinema history taking in more than $3.8 million in 1928. In the course of production, Chaplin's studio burned down this tragedy combined with a number of major personal issues that arose during production led to Chaplin's nervous breakdown (he spent time recovering in New York after about two-thirds of the film had been shot). Because of the problems with the film, not the film itself, it is the only one of his major feature films not mentioned in his autobiography. The film was a landmark in silent screen comedy and the poster is a significant piece of silent film history. The artwork for this poster was executed by the great Alvin "Hap" Hadley (1895-1976), one of the most admired illustration artists of this period. The poster had a couple of small holes in the upper blue field near the vertical foldline and one in the upper right corner, as well as some minor chipping from the center crossfold (near Chaplin's nose) and within the border. These issue were all expertly addressed in restoration and the poster now appears near mint! Fine/Very Fine on Linen.Sold for: $13,145.00. |
| 28993 | One A.M. (Mutual, 1916). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). One of Charlie Chaplin's most unique shorts, this film was a result of his increased freedom at Mutual. Chaplin is a dandy who arrives home drunk at the titular hour to find that all the objects in his house seem to have taken on a life of their own, and are determined to keep him from going to bed. This lobby card has pinholes on the edges, a few smudges, and glue scuffs on the back. The card features a wonderful duotone shot of Chaplin and his "pet." Very Fine-. Sold for: $2,270.50. |
| 28994 | Modern Times (United Artists, 1936). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). "Modern Times" would be Chaplin's final silent film, and also marked the last appearance of the "Little Tramp." Filmed between 1932 and 1936, it was directed, written, scored, and produced by Chaplin himself, and he also starred in his own "one-man show" with his current wife and kindred spirit Paulette Goddard. No one ever had as much success blending biting social commentary with pure slapstick. The poster has older restoration for minor edge wear with tiny tears and small chips in the top border. There are several tears in the lower left red field and in the upper right red field. The poster is slightly separating from the linen backing in the upper right fold line. This is a magnificent stone litho image of one of the screen's greatest comedians in one of his last masterpieces of cinema. This is the only extant copy of this poster that we are aware of. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $33,460.00. |
| 28995 | The Kid (First National, 1921). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Charlie Chaplin has become synonymous with the silent comedy. His famous flickering image as "The Tramp" made him the most famous individual on Earth at the time of this film's release. "The Kid" was Charlie Chaplin's first full-length movie. It, more than anything else to that date, made Chaplin a living legend. It took over a year to produce, and was an incredible success for Chaplin. Cards from this title are hard to come by and this scene with both Chaplin and Jackie Coogan is particularly desirable. The card has some light smudges in the background but is otherwise very clean. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 28996 | Shanghaied (General Film, R-1920s). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). This is an early re-release of one of the Charlie Chaplin Essenay short comedies with Art by Rohman. The poster has minor edge tears only. Very Fine+. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 28997 | College (United Artists, 1927). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The silent comedian Buster Keaton performs in this wonderful comedy about a bookworm who decides to take up sports to impress his girlfriend. In this lobby card, Keaton takes on America's pastime, baseball, and approaches the plate with three bats. He's sure to get a hit! This card has two pinholes in the center of the background and some smudges in the corners and borders. Very Fine+. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 28998 | His First Flame (Pathe', 1927). Title Lobby Card and Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Frank Capra started his career writing for the Mack Sennett studio and some of his most successful work was with the Sennett comedian Harry Langdon. Capra wrote this 48-minute feature and it was one of Langdon's standout comedies. The two developed a unique character: an innocent man-child who found himself in dramatic and hazardous circumstances with only providence and good luck making him come out on top. This character clicked with the public and Langdon enjoyed a streak of artistic and commercial successes using it with Capra's direction. Offered in this lot are two hand-tinted lobby cards both of which have pinholes in the border corners. Very Fine+. Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 28999 | His First Flame (Pathe', 1927). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Offered in this lot are two beautiful hand-tinted cards for the Harry Langdon comedy written by the great Frank Capra. These cards have pinholes in the corners, but are otherwise in very nice condition. Very Fine. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 29000 | His First Flame (Pathe', 1927). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). In 1923, Harry Langdon was signed by Mack Sennett and Sennett gave Langdon to the writers to develop something from his character. Luckily for everyone involved, director Harry Edwards, along with writers Frank Capra and Arthur Ripley, were able to create the perfect story-lines for the pantomime of the baby-faced 40-year-old comic. These two-reel films made Langdon a star. This is one those priceless comedies. These two cards have a few pinholes within the borders and are in excellent condition. Very Fine+. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 29001 | His First Flame (Pathe', 1927). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Offered in this lot are two great cards from the Harry Langdon comedy film. Both cards have minor pinholes in the borders but are otherwise in exceptionally nice condition. Very Fine+. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 29002 | Wandering Papas (Pathe', 1926). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). A real rarity: an original three sheet for a comedy short. This was one of Clyde Cook's best shorts, directed by Stan Laurel a year before the first Laurel and Hardy short. Terrific deco artwork in beautiful colors. The poster has had professional restoration. There were pinholes, minor fold separations, and minor chips. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $730.15. |
| 29003 | Where Was I? (Universal, 1925). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Reginald Denny made an early career of playing young American men on the go. His thick English accent was not heard until the advent of the Sound Era, at which point he slipped into character roles. Here, he stars as a businessman about to be married. Tripped up by another woman who claims that she is married to him, Denny has to answer the titular question before he can be with his true love. This one sheet has pinholes with minor rust stains, slight fold separations, mild edge wear with small tears. Gorgeous stone litho artwork. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 29004 | The Honorable Algy (Triangle, 1916). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Comedian Charles Ray stars as the son of British nobility. With his family down on their luck, he sails to America to find a wealthy heiress to marry, but by happenstance, makes a fortune in investments, allowing him to return to England and marry his true love. This beautiful one sheet has minor fold wear with separations and a bit of paper loss, and there are a handful of small tears and chips along the edges. These faults have been corrected through a wonderful restoration job. This is a gorgeous stone litho with Christmas theme. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 29005 | Miracle on 34th Street (20th Century Fox, 1947). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). . Edmund Gwenn won an Oscar for his delightful portrayal of Kris Kringle in this well-loved film. Darryl F. Zanuck originally had so little faith in the film that he ordered it released in May rather than the Christmas season because "more people go to the movies in the summer." Thus the reason that Christmas is not shown as an element in the advertising campaign. The large format offers a stunning visual of the stars. The poster displays beautifully, having only pinholes, minor fold separations and tiny tears at the cross folds. This is a classic of the holiday season and would be a great addition to a Christmas collection. Very Fine on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 29006 | A Christmas Carol (United Artists, 1951). Insert (14" X 36"). This British version of Charles Dicken's classic story is considered by many to be the the definitive screen adaptation of the ultimate Christmas story. Alastair Sim turned in a wonderful performance as Ebenezer Scrooge to the delight of fans everywhere. This insert has some very light fold lines, small tears in the edges and some very minor creasing in the corners. Very Fine. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 29007 | A Christmas Carol (MGM, 1938). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style C. One of the most popular Christmas stories of all time, Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol" still resonates with fans everywhere. MGM issued this screen adaptation in 1938 and it is considered one of the best versions ever made. This poster has had minor color repairs at the fold lines and is otherwise in excellent condition. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 29008 | It's a Wonderful Life (RKO, 1946). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This film is regarded as a classic and is a staple of Christmas TV around the world, although it failed to return a profit on release and was considered a financial flop. James Stewart stars as George Bailey, a man whose attempted suicide on Christmas Eve gains the attention of a guardian angel, Clarence Odbody (Henry Travers) who is sent to help him in his hour of need. Today the AFI considers the film to be one of the top motion pictures ever made. This poster has had the borders trimmed by as much as 3/4" on the top border and as little as 1/4" on the bottom border. There was a chip out of the right border which extended into the "e" in "Life" of the title. There was wear in the lower fold and some paper loss in the "It's a" of the title. All of the issues have been professionally restored and much of the white background field has been airbrushed. The poster now looks great and would display beautifully. Very Good on Linen. Sold for: $11,352.50. |
| 29009 | Harvey (Universal International, 1950). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style A. James Stewart stars in this adaptation of a Pulitzer Prize winning play, and created one of his most beloved films in the process. the condition on this poster is stunning and the graphics are marvelous of all of the cast, including Harvey! This wonderful half sheet has two tears on the right border (one very small and the other about one inch long) and another one in the upper border. Rolled, Very Fine+. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 29010 | Harvey (Universal International, 1950). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14") and Lobby Cards (6) (11" X 14"). Jimmy Stewart gave one of his most beloved performances as Elwood P. Dowd, a wealthy drunk who insists he has a 'pooka' (an Irish magical spirit) that appears to him in the form of a six foot tall rabbit named Harvey. The film is a classic and the lobbies from this title have always been in demand. The title card shows a bit of foxing on the edges and some soiling. Most of the cards have one pinhole per corner. Overall, this group of seven cards is very presentable. Very Fine. Sold for: $1,105.38. |
| 29011 | You Can't Take It With You (Columbia, 1938). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The movie won two Academy Awards from seven nominations: Best Picture and Best Director for Frank Capra. This was Capra's third Academy Award for Best Director in just five years, following "It Happened One Night" in 1934 and "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" in 1936. This title card has had the upper border replaced. The lower right corner had a chip replaced and there was another small chip within the lower border. The restoration was done very well and the card appears to be in very nice condition. Good/Very Good. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 29012 | You Can't Take It with You (Columbia, 1938). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The first time that James Stewart and Frank Capra worked together, the film wound up winning the Best Picture and Best Director Oscars. Stewart and Jean Arthur star as lovers who have to readjust their thinking when dealing with each other's families. This lobby card has several pinholes in the corners, and corner bumps. Very Fine/Near Mint.Sold for: $3,883.75. |
| 29013 | You Can't Take It with You (Columbia, 1938). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Frank Capra's adaptation of Kaufman and Hart's Pulitzer Prize winning play was also a big success at the box office. The slightly loony Sycamore family butts heads with the stuffy Kirbys when James Stewart and Jean Arthur fall in love. This lobby card has pinholes, pieces of paper tape on the back of the top and bottom edge, and a couple of smudges and stains. Very Fine+. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 29014 | Frank Capra Personality Poster (Columbia, 1934). Lobby Poster (15" X 18"). By 1934, Frank Capra had become the top director on the Columbia lot and one of the best directors in Hollywood. This personality poster appears to have been issued by Columbia around the time that Capra won the Oscar for directing "It Happened One Night" and gives credence to just how important and recognizable he had become. Most of the personality portraits that the studios issued during this period were reserved for the biggest stars of the day. This scarcity had 1/4" trimmed off of the top and right borders and displays a few slight blemishes in the background, but overall, this poster is in wonderful condition. Very Good+. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 29015 | Lost Horizon (Columbia, 1937). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Frank Capra took two years to film the book that James Hilton wrote in six weeks. The fantasy was something of a departure from the usual "Capracorn" the director so delighted in. Ronald Colman is a disaffected diplomat who, along with a group of refugees, is kidnapped to Shangri-La, a wondrous place of peace and meditation in the Himalayas. This lobby card has pinholes in the corners, a few scuffs, very light edge wear, and rounded corners with creases. The card features a beautiful shot of Colman with co-stars Jane Wyatt and Margo. Very Fine. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 29016 | Meet John Doe (Warner Brothers, 1941). Autographed One Sheet (27" X 41"). This film, with its trademark Frank Capra unabashed patriotism, came out at a pivotal time in American politics just prior to our involvement in WWII. This socially oriented film had a timely release: just when Nazi sympathizers were making strides and getting a voice in America. This was an Oscar-nominated feature (for original screenplay). The poster has been signed by both the star, Barbara Stanwyck, and the director, Frank Capra, and comes from the collection of Herb Yellin, author of the book, "Lord John Film Festival" (Lord John Press, 2006). There were pinholes, corner bumps with tiny chips, and fold separations. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $2,390.00. |
| 29017 | A Farewell to Arms (Paramount, 1932). Jumbo Lobby Card (14" X 17"). This jumbo lobby card depicts Gary Cooper (the love-struck Lieutenant) and his adversary, Adolphe Menjou, who has been doing everything in his power to keep Cooper away from the love of his life, played by Helen Hayes. This was the first version of Ernest Hemingway's novel to reach the screen. This jumbo lobby has pinholes in the corners and some stress and wear to the corners. Very Fine-. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 29018 | A Farewell To Arms (Paramount, 1932). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Gary Cooper and Adolphe Menjou are surrounded by a bevy of beauties in this moment from the film based on Ernest Hemingway's novel of love and romance during World War I. This card has very minor wear and light creasing to the corners, a pinhole in the "P" of Paramount, a staple mark in the lower cape of Menjou, and the number "3" written in pencil in the upper corner. Very Fine. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 29019 | The Fountainhead (Warner Brothers, 1949). French Grande (47" X 63"). 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 fabulous French Grande has art by Pierre Pigeot. It is in very clean condition with only a small amount of fold separation. Very Fine-. Not Sold. |
| 29020 | Love in the Afternoon (Allied Artists, 1957). Belgian (14" X 21"). Audrey Hepburn, the daughter of detective Maurice Chevalier, decides to rescue playboy Gary Cooper from the threat of a jealous husband. She assumes the role of a mystery woman, and it's not long before Cooper has hired Chevalier to find out who this woman is. This Belgian poster has several folds with slight wrinkling, and residue from a snipe. There is tape stains in the corners and some rubber stamps on the reverse that slightly bleed through. This is a beautiful image of Audrey at such a young age. Fine. Not Sold. |
| 29021 | Charade (Universal, 1963). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant star in this suspenseful tale of a girl who is being pursued by her husband's killers. Grant seems to be helping her, but is he really all he seems to be? Fans of Audrey Hepburn consider this one of her best films and the posters are eagerly sought after. This example has a slight crimp in the paper in Grant's forehead and there is a bit of wear to the back of the lower vertical fold. Near Mint. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 29022 | My Fair Lady (Warner Brothers, 1964). Italian 2 - Folio (39" X 55"). Without a doubt this is one of the premiere posters to find on this classic Lerner and Lowe musical starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison. Harrison was given the "two-tone" treatment by artist Giuliano Nistri as he is of lesser importance as compared to the stunning beauty of Hepburn. The poster has some toning along the fold lines, some very minor separation at the center-points and tiny tears along the borders. Very Fine-. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 29023 | My Fair Lady (Warner Brothers, 1964). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). One of the most delightful, "loverliest" film musicals ever, "My Fair Lady" might have ended up with Cary Grant and Elizabeth Taylor as Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle. Theater star Julie Andrews was passed over from her Broadway role for Audrey Hepburn, even though Rex Harrison continued his stage role. This lobby card set has a few pinholes, foxing on a couple of cards, and a smudge and tiny edge chip on the dancing card. All of the stars are pictured, but the highlight of this set is the beautiful portrait card of Hepburn -- one of the best images of her ever. Very Fine+. Sold for: $567.63. |
| 29024 | My Fair Lady (Warner Brothers, 1964). One Sheet (27" X 41"). The film adaptation of Lerner and Loewe's Broadway musical (which was itself adapted from Shaw's "Pygmalion") won eight Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Rex Harrison and Best Director for George Cukor. The story centers around Harrison's attempts to turn Cockney lass Audrey Hepburn into a genteel lady. This one sheet has light fold wear with separations, very light wrinkling, and a light extra vertical fold. The artwork by Bob Peak is among his most beautiful. Very Fine+. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 29025 | My Fair Lady (Warner Brothers, 1964). Italian Photobustas (6) (26" X 37"). Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins come to sparkling life in these wonderful images for one of the most honored musicals ever. All six of the sheets have fold wear, wrinkling and small corner bumps. Two have light surface abrasions, and two also have edge wear. Great color shots of Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison and many of the other stars in the magnificent costumes and sets. Fine/Very Fine.Not Sold. |
| 29026 | Breakfast at Tiffany's (Paramount, 1961). German (23" X 33.5"). Holly Golightly's image is one of the most famous in movie history. It's all on display in this German poster -- the black dress, cigarette holder and gloves. Hepburn's pixie face is given a slightly different, perhaps more mature interpretation in this beautiful piece of art by Lutz Peltzer, a renowned German artist whose movie poster career spanned four decades beginning in the 1950s. The poster has pinholes, along with pinpoint crossfold separations. The upper left edge is wrinkled and a chip in the upper right corner has been repaired. There is very light fold and edge wear. Deep, rich colors. This is a captivating image of one of our most enduring female stars. Folded, Very Fine-. Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 29027 | Breakfast at Tiffany's (Paramount, 1961). One Sheet (27" X 41"). The high point in the careers of both Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard was this adaptation of Truman Capote's short story. Holly Golightly, with no visible means of support, depends on the kindness of rich men, of whom she knows many. When she meets aspiring writer Paul Varjak, her plans begin to change. This one sheet has slight edge wear, creases and minor wrinkling, a dust shadow on the upper border and minor soiling. The backside of the poster has some soiling as well. The poster has vibrant colors and still displays beautifully. This was #18 on Premiere Magazine's 25 Best Movie Posters Ever list. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $4,481.25. |
| 29028 | Breakfast At Tiffany's (Paramount, 1961). Italian (9' X 20'). If you've ever desired to carefully "wallpaper" your beach bungalow with a large stunning film poster of a classic film, here's your chance. Ercole Brini, one of the masters of Italian film posters, created this lilting image of a debonair Audrey Hepburn in her finest moment. This is a large 9 feet by 20 feet, billboard type poster and would have had limited production, with a high attrition rate. The ones they used were pasted on billboards and then a week later, a different title would go up, the bottom poster being lost forever. Don't miss this chance to obtain an image of Hepburn that few will ever see. Very Fine-. Not Sold. |
| 29029 | Breakfast at Tiffany's (Paramount, 1961). Lobby Cards (6) (11" X 14"). This is Blake Edwards' charming and touching romantic comedy about socialite Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn), who's searching for a rich man to help her escape from her reality, and her romance with a struggling young writer (George Peppard) who moves into her apartment building. Based on a best selling novel by Truman Capote, the film became the signature role for Hepburn. These lobbies are some of the most sought after in the hobby. Each card has pinholes in the borders and corners. Fine+. Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 29030 | Funny Face (Paramount, 1957). One Sheet (27" X 41"). A 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 are pinholes, soft creasing in the top and bottom borders , border smudges in the lower border, and minor fold separations. Very Fine-.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 29031 | Roman Holiday (Paramount, 1953). Belgian (14" X 22"). Audrey Hepburn became a star with this delightful tale of a princess who runs away from responsibility. After first choices Jean Simmons and Elizabeth Taylor were unable to take the part, Hepburn got the role and wound up winning an Oscar. This Belgian poster has minor tears with cellophane tape on the back, slight soiling and extra soft horizontal and vertical folds. There is a tax stamp in the image area, and theater information in the imprint area. Absolutely gorgeous artwork of Hepburn and co-star Gregory Peck. Fine+. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 29032 | Sabrina (Paramount, 1954). Banner (91" x 24"). An all-star cast brightens this ageless Billy Wilder comedy, with Humphrey Bogart in a rare comedy role (he was a last-minute replacement for Cary Grant, and rubbed co-star William Holden the wrong way), and an effervescent Audrey Hepburn. This nifty banner has a great image of the three stars, as well as bold, eye-catching graphics. The banner has pinholes, some edge wear with small tears and corner bumps, a small tear in Hepburn's face and several vertical creases. The top right corner has been professionally replaced. Rolled, Very Good/Fine. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 29033 | Sabrina (Paramount, 1954). Italian Photobusta (10) (13.75" X 19.5"). Simply stated, this set of Italian Photobustas feature some of the best portraits of Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart and William Holden to appear on movie advertising. Several of these photobustas have sold in the hundreds of dollars by themselves and haven't been offered as an entire lot before. Most of these photobustas have a few pinholes in them. The portrait of all three stars has been paper-backed. Very Fine. Sold for: $2,031.50. |
| 29034 | Sabrina (Paramount, 1954). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). In one of Billy Wilder's best loved films, Audrey Hepburn portrays the sweet and attractive daughter of a wealthy family's chauffeur - with whom the wealthy brothers both fall madly in love. Humphrey Bogart and William Holden portray the rich brothers who are usually at odds with each other. This poster is the best from the U.S. campaign with wonderful color and beautiful images. The poster shows minor wear at a few of the center-points with tiny tears and separations, and a small chip each on Hepburn's yellow dress and Bogart's jacket. There is very minor ghosting from the poster being folded prior to all of the inks drying, light toning on the fold lines, and an edge tear on the upper left. Even with all of these minor imperfections, this is the best copy of this poster we've seen. Very Fine. Sold for: $2,629.00. |
| 29035 | And God Created Woman (Cocinor, 1956). Lobby Cards (6) (7" X 10.5"). This is the film that made Brigitte Bardot one of the most famous international sex symbols in cinema history. Directed by Roger Vadim, who was married to Bardot at the time, the story is really secondary to the idea that the audience sees a lot, and I do mean a lot, of Ms Bardot. The opening scene shows a nude Bardot sunbathing and sets the theme for the rest of the film. This is a collection of six french lobby cards from the film that were mounted to 15" X 23" poster backings by the studio. The poster portions have wear along the edges and folds with separation and minor edge fading. There are also corner creases, Dutch snipes over the titles and Dutch censor stamps in the corners. The lobby cards themselves, however, are very clean and feature fabulous shots of Bardot. Fine. Not Sold. |
| 29036 | Le Mepris (Cocinor, 1963). French Grande (47" X 63"). "Nouvelle Vague" (French New Wave) "auteur" Jean-Luc Godard received his first big budget and his first big star and went about creating one of his very best films. Should be required viewing for any serious young filmmaker trying to learn the craft. Just fast forward to the scene with Bardot and Piccoli: hand-held camera, shot in natural light, and 'real-time.' Sensual Allard art of a petulant and pouting Bardot forever holding that towel so loosely about her. This original French Grande is one of Bardot's most asked for country-of-origin posters. Minor fold separations with original fold line discolorations that could easily be removed by any competent restorer. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 29037 | Love on a Pillow (INCEI, 1963). Italian 2 - Folio (39" X 55"). By the early 1960s Brigitte Bardot's image was well established, as was that of her ex-husband, director Roger Vadim. "Love on a Pillow," despite its provocative title, was a serious psychological study of a dysfunctional relationship. The poster has edge wear with fraying and small tears, as well as some slight discoloration along the edges. There are a few small grease stains, a crease in the upper right corner, and small fold separations with very slight paper loss. With art by Franco Fiorenzi, this poster portrays a mature but still very beautiful Bardot. Folded, Fine/Very Fine.Not Sold. |
| 29038 | Please, Not Now! (International Classics, 1963). French Grande (45" X 123"). Voluptuous Parisian model Brigitte Bardot finds out that her boyfriend, a photographer, has been playing around with an American heiress, so Bardot decides to shoot him. The photographer and his new girlfriend flee to the Alps with Bardot in hot pursuit. This film contains the once-controversial "nude" dance scene with Bardot. This stunning French poster with a sexy pin-up shot of Bardot has ghosting and color transfer, and small cross fold separations and tiny tears along the edges. But if you want an almost life-size pinup of the French Kitten, this is the one to get. Very Fine-. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 29039 | Une Parisienne (La Parisienne) (United Artists, 1958). Italian 2 - Folio (39" X 55"). Possibly the greatest Bardot poster of all time, this Italian folio has a dramatic and sensual image of Brigitte in a red dress against a stark black background. This frothy sex comedy pits Bardot against Charles Boyer in a cat-and-mouse game of infidelity and sexual politics. The poster presents beautifully, but has a few technical problems, including minor staple/pinholes, minor bleed-through from writing on the reverse, multiple tears on the left side and in the credits. Professional restoration has been applied to return this to its former glory, and we guarantee you'll be too mesmerized by BB to worry much about the flaws. Fine on Linen. Sold for: $1,673.00. |
| 29040 | Une Parisienne (La Parisienne) (United Artists, 1958). Polish (23" X 33.5"). Bridgett Bardot took America by storm. Not since the "It" girl had someone like "the Sex Kitten" so intrigued men. This lot contains a very scarce original Polish poster for one of her most charming films co-starring Charles Boyer. The art is by fabled Polish artist, Waldemar Swierzy. There are only very minor edge tears in the borders. Rolled, Very Fine. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 29041 | The Misleading Lady (Paramount, 1932). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Claudette Colbert stars in this romantic comedy as a wealthy and dizzy socialite who just wants to be in the movies. To prove her acting talents, she seduces a bachelor (Edmund Lowe). This early set from Colbert's career has some slight bumps to the corners, and one of the cards has some extra creasing in the left corner and staining in the border. Very Fine. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 29042 | Hurricane (United Artists, 1937). French Double Grande (63" X 93"). Directed by John Ford and starring Dorothy Lamour and Jon Hall, this film is remembered most for the final 20 minutes which are a masterpiece of early special effects wizardry. This poster has just minimal fold separations, tiny chips in the borders, and faint smudging in the title. Just as the hurricane is the true star if this film, this gorgeous stone litho French double panel would be the star of any poster collection. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $5,078.75. |
| 29043 | Renegades (Fox, 1930). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Between the real wars, cinematic flying heroes usually occupied themselves fighting pulp-style villains. In this action adventure, Warner Baxter, Noah Beery and other members of a flying desert patrol are put to the test by evil seductress Myrna Loy. They even have to contend with a pre-Dracula Bela Lugosi as one of the bad guys. This rolled poster has a three-inch tear at the top center edge. There is light wrinkling and edge wear with minor tears and corner bumps. The art is top-notch with a wonderful image of Baxter and Loy. Rolled, Fine/Very Fine-.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 29044 | The Barbarian (MGM, 1933). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Myrna Loy is a beautiful tourist who arrives in Cairo to meet her fiance. She attracts the attention of Ramon Navarro, a conniving Arab guide who enchants rich women visitors in order to take advantage of them. She falls under his spell, and he turns out to be more than he seems. The film inspired more than a few raised eyebrows in 1933 thanks to a scene where Myrna Loy swims in the nude at an oasis. The poster has edge wear with small tears and two 2" tears at the bottom. There are bends on all four corners. Rolled, Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 29045 | Blonde Venus (Paramount, 1932). Special One Sheet (25" X 38"). Marlene Dietrich was the very essence of cinematic eroticism. Her complete mesmerizing effect totally enhanced by the beautifully shaded black and white photography by director Josef von Sternberg. Offered in this lot is a true find. One of the only known copies of a "Color Print Enlargement - Like A Painting in Oils" as it is listed in the original 1932 pressbook. This was a special 'one sheet' available to theatres for the lobby. Actually, it was a beautifully produced art print of a Charles Lennox Wright II painting. Wright was a very fine painter who studied with William Merritt Chase and illustrated movie posters for RKO in the 1920's and 30's. He interestingly enough chose the strict interpretation of "Venus" , the "Goddess of Love," as his inspiration for the painting. There has been older linenbacking to address a vertical tear that runs the entire length of the poster, and minor wrinkles and surface scuffs. Get this poster now as once this copy sells another is not likely to be found. Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $3,883.75. |
| 29046 | Blonde Venus (Paramount, 1932). Pressbook (54 pages). Marlene Dietrich stars in what many fans feel is her all-time best performance, that of cabaret performer Helen Faraday who turns to prostitution in order to raise enough money to help her ailing husband. Cary Grant and Herbert Marshall co-star, but the film was all Dietrich. This sensational pressbook has many issues concerning its condition, including creases, tears, tape on tears and chipping however, most of this appears on the cover and the interior "dividing" pages between the publicity sections. There are no cuts and the information inside is wonderful to see. Good+. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 29047 | The Scarlet Empress (Paramount, 1934). Jumbo Lobby Card (14" X 17"). 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. This rare pebble finish Jumbo Lobby Card pictures Dietrich, John Lodge as Count Alexei and C. Aubrey Smith as Prince August. The card has three minor 1/2" to 3/4" tears in the lower border. There is a pinhole in each of the two lower corners and some wear to each corner. Very Fine. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 29048 | Ramona (20th Century Fox, 1936). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). An early three-strip Technicolor film, this frontier romance stars Loretta Young in the title role, with Don Ameche and Kent Taylor as the men who covet her. Edge wear and tiny tears in top border, corner bump with creasing, two punch-holes in the title, diagonal crease in the lower right quadrant. Rolled, Very Fine. Sold for: $262.90. |
| 29049 | Service de Luxe (Universal, 1938). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). This is a Swedish original issue poster with a wonderful color rendering of a young Constance Bennett by one of Sweden's finest, Aberg. This would be the first feature film in a long and distinguished career for one of the very best, Vincent Price. It haws minor edge tears in the borders. Rolled, Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 29050 | Anna Christie (MGM, 1930). Rotogravure One Sheet (27" X 41"). Greta Garbo's fourteenth film, and her first talkie, was a remake of 1923's "Anna Christie" starring Blanche Sweet. The role of an ailing prostitute was a bit of a departure from the glamorous characters Garbo had played in most of her silent films, but it was judged that this story would fit her heavy accent, which was as yet untested with audiences of the day. The film was a hit and Garbo's future in talkies was assured. This remarkable rotogravure style one sheet is the only one known to exist, and thereby surpasses "rare" to become "unique." Condition issues include moderate tape on the reverse, minor fold separation and border tears, minor wrinkling. The poster is completely unrestored, and, like Garbo herself, utterly unforgettable. Fine+. Not Sold. |
| 29051 | Camille (MGM, R-1950's). French Grande (47" X 63"). George Cukor's reputation for being a "woman's director," is based on films like this. He molded Garbo into some of her greatest screen moments. This French Grande with wonderful art by one of their best, Roger Soubie, captures the film completely. There are only mild fold separations, a small chip in the centerpoint fold, and small chips in the lower left field. The poster has had professional restoration and foldline touchup. Very Fine- on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 29052 | Conquest (MGM, 1937). Danish One Sheet (24.5" X 33.5"). Though released in the U.S. as "Conquest," the British released the film under the alternate title, "Marie Walewska." Greta Garbo, the Swedish-born grand dame of the golden age of Hollywood, stars as the Polish mistress of Napoleon, the King of France (Charles Boyer). This striking Danish poster, with art by Willy, features a lovely profile of Garbo and a comic book-ish image of Boyer as Napoleon. Chips in the fold separations and minor tape lifts are about the only problems, and these are barely noticeable with professional restoration. Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 29053 | The Temptress (MGM, 1926). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Greta Garbo's second Hollywood film (after "Torrent") was to be directed by her mentor, Mauritz Stiller, but because of his lack of command of English, he was replaced by Fred Niblo. Garbo is a seductress who ruins the lives of every man she gets close to, including husband Armand Kaliz, lover Marc McDermott, and new flame Antonio Moreno. This lobby card has pinholes, a dust shadow, and one small edge tear. A gorgeous hand-tinted shot of Garbo and Moreno is featured on this fabulous card. Very Fine. Sold for: $239.00. |
| 29054 | 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 World War II gathered over Europe, it was clear that the valuable overseas markets, where Garbo enjoyed her biggest following, would soon be lost. A millionaire many times over, Garbo retired into a reclusive existence. The borders were trimmed and there was a chip out of the "a" in Garbo's credit. These defects have been repaired and, along with color touch to the fold lines and center-points, this poster now displays beautifully. This is the best poster from this film's campaign. Very Good+ on Linen.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 29055 | Million Dollar Legs (Paramount, 1939). Insert (14" X 36"). The title, surprisingly, does not refer to Betty Grable's famous legs, but to a racehorse that her college hopes will pull it out of financial trouble. Grable was married to her co-star Jackie Coogan (looking much different than his "Uncle Fester" role on TV's "Addams Family") when they made this film, which also features Buster Crabbe as the college coach. This vibrantly colorful poster has light fold wear and light edge wear. This has to be the quintessential Grable poster! Very Fine+. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 29056 | Diamond Horseshoe (20th Century Fox, 1945). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). This Swedish one sheet differs from the American paper for the film in that it uses a beautiful painted image of Grable, and second, the connection with the real Las Vegas nightclub owned by Billy Rose isn't reflected in the title. Rose 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 American promotional material for this film reads, "Billy Rose's Diamond Horseshoe." In any language, it's a musical extravaganza featuring exceptional choreography by Hermes Pan and Betty Grable's gorgeous gams. The poster only has light edge wear. Rolled, Near Mint-. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 29057 | Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman (Universal, 1947). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Heart-stopping beauty Susan Hayward dominates this lush ruby-tinged poster, as well as the film itself, which was her first starring role. "Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman" made Hayward a household name, and earned her an Oscar nomination (the first of five) as well. The story of a nightclub singer who gives up her career to support her budding radio-star husband, only to turn to depression and alcoholism when he hits the big time. "Smash-Up" gave Hayward plenty of opportunity to emote, as well as being almost a template for the tough-broad persona she would hone in Hollywood. The voluptuous Hayward shines on this one sheet which has fold wear. There is also some water-based paint applied to the reverse which leaves an imprint, but does not bleed through and this is not apparent when viewing the front. As fiery and exciting as its leading lady, this "Smash-Up" poster is too good to pass up. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.Sold for: $537.75. |
| 29058 | Affair in Trinidad (Columbia, 1952). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style A. After a brief retirement and an even briefer marriage, Rita Hayworth returned to the screen in this riveting film noir. The poster screams "Hayworth's Back" and capitalizes on the success of Hayworth and Glenn Ford's earlier film "Gilda." This particular style of the one sheet has become increasingly popular in the last few years due to the seductive image of Hayworth. In restoration, almost all of the white areas have been touched-up as have a few large tears in the background. These defects have been nicely corrected so that the poster presents beautifully. This has become a very scarce poster to find. Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $2,031.50. |
| 29059 | The Lady from Shanghai (Columbia, 1947). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). When Columbia boss Harry Cohn first saw this film noir that was written, produced, and directed by Orson Welles, he offered $1000 to anybody who could explain the plot to him. Not even Welles collected. A visually stunning film, with the touches of brilliance that Welles always brought, it tells the story of Michael O'Hara (Welles), a drifter who hires on to a yacht in order to be near Rita Hayworth, and the web of intrigue, fraud and murder into which he is drawn. This lobby card has very light edge wear and a couple of smudges. It features the most famous scene in the film, the hall of mirrors, with stunning images of Welles and Hayworth. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 29060 | The Lady From Shanghai (Columbia, 1947). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). A classic film noir, with innovative camera work and direction by the legendary Orson Welles, "The Lady from Shanghai" was the last film Welles made with then-wife Rita Hayworth. This stunning six sheet features a great image of Hayworth, and a classic noir layout. Minor pinholes and fold separations, minor crossfold chips, and a minor extra fold are the only condition issues. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $7,170.00. |
| 29061 | The Loves of Carmen (Columbia, R-1960). Italian 4 - Folio (55" X 78"). Adding to her repertoire of legendary seductresses, Rita Hayworth stars as the fiery Gypsy dancer who tempts soldier Glenn Ford with her charms and then abandons him, with fatal consequences. This beautiful Italian poster is in very nice condition with minor fold separation. This poster was misdescribed in the catalog as being from 1948. It is actually from the 1960 re-release. Very Fine. Not Sold. |
| 29062 | The Lady in Question (Columbia, 1940). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). The first film to pair Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford was this courtroom comedy/drama. It was also a remake of a somewhat bawdier French film, with this American version directed by Charles Vidor. Edge wear and small border tears. Dust shadow and minor water stain to top left corner. Rolled, Very Fine-. Sold for: $227.05. |
| 29063 | The Lady from Shanghai (Columbia, 1947). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Rita Hayworth sports her blonde hair in this sexually charged scene card; the same hair style that almost made studio chief Harry Cohn fire the director, Orson Welles, who also happened to be married to Hayworth. A favorite among collectors, this card is seldom made available. It has some minor "bumps" to the corners and a couple of smudges on it - one next to Hayworth's face and the other in the green background. Very Fine+.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 29064 | Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (MGM, 1958). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Elizabeth Taylor as Maggie, the Cat from Tennessee Williams' play, slinks her way across the screen and this poster, in her Oscar nominated performance. The poster depicts an iconic image of Taylor, the ultimate Hollywood vixen. This copy had tears in both corners of the upper yellow background, a few small chips out of the background by the lower credits, and pinholes in the corners. All of these defects have been airbrushed out so that the poster is now quite presentable. Very Good/Fine on Linen. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 29065 | Cleopatra (20th Century Fox, 1963). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Elizabeth Taylor was cast as Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt, in this highly controversial and expensive biopic about the queen, her romance with Julius Caesar (Rex Harrison), and her seduction of Marc Antony (Richard Burton). The film also became the stuff of legends as Taylor actually did romance Burton on this film, and the two were later married. This set of cards has between one and two pinholes in each corner, and card #7 (the spa) has some foxing along the edges. Very Fine-. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 29066 | Lilith (Columbia, 1964). Italian 4 - Folio (55" X 78"). Jean Seberg is Lilith, a mysterious young woman in an elite sanitarium in New England, who seems to weave a magical spell on those around her. A restless but sincere young man (Warren Beatty) with an equally obscure past, is drawn into her web. Peter Fonda, Jessica Walter, and Kim Hunter round out the memorable cast, while Gene Hackman contributes an unforgettable cameo. This haunting Italian 4 folio poster -- art by Cesselon -- features an almost ghostly image of Seberg, complete with cobwebs. Minor condition issues include edge wear and dust shadows, minor corner bumps with creases, and minor fold separation. Very Fine-. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 29067 | Tales of Hoffmann (Lopert Films, 1951). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). British filmmakers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger conceived this as the ultimate in a ballet film. Robert Rounseville, who plays Hoffmann, narrates the three tales of his lost loves, Moira Shearer, Ludmilla Tcherina, and Anne Ayars. This lobby card set has a few pinholes and light edge wear. Posters from this film are very scarce due to the limited distribution the film received. Very Fine-. Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 29068 | Cabin in the Sky (MGM, 1943). Insert (14" X 36"). This musical masterpiece was directed by Vincente Minnelli and stars the remarkable Ethel Waters, Lena Horne, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Eddie "Rochester" Anderson. Ethel Waters sets out to change her husband's (Eddie Anderson) evil ways, and save his eternal soul. This insert has minor color touch to the fold lines and light airbrushing in the borders. Is certainly one of the best posters on the title. Very Fine+ on Paper. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 29069 | Cabin in the Sky (MGM, R-1959). Italian 2 - Folio (39" X 55"). Little Joe (Eddie "Rochester" Anderson), a compulsive gambler, promises his wife Petunia (Ethel Waters) he'll quit for good, but a side-trip to the casino proves disastrous when Little Joe is shot and dies. He makes a deal with the forces of Heaven and You-Know-Where for a six month reprieve, but can hardly resist his old habits. This Italian folio has very unusual, almost impressionistic artwork. The main condition issue is heavy water staining in all the crossfolds, along with minor fold separation and minor corner bumps with creases. Very Good. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 29070 | Carmen Jones (20th Century Fox, 1954). Insert (14" X 36"). Fox's studio execs kept tight control on the project to limit the budget and it is told that Otto Preminger shot the entire film, production numbers and all, in eighteen days. It would be another five years before a similar project was attempted with "Porgy and Bess". This poster has minor discoloration along top and left borders. Rolled, Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 29071 | Roberta (RKO, 1935). Window Card (14" X 22"). The incredibly popular dance team of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers star with Irene Dunne and Randolph Scott in this early vehicle in their teaming. This wonderful window card has been re-paperbacked to repair a crack that ran vertically on the right, straight through the middle of Astaire. The top blank area and the borders have been airbrushed to hide evidence of the crack and other slight blemishes. The poster appears very clean. Fine on Paper. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 29072 | Shall We Dance (RKO, 1937). Promotional Hanger (12.5" X 18.5"). The cinema's greatest dancing team, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, appears on this extremely rare, two-sided die-cut hanger that was supposed to be hung in the lobby of the theatre. The original strings are still attached and the item appears to be unused. A truly rare (possibly one-of-a-kind) item for the ultimate Astaire and Rogers collector. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $3,346.00. |
| 29073 | Top Hat (RKO, R-1953). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers became the premier dance couple of the movies during the 1930s and their films were some of the most popular in the history of the silver screen. This reissue poster from 1953 features the pair in artwork that is actually superior to the original posters as they are featured dancing together a number of times. With the popularity of new shows such as "Dancing With the Stars" this poster should be even more desirable. This poster has had very minimal color touch to the fold lines with just a bit more work to the center-points. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 29074 | Presenting Lily Mars (MGM, 1943). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style C. Judy Garland plays a small town girl hoping to make it big on Broadway. After many disappointments, she gets her big break. Along the way, she gets to sing a lot of songs, which is what all the Garland musicals were all about. This poster has fold wear with cross fold separations and tape scuffs on the back of the upper folds. There has been touch-up work done to the folds and to the right background area. Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $262.90. |
| 29075 | Ziegfeld Follies (MGM, 1946). Insert (14" X 36"). Florenz Ziegfeld became synonymous with lavish stage productions featuring extravagant showgirls. In this film, he is seen in heaven dreaming up one more fantastic revue. MGM used this thin plot to showcase some of the spectacular talent in their stable of stars including, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Lena Horne, Fanny Brice, Lucille Ball, Gene Kelly, Red Skelton, Esther Williams, William Powell, and dozens of others. Pin-up artist George Petty designed this gorgeous poster. There are two small tears in the left border that have been reinforced with tape on the reverse. Rolled, Very Fine+. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 29076 | Close Harmony (Paramount, 1929). Window Card (14" X 22"). This tuneful tale revolves around a shy warehouse clerk who, at the encouragement of his girlfriend, finally musters up his courage and decides to break into show business with his little band. Charles "Buddy" Rogers and Nancy Carroll were two of Paramount's biggest stars at the time this musical was made. Jean Harlow makes an uncredited appearance in the film as well. This wonderfully designed window card has some foxing throughout the surface of the poster, but it is not distracting. Fine/Very Fine. Not Sold. |
| 29077 | 42nd Street (Warner Brothers, 1933). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The movie musical that saved Warner Brothers from bankruptcy at the beginning of the Great Depression was the archetype for every backstage film that followed. "You're going out there a youngster, but you've got to come back a star!" This lobby card has enlarged pinholes in the corners that have been repaired. A fun chorus girl shot. Very Fine+. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 29078 | Coney Island (FBO, 1928). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The behind-the-scenes drama of the best known amusement park in the world is examined in this late silent era romance from FBO. This lobby card has light edge wear and tears with masking tape on the back, light smudges and stains, and rounded corners. Gorgeous artwork, with bright hand-tinted color. Very Fine. Sold for: $131.45. |
| 29079 | Tonight is Ours (Paramount, 1933). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). An early entry in the "Royalty falls for commoner, but must fulfill her obligations" category. This time around it's Claudette Colbert as the Princess Nadya and Fredric March as her French suitor. This lobby card has enlarged pinholes in the upper corners that have been repaired. Gorgeous color on this wonderful shot of Colbert and March. Very Fine+. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 29080 | 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. This one sheet has a few pinholes in each corner and a few more along the sides. There was a "v" shaped tear in the "Am" of "American" and another in Kelly's chest and arm. All of these defects have been repaired and there is light airbrushing to these areas on the poster. Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 29081 | Thanks a Million (20th Century Fox, 1935). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Dick Powell plays a crooner who stands in for a drunken politician and winds up being elected in his stead! Ann Dvorak and Fred Allen co-star. There is light edge wear with small tears, minor edge creasing on the right side, and corner bumps along with is some discoloration on the top right corner. Rolled, Very Fine-. Sold for: $537.75. |
| 29082 | One Night of Love (Columbia, 1934). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Grace Moore as the aspiring opera singer and Tullio Carminati as her mentor-turned-lover gave memorable performances in this romantic musical. Their luminous faces create a work of art. The poster has edge wear with a corner bump and a number of minor tears, and one 3" tear at the top center which has been supported by tape on the reverse. There is a soft horizontal crease near the center, and a small ink mark on the Columbia logo in the lower right corner. Rolled, Very Fine-.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 29083 | The Bad One (United Artists, 1930). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). This was a transitional 'talkie' with Boris Karloff playing a prison guard just a short year away from his defining moment in Frankenstein. This is the original Swedish poster featuring a wonderfully silhouetted image of a radiant Del Rio. There is a 4" tear in the bottom left border repaired with tape on the back, tiny border tears and chips in the lower right border, and a small chip in the upper right border. Rolled, Very Fine. Sold for: $227.05. |
| 29084 | To Mary - with Love (20th Century Fox, 1936). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). This tale of a troubled marriage in the Depression era is well-acted by Warner Baxter and Myrna Loy, with Claire Trevor in a supporting role. Minor edge wear and small tears, stain in upper left corner and small chip out lower right corner. Rolled, Fine. Sold for: $334.60. |
| 29085 | Anchors Aweigh (MGM, 1945). Insert (14" X 36"). This musical comedy starred Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly as two sailors who are on leave in Hollywood. Kelly plays the braggadocio 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. This insert has crimps within the image and has several small tears in the borders, a few of which extend into the yellow background. There was some slight color touch to Grayson's upper chest and there is a re-issue date penned into the lower right corner. Rolled, Fine/Very Fine. Not Sold. |
| 29086 | Guys and Dolls (MGM, 1955). Italian 2 - Folio (39" X 55"). Very fanciful artwork on this hard-to-find original Italian 2-Folio. The film was based on one of Broadway's best musicals which enjoyed an initial run of 1,201 performances, winning 5 Tony Awards including the award for Best Musical. But the stage play didn't have Marlon Brando singing! There is a small chip in the right center border, minor edge wear with tiny tears in the bottom border, and minor fold separations. Very Fine-. Not Sold. |
| 29087 | Anything Goes (Paramount, 1936). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Bing Crosby stars in this 1936 version of the famed Cole Porter musical along with Ethel Merman and Ida Lupino. Merman performs "You're the Top" and does a duet with Crosby on "I Get a Kick Out of You." Crosby would also make a 1956 version with the same title, but both versions radically departed from the original Broadway stage production. The cards have pinholes in the borders and light smudges. Two of the cards have minor edge wear on the top border toward the right side. The "Oriental number" card has a scuff and the Lupino-Crosby portrait card has a very slight trim on the right border. Overall, Very Fine-. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 29088 | Cabaret (Allied Artists, 1972). Russian One Sheet (25.25" X 41"). This is Bob Fosse's eight Oscar winning triumph. He brilliantly shifted the focus of the way the story is told in the play version from the leading man's point of view, to the character of Sally Bowles, the brassy, sassy party girl who believes in "divine decadence' and wears bright green fingernail polish. This extremely unique lot offers a rarity, an original Russian one sheet. There is only light edge wear with tiny chips, a chip in the upper corner, and mild creasing. Rolled, Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 29089 | Camelot (Warner Brothers, 1966). Door Panel Set of 4 (20" X 60"). The Warner Brothers adaptation of the Lerner and Lowe Broadway musical was a major success for the studio and was awarded three Oscars. This stunning and very rare door panel set features Richard Harris as King Arthur, Vanessa Redgrave as his queen Guenevere, Franco Nero as Lancelot and David Hemmings as Arthur's illegitimate son Mordred. There is a slight stain on the back of "Mordred" but otherwise this set is very clean. Near Mint-. Not Sold. |
| 29090 | The Chocolate Soldier (MGM, 1941). Insert (14" X 36"). Nelson Eddy tests his wife Risë Stevens' fidelity by disguising himself as a Russian and trying to seduce her. Adapted from a combination of George Bernard Shaw's musical play "Arms and the Man" and Ferenc Molnar's "The Guardsman." This original insert is folded and has a couple of pinholes in the upper image area. Very Fine-. Sold for: $119.50. |
| 29091 | College Rhythm (Paramount, 1934). Leader Press One Sheet (28.5" X 41"). This is a lively affair turned in by one of Hollywood's most durable and competent directors, Norman Taurog. He would get an Oscar for his early 1930s Jackie Cooper film "Skippy," keep Jack Oakie in line in this comedy sprint, and end a fine career directing eight Elvis films! Along the way comes this thoroughly entertaining film, represented here by a very scarce Leader Press poster featuring one of the stars of the film, Joe Penner. Penner is shown here holding 'Goo Goo', his infamous duck he was forever trying to sell. "Wanna Buy A Duck?" was one of the top catch phrases of the 1930s. Little wonder this poster is all it took to sell tickets to this film. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $334.60. |
| 29092 | The Sound of Music (20th Century Fox, 1965). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). One of our favorite poster artists, Howard Terpning, designed this iconic image of Julie Andrews running up the hill. This belongs in everyone's "Best Picture" collection. There are many reasons why this film won five Oscars, and many are hinted at here in this hard to find original six sheet. It is more than just a musical, and more than just a family film. There are minor pinholes, and slight edge wear with wrinkling. Excellent fresh color. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 29093 | The Sound of Music (20th Century Fox, 1965). Australian Three Sheet (41" X 81"). One of the most famous opening shots in film history is Julie Andrews romping through the Austrian Alps as she sings the title song to this Oscar-winning Best Film. In reality, the shot was misery for Andrews. She was freezing cold, and in take after take, the blast from the helicopter blades kept knocking her down. About to give up, she finally got the signal from director Robert Wise (who was hiding in a nearby tree so as not to be seen in the shot) that they had a good take. This Australian three sheet has pinholes, edge wear with small chips, and edge stains. This is the roadshow original release, but has a Cinemascope sticker covering the original Todd A-O marking.This sticker could be easily removed by a qualified restoration professional. Very Fine-. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 29094 | The Wizard of Oz (MGM, R-1949). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This is the famous "Witch card" - the only card in this set or the original set to show Margaret Hamilton as the "Wicked Witch of the West." Judy Garland and Roy Bolger as Dorothy and the Scarecrow are also pictured on this beautiful card. There is one small bend on the upper right corner. Otherwise, this card is mint. Near Mint/Mint. Sold for: $3,107.00. |
| 29095 | La Cucaracha (RKO, 1934). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This is one of the cornerstone historical posters of the motion picture industry. It is rare enough just in itself; it's a one sheet for a 21-minute short subject film. But the interest lies in the fact that this was the first film to be shot 'entirely' in the three strip Technicolor process. This film won an Oscar for Best Short Subject - Comedy. There is restoration for pinholes, a Danish censor stamp in the lower left corner, and 1/4" to 1/2" missing paper in the bottom border, two-thirds of the way across the poster. This lovely poster still shines with great color and whirling design. Fine on Paper. Not Sold. |
| 29096 | Hit the Deck (RKO, 1930). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). A "lost" film, this musical revue stars Jack Oakie, Polly Walker and Robert Gray. It has a small chip out of the top border and two 5" tears: one to the top left and the other at the lower right. Rolled, Very Good.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 29097 | The Exalted Flapper (Fox, 1929). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). In this romantic fantasy, a flapper princess refuses to marry her intended, a prince she has never met. Later she meets a young man, who turns out to be the prince in disguise, and falls in love. Irene Rich, Barry Norton, and Sylvia Field star. There is wrinkling in lower left corner, minor edge wear and small tears. Rolled, Very Fine. Sold for: $155.35. |
| 29098 | Whoopee! (United Artists, 1930). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Florenz Ziegfeld and Sam Goldwyn produced this adaptation of Ziegfeld's Broadway hit, bringing Eddie Cantor from the stage in his starring role. This film also marked an early appearance in the career of Betty Grable. There is a three inch tear in the top border along with faint wrinkling and edge wear but the poster is in overall gorgeous condition. Rolled, Very Fine. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 29099 | Breakfast at Sunrise (First National, 1927). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). This was the penultimate movie vehicle for Constance Talmadge, who retired when talkies came two years later. Dressed up like a million dollars, Talmadge is cast as wealthy and spoiled Parisian girl Madeline, who decides to make her equally wealthy lover, the Marquis (Bryant Washburn), jealous. Thus, she marries the poverty-stricken Lussan (Don Alvarado), who agrees to the union to spite his sweetheart Georgianna (Paulette Duval). Unfortunately, neither Madeline nor Lussan counted on falling in love with each other - but that's just what happens. This is a fabulous full lobby set! All of the other cards have a few pinholes in the corners, and some have a pinhole in the middle of the top border, otherwise these cards are near mint. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 29100 | The Man Who Would Be King (Columbia, 1975). Autographed Insert (14" X 36"). Based on Kipling's short story of the same name, John Huston's ambitious film is now ranked as a screen classic. Sean Connery and Michael Caine play the doomed 19th-century British soldiers determined to conquer a kingdom of their own in the wilds of Afghanistan. Adding an exotic touch, Huston cast Shakira Caine, Michael's wife and a native of British Guyana, in the key role of Roxanne, whose rejection of Connery's character Daniel Dravot ultimately leads to his death. This wonderful insert from the collection of Herb Yellin carries the signatures of Connery, Michael Caine and Shakira Caine; a truly one-of-a-kind item. It appears on page 156 of Yellin's "Lord John Film Festival" (Lord John Press, 2006), and was inscribed to him by the three stars. The insert has light edge wear with minor tears in the borders and mild corner bumps. There is a light bleed-through in the lower left corner from marker writing on the reverse. A beautiful item, made more so by having the autographed inscriptions. Rolled, Fine/Very Fine.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 29101 | King Solomon's Mines (Gaumont British, 1937). One Sheet (27" X 41"). The first of three talkie versions of H. Rider Haggard's adventure novel "King Solomon's Mine" was produced by British Gaumont. While Cedric Hardwicke plays the nominal leading role of explorer Alan Quartermaine, top billing goes to African-American singing-star Paul Robeson, who plays dauntless native- guide Umbopa. This beautiful stone litho American one sheet produced for 20th Century Fox, the distributors of this British film, has had slight paper loss in the right side of the upper horizontal fold within the yellow field and border. There was stressing along the top vertical foldline and wear within the area of the two centerpoints. There were pinholes in all the corners. The restoration has addressed all of the issues and the poster displays as near mint. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 29102 | Rembrandt (United Artists, 1936). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Following the international success of "The Private Life of Henry VIII," Alexander Korda once again teamed up with Charles Laughton for this stylish biographical production. A character study focusing on his later life (particularly at the height of his fame in the mid 1600s), Rembrandt Van Rijn is depicted through a series of vignettes. Beginning with the death of his wife, Rembrandt's work took on a new darkness, which soured many of his patrons but remains amongst his most memorable work. Posters for this title are hard to find, and this beautiful half sheet was designed to be reminiscent of Rembrandt's work. Heavy horizontal and vertical creases have been touched up as well as some of the lettering. Fine/Very Fine on Paper.Not Sold. |
| 29103 | Quality Street (RKO, 1937). Australian Daybill (13" X 30"). Katharine Hepburn stars as a spinster trying to win the affections of a soldier returning from the Napoleonic wars. Based on the novel by J.M. Barrie, this drama features a charming performance from Queen Kate. This excellent Australian daybill has a great image of Hepburn and Franchot Tone. There is fold wear and though the poster was printed on the backside it is not evident since being linen backed. Very Fine- on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 29104 | Quality Street (RKO, 1937). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Katharine Hepburn stars in this romantic comedy as a girl who falls for a British officer (Franchot Tone). The posters for this title, like most RKO pictures, are quite stunning and for Miss Hepburn's films, the studio went to extra lengths to make her graphics special. Hepburn posters from this period are quite elusive and very desirable. This one has had minor color touch to the fold lines and has had some minor chipping and tears in the border restored. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $7,170.00. |
| 29105 | Woman of the Year (MGM, R-1947). Japanese B3 (14" X 20"). Japan had to wait until several years after the end of World War II for the chance to see "Woman of the Year," originally released in America in 1942. This poster was released between 1947 and 1948, the first two years of the MPEA (Motion Picture Export Association) as the logo is seen in the upper right corner. The MPEA was set up in 1946 after the war ended to help spread the release of American-made movies in occupied Japan, both new releases and movies not released before the war. This is from the first Japanese release of this film. This is also the first cinematic pairing of Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn which began a long professional and personal relationship. The poster has three small edge tears, with the one in the top border repaired with tape on the reverse. Rolled, Very Fine.Not Sold. |
| 29106 | Summertime (United Artists, 1955). Italian 4 - Folio (55" X 78"). Director David Lean cast Katharine Hepburn and Rossano Brazzi in this romantic story set in Venice, Italy. Hepburn is a secretary who has been planning on a vacation to Italy for many years. She is quite content to be alone until she meets Brazzi, an Italian man who finally brings her out of her "shell". This Italian 4 folio is the perfect poster for the film as Ercole Brini captures Hepburn in all her glory. And although the production company wasn't Italian, the settings were, so this poster is "almost" country of origin. There are several fold separations and some minor chipping at a few of the center-points. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 29107 | Marquis Preferred (Paramount, 1927). Insert (14" X 36"). Adolphe Menjou, in his last silent film, portrays a man with a royal title who decides to marry an American girl for her money. It will mean sacrificing his true love, but at the last minute, he decides you can't put a price on love. This rolled insert has some wear to the corners including chipping, tape lifts and pinholes. There are also some light tears and stains in the borders, and a crease just below the "Paramount" title. Rolled, Fine-. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 29108 | Pepper Pot Novelty (Warner Brothers, 1930s). One Sheet (27" X 41"). The "Pepper Pot Novelty" series was produced by Vitaphone and released by Warner Brothers from the early to the mid-1930s. These shorts featured vaudeville, musical and comedy acts, usually employing Warner's huge library of tunes. Beautiful design and imagery. This poster has fold wear, tears on the upper left and right border areas, pinholes in the corners, and a bottom left edge chip. The borders have been airbrushed and there has been minor touch-up to the folds. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 29109 | Rain or Shine (Columbia, 1930). Window Card (14" X 22"). Legendary Broadway comedian Joe Cook, who was capable of reducing audiences to paroxysms of helpless laughter by telling them what he wasn't going to do that evening, was invariably better than the shows in which he appeared. Fully aware of this, director Frank Capra brought Cook's 1928 stage musical "Rain or Shine" to the screen, cutting all of its songs and concentrating almost exclusively on the star. Included are his perennial stooges Tom Howard and Dave Chasen (yes, the same Dave Chasen who later became a celebrated Hollywood restaurateur). This unrestored window card has some slight foxing and staining, primarily in the upper imprint area and borders. Very Fine.Sold for: $167.30. |
| 29110 | Cecil B. DeMille Photo (MGM, 1920s). Still (11" X 14"). A nice still of a youthful looking Cecil B. DeMille by MGM photographer Ruth Harriet Louise. There is a studio stamp on the reverse, and the photographer's name is embossed in the lower right corner. The still has very minor rounding of corners, and light wrinkling. Very Fine+. Sold for: $227.05. |
| 29111 | Anybody's Blonde (Mayfair Pictures, 1931). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). The title character is played by Dorothy Revier, star of "Iron Mask" (1929), "Black Camel" (1931) and "Graft" (1931). She plays a gossip columnist whose brother, a prizefighter, is murdered. To uncover the killer, Revier (whose photograph has evidently never been published by her newspaper) goes undercover, posing as a hard-boiled nightclub hoofer. This gorgeous stone litho six sheet has some minor fold and crossfold wear. Very Fine-. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 29112 | Blondie Johnson (Warner Brothers, 1933). One Sheet (27" X 41"). You wouldn't know it from this one sheet, but typical of Warner Brothers during the early 1930s, this "women's" picture starring Joan Blondell was actually a gangster film with Blondell entering a life of crime. This one sheet was in excellent condition prior to linen-backing with only some miss-fold correctional color touch required. There were also a few very tiny nicks out of the edges. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 29113 | The Crowd (MGM, 1928). Window Card (14" X 22"). Director King Vidor had to fight the studio heads to get "The Crowd" made and the film went on to become an important picture about the plight of the common man. It had a huge emotional impact with audiences and the film was nominated for Best Picture as Vidor was nominated for Best Director. The film also starred Eleanor Boardman, King Vidor's actual wife. This window card has been re-backed to correct a crack that ran vertically through the title and into the side of James Murray's head. There was further wear around the edges and some of the green background and the crowd at the bottom has had work. Very Good/Fine on Cardstock. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 29114 | The Woman From Hell (Fox, 1929). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Vintage drama with Dee Renaud as a woman who marries out of gratitude but has trouble keeping her urges in check. This great Swedish one sheet has a rather wicked image. Minor edge wear, edge tears. Rolled, Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 29115 | The Devil's Holiday (Paramount, 1930). One Sheet (26" X 40"). Nancy Carroll garnered an Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her redefinition of the cliched role of a poor girl who marries into a rich family. This one sheet had edge wear, pinholes with tears and fold wear with separations. This has been professionally restored and the poster mounted on linen. The beautiful stone litho artwork of Carroll just shimmers with bold bright colors. This is one of the early Paramount full-bleed one sheets which the studio experimented with for a short while in the early 1930s. The posters were slightly smaller than the standard and had no borders. All of the copyright information was contained within the image. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 29116 | Faithless (MGM, 1932). Lobby Cards (6) (11" X 14"). Tallulah Bankhead made one of her rare film appearances in this melodrama about a woman who refuses to marry "beneath" her station. It was the type of film she was continually cast in; the outrageous and partying actress would eventually go back to the Broadway stage. Cards for any of Bankhead's few films are very scarce, and these beauties, with approximately two pinholes per corner and minor wear, rarely surface. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 29117 | Flesh (MGM, 1932). Lobby Cards (7) (11" X 14"). Wallace Beery, a German beer garden waiter, uses his strength as a bouncer, a talent that eventually leads him into professional wrestling. His wife, Karen Morley, pushes him to work in America, where she hunts down her ex-lover, Ricardo Cortez. Tragic results ensue. All but one of these cards have been slightly trimmed on one edge. There are a few smudges and dust shadows. The images are in very nice condition, and the cards would grade much higher without the trim. Very Good/Fine. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 29118 | Flesh (MGM, 1932). Window Card (14" X 22"). Wallace Beery, usually given the role of the "heavy" in films, is cast against character as a simple-minded professional wrestler who falls for a bad woman in this pre-code drama from John Ford. The window card has foxing throughout the entire image and light wear to the edges. Fine-. Sold for: $155.35. |
| 29119 | Half Marriage (RKO, 1929). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Young socialite Judy Page (Olive Borden) and struggling architect Dick Carroll (Morgan Farley) get married on the sly. The loose "flapper" morality is reflected in the provocative imagery of this wonderful poster, with the liquor flask that dominates the image, and the chorus line of partially nude dancers. This one sheet had pinholes in each corner, fold separations and a minor chip out of the lower right side of the border that were corrected through minor restoration. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 29120 | The Last Flight (First National, 1931). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style B. Richard Barthelmess and Helen Chandler are featured on this stunning one sheet from director William Dieterle. Barthelmess, one of the screen's classic silent actors, made a wonderful transition to sound with this picture that took a psychological look at the effects of war on returning pilots. This poster has some light wear along the edges, a pinhole in each upper corner and a tear in the bottom border. Very Fine. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 29121 | Liliom (Fox, 1930). Window Card (14" X 22"). This first film version of Ferenc Molnar's poignant fantasy was supposed to have reunited the director Frank Borzage and stars Charles Farrell and Janet Gaynor of Fox's 1927 box office smash "Seventh Heaven." But Gaynor was enmeshed in one of her periodic contract disputes with the studio, so she was replaced by Rose Hobart. This film was not a success upon release but was the basis for Rogers and Hammerstein's famous 1945 Broadway musical. The posters for this film are exceedingly rare. This one has minor water staining and chipping in the upper imprint area. It has been professionally restored and looks near mint. Very Fine-. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 29122 | New Moon (MGM, 1930). Window Card (14" X 22"). This adaptation of Oscar Hammerstein and Sigmund Romberg's opera cast two of the Met's most important stars, Grace Moore and Lawrence Tibbett, as two lovers who are pursued by the jealous Adolphe Menjou. Many of the early "talkie" films would turn to actors from the stage and opera since their voices had already been proven. The film was remade in 1940 with Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy. The sides of this window card are showing a bit of wear and there is some staining around all of the edges but the most obtrusive flaw is a three inch tear in the top imprint area. Very Good+. Not Sold. |
| 29123 | On Your Back (Fox, 1930). Window Card (14" X 22"). You probably will not recognize the beautiful Irene Rich from this fabulous Deco designed card but it is the same one who portrayed Mrs. O'Rourke, the wife of Sergeant O'Rourke (played by Ward Bond) in John Ford's "Fort Apache." This fabulous card has had some airbrush work to the white field. Fine on Paper. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 29124 | Song O' My Heart (Fox, 1930). Window Card (14" X 22"). One of the most famous tenors in history, forty-five-year-old Irish tenor John McCormack, made his screen debut in Song o' My Heart. Fans of McCormack would have been satisfied if their idol had simply sung his way through the film's 85 minutes, but Fox Studios insisted on a plotline. Nineteen-year-old Maureen O'Sullivan makes her film debut. This lovely, unrestored window card depicts the great singer performing as he did in the film, on-stage before an audience. There is a slight nick in the left border, otherwise it is in excellent condition. Very Fine. Sold for: $119.50. |
| 29125 | You and Me (Paramount, 1938). Window Card (14" X 22"). In this offbeat -- at least for Fritz Lang -- crime film, George Raft and Sylvia Sidney play an ex-con and a parolee, respectively, who fall for each other and get married. The problem is that a parolee in the late 1930s couldn't legally marry, thus rendering the marriage invalid and tempting the ex-con to go on a crime spree out of frustration. Several genres converge in this film -- comedy, romance, drama and satire, all with music by Kurt Weill. This poster is from the famed Alhambra discovery, and has that theater's information printed neatly in red in the upper blank space. There is light foxing and dust shadowing present in the edges, and a small number of scattered light soiling or smudging marks. Sidney and Raft are depicted with lovely flesh tones. Fine/Very Fine.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 29126 | Stella Dallas (United Artists, 1937). Insert (14" X 36"). Barbara Stanwyck stars in the definitive version of Stella Dallas, a story that has been remade at least three times. Called one of the greatest soap operas of all time, it's the tale of a woman who sacrifices everything for her daughter. With the tagline, "Vulgar, Tawdry, Magnificent" who else could play the role but the queen of pre-code Hollywood productions. It remains one of Stanwyck's best performances, and poster material for this film is exceedingly scarce. This insert had tape reinforcing the fold lines on the back at one time. There were a couple of tears in the upper left, one of which went into Stanwyck's hair but is very difficult to see, and another on the left edge of the middle horizontal fold. There are a few minor foxing spots and smudges on the poster, but none of these detract from this impressive image. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $6,572.50. |
| 29127 | Gateway (20th Century Fox, 1938). Autographed One Sheet (27" X 41"). Correspondent Don Ameche helps new immigrant Arleen Whelan when she is falsely accused of a crime that she did not commit by a rejected suitor. However, Whelan's troubles are just beginning. This stone litho one sheet has corner creases, wrinkling, and cross fold separations. It has been neatly inscribed by Don Ameche. Very Fine. Not Sold. |
| 29128 | Geronimo (Paramount, 1939). One Sheet (27" X 41"). The poster for this classic film is highly coveted by Western collectors because of the iconic imagery of the great Native American leader, as well as other great elements such as a stagecoach and a band of marauders. The story involves the efforts of the U.S. Army to stop Geronimo (Chief Thundercloud) from attacking the white settlers. General Steele (Ralph Morgan) is appointed to the task by President Grant. This gorgeous poster has only minor flaws, including pinholes, minor edge wear with tiny chips, and minor fold separation, all held at bay by older restoration. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 29129 | The Lawless Legion (First National, 1929). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). This is an original Swedish one sheet for Maynard's last film for First National. Great image of the first 'Singing Cowboy.' There is edge wear on the right border with tiny tears, a 4" tear in the left bottom border repaired with tape, and bottom border edge wear with minor creases. Rolled, Very Fine-. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 29130 | The Last Trail (Fox, 1933). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This was the third version of Zane Grey's 1909 novel, and the first "talkie," this time featuring George O'Brien as the heroic cowboy and gorgeous Claire Trevor as the love interest. This beautiful stone litho poster has some minor fold wear and crossfold separation, with a small amount of paper loss. There is some edge wear and very small chips in the left and right borders. These faults are minimized by outstanding professional restoration, and the sheet boasts bright, vivid colors. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 29131 | The Magnificent Seven (United Artists, 1960). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn, and others ride to the rescue of a Mexican village being terrorized by a bandido played by Eli Wallach in this western remake of Akira Kurosawa's "The Seven Samurai." The title card has some slight foxing around the edges but otherwise this set is magnificent. This truly is one of the greatest westerns ever made. Near Mint. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 29132 | Moonlight on the Prairie (Warner Brothers, 1936). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Ahh...you gotta love Hollywood. Where else could a nightclub singer named "Nick," the son of a New Jersey Senator, become "The Singing Cowboy" in B-Western movies? Here's a wonderful original issue Swedish poster with art by artist Rohman, of "Dick" Foran (as Warner's re-named him) doing that western movie squint thing when aiming a trusty six-shooter. Minor edge wear with tiny tears. Rolled, Very Fine+. Sold for: $262.90. |
| 29133 | Boots of Destiny (Grand National, 1937). Title Lobby Card and Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Great title card and scene cards from Ken Maynard's first film for Grand National. Tarzan, Maynard's famous horse, is featured on two of the three cards. One scene card has light smudges on the top border and corner bumps, the other scene card has one pinhole in the center of the top border and one small tear. The title card has one pinhole in the center of the top border. Very Fine+. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 29134 | Honor of the Range (Universal, 1934). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Ken Maynard (not to mention his trusty steed Tarzan) toplines this western about missing cash and mistaken identity. A great image of Maynard dominates this eye-catching Swedish one sheet. Condition issues include edge tears and border chips, tape stains showing through from the reverse, very slight paper loss above Maynard's left eye, a crease in the lower left corner, and a triangular dust shadow in the lower left. Rolled, Fine+. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 29135 | Trail Drive (Universal, 1933). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). This is a nice-looking Ken Maynard Western poster for one of his later Universal features. There are several long tears in the top and bottom borders and edge wear with small chips. Rolled, Very Good/Fine. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 29136 | The Ivory-Handled Gun (Universal, 1935). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). 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." In this film he plays Buck Ward, a cattleman caught up in a long-standing feud with the Wolverine Kid. Both Buck and the Kid have an ivory-handled pistol from a matched set passed down by their fathers, and when his friend is killed by a bullet from one of those guns, Buck goes out looking for the Kid. This original Swedish poster has small edge tears in the upper and lower border. Most have been repaired with archival tissue tape on the reverse. Rolled, Very Fine-.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 29137 | The Red Rider (Universal, 1934). Title Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14") and Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). This lot includes the stock title card and chapter title card and scene for Chapter 9--"The Posse Rides!" and another scene card for Chapter 15--"The Avenging Trail!." All of the cards have great shots from Buck Jones' "Red Rider" serial for Universal. Other than some small pinhole marks on the corners, these cards are clean. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 29138 | Hollywood Roundup (Columbia, 1937). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). A fascinating backstage look at the making of westerns. Our favorite scene has hotel clerk George R. Beranger, who dreams of being a western star, performing a twittering, ballet-slippering audition for the Checking-In Film Company as he's quoting lines from a Western and asking them to identify the films. Shemp Howard guesses "Little Women." This is the original Swedish one sheet. There are only minor edge tears. Great Rohman art. Rolled, Near Mint-. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 29139 | Outlawed Guns (Universal, 1935). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Judging by the poster art this is most likely "Outlawed Guns" since Buck never made a title for Universal called "Storm Over Texas." "Outlawed Guns" is indeed distinguished by spectacular horse falls, orchestrated by ace stuntmen Cliff Lyons and Jim Corey as indicated in this original Swedish one sheet. There is slight edge wear with tiny tears, a small water stain in the lower left and a tape pull off peel in the upper left. Fuchs artwork. Rolled, Very Fine. Sold for: $537.75. |
| 29140 | Flaming Guns (Universal, 1932). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Tom Mix is cast against type as he plays a cowboy who avoids using guns whenever possible. These two beautiful cards have a couple of pinholes in one and a small corner bend in the other. Very Fine. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 29141 | The Fourth Horseman (Universal, 1932). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Long before Roy Rogers took over the title, Tom Mix was the true King of the Cowboys and proved it in many pictures including this actioner from Universal. Mix had briefly retired from the screen with the advent of sound, but by 1932, with his public clamoring for his return, Mix was signed by Universal to appear in nine talkies. The title cards for these films are among Mix's most collectible due to their great color and graphics. This card has approximately two pinholes per corner and some very light smudges in the yellow background. Very Fine+. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 29142 | Horseman of the Plains (Fox, 1928). Title Lobby Card and Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Tom Mix stars as a modern cowboy who must win a race to win the hand of a rancher's daughter (Sally Blane). These beautiful cards only have pinholes in the corners, a light dust shadow on one scene card and a light smudge on the other scene card. Very Fine+. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 29143 | Mr. Logan, U.S.A. (Fox, 1919). One Sheet (27" X 41"). One of the first screen cowboys, Tom Mix's career began in Hollywood during the mid-teens in a succession of short subjects. By 1917, his contract had been picked up by William Fox, and Mix became one of the new studio's premier stars. He made dozens of pictures for Fox until 1928, as the silent era began to fade. Offered here is the only known example of this one sheet for one of Mix's early Fox westerns. This poster has restoration to correct condition problems including: borders replaced, paint in the black areas, two grease marks in the "A" of "USA," a 12 inch tear along the right side reaching down into Mix's elbow, a 4 inch tear running under Mix's right wrist, and paint touch-up to his nose. All things considered, this still looks great, and since it's unique, you won't have to worry about anyone else's bragging rights. Good/Very Good on Linen.Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 29144 | The Rider of Death Valley (Universal, 1932). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). Three pieces of a map lead different groups toward a gold mine, with Tom Mix as the level-headed hero. A little-seen film, reported to be quite harrowing at times. This Swedish one sheet has multiple edge chips and tears, a small stain in the lower left corner, and a 4.5" tear in the top center, which has been taped. Rolled, Fine. Sold for: $119.50. |
| 29145 | The Broncho Twister (Fox, 1927). Insert (14" X 36"). Tom Mix was one of the most famous personalities of the first half of the twentieth century. He provided cowboys and Indians to Selig Pictures around 1910, and was subsequently asked to work in front of the cameras. He continued with Selig until 1917, writing and directing as well as acting. He was signed by Fox Films in 1917, and stayed with them until 1928, averaging five or so films a year. This wonderful rolled insert is from one of his later silent Westerns. The poster was cleaned and has had minor airbrush work. Rolled, Very Fine. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 29146 | Beating Back (Direct-From-Broadway Feature Film Company, 1914). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). One of our best one-of-a-kind finds. This is an extremely rare 1914 three sheet for real-life badman, Al Jennings. In 1863, Jennings joined his two brothers as prosecuting attorneys in the Oklahoma Territory. There, he was falsely accused and convicted of a train robbery actually committed by a former client. Fearing jail-time and disgruntled with the legal system, Al would change professions. He and brother Frank robbed trains, banks and general stores as founders of "the Jennings Gang," bandits known as the Robin Hoods of their day. Al was captured and sent to the Ohio State Penitentiary. His case was reviewed, his life sentence reduced, and he was later pardoned by President Theodore Roosevelt. Jennings would do one more life-about-face by becoming an evangelist, politician and writer, eventually forming his own motion picture production company in Arizona. This beauty features Al and brother Frank in a dramatic western pose. There has been professional restoration to address pinholes, fold separations, and edge wear. Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 29147 | The Covered Wagon (Paramount, 1923). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style A. This was one of the first of the great epic Westerns produced during the silent era. It reportedly had a cast of 3,000 which included 1,000 Indians brought from reservations by a young Col. Tim McCoy. Paramount went all out in the promotion of this film. Offered here is the "A" Style sheet which pictures the love triangle in the film: the heroine, Molly Wingate (Lois Wilson), the wagon master she falls in love with, Banion (J. Warren Kerrigan), and her sadistic fiance, Woodhull (Alan Hale). This poster was creased on the typical three horizontal fold lines, however, on the right half there seems to be diagonally creasing only. There isn't a vertical fold line. There was a chip out of the middle of the right border. These imperfections have been professionally restored so that the poster appears near mint. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $2,629.00. |
| 29148 | The Covered Wagon (Paramount, 1923). Title Lobby Card and Lobby Cards (5) (11" X 14"). James Cruze directed the screen's first truly epic western in this film which recounts the hardships of the early settlers and their journey across the Oregon Trail. These lobby cards depict some of the best scenes from the film including an attack by warring Indians. Most have a couple of pinholes in each corner and very light overall wear. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $2,868.00. |
| 29149 | Tumbleweeds (United Artists, 1925). One Sheet (27" X 41"). William S. Hart was the original screen cowboy and certainly one of cinema's greatest silent film stars. After some years as a stage actor, Hart ventured into film acting in 1914. He started in Westerns and remained there for the next ten years, starring in over seventy films, more than fifty of which he also directed. "Tumbleweeds" was Hart's last film and was released by United Artists, a company which, legend has it, he, Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford and Doug Fairbanks dreamed of forming, becoming a reality in 1919. This poster, prior to restoration, had some chipping in the left border and a very minor amount in the lower border. There was center-point wear and a clean tear from the lower border into the black title box. The poster's image is completely intact with no replacement paper. This is a stunning example of a gorgeous poster for a landmark film. Very Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $5,676.25. |
| 29150 | The Rough Riders (Paramount, 1927). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Romanticized account of the exploits of Colonel Teddy Roosevelt (Frank Hopper) during the brief Spanish American War. The romantic subplot concerns wealthy draftee Stewart Van Brunt (Charles Farrell) and the lovely Dolly (Mary Astor) both of whom are pictured on the beautiful stone litho poster. This epic film was a huge release for Paramount, done in the same vein as The Covered Wagon. There was some paper loss in all four corners, in the border only. There were a couple of small paper lifts from the backside of the poster where there was once some tape. The image is very clean other than some minor color touch-up in the fold lines and the cross folds. The borders have been airbrushed. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 29151 | The Bearcat (Universal, 1922). Title Lobby Card and Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This early Hoot Gibson vehicle starred Universal's lackadaisical cowboy hero as "The Singin' Kid," a drifter who saves rancher's daughter Alys May (Lillian Rich) from a runaway carriage. He gets a job on her father's ranch as a reward and quickly falls in love with the girl. The title card, offered in this lot, has to be one of the best Hoot Gibson lobby cards ever done. It has only a couple of pinholes in the corners and a couple of tiny tears in the border. The other card has pinholes in the corners and a small tear in the lower right corner. Very Fine. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 29152 | The Bearcat (Universal, 1922). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Hoot Gibson's skills were such that in 1912 he won the all-around championship at the famous Pendleton Round-Up in Pendleton, Oregon and the steer roping World Championship at the Calgary Stampede. He would soon be starring in a series of westerns for Universal Studios; this film was one of the hits from 1922. These are great hand-tinted cards with each displaying entirely different border art. These cards have a pinhole in the corners and only the most minimal wear. They are absolutely pure white in color and display beautifully. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $191.20. |
| 29153 | The Bearcat (Universal, 1922). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). The great hand-tinted cards in this lot feature the Universal western star, Hoot Gibson at his best. Both cards have pinholes in the corners and one card has a chip from the upper left corner. The other card has a bend in the upper right corner. Very Fine. Not Sold. |
| 29154 | The Bearcat (Universal, 1922). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). "Hoot" Gibson made over 100 films in his long career, most of which were silent westerns. From the 1920s through the 1940s, Gibson was a major film attraction, ranking second only to Tom Mix as a western film box office draw. He successfully made the transition to talkies and, as a result, became a highly paid performer. His last film was a small part in the Rat Pack classic "Ocean's Eleven" (1960). Of the two cards in this lot one has pinholes in the corners and a minor chip from the tip of the upper left corner. The other card has no pinholes and is near mint. Very Fine. Not Sold. |
| 29155 | The Crusader (Fox, 1922). One Sheet (27" X 41"). William Russell, the man who played Robin Hood almost ten years before Fairbanks, stars in this Western that pits his character as a miner against a swindler. His real-life wife, Helen Ferguson, plays his love interest. Russell would die tragically just a few years later at a young age. This one sheet has minor edge wear and tears, slight fold separations, and foxing on the borders. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $286.80. |
| 29156 | The Man from Laramie (Columbia, 1955). Italian 2 - Folio (39" X 55"). Italian artist Anselmo Ballester designed this outstanding poster featuring Jimmy Stewart as a vengeful man, trying to track down the men who sold rifles to the Apache Indians. Posters by Ballester are among the most collected of any artist and frequently bring record prices for his best works. This poster may be the best ever created for this title. The borders have been lightly airbrushed to help mask some pinholes and light chipping along the edges. The fold lines have been color touched to cover some minor tears and very light chipping as well. Fine on Linen. Sold for: $5,078.75. |
| 29157 | The Man from Laramie (Columbia, 1955). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Anthony Mann directed this brilliant psychological western that stars James Stewart as Will Lockhart, a man who is obsessed with finding the outlaw who sold automatic rifles to the Apaches, resulting in his brother's death. Mann became known for his ultra-realistic portraits of life and morality in the old west, and James Stewart would go on to become Mann's favorite star. This one sheet is about as good as it gets. It only had approximately two pinholes per corner and some very minor color touch to the center-points. Very Fine/Near Mint on Linen. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 29158 | Santa Fe Trail (Warner Brothers, 1940). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). As often happened in Hollywood's take on historical events, this Western didn't have a lot of connection to reality. What it did have was a great cast headlined by Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland, in their seventh film together, and exciting direction by Michael Curtiz. It follows the early career of Jeb Stuart, his friendship with George Armstrong Custer (Ronald Reagan) and his battles against abolitionist John Brown (Raymond Massey). This lobby card set has pinholes, edge tears and minor chips. The cards have been professionally restored, and have a very nice appearance. Fine. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 29159 | Rhodes (Gaumont, 1936). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style B. This film stars Walter Huston as Cecil Rhodes, the 19th century explorer who opened up southern Africa for British imperialism by founding the colony of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Trouble soon begins however when Dutch colonists, led by prime minister Kruger (Oscar Homolka), become at odds with Rhodes' settlement, resulting in the Boer War. This beautiful stone litho displays bold, colorful portrait shots of Huston and Ann Carpenter, along with a stirring collage of African natives and British soldiers. The poster has fold line wear with small amounts of paper loss, and the borders have some creases, small tears, and minimal paper loss. It has been professionally restored, greatly minimizing these defects, so that it displays very well. Fine+ on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 29160 | The Prisoner of Shark Island (20th Century Fox, 1936). Swedish One Sheet (27.5" X 39.5"). The story of Dr. Samuel Mudd, the man who was imprisoned after "innocently" treating President Lincoln's assassin in 1865. Warner Baxter and Gloria Stuart star, with John Carradine in a small role. There is slight edge wear and small tears and a minor water stain lower right corner. Rolled, Very Fine/Near Mint.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 29161 | The Grapes of Wrath (20th Century Fox, 1940). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). John Ford's film of Steinbeck's harrowing novel was necessarily toned down for the audiences of 1940, but still remains a powerful depiction of the Depression and its devastating effects on a generation of Americans. Henry Fonda gives a career-making performance as Tom Joad, the leader of a dirt-poor clan who make their way towards California in search of gainful employment, and survival. This stunning six sheet features a stark title graphic combined with the fabulous Thomas Hart Benton artwork of the rural plains. Benton (1889-1975) was an American muralist of the Regionalist school. His work became famous in the early 1930s as he created murals for public buildings throughout the Midwest. Condition issues on this rare six sheet include light edge wear, very minor stains within the solid fields, minor paper loss at the crossfolds, with minor wrinkling and minor smudging in the borders, all of which is made invisible by professional restoration. This was a rare instance when a great American artist's work was used to advertise a film, without the use of star images and names. Very Fine on Linen.Sold for: $35,850.00. |
| 29162 | The Grapes of Wrath (20th Century Fox, 1940). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This film's "fake" working title was "Highway 66." This is because director John Ford needed to use Oklahoma in the highway scenes and Steinbeck's novel was very controversial with many of the state's citizens. The novel, in fact, had been criticized upon its release; nowhere more so than in the Midwest. Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell and a large cast of accomplished actors make this one of the top classic films of all time. The posters for this film have always been scarce to say the least. This great title card has a bend in the lower right corner, pinholes in the borders and corners and small tears in the borders, several extending into the image. The card has been cleaned and professionally restored, minimizing any defects. The card now appears near mint. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $7,767.50. |
| 29163 | A Midsummer Night's Dream (Warner Brothers, 1935). Jumbo Lobby Cards (6) (14" X 17"). Based on William Shakespeare's play and Max Reinhardt's Hollywood Bowl production, this Warner Brothers picture cast James Cagney as Bottom and Olivia De Havilland as Hermia. It was a real departure for Cagney, from gangster to fantasy, but it would be remembered as one of his finest acting moments. This set of jumbo lobbies is extremely scarce. Typically, these sets were issued with eight cards, but only six are offered here. They have minor pinholes and creasing in the corners. This lot comes with the original sleeve. Fine. Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 29164 | A Midsummer Night's Dream (Warner Brothers, 1935). Insert (14" X 36"). Max Reinhardt staged A Midsummer Night's Dream thirteen times between 1905 and 1934, introducing a revolving set. After he fled Germany, he devised a more spectacular outdoor version at the Hollywood Bowl in September 1934. The shell was removed and replaced by a "forest" planted in tons of dirt hauled in especially for the event, and a trestle was constructed from the hills to the stage. The cast included John Davis Lodge, William Farnum, Sterling Holloway, 18-year-old Olivia de Havilland and Mickey Rooney , with Erich Wolfgang Korngold's orchestrations of Mendelssohn. On the strength of this production, Warner Brothers signed Reinhardt to direct a filmed version, Hollywood's first Shakespeare event since Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford's Taming of the Shrew (1929). Rooney and de Havilland recreated their original roles with James Cagney and many of Warner's stable of stars added. Notice how far down de Havilland is on the cast list as she was yet to have made notice with her next role in Captain Blood! The film won two Academy Awards and was nominated for two more including Best Picture. The posters for this film are exceedingly rare and this beautiful insert is a tremendous improvement over the one sheet, which is only a stylized graphic. The poster is rolled and has small tears in the border, several of which extend into the image. There is wear to the border and some minor staining within the credits. If you miss out on this rarity, good luck in ever seeing this again! Rolled, Very Good/Fine. Sold for: $5,676.25. |
| 29165 | Raiders of the Lost Ark (Paramount, 1983). Polish (26" X 38"). This film was first released in Poland in 1983 after all the Oscars were collected. It features artwork by famed Polish artist, Jakub Erol, and is considered one of his best. The dramatic image of Indy's fabled whip coiling through the skull eyes like the snakes he hates so much is pure Polish imagery at its finest. And note the successful manner in which many of the better Polish artists incorporate the titles and credits by doing the actual lettering themselves in artwork consistent with the overall style of the poster. There are two minor print creases in the lower left field touched up with ink. Rolled, Very Fine+. Sold for: $286.80. |
| 29166 | Raiders of the Lost Ark (Paramount, 1983). Polish Poster (18.75" X 25.5"). Harrison Ford stars as Indiana Jones in this first chapter from the Spielberg super franchise. Originally released in Poland in 1983, this piece features art by Miroslaw Lakomski and has a bit of wrinkling in the borders and minor edge wear. Rolled, Very Fine/Near Mint. Not Sold. |
| 29167 | Batman (20th Century Fox, 1966). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Bam! Zowie! Boff! The dynamic duo, Batman and Robin made their sensational cinematic debut on the big screen in this motion picture, battling the Penguin (Burgess Meredith), Catwoman (Lee Meriwether), the Joker (Cesar Romero), and the Riddler (Frank Gorshin). Each of these cards has between one and three pinholes per corner. Otherwise, they are bright and beautiful. Very Fine. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 29168 | The Green Hornet (Universal, 1939). One Sheet (27" X 41") Advance. Without a doubt, this is one of the hardest serial one sheets to acquire. 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 and accompanied by his assistant Kato, the Green Hornet takes on a racketeer menacing the city. Kato was originally created as a Japanese martial arts expert, but with the unpopularity of the Japanese due to the war, his nationality was changed to Korean. This poster had some chips off of the borders and minor tears in the edges. It also had a large tear in the top that went down into the "13 Action-Thrill Episodes" box. 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! Very Good/Fine on Linen. Sold for: $6,572.50. |
| 29169 | Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars (Universal, 1938). Pressbook (8 pages) and Buck Rogers (Universal 1938). Pressbook (8 pages). Both of these serial pressbooks featuring Larry "Buster" Crabbe as the hero of the science fiction comic strips contain eight pages and a page of ad mat inserts. The "Flash Gordon" pressbook is missing a page which has a photocopy inserted and the "Buck Rogers" pressbook has been held together with cellophane tape on the inside. Needless to say, both of these pressbooks are extremely rare and provide lots of information on these popular serials. Very Good+. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 29170 | Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars (Universal, 1938). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Flash Gordon (Buster Crabbe), Dale Arden (Jean Rogers) and friends travel to Mars to find the source of a ray that is stealing the nitron from the Earth's atmosphere. They soon find out that it is Emperor Ming (Charles Middleton), with the help of Queen Azura of Mars (Beatrice Roberts), who is behind the destruction. This poster displays some very minor separation at the center-points and some tiny tears at the poster's edge. Posters for this classic serial are rarely offered for sale. Very Fine. Sold for: $3,585.00. |
| 29171 | Flying Disc Man from Mars (Republic, 1950). Lobby Card Set of 4 (11" X 14") Chapter 12 -- "Volcanic Vengeance." An evil Martian scientist teams up with a former Nazi scientist to conquer the world in this serial that capitalizes on the "flying disc" (later flying saucer) scare of 1950. This lobby card set of four only has slight corner bumps. This is a difficult title to find paper from. Near Mint+. Sold for: $191.20. |
| 29172 | G-Men vs. the Black Dragon (Republic, 1943). One Sheet (27" X 41") Chapter 8 -- "Beast of Tokyo." One of the best of Republic's wartime serials stars Rod Cameron as fighting G-Man Rex Bennett. With his co-agents Roland Got of Chinese Counter-Intelligence and Constance Worth of British Secret Service, Cameron works to thwart the plots of Japanese baddie Oyama Haruchi (played by Italian-American Nino Pipitone). This one sheet has light edge wear with wrinkling and paper tape on the back, and an extra vertical fold. Very Fine. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 29173 | The Miracle Rider (Mascot, 1935). One Sheet (27" X 41"). The last film Tom Mix made was this 15-chapter Mascot serial. Mix is a Texas Ranger who defends the local Indians against mercenaries who are illegally mining on the reservation. Studio boss Nat Levine paid Mix more than most Mascot films had as an entire budget, but it was worth it. Levine made so much money on the serial that he was able to combine several companies into Republic Pictures. This one sheet has enlarged pinholes with tears and chips, edge wear and tears with a chip, and fold wear with wrinkling and separations. There is a Dutch censor stamp, and bleed through from writing on the back. Fine-.Sold for: $776.75. |
| 29174 | The Phantom Empire (Mascot, 1935). Post-War Belgian (16.5" X 23.5"). Gene Autry's Radio Ranch is built right over the underground city of Murania in this oddball science fiction Western serial. With his "Junior Thunder Rider" sidekicks, Frankie Darro and Betsy King Ross, Autry fights crooks, mad scientists and robots. He also has to broadcast a music show every day. This post-war Belgian poster has pinholes with tears, light edge and fold wear with a fold over on the imprint area, and a few smudges and stains. As was the practice of the time (due to paper shortages), the poster has been printed on the back of a U.S. Army map. Very Fine. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 29175 | The Phantom Empire (Mascot, 1935). Title Lobby Card and Lobby Cards (5) (11" X 14"). Of all the serials to come out of Hollywood, this was the first science fiction/Western serial (with musical interludes), and was Gene Autry's first starring role. These lobby cards, which are for three different chapters, have pinholes with a few corner and edge chips, and a few scuffs and tears. There is a Dutch censor stamp on each card, and one card has a piece of paper tape over the chapter. The cards feature fun shots from the film, with Autry appearing on most of them. These cards are very rare and are seldom found in any condition. Very Good. Not Sold. |
| 29176 | The Phantom of the West (Mascot, 1931). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Chapter 8 -- "The House of Hate." This was Mascot Pictures' second all-talkie, sound serial, featuring Western star Tom Tyler. Born Vincent Markowski, Tyler worked as a sailor, boxer, lumberjack, and coal miner before entering films as a stuntman in 1924. His good looks and acting ability quickly led him to stardom at FBO studios, the forerunner to RKO Studios. Tyler worked with many of the independents such as Mascot in the early thirties, before doing serial work in the forties. This gorgeous stone litho one sheet had some chipping in the border, more significantly in the lower right corner. There was some cross fold chipping and some small tears within the center horizontal fold. There was a 6 inch tear in the upper horizontal fold. These problems were all addressed with professional restoration and the poster now displays beautifully. Fine on Linen. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 29177 | Bela Lugosi Pressbook Lot (Universal, Principal, 1934-1939). Pressbooks (2) (multiple pages, 12" X 18"). This lot consists of two pressbooks. The first is for the serial "The Return of Chandu," sequel to the popular film "Chandu the Magician." (two 12-page books in a wrap-around folder) The second is for another serial, this time featuring Lugosi as a mad scientist bent on world domination called "The Phantom Creeps." (eight pages plus ad mat insert) Both of these pressbooks are uncut and feature tons of information on their serials including promotional interviews, photos and poster campaigns. Both are showing light signs of wear including minor tears on the edges and some light tape reinforcement on the spine of "The Phantom Creeps." Very Fine-. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 29179 | The Return of Chandu (Principal Distributing, 1934). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). We're going to have to find a new book of adjectives to do any justice to this amazingly awesome six sheet from the classic Bela Lugosi chapter-play. This is a pulpy, lurid, and stunningly cool image to set the heart palpitating for kids of every age. Paper of any sort on "Chandu" is tough to come by, making this six sheet very scarce. There was minor fold separation and tape lifts on the reverse, both of which are rendered unnoticeable due to the very professional restoration. It doesn't get much better than the powerful and beautiful stone litho imagery on this oversized poster. Very Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $5,377.50. |
| 29180 | The Return of Chandu (Principal Distributing, 1934). One Sheet (27" X 41") Chapter 7 -- "The Mysterious Island." Bela Lugosi stars as the famous magician, Chandu, who leaps to the rescue when a consultation with his crystal ball reveals that Egyptian princess Nadji is about to be sacrificed by the cat-worshipping Ubasti cult. This 12-chapter Principal Pictures serial was based on the "Chandu" radio program. (Lugosi also starred in the 1932 adaptation of Chandu, not as the magician, but as a villain.) This poster has edge wear in the top border, a small amount of missing paper in the top left, and crossfold separations and tape abrasions in the upper and lower borders. The restoration masks most of these issues. Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 29181 | The Fatal Warning (Mascot, 1929). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Episode 8 -- "The Fatal Fumes." Boris Karloff's character is a red herring in this, the final silent serial from chapter play specialist Mascot. Karloff had been appearing in films for about ten years when he appeared as "Mullins" in this film and this may be the only poster from the film on which he appears! Shown holding a gun on the hero, Ralph Graves, Karloff is unmistakable, with a cigarette dangling from his mouth. This gorgeous stone litho in three pieces has only the most minimal wear. Very Fine-. Sold for: $2,987.50. |
| 29182 | The Flame Fighter (Rayart Pictures, 1925). One Sheet (27" X 41") Chapter Five -- "Scalding Seas." This exciting silent serial features Herbert Rawlinson as firefighter Jack Sparks (!) in ten chapters of battling blazes. This great-looking stone litho one sheet for Chapter Five has some condition flaws but presents beautifully. Some chipping in the borders and center-point wear with some paper loss. There is a 1.5" piece missing along the left horizontal fold, as well as the usual pinholes, all of which are minimized by professional restoration. A great looking poster for this little-seen chapter play. Very Good/Fine on Linen.Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 29183 | The Flame Fighter (Rayart Pictures, 1925). One Sheet (27" X 41") Chapter Eight -- "Danger Ahead." Ten-chapter excitement featuring Herbert Rawlinson as Jack Sparks, firefighter extraordinaire, with pretty Brenda Lane as the love interest. This terrific stone litho one sheet for Chapter Eight has some condition flaws. Fold wear and pinholes, plus some minor surface paper removal on the reverse side. There is a chip in the lower left corner within the border only and a minor chip in the upper border. Upper left corner has a small chip missing. There is also a very small piece missing in the center crossfold, all of which has been professionally restored to its former glory. An exciting poster for a lost serial, this is a gem. Fine+ on Linen.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 29184 | Fighting Youth (Columbia, 1925). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style A. William Fairbanks does his own stunts and displays his amazing athletic abilities in this action-packed film. Fairbanks stars as a boxer who is kidnapped by the mob to keep him from making it to a big fight. He escapes, leading the bad guys on a thrill-a-minute chase! Staining on the reverse, light fold wear, and pinholes in the corners have all been keenly addressed through a very nice restoration, giving the poster a sharp appearance. Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 29185 | Hurricane Hutch (Pathe', 1921). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Episode 5 -- "One Against Many." Filmed under rather strenuous conditions at Ausable Chasm in upstate New York, this low-budget serial released in 15 chapters by Pathé starred one of the most popular action performers of the era, Charles Hutchison. Hutchison played Larry Hutchdale, a young adventurer striving to gain possession of a formula for making paper from seaweed. The villain in the piece was none other than Warner Oland, the Swedish character star who had menaced Pearl White in several previous chapterplays and would later claim fame as Charlie Chan. The poster features clean white paper with a few imperfection within the border. There is minor centerpoint wear and an extra vertical crease on the fold. In gorgeous condition with stunning color and a caption that boasts, "Like a Thunderbolt from the Blue-"Hutch" comes to the Rescue!" Very Fine-. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 29186 | Scotty of the Scouts (Rayart Pictures, 1926). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Episode Three -- " A Scout's Bravery." Presumed lost, this silent serial was produced by a small producer/distributor named Rayart which lasted from 1924-1929. This ten chapter serial was one of Ben Alexander's early screen roles. Alexander is best remembered for his role as Officer Frank Smith beginning in 1952 in Jack Webb's "Dragnet." The lovely stone litho three sheet has the most minimal handling wear. The borders show some slight fraying in areas and there is minor crossfold wear. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 29187 | Scotty of the Scouts (Rayart Pictures, 1926). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Episode Two -- "In Death's Grasp." What a wealth of film history is contained in this rare lobby set for one of Hollywood's 'lost films.' This ten-chapter serial was one of Ben Alexander's early screen roles. Alexander is best remembered for his role as Officer Frank Smith beginning in 1952 in Jack Webb's "Dragnet." The W. Ray Johnston mentioned on the cards was one of the true pioneers of the industry. He founded or worked with many of the seminal silent film companies including Rayart which he formed in 1924. He then went on to Tiffany pictures from 1929-31, and then formed Monogram in 1931, and Republic Pictures in 1935. There are dust shadows, minor edge wear, mild corner bumps and creases, and smudges and soiling. Fine+. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 29188 | Hearst News (Universal, 1920). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Outstanding one sheet promoting the newsreels produced by famed yellow journalist William Randolph Hearst (the inspiration for "Citizen Kane," as if we have to mention it). This stunning 1920 poster heralds the religious liberation of Armenia, the death of Rear Admiral Peary, and the "first pictures ever" of a Whirling Dervish. This excellent poster has two 2" tears on the lower right side, minor edge wear with chips out, and a small amount of paper loss in the bottom horizontal fold, all spiffed up with professional restoration. A terrific and highly unusual one sheet from the era; this one's a keeper! Fine/Very Fine on Linen.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 29189 | Peggy (Triangle Kay-Bee, 1916). Title Lobby Card and Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). This was the film debut of Billie Burke, better known as 'Glinda, the Good Witch of the North.' Billie Burke plays a rambunctious American debutante packed off to the serious uncle in Scotland, where she simply continues her rowdy ways. This lot contains three cards with six great photos of Burke. There is mild edge wear and tiny border tears in the top left and at the bottom, and a water stain in the lower left border. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $239.00. |
| 29190 | Gloria's Romance (K-E-S-E Service, 1916). Lobby Cards (2) (8" X 10"). Two years after marrying Broadway impresario Florenz Ziegfeld, Billie Burke starred in this 20-chapter serial about the love life of a spoiled rich girl in the Everglades. These smaller lobby cards have corner bumps, light tanning, and an edge stain on the single shot of Burke. Delightful images and a wonderful tagline. Very Fine+. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 29191 | Gloria's Romance (K-E-S-E Service, 1916). One Sheet (27" X 41"). A serial without cliffhangers, "Gloria's Romance" was just that - 20 chapters of various romantic episodes involving star Billie Burke. Producer George Kleine paid her the then huge sum of $140,000 to play the role of Gloria, and spent the unheard of sum of $650,000 to film it. This poster is a beautiful stone litho portrayal of Burke. The poster had fold wear, pinholes in the corners, and a tear near the vertical fold. All expertly restored to give it a near perfect appearance. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $3,107.00. |
| 29192 | Romeo and Juliet (Fox, 1916). Lobby Card (8" X 10"). One of the earliest versions of Shakespeare's famous tragedy to be filmed, and one of two that came out the same year. This one has Theda Bara in one of her few non-vamp roles, and musical stage star Harry Hilliard. This smaller lobby card has two pinholes, small corner bumps, and light smudges. A great shot of Bara, Hilliard, and Walter Law. This is a marvelous piece of film history. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 29193 | Her Double Life (Fox, 1916). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Theda Bara would make eight films in 1916, with this one being done in a small time frame when she literally begged for 'un-vampish' roles. This film was sandwiched between "Under Two Flags" and "Romeo and Juliet." Here she plays the part of a young woman always nastily pursued by men with evil intentions instead of the other way around. In one of the cards in this lot, Stuart Holmes is about to have his way with her, and she is rescued only when a bomb falls near the hospital tent. There are very minor corner bumps and mild creases. Near Mint. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 29194 | The Eternal Sapho (Fox, 1916). Lobby Card (8" X 9.75"). Most of Theda Bara's films have been lost to time and deterioration, and this one is no exception. Bara's vamp character, after an unsuccessful attempt to marry into wealth, tries to return to her sculptor boyfriend, with tragic results. This smaller lobby card has pinholes, smudges and stains, and a corner crease. The card has been trimmed on the right edge. It features a great shot of Bara and Warner Oland, who would go on to Charlie Chan fame. Very Good. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 29195 | The Eternal Sapho (Fox, 1916). Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). Seen here in this rare lot of three lobby cards from one of her early films, silent vamp Theda Bara reclines seductively on her velvet draped chaise lounge. On another card, she is draped in a sumptuous dressing gown, off the shoulder to leave no doubt what is beneath. There are minor pinholes, minor corner bumps, and very light smudges in the borders. Very Fine+. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 29196 | The Two Orphans (Fox, 1915). Lobby Cards (2) (8" X 10"). Two poor French sisters (Theda Bara and Jean Sothern) suffer through the pains of poverty in this story that was also the basis of D.W. Griffith's "Orphans of the Storm" six years later. Bara hoped that this role would finally raise her out of vamp typecasting, but it was not to be. These smaller lobby cards have a few pinholes, small corner creases, and small stains. The Sothern card has a dust shadow and a tiny edge chip. Each of the sisters is featured on one of the cards. Very Fine. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 29197 | Orphans of the Storm (United Artists, 1921). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Based on the d'Ennery and Corman play, "The Two Orphans," D.W. Griffith's epic romance is set in eighteenth century Paris. Sisters Lillian and Dorothy Gish are the girls who become separated in the streets during the dramatic upheavals of the French Revolution. This beautiful card of the Gish sisters has a pinhole in three corners and two pinholes in the fourth corner. There is a crack in the upper right corner. Otherwise the card is in excellent condition. Very Fine. Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 29198 | Orphans of the Storm (United Artists, 1921). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). In what many consider to be his greatest motion picture accomplishment, D.W. Griffith skillfully combines melodrama and historical political intrigue to create one of the most spectacular and poignant films of the silent era of American cinema. Real-life sisters Lillian and Dorothy Gish play the two orphans of the title, bringing pathos and a sense of realism to a moving (albeit far-fetched) story of two innocents who get caught up in the turbulent events of the French Revolution. This gorgeous portrait card of the two sisters, the best card in the set, is in superb condition. The card has a pinhole in all four corners and one in the center of the top border. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $2,151.00. |
| 29199 | Orphans of the Storm (United Artists, 1921). Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). Lobby cards from this Griffith classic film have always been rare. These hand-tinted cards are gorgeous and must be seen to be appreciated. Offered in this lot are three cards from the set. All three are in amazingly nice condition and depict three lavish scenes from the film. Two of the cards have pinholes in all four corners as well as a few within the borders. The "street" scene has only one pinhole in the left border and two pinholes in the right center border. Very Fine. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 29200 | Orphans of the Storm (United Artists, 1921). Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). Lillian and Dorothy Gish star as the resourceful Henriette and the blind Louise, who leave their countryside home for Paris in the hopes of having Louise's sight restored. "Orphans of the Storm" provided Lillian Gish with her final role for Griffith, bringing to a close the long and fruitful collaboration that began in 1912 with "An Unseen Enemy," the Gish sisters' film debut. This lot contains three cards from the set and all are in superb condition. One card depicts blind sister Louise (Dorothy Gish) being admired by one of the beggars who have abducted her. One card depicts the two girls as children. Finally the third card depicts the grand life style of King Louis XVI (Lee Kohlmar). All three cards are in excellent condition with just pinholes in the corners. Very Fine+.Sold for: $836.50. |
| 29201 | Orphans of the Storm (United Artists, 1921). Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). Having turned the creaky old stage melodrama "Way Down East" into a money-spinning film, director D.W. Griffith set about to perform the same magic with the barnstorming theatrical piece "The Two Orphans." The three lobby cards contained in this lot depict the large scale spectacle of Griffith's classic film. All of the cards have at least a couple of pinholes within the borders. Very Fine. Sold for: $262.90. |
| 29202 | Attaboy's Last Race (Triangle Plays, 1916). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). An early screenplay for a young D. W. Griffith protege who would go on in a few years to write several of Lon Chaney's greatest epics, and then direct and write a little film called "Dracula" Here Tod Browning directed Dorothy Gish, younger sister of famed beauty Lillian Gish. There is only faint border smudging. This is a historical card from the earliest days of cinema. Very Fine+. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 29203 | Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler - Ein Bild der Zeit (UFA, 1922). French Grande (47" X 63"). Although this wasn't German director Fritz Lang's first film, it was certainly the film that solidified his reputation as one of Germany's most important filmmakers. The story (translated as "Dr. Mabuse, the Player- A Picture of the Time") was set in Berlin during the Weimar Republic and as the stock market grew, so did the plans of taking over it by Dr. Mabuse. He was a master criminal whose gang used their genius to hypnotize and swindle the wealthy out of inside information and ultimately their money. The film was long, running almost five hours, and was therefore released in two parts. The first half was released in April 1922 and the second portion in May 1922. This French poster, a rare horizontal Grande affiche, is from the second portion of the film. There are tears, cracks in the art, stains and chipping in the borders. This poster, with art by Maleta, is dated 1923 which is probably when the film was first released in France. Very Good- on Linen. Sold for: $2,629.00. |
| 29204 | The Drag Net (Paramount, 1928). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The screen's original gangster, George Bancroft, stars on the other side of the law in this early gangster melodrama. The director, Josef von Sternberg, cut his teeth directing crimers in the early part of his career. This card is very clean with only a bump to the upper corner keeping it from grading higher. Near Mint-. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 29205 | The Drag Net (Paramount, 1928). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). After the bullet-riddled success of the prior years "Underworld," director Josef von Sternberg reunited George Bancroft and Evelyn Brent in another gangster melodrama, this time with Bancroft playing the cop and William Powell starring as the gangster. This card has four clean sets of staple marks in the borders but is otherwise very clean with bright colors. Very Fine+. Sold for: $334.60. |
| 29206 | Kid Gloves (Warner Brothers, 1929). Insert (14" X 36"). A transitional Vitaphone production with a few sound dialogue scenes and a canned music score. This underworld melodrama starred one of the period's busiest actors, Conrad Nagel, in the title role of a prohibition hijacker. This is a lovely unfolded insert poster with great color. There are only minor pinholes in the top border, a tiny tear in the middle of the right border and very mild corner bumps. Near Mint. Not Sold. |
| 29207 | Outside the Law (Universal, 1920). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Tod Browning directed his favorite star, Lon Chaney, in this crimer about a girl (Priscilla Dean) who reverts to her life of crime when she learns that her father has been railroaded into prison. Chaney was already a powerful name in the industry when this film was in production, but his credit was still in support of Priscilla Dean's. This was Browning and Chaney's second film together and they would go on to create some of the best films of the silent era. The card has a set of staple marks in each lower corner and one pinhole in each upper corner. There is also some very slight foxing in the white background. Very Fine+. Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 29208 | Outside the Law (Universal, 1920). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Lon Chaney, Sr., played two roles in this early crime and gangster film. He appears in both of these scenes as the gangster, however, in the film's final scenes, he portrayed the oriental man that actually kills Chaney's other character. And of course, that trick fell to the able-bodied camera work and direction of by Tod Browning. Both of these lobby cards have a set of staple marks in each corner. The scene of the gang fighting has a slight stain and smudge in the upper border and some minor dents in the lower border as well. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 29209 | Outside the Law (Universal, 1920). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). One card in this lot features a great close-up of Lon Chaney with Priscilla Dean. The other shows Dean with Wheeler Oakman. Light staple holes are the only defects on these clean cards. Very Fine/Near Mint. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 29210 | The Racket (Paramount, 1928). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Obviously based on the political corruption of Chicago and the mob boss Al Capone, this major crime picture from Paramount would help launch the entire genre that would find popularity with the public during the years of prohibition. Louis Wolheim plays Nick Scarsi (an obvious play on Capone's nickname, Scarface), a tough bootlegger and boss of the underworld in Chicago who meets his match in the incorruptible Officer McQuigg (Thomas Meighan). McQuigg vows to bring Scarsi to justice and in this hard-hitting, bullet-riddled drama, he does just that as Helen (Marie Prevost) comes forward as a witness to murder. The young entrepreneur and multi-millionaire Howard Hughes had a fascination with the gangsters of the era and produced this picture for Paramount as he would later produce the famous film "Scarface" (1932). The film would go on to be nominated for an Oscar as Best Picture. As a side note, the film was long thought lost before being located in Howard Hughes' film collection after his death. The poster has had the borders airbrushed and there were small chips off of three of the corners. There was some color touch to the fold lines and in particular, to the cheek in Meighan's portrait. The restoration is first rate and the poster now appears near mint. Fine on Linen. Sold for: $5,078.75. |
| 29211 | Thunderbolt (Paramount, 1929). Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). Josef von Sternberg's first American sound film was a gritty story of gangland boss George Bancroft, incarcerated on death row, plotting the death of fellow inmate Richard Arlen for stealing his girl (Fay Wray). These cards have corner creases, edge tears and pinholes. Great shots of Wray and Bancroft. Very Good/Fine. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 29212 | Underworld (Paramount, 1927). Jumbo Lobby Card (14" X 17"). Josef von Sternberg sets up the final sequence of this classic gangster film - considered by many to be the very first film in the genre. George Bancroft stars as Bull Weed, a gangster shaped in the Al Capone vein. After escaping from jail, Weed confronts his former advisor (Clive Brook) and girlfriend (Evelyn Brent) right before the cops arrive to take him to the electric chair. The lower left corner has been torn off and there is a pinhole in each of the other corners, as well as one in the center of each of the upper and side borders. Very Good+. Not Sold. |
| 29213 | Buried Treasure (Paramount, 1921). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style B. This gorgeous double image poster portrays Marion Davies in both aspects of a dual role: a flighty modern debutante and a 17th century Spanish senorita. As revealed in the prologue of the film, Davies has been reincarnated in various personalities from one generation to another. In a dream, she remembers a previous life in Spain and the location of pirate gold, which sets her boyfriend on a hunt for buried treasure. The poster has edge wear with small tears and chips, minor fold separations, crossfold separation, and some staining in the center section. A lovely image of the two faces of Ms. Davies, and a great addition to any collection. Fine+. Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 29214 | Little Old New York (Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan, 1923). Rotogravure One Sheet (27" X 41"). Marion Davies had one of the biggest hits of her career in this rousing story of an Irish girl who poses as her dead brother to inherit a fortune in 18th century New York City. This is an incredibly scarce poster for this little-seen silent film. There was some fold separation, chipping, a 4" tear on the left side, and several large tears along the bottom. This poster was magnificently restored (including some touchup tot he text) and now displays beautifully. Very Good on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 29215 | Shanghai Bound (Paramount, 1927). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This rugged Richard Dix vehicle casts the star as rough-and-tumble sea captain Jim Bucklin. Landing at a Chinese port, Bucklin and his passengers are threatened by a marauding war lord, who intends to kill the captain and hold the others hostage as part of his campaign of destruction. The borders have been airbrushed, as has Dix's name. There is some minor chipping in the borders, tape lifts from the backside of the poster prior to being restored, and slight touchups. Fine- on Linen. Sold for: $1,673.00. |
| 29216 | Sins of the Fathers (Paramount, 1928). One Sheet (27" X 41"). German-born Emil Jannings, who won the first Academy Award for an actor in 1927, stars in this morality tale about a bootlegger. His co-star was Ruth Chatterton, in her first film role. This poster has a tape scuff in Jannings's forehead along with small edge chips and tears and a 4" tear in the top border. The poster has a very clean appearance, thanks to an excellent restoration. Fine+ on Linen. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 29217 | Woman-Proof (Paramount, 1923). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Thomas Meighan was was one of the rulers of the Hollywood roost between the years 1915 and 1928. He became a Paramount favorite of producer/director Cecil B. DeMille with leading man roles in "Kindling" (1915), The Trail of the Lonesome Pine (1916), "Male and Female" (1919), "Why Change Your Wife?" (1921) and "Manslaughter" (1922). He would make his film masterpiece with "The Miracle Man" (1919), also starring Lon Chaney. This film was made at the height of his popularity as a matinee idol. This gorgeous hand-tinted lobby card set is outstanding with each card looking like a title card. The cards all have pinholes in the corners and show slight handling wear. Very Fine.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 29218 | The Iron Mask (United Artists, 1930). Austrian 3-Panel Poster (49" X 110"). Incredibly rare, this large poster produced for the Austrian release features a bold graphic visual of Douglas Fairbanks. It was printed for an eight day run of the film, with soundtrack, at the Kollosseum-Kino theater. The poster has a few small chips out of the corners and borders, and a few tears on the fold lines. Thanks to an excellent restoration job, the poster looks spectacular. Fine+ on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 29219 | The Mark of Zorro (United Artists, 1920). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). In 1920, Douglas Fairbanks acquired the rights to "Zorro" and was the first to produce a motion picture about the famed character. The picture is legendary, because it allowed Fairbanks to display his full athletic prowess. It is considered to be one of his two cinematic masterpieces, along with the "Thief of Bagdad." The right border was replaced and there was a tear in the bottom right side of the poster that went into the black background. Expert restoration has rendered these flaws undetectable and the poster displays beautifully. The posters for this film are incredibly rare and hardly ever turn up for sale, so here is your opportunity to acquire a truly unique gem of original film history. Fine- on Paper. Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 29220 | Reaching for the Moon (United Artists, 1930). One Sheet (28" X 42"). This Depression-influenced comedy stars Douglas Fairbanks as a financier whose setbacks are driving him to drink, much to the consternation of valet Edward Everett Horton. This witty comedy (which began as an Irving Berlin musical until all but one song was excised) co-stars Bebe Daniels and includes an early performance by Bing Crosby as a member of the Whiteman Rhythm Boys. This unusual one sheet features many major stars of the day giving their thoughts on the film, and must be the early predecessor to the review style one sheet. Charlie Chaplin, Gloria Swanson, Al Jolson, Joan Crawford and even Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. are quoted in their "Western Union" telegrams. The poster is printed on a slightly heavier stock paper and is slightly oversized. Very Fine+ on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 29221 | The Thief of Bagdad (United Artists, 1924). Window Card (14" X 22"). Douglas Fairbanks stars in one of the greatest fantasy films ever made. In this magical tale, he competes against three other suitors for the hand of the daughter of the Caliph of Bagdad. Fairbanks was known for his athletic ability and it was on full display as he performed his own stunts in this Raoul Walsh film. This is a gorgeous window card done in stone lithography. It has been restored which consisted of cleaning a stain where the poster rested on a raw wooden surface. There was some airbrushing to the upper imprint area and the borders, though no paper was missing. Fine- on Card Stock. Sold for: $2,629.00. |
| 29222 | Tess of the Storm Country (United Artists, 1922). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). In a remake of the 1914 film that made her one of the country's first movie stars, Mary Pickford plays the leader of a group of squatters fighting for their rights. Both of these beautiful hand-tinted cards have pinholes in the corners and one of the cards has a small one inch tear into the left border area. These cards are getting harder to find as they become recognized as historically important pieces of cinema history. Very Fine. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 29223 | Tess of the Storm Country (United Artists, 1922). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). As one of silent film's most important performers and producers, Mary Pickford's contract demands were central to shaping the Hollywood industry. Because her international fame was triggered by moving images, she is a watershed figure in the history of modern celebrity. These two lovely hand-tinted lobby cards are in excellent condition with only minor pinholes around the border. Notice that each card has different border artwork of the star. Very Fine. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 29224 | Tess of the Storm Country (United Artists, 1922). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The American Film Institute named Mary Pickford 24th among the greatest female stars of all time. Just before this film was made Pickford co-founded United Artists with Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks and D.W. Griffith. This may be the best card from this set and with the subtle hand-tinted colors, it glows! The card has pinholes in the border and minimal edge wear. Very Fine. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 29225 | The French Doll (Metro, 1923). Title Lobby Card and Lobby Card (11" X 14"). "The French Doll" served as a showcase for director Robert Z. Leonard's dazzlingly beautiful wife Mae Murray. She plays a winsome French lass dealing in fake antiques as a means of supporting her family. Murray's parents further intend to exploit her by marrying her off to an American millionaire. These beautiful hand-tinted cards only have pinholes in the corners and a small dent in the top left corner on the title card. Very Fine+. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 29226 | The French Doll (Metro, 1923). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Two gorgeous hand-tinted lobby cards featuring the beautiful Mae Murray. There are pinholes in the top corners of both cards and a light crease on the top right on one card. Very Fine+. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 29227 | The French Doll (Metro, 1923). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). This lot features an absolutely stunning double-portrait card of the beautiful Mae Murray. These cards have pinholes in the corners, a light bottom left corner crease on one card and a small smudge on the other card. Very Fine+.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 29228 | The Eagle (United Artists, 1925). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Rudolph Valentino was the world's first male sex symbol and is one of the most important and beloved stars in the Hollywood firmament. Considered by many to be one of his finest films, "The Eagle" was certainly playing off the popularity of Douglas Fairbanks' blockbuster, "The Mark of Zorro" (1920), as Valentino plays Lt. Vladimir Dubrovsky, a masked Zorro-type character. The movie also features Vilma Banky as Dubrovsky's love interest, and Louise Dresser as Catherine the Great. This beautiful stone litho portrait poster is one of Valentino's best and the condition of this copy could not get much better. This lovely poster was laid on linen with only the most minor touch-up to the fold lines. Very Fine/Neat Mint on Linen. Sold for: $38,837.50. |
| 29229 | Beyond the Rocks (Paramount, 1922). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). The movie is a melodrama about a woman (Gloria Swanson) forced to marry an older, wealthy man to save her family from poverty. Just before her marriage she meets a dashing young nobleman played by Rudolph Valentino. These two cards both picture the two stars as well as Robert Bolder, the actor portraying the older wealthy husband. These lovely hand-tinted cards have several pinholes around the borders but other than a small stain on one card are in excellent condition. Very Fine. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 29230 | Beyond the Rocks (Paramount, 1922). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Directed by studio functionary Sam Wood, "Beyond the Rocks" pairs two of the greatest faces of the silent era, Gloria Swanson and Rudolph Valentino. This lovely card features both stars and has several pinholes in the top corners and one in each lower corner. Very Fine. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 29231 | Beyond the Rocks (Paramount, 1922). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Lost for decades, "Beyond the Rocks" turned up in the estate of a Dutch film buff, who bequeathed 2,000 rusty movie tins to the Nederlands Filmmuseum. The collector used to sleep between columns of containers filled with highly unstable and flammable nitrate film. In 2003, the Filmmuseum started to restore the movie, adding a new score by Dutch composer Henny Vrienten, and the results were unveiled in 2005. This gorgeous lobby pictures both of the stars at a prime moment in their film careers. The film was made the year after Rudolph Valentino's smash hits, "The Four Horsemen of Apocalypse" and "The Sheik" were released. Gloria Swanson was in the middle of her greatest reign at the time and is billed as the star. The card has pinholes in the corners as well as a few in the center of the top and bottom borders. Very Fine.Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 29232 | The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (MGM, R-1925). Title Lobby Card and Lobby Card (11" X 14"). He had been working in films for almost seven years when Rudolph Valentino became an "overnight" success with this film. The film's money-making sequence was the one in which Valentino dances the forbidden tango in a dingy, smoke-filled Argentinian cantina. The cards are from an early re-issue of the film, after Valentino had become the star sensation of Hollywood. They are known to be better looking cards than the original. Both cards offered here have just minor pinholes in the corners and slight moisture staining in the lower border of the portrait card. Very Fine.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 29233 | The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (MGM, R-1925). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Here Rudolph Valentino plays a carefree artist reluctant to go to war, until the conflict is brought to his doorstep. The tango sequence made the film the highest-grossing silent film -- the equivalent of $300 million today. The first million-dollar production saved Metro from bankruptcy, and made Valentino a star. Offered in this lot are two great cards from this re-issue of the Metro classic. Both are in excellent condition with just a single pinhole in each of the upper corners. Very Fine+. Sold for: $334.60. |
| 29234 | The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (MGM, R-1925). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). The cards featured in this lot are some of the best in the set. First of all there is the very famous "tango" scene, which literally elevated Valentino to stardom overnight. The other card depicts the famous scene which was used on the original six sheet which Heritage was proud to sell at auction a couple of years ago. Very Fine+. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 29235 | The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (MGM, R-1925). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). On the lovely re-issue set from which these cards come, Valentino was pictured on all but one card. On the original set, which had no border art, he was featured on only three or four cards. If you collect Valentino, these cards would be the ones to have. They are in excellent condition with only one pinhole in each top corner. Very Fine+. Sold for: $334.60. |
| 29236 | The Son of the Sheik (United Artists, 1926). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This rare title lobby card depicts a striking image of Rudolph Valentino from his last film. There is light foxing on two borders, a small piece replaced on the bottom left corner, silverfish damage on the top border, and creases on the top left and bottom right corners. The card has been cleaned. Fine+. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 29237 | The Son of the Sheik (United Artists, 1926). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Rudolph Valentino and Vilma Banky appear together in this romantic scene from one of the true classics of the silent screen. This was to be Valentino's final role, playing both the sheik and the sheik's son Ahmed, as the actor would die at the age of 31, right before the film's release. The lobbies from this title are highly collectible; this example has some minor staining and smudging in the border. There is also a repaired 1.5 inch tear in the lower border that goes into the background of the scene. Fine+. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 29238 | The Son of the Sheik (United Artists, 1926). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Rudolph Valentino decides to take his revenge on Vilma Banky, whom he believes has betrayed him. The legendary "Latin lover" of the silent screen appears in closeup on this spectacular lobby, one of the best from the original set. The card has staple marks in each corner and a corner crease in the upper left. Very Fine-. Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 29239 | The Son of the Sheik (United Artists, 1926). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Rudolph Valentino is taken prisoner and held for ransom in this key moment from his last film. Like other silver screen idols who died too young, Valentino was the first of that elite group who would become more famous after their death than in their lifetime. This card has a two inch tear in the right side, some creasing to the left corner, and minor wear to the edges. Fine. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 29240 | The Son of the Sheik (United Artists, 1926). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Rudolph Valentino is held for ransom by Montague Love. This is the pivotal scene where Love reveals that Vilma Banky is actually just the "bait" to lure men to their dooms at the hands of a gang of thieves. This card is in wonderful condition and shows a very slight stain in the white background on the right side of the card. Near Mint-. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 29241 | The Son of the Sheik (United Artists, 1926). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). This lot features two lobby cards from the original release of Rudolph Valentino's reprisal of the role that made him famous: "The Sheik." The long shot is in near mint condition while the scene of Valentino in a fight, is in very fine/ near mint condition. Near Mint-. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 29242 | The Son of the Sheik (United Artists, 1926). Window Card (14" X 22"). In his very last film before his premature death at the age of 31, the Latin lover Rudolph Valentino gave one of his best performances. He was cast in two roles, that of the older sheik and his son Ahmed, and the film was a vast improvement over the original "The Sheik", filmed in 1922. This incredible window card features Valentino wearing the traditional kefiyah of the desert, embracing his love, the dancing girl Yasmin (Vilma Banky) amidst a backdrop of minarets. In many ways, this stone lithograph window card is a much more passionate poster than the sought after one sheet. Stone litho window cards are very rare and were only made during the silent era. Later on, as the process became much more expensive, stone lithography was discontinued on the window card and reserved for one sheets. The colors on this example are very bold. It was folded in half and there is some wear on the fold at the ends. The borders show a bit of chipping on the white color and there is also some minor tears and creasing. Very Good+. Sold for: $4,182.50. |
| 29243 | Silent Film Lobby Lot (Famous Players-Lasky, 1916). Lobby Cards (6) (8" X 10"). In the early days of silent films, Jesse L. Lasky combined forces with his brother-in-law Samuel Goldwyn and Cecil B. DeMille to shoot the first feature in Hollywood. Within four years, they merged with Adolph Zukor's Famous Players to create the studio that eventually became Paramount. These smaller lobby cards are from 1916, the year that the two companies got together. Included are cards from "Audrey," "The Dream Girl," "Little Lady Eileen," and "Under Cover." The cards have pinholes with minor tears and one has a corner chip. These are very rare and certainly of historical importance. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 29244 | The Outlaw Dog (FBO, 1927). Lobby Cards (2) (11" X 14"). Ranger, one of the better "Rin-Tin-Tin" rivals, is accused of attacking his master, who has lost his voice. The dog goes on the run and is befriended by Rex Lease. Also included in this lot is a lobby from "When a Dog Loves" (1927) also starring Ranger. "Outlaw" has edge wear with chips and stains. There are pinholes in the corners and glue residue on the bottom left. "Loves" has pinholes and light stains in the top border and faint writing in pencil on the bottom border. Fine+. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 29245 | The Galloping Dude (Independent Pictures, 1925). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Also known as "The Drug Store Cowboy," this very early Jean Arthur film stars Franklyn Farnum as a clerk who wants to make it big in the movies. This title card has light edge wear with a tear, wrinkling and scuffs, and corner creases. There are smudges and stains, and a small hole in the black background. The card has a beautiful hand-tinted shot of Farnum and Arthur. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $334.60. |
| 29246 | A Game Chicken (Paramount, 1922). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Bebe Daniels got her start in Hollywood in the "Lonesome Luke" series with Harold Lloyd. Her beauty, combined with a wonderful comic sensibility, made her a big star in her own right, with a career that continued through the transition to sound. This lobby card has a corner crease, small smudges, and very light edge wear. It features a very appealing shot of Daniels in duotone. Very Fine+.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 29247 | The Heart of the Hills (K-E-S-E Service, 1916). Lobby Cards (4) (8" X 10"). The kidnapped daughter of an Englishman and his Indian wife is sent to retrieve a stolen ruby by the priests who raised her in this melodrama from the Edison Company. Mabel Trunnelle is the daughter and Conway Tearle plays the associate of her father who she falls in love with when she returns to England. These smaller lobby cards have small corner creases and wrinkling, light tanning, and a few smudges. Wonderful shots from the film, with Trunnelle pictured on all four cards. Very Fine. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 29248 | Her Purchase Price (Exhibitors Mutual Distributing Company, 1919). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Bessie Barriscale plays a woman, Sheka, who was abducted as an infant from her rich parents during a raid and was raised to be auctioned off on the slave market. She secretly meets and falls in love with a British aristocrat, who buys her at auction, and they marry. This is an incredibly beautiful stone litho one sheet by Richey Litho Co. of New York showing Barriscale as a slave girl and Alan Roscoe as the man she loves. The poster had some slight fold separation and an additional vertical fold. It has undergone an expert restoration, giving it a near perfect appearance. Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $286.80. |
| 29249 | The House of the Golden Windows (Paramount, 1916). Lobby Cards (3) (8" X 10"). Perhaps an early inspiration for "It's a Wonderful Life," this film has Wallace Reid wondering what might have been if things had been different and he hadn't married wife Cleo Ridgely. Nightmarishly for him, he finds out with the help of a fairy, Marjorie Daw. These lobby cards have corner creases, small smudges and stains, and light scuffs. Delightful images of the three stars. Very Fine-. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 29250 | Husbands or Lovers (UFA, 1927). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). This film was originally released in Germany in 1924 as "Nju," lead actress Elisabeth Bergner's character name. This drama starred Emil Jannings, three years before he won the very first Best Actor Oscar, and Conrad Veidt, who would become infamous in the role of Major Strasser in "Casablanca." A love triangle has tragic consequences for everyone involved. This gorgeous stone litho six sheet has minor fold wear and chipping. Fine+. Sold for: $567.63. |
| 29251 | Lieut. Danny, USA (Triangle Plays, 1916). Title Lobby Card and Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Enid Markey's place in film history is secure. Two years after the making of this adventure film about the Mexican border, she would become screenland's first Jane in "Tarzan of the Apes," opposite Elmo Lincoln. That's long-time Western stalwart Robert Kortman as the Mexican villain. There is a two-inch tear in the right border and border smudges in the title card. The scene card has some light smudges in the borders. Very Fine+. Sold for: $227.05. |
| 29252 | Dulcie's Adventure (Warner Brothers, 1916). Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). This is a wonderful lot of three hand-tinted cards, each with beautiful 20 year old Mary Miles Minter. Driven by a dominant stage mother, this was one of nine films that Minter would make in 1916. Minter's fate and career would be sealed forever in a few short years with the discovery of her belongings in the home of murdered director, William Desmond Taylor, her paramour who was twice her age. There is a tiny chip in the top right corner, minor border smudges, and minor edge wear in the top borders. The color and registration are excellent. Very Fine. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 29253 | The Trail of the Lonesome Pine (Paramount, 1923). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Mary Miles Minter's final film for Paramount was this outdoor epic. It was released just after the infamous scandal surrounding the murder of film director William Desmond Taylor and the subsequent revelation of his relationship with Minter. This very clean card features Minter flanked by co-stars Ernest Torrence and Antonio Moreno. There are light dust shadows on three borders, one pinhole in the top right corner, a small bend in the bottom right corner and a small crease in the bottom left corner. Very Fine-. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 29254 | Fifty-Fifty (Triangle Plays, 1916). Title Lobby Card and Lobby Card (11" X 14"). D.W. Griffith produced this drama starring Norma Talmadge, one of her seven films in 1916. Talmadge plays Naomi, a young aspiring artist known to her Bohemian friends as "The Nut." The scene card in this lot shows her writing something on the stuffed shirt of her rich older husband played by Jack W. Johnston. There are minor corner creases in the top right and left corners, and a tiny chip in the lower right corner of one card. Near Mint. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 29255 | Paradise (First National, 1926). One Sheet (27" X 41") Style A. This silent romance starred Milton Sills, star of the first version of "The Sea Hawk" as well as "Flaming Youth" and a number of other silent classics. He was among the original 36 individuals in the film industry to found the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). His co-star was Betty Bronson, star of the 1924 "Peter Pan." This pretty stone litho is a portrait of Sills and Noah Beery in battle. Beery was featured in such classics as "The Mark of Zorro" (1920) and "Beau Geste" (1926). This poster has very small holes in the cross folds and several within the artwork. The borders have some areas of chipping. There there is some small amount of fold separation. All of these issue have been addressed in restoration. Very Good on Linen. Not Sold. |
| 29256 | A Private Scandal (Realart, 1921). One Sheet (27" X 41"). When French orphan May McAvoy is adopted into an American family, she gets involved in the romantic entanglements centered around her new father and mother. Best known today as the female lead of the silent "Ben-Hur" and the first talkie, "The Jazz Singer," McAvoy had a 40-year career in both silent and sound films. This one sheet has edge wear with a few tears, cross fold separation with tears on the center fold, and edge stains and dust shadows. Gorgeous stone litho artwork. Very Fine-. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 29257 | Salomé (United Artists, 1923). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Alla Nazimova stars as Salomé, step-daughter of Herod. She seduces him with a salacious dance to insure a promise to bring her the head of the prophet, John the Baptist. The art nouveau border art was inspired by the work of Aubrey Beardsley. This card has pinholes in the corners and a light corner bend on the bottom left. When the card was originally printed, the printers failed to completely coat the entire card with the glossy finish, so there is a small area on the right border with a flat surface. Fine/Very Fine. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 29258 | Shackled (W.W. Hodkinson Corporation, 1918). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Louise Glaum, a popular "vamp" of the Silent era stars as woman-of-the-world Lola Dexter, who carries on a romance with millionaire Walter Cosgrove (Charles West) until he dumps her in favor of a more lucrative marriage to heiress Edith Danfield (Roberta Wilson). Declaring vengeance against all men, Lola uses Cosgrove's "payoff money" to purchase a fabulous wardrobe and fancy yacht, the better to seek out wealthy male victims. This evocative stone litho one sheet features a sultry image of Glaum in full vixen mode. Minor fold wear, crossfold separations, and a chip out of the bottom left corner, are rendered nearly undetectable by the professional restoration. Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Sold for: $388.38. |