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Casablanca (Warner Brothers, 1942) One Sheet (27" X 41"). The studio originally wanted George Raft, Ronald Reagan and Ann Sheridan for the cast, but Michael Curtiz, the director assigned to the project, put his foot down and demanded Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. He was right, as Bogart went on to receive a nomination for Best Actor and the picture would win both Best Director for Curtiz and Best Picture of the Year. In all sincerity, we've seen more than several "Casablanca" one sheets over the years and this is one of the best we've ever seen, certainly in better condition than the Royal Theatre copy. It has had the most minor touch up to the fold lines and very slight repair to some minimal tears in the borders. Very Fine + on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29221 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $25,300.00
Frankenstein (Universal, 1931) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Colin Clive stars in the title role of James Whale's adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel. Although co-screenwriter Robert Florey was originally set to direct, Carl Laemmle turned the project over to Whale who instilled a dark sense of humor in the project. When the film was released to critical and popular acclaim, Laemmle assigned Whale to a number of his horror projects including "The Invisible Man," "The Old Dark House" and "The Bride of Frankenstein." Whale also had an eye for talent, casting a relatively unknown bit part actor as the Monster. Boris Karloff had to undergo extensive makeup sessions with Jack Pierce everyday to turn into the Monster and the result was shocking. When the film premiered, women were seen running up the aisle of the theatre in fright! And it wasn't a staged publicity stunt. Overnight, Karloff became a sensation and a household name. His career took a deliberate turn towards horror and he would eventually become known as "The King of the Monsters". "Frankenstein" is a true classic of the cinema and the posters for this title are in higher demand than any other film. The portrait lobby card for this title sold at Heritage last year for $18,400.00 and the one sheet sold for $189,750.00. To say that the posters and lobbies on this title are highly collectible is putting it mildly. This poster has had extensive restoration. The original portion of the poster includes the image of the monster, the "FR" in Frankenstein and the portrait of Dwight Frye. The rest of the poster has been painted in. This does constitute a large section of the poster, however, it is interesting to observe that the majority of the poster is a white background. The restoration was expertly done by Carol Tincup. Now, that being pointed out, one has to keep in mind that this is the only half sheet that has ever turned up on this title so if you're in the market for that format, this is the only one that is known to exist. As is we gr
Auction 613 | Lot: 29472 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $25,300.00
Citizen Kane (RKO, 1941) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Film critic Roger Ebert wrote, "It is one of the miracles of cinema that in 1941 a first-time director; a cynical, hard-drinking writer; an innovative cinematographer, and a group of New York stage and radio actors were given the keys to a studio and total control, and made a masterpiece." And this Orson Welles film is considered by many if not most critics, as voted the number one by the American Film Institute, as the best film ever made. "Casablanca" was voted number two on that same list. Offered in this lot is the style A one sheet in what has to be the best condition copy of this poster known to exist. This sheet has never been used or displayed and has only the most minor centerpoint separation and a one quarter inch tear in the left border which done while folded is seen four times on the unfolded poster. Near Mint/Mint.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29121 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $14,950.00
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (Allied Artists, 1958) Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Allison Hayes is out for revenge and beware--she's fifty feet tall! There was no six sheet produced for this film as Allied would not go to the expense on some of their cheapies. The Three Sheet poster is particularly hard to locate 'cause if you are going to have a fifty foot woman she should be big! This poster has been put on linen and had the border and the white of the credit area airbrushed. There was a chip several inches in diameter missing at the joint of the two pieces in the border which extended into the artwork. There was some airbrush work done around the joint of the two pieces. The image is still in very nice shape and the colors are very strong. This poster would please most discriminating collectors, but if you have an aversion to restoration work, please do not bid. Fine- on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29374 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $13,800.00
Casablanca (Warner Brothers, 1942) Script (158 Pages). The American Film Institute calls "Casablanca" the second greatest film of all time. The Academy Award winning script written by Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein, and Howard Koch, was based on the unproduced stage play, "Everybody Comes to Rick's," written by Murray Bernett and Joan Allison. It's timeless sense of love and danger has made this Best Picture of 1944 a beloved classic in any sense of the word. This bound copy of the script comes from the Jack Warner library and is said to be Mr. Warner's personal copy. Markings on the inside cover show this to be the final revision dated June 1, 1942. There are the words, Col. Warner, handwritten in pencil in the upper left hand corner of the inside front soft cover. Revision pages are all dated and the final page sports a cast and crew list complete with phone numbers and addresses including Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Peter Lorre. Binding and outer hard cover is in near perfect condition. The inside bound soft cover shows some curling and tears along the edges. Pages of the script are near mint. This lot was sold at Christie's East on June 20, 1991, Lor 633. Very Fine+.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29229 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $12,650.00
The Invisible Man Returns (Universal, 1940). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This was a sequel of sorts to the 1933 Universal horror masterwork "The Invisible Man." This film stars Vincent Price, in the title role, as an innocent man condemned for a murder he didn't commit. Sir Cedric Hardwicke plays the villain who has framed Price for the murder. In desperation Price takes the invisibility serum, knowing it will very likely drive him insane. Material from this film is almost as tough as the original in the series to locate. There are a couple of extra horizontal fold lines, a touch of separation at the fold line intersections, and a couple of light creases. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. This is the role that solidified the cinematic reputation of Price, a reputation that would later propel him into full time horror roles. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29461 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $12,650.00
Cat People (RKO, 1942) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Simone Simon stars as Irene, a wife whose jealous streak turns her into a cat, or does it? Producer Val Lewton and director Jacques Tourneur collaborated for the first time on this classic horror film. Lewton produced a style which was more reliant on suspense and suggestion creating more of a psychological thriller that paid off nicely at the box. "The Cat People" was a major hit for RKO and the two men went on to make a series of moody and atmospheric horror films for the studio. There is light fold line wear with a touch of paper loss at the crossfolds, slight tears, and few small holes in the graphics. There are pinholes, tears, and small areas of paper loss in the borders. The poster actually measures just slightly shy of the full 27" X 41" but we are not sure that there has been any trimming as the borders are uniform and straight. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Posters for "The Cat People" are hot commodities and are seldom available to collectors. Fine on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28541 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $11,500.00
The Bride of Frankenstein (Universal, 1935). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). James Whalen directed this Universal Horror classic that many claim to be the best of the Frankenstein series. The story starts as the Frankenstein monster, again portrayed by Boris Karloff, is found to have miraculously survived the windmill fire. Once he is revived, Henry Frankenstein's (Colin Clive) former mentor, Doctor Praetorius (Ernst Thesiger), decides the monster needs a mate. Praetorius kidnaps Frankenstein's wife in order to force poor Henry into helping him create a new creature, a woman, to be the companion of the monster. This wonderful scene card captures this intense moment in the film, showing the exhausted Frankenstein being coerced by Praetorius and the monster. There are several pinholes in the corners and the top border, slight corner chips and creases, small tears, light surface creases and several pinholes in the graphics. The professionally restoration to this card was top-notch, rendering these defects virtually undetectable. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine+.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29475 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $11,500.00
Maltese Falcon (Warner Brothers, 1941) Three Sheet (41" X 81"). This was the third film version of Dashiell Hammett's detective novel, and without doubt, the best. This classic film noir was directed by John Huston, a long-established screenwriter who was making his directorial debut. Humphrey Bogart would achieve true stardom portraying Sam Spade, a hard-boiled San Francisco private eye, who at times uses unscrupulous methods as a means to an end, but also adheres to his own personal code of honor. There is fold line wear with small points of paper loss at the crossfolds, small tears and a few border pinholes. The poster has been professionally restored, effectively minimizing these defects. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29185 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $10,350.00

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House of Dracula (Universal, 1945). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This Universal horror film was a sequel to "House of Frankenstein" and was designed to be the final entry in the studio's B-horror cycle. Count Dracula (John Carradine) and Lawrence Talbot (Lon Chaney), aka the Wolfman, want to be cured of their "monsterisms." Psychiatrist Dr. Edelman, played by Onslow Stevens, tries to help, while simultaneously attempting to bring the Frankenstein monster (Glenn Strange) back to life. There are multiple pinholes around the borders and just inside the borders on the background graphics, light fold line wear with a touch of separation at the crossfolds, small border tears, and three (dime to quarter size) areas of paper loss on the borders. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29454 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $10,350.00
The Mummy's Ghost (Universal, 1944) Insert (14" X 36"). John Carradine, as an Egyptian high priest, travels to America to reclaim the soul of Princess Anaka and her guardian, the Mummy. Lon Chaney reprises his role as the stalking terror of the sands and adds depth to the character for the first time. This insert is rolled and we can honestly say that it must be one of the nicest copies in existence. From the Collection of Johnny Ramone. Near Mint/Mint.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29456 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $9,775.00
Bar 20 Justice (Paramount, 1938) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Yippe-ki-yaa! If you're in the mood for a classic B Western poster, it just about doesn't get any better than this! William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy appears on this one sheet, long considered by fans to be the ultimate Hoppy one sheet. This was one of the many "Bar 20" pictures that Boyd would make in the Hopalong Cassidy series. The condition of this poster is spectacular too as there are no pinholes and only some minor, very light extra creases in the poster. Near Mint.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28554 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $9,200.00
Casablanca (Warner Brothers, 1942) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman star in what many consider to be one of the greatest movies ever made. Against the war-torn backdrop of Casablanca, they rekindle a romance amidst political intrigue, corruption and murder. The film went on to win the Oscar for Best Picture, Director and Screenplay. Bogart would receive his first nomination for Best Actor. This card originally had pin-hole repair or chips on all corners, and in the upper center of the border. It also had a 3-inch tear that ran down in the "B" of Bergman. There was also a 3/4-inch tear in the center of the bottom border. The borders have been airbrushed to remove these problems. The card now appears very fine. Very Good+.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29228 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $9,200.00
It's a Wonderful Life (RKO, 1946) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Frank Capra and Jimmy Stewart both claimed this was their favorite film. Originally a huge box office flop, it's public domain status made it available for TV audiences in the 70's and since has become an American Christmas icon. The story of George Bailey's (Stewart) life-affirming look at the world without him through the often fumbled efforts of his guardian angel, Clarence Oddbody (a perfect casting in Henry Travers), this one sheet is a tough treat to find. The poster has been linen backed and prior to backing it had heat transfer paper applied to several areas which was easily removed. In the removal, flakes of the backing of the poster was removed as well, not affecting the surface much at all. There is general fold line touchup and little else done to this poster. Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29329 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $9,200.00
Thunderball (United Artists, 1965) Door Panel Set 3 of 4 (20" X 60"). The fourth installment in the James Bond series is a lively spectacle of underwater thrills and Oscar-winning special effects. Sean Connery, the consummate 007, is at it again doing battle with the sinister espionage organization SPECTRE. This time, SPECTRE has hijacked a NATO nuclear bomber and is threatening to use it unless a ransom of 100,000,000 pounds is paid. The mastermind behind this scheme is Emilio Largo (Adolfo Celi), who has a nasty habit of feeding his adversaries to his pet sharks. There are minor border bumps and wrinkles, and a few smudge marks, otherwise these posters are in excellent condition. Featured in this lot are three extremely rare door panels (from the set of four) that hardly ever surface on the market. Featured here are panels one, three and four. Rolled, Very Fine+. (Total: 3 items)
Auction 613 | Lot: 28949 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $8,050.00

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Attack of the 50ft Woman (Allied Artists, 1958) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Allison Hayes, our heroine, is kidnapped by a bald alien in a satellite spaceship. Her attitude, along with everything else, begins to grow, and grow, and grow. This cheap science fiction drive-in feature was made for $65,000. Shot in several days, it is now a cult favorite; and this poster, which features wonderful Reynold Brown artwork, is always in demand. There is just a touch of fold line wear at the crossfolds and a few pinholes around the edges of the graphics. There has been professional touch-up work to correct these minor imperfections, otherwise this poster is in immaculate condition. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28502 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $8,050.00
A Night at the Opera (MGM, 1935) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). In this Marx Brothers screwball comedy classic the brothers invade the high society world of opera with devastating, yet hilarious results. Brother Zeppo by this time had left the acting business, but Groucho, Chico, and Harpo combined their talents and turned in one of their best comedic performances. Many Marx Brothers fans consider "A Night at the Opera" the team's best film. The great character sketch artist Al Hirschfeld drew the Marx Brothers for the first time to advertise this film. There are multiple corner pinholes, a couple of pinholes in the border, light smudging, and the remnants of a small triangular censor stamp. The card has been professionally restored in a minimalist fashion and displays very well. This classic title card prominently displays the fabulous Hirschfeld caricatures of each brother. Very Fine-.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29013 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $8,050.00
Dracula's Daughter (Universal, 1936) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Carl Laemmle's last horror film at Universal found Gloria Holden as the daughter of Count Dracula, arriving in London to reclaim her father's body after Van Helsing (Edward Van Sloan) has dispatched the count. She's also arrived to cure herself of what she feels is a mental condition; that of vampirism. Bela Lugosi was originally cast with the intention of reprising his role in the film but was dropped at the last minute. Instead, the film picked up where the original left off and turned out to be one of the moodier films in the horror series. This half sheet, the same style as the title card, is in gorgeous very fine condition. It has approximately four pinholes per corner and was folded at one time. It has a few very light smudges in the borders and displays brilliant color. From the New Zealand collection and the Collection of Johnny Ramone. Very Fine.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29445 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $8,050.00
New York Central Building (Latham Litho and PTG. Co., Long Island, NY, 1930) Architectural Poster (27" X 41"). The view is looking down Park Avenue in 1930 towards the New York Central Building which towers above Grand Central Terminal (Grand Central Station is the Post Office down the street.) Strangely enough, if you were to recreate this view today, the building would look much the same because it has been restored and relit to look almost identical to the image on the poster. The only major difference would be the looming skyscraper behind it, which was originally called The Pan Am building and is now called by whatever name somebody was willing to pay for. The poster's artist, Chesley Bonstell (1888-1986) started his career as an architectural illustrator, which is why he received the commission to do this poster and several other of buildings in other cities associated with the New York Central line. Bonstell moved away from this kind of work to become perhaps the preeminent illustrator of interplanetary themes. His paintings of the planets decorated the lobby of the New York Planetarium and graced the cover of many science fiction magazines. Using spectrograhic analysis, he attempted to create the color schemes on the surface of the planets in the solar system. When one of the probes landed on a far distant planet and sent pictures back to earth, one of the first messages flashed across the system was: "Tell Bonstell He Was Right." Very Fine+ condition on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28065 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $7,475.00
Dracula's Daughter (Universal, 1936) Insert (14" X 36"). Gloria Holden stars in the final horror film made under the guidance of Universal founder Carl Laemmle and all of the posters have an incredible "moody" feel. The poster has been paper-backed. All of the border have been airbrushed to even out some minor tears and smudging. The fold lines have been retouched to correct color -breaks and there have been repairs made to two noticeable tears. The first tear was three inches in a crescent shape in the "H" in daughter and the other tear was a four inch diagonal in the green cloud next to Ed van Sloan. The restoration is first rate and we feel any collector would be happy with this example. From the Collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29446 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $7,475.00
The Mummy's Tomb (Universal, 1942) Insert (14" X 36"). Lon Chaney stalks the screen for the first time as Kharis the Mummy in this, the second sequel in the Mummy series. Inserts on this title are extremely scarce and we've only been able to locate a couple of other known copies. In fact, the last one that came up for sale was in Latrobe, Pennsylvania and that copy brought over $10,000! This insert has been paper-backed but that was strictly to flatten the three horizontal folds. From the Collection of Johnny Ramone. Near Mint on Paper.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29457 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $7,475.00
The Bride of Frankenstein (Universal, 1935). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Colin Clive and Ernest Thesiger make their final preparations to bring the Monster's mate to life in this memorable scene from James Whale's classic horror film. Thesiger has cadaverous intensity as he stares down upon his creation. Without a doubt, this is one of the film's key moments, that is wonderfully captured on this colorful scene card. There are several creases, scuffs, scratches and small tears. The professional restoration work performed on this card was top-notch, rendering these defects hard to detect. Lobby cards for this classic are extremely rare and in constant demand. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine+.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29473 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $7,475.00

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Hotel for Women (20th Century Fox, 1939) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Linda Darnell stars as a girl who goes to New York to see her boyfriend, but discovers that he no longer cares for her. She then starts a career as a model while staying at a hotel for women. This fantastic poster has art by McClelland Barclay. The poster has multiple pinholes per corner, some fold separations, a 2-inch tear in the lower left border that extends into the black background, and a few small chips in the border. Although these imperfections sound obtrusive, they don't impact the overall beauty of this poster. Fine.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28704 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $6,900.00
The Green Hornet (Universal, 1940) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This thirteen chapter serial, based on the immensely popular radio show pits a crime-fighting publisher against the forces of the underworld. Donning his disguise as the Green Hornet and accompanied by his assistant Kato, he takes on a racketeer menacing the city. Individual, duo-tone chapter sheets are very scarce on this title, but this full color sheet for the entire serial is unheard of. If you're a serial collector this poster is not to be missed! The poster has had minor airbrush work done to the bottom border and minor color touch to the fold lines. Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28818 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $6,900.00
A Night at the Opera (MGM, 1935) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This is THE scene card to have from this classic film! The three Marx Brothers are all present in this Stateroom card. The card has had the most minimal cleaning and pinholes filled in the border. It appears near mint. Very Fine.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29016 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $6,900.00
Oswald, the Lucky Rabbit (Universal, c-1927) One Sheet (27" X 41"). After the "Alice" series and before "Mickey Mouse," Walt Disney animated "Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" for producer M. J. Winkler. The series was incredibly innovative, adding a "rubbery" effect to cartoon characters that hadn't been used before. Disney was only in production for a year on the Oswald series because Charles Mintz, who was in charge of production for Winkler, pulled the plug on Disney since the animator refused to make his cartoons for less money. Without a cartoon character to animate, Disney and his partner Ub Iwerks were forced to create something "new." That "something new" became Mickey Mouse and the rest, as they say, was history. Since the Oswald series under Disney was only in production from September 1927 through August 1928 and comprised a total of 26 cartoons, any poster material from this series is exceptionally rare. This is the only full color stock sheet we've seen as the later series (without Disney) were all produced in duo-tone. As a matter of fact, this is the only full color Disney poster from this period up until the famous animator started with United Artist in 1932. The poster has several pinholes in the upper corners and few in the lower corners, some slight fold separations at the center points and some very minor/ tiny tears in the borders, but otherwise, the condition is nice and the colors are bright. Very Fine+.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29033 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $6,900.00
Maltese Falcon (Warner Brothers, 1941)Script (147 pages).(9.5" X 11.5"). Do you remember the scene where Kasper Gutman (Sydney Greenstreet) attempts to convince toughguy, Sam Spade, to have a drink? The drink, of course is drugged. If you're a movie fan I'm certain you know the rest of the story. This scene was Mr.Greenstreet's first time in front of a camera. His virgin film performance in this American noir classic earned him an Academy nomination and a place in filmdom's history as one of the alltime best bad guys ever. The script from ,"Maltese Falcon," offered here originally was producer, Henry Blanke's copy used in the production of the picture. It was bound at Warner's and includes the full final shooting script complete with 'blue pages' of changes which were added 6/2/41 just prior to the completion of filming. On page two there is a typewritten list of the cast of character. Beside each description is a handwritten notation of the actor scheduled to portray any given character. Just under the Sam Spade listing is clearly written, George Raft. The script is overall in immaculate condition except for the front and back inner cover which show wear. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29187 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $6,900.00
The Invisible Man (Universal, 1933). Window Card (14" X 22"). James Whale, director of "Frankenstein," takes on H.G. Welles' tale of a scientist who discovers invisibility with disastrous results. Claude Rains portrays scientist Jack Griffin, a man who becomes insane from the side effects of the invisibility drug "monocane," and goes on a homicidal rampage, leaving hundreds of victims in his wake. Mortally wounded by police bullets at the end of the film, Griffin dies and slowly begins to reanimate. The incredible special effects by John P. Fulton and John Mescall show each layer of bone, nerves, and skin, coming together to give the viewers their first glimpse of the Invisible Man's face. Rains' verbal performance was so commanding that he became an overnight movie star, after working twenty years on the stage. There are two tears that extend into the graphics, creases, small holes and scratches. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects very hard to detect. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine/Very Fine on Paper.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29459 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $6,900.00
The Mystery of the Wax Museum (Warner Brothers, 1933). Window Card (14" X 22"). This is the horrific tale of a wax museum curator who decides to use real people to replace the wax figures that were lost in a fire at his former establishment. This film stars Lionel Atwill as the devious sculptor/curator, Fay Wray as his obsession and Glenda Farrell as the hard-boiled girl reporter who is determined to find the truth behind the strange disappearances that have occurred around the opening of the new museum. Long thought lost, "The Mystery of the Wax Museum", which incidentally was filmed in two-strip Technicolor, was rediscovered in Jack Warner's personal film collection in 1970. There are several creases, tears, scratches, and small holes. This window card has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine+ on Paper.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29469 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $6,900.00
I Want You (Leslie-Judge Co.,1917) WW I Poster (30" X 40"). Originally published as a magazine cover with the title "What Are You Doing for Preparedness?" this portrait of "Uncle Sam" went on to become, according to its creator James Montgomery Flagg, the most famous poster in the world. To quote from American Posters of World War I by George Theofiles (considered the leading expert on the topic); "James Montgomery Flagg had first submitted drawings to St. Nicholas Magazine, a children's periodical, in 1899 when he was 12 years old. By the time he was 14 he was doing illustrations for Life. His greatest public triumph was to become "I Want You For U.S. Army", a poster he posed for himself with an idea lifted from a slightly early British recruiting poster, "Your Country Needs You" by Alfred Leete. Flagg's rendering was originally used on a Leslie's Magazine cover in late 1916 and was quickly adopted by the army when the war broke out. All told, nearly 5 million were printed in both world wars. During the first war, he produced nearly 30 different posters for everyone from the Red Star Animal Relief League to the Department of the Navy, but his Uncle Sam will always be his best known and most often copied." It is amazing to think of the huge quantity of posters printed and the few examples that have survived, but as Theofiles points out, these posters were meant to be used and they were put up in massive quantities around the country. Of course, this image has gone on to be used in thousands of ad campaigns, political cartoons and such other visual venues as Mad Magazine and yes, even anti-war posters. Very Fine+ condition on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28134 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $5,750.00
King of the Rodeo (Universal, 1929) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Hoot Gibson takes his trusty horse and goes to the rodeo in Chicago. When a real weasel of a cowboy robs the rodeo, Hoot goes on a chase through the traffic of Chicago to capture him. This may be the single best example of art deco meets the great American Western ever served up on a poster. Hoot Gibson, known for his rodeo prowess of bronco-busting, displays his talent on this early litho. The poster has a few small tears in the lower right border. Very Fine.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28545 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $5,750.00
Green Hornet Strikes Again (Universal, 1941) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Warren Hull and Keye Luke return as the crime-fighting duo The Green Hornet and Kato for another thrilling serial, this time in an amazing fifteen all new chapters. Once again, the by-day publisher dons his disguise as the Green Hornet and by night, is out fighting the forces of the underworld as they try to take over the city. We can't say enough about how rare this poster actually is. We've seen many duo-tone chapter sheets over the years, but this color one sheet that promotes the entire serial is simply unheard of. If you're a fan of the Green Hornet or just a fan of serials, you better bid on this one as you may not see it again. The poster has pinholes in the corners and some slight fold separations, more so on the upper and lower portions of the vertical fold. The colors are brilliant and the quality of the poster is excellent. Very Fine-.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28823 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $5,175.00
Casablanca (Warner Brothers, 1942) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Humphrey Bogart gets the drop on Claude Rain's Louie as Paul Henried and Ingrid Bergman look on. This is considered by most collectors to be the most important card in the set as is features all four stars and highlights the film's most pivotal moment. All four corners have had some slight retouching as has the center of the upper border. Fine+ condition.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29227 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $5,175.00
Screen-Used Arm Lamp from "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (Bryanston, 1974) Have you ever said to yourself, "Boy, I could really use a hand here?" Well, now you can not only have an extra hand, but the whole arm as well! Fans of the immortal horror classic, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," filmed on a shoestring budget by Tobe Hooper in 1974, will immediately recognize this prop from the film. This "disarming" piece was part of a collection of props from the film that was kept in an Austin, Texas storage locker until the owner tired of paying the storage fees. Sold to a local furniture store, they were later acquired by Ed Neal, who played "The Hitchhiker" in Hooper's opus. Ed kept them safe and sound for years, and has now graciously consigned them to this auction. This prop, like all the others, was created by Art Director Bob Burns, who authenticated the collection shortly before his death in 2004. The lamp stands approximately 16" tall on a 5" x 1.25" base, and is wired to hold a standard lightbulb. If you bid on this piece, you'll not only have an opportunity to win a rare and unique piece of horror movie history, you'll also be supporting your right to bare arms.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29412 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $5,175.00

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New York World's Fair (Grinnell Litho, 1939) World's Fair (20" X 30"). Perhaps the defining poster image of the 1939 New York World's Fair, this 20" X 30" lithograph is by Joseph Binder. Born in 1898 and trained as a painter in Vienna, Binder was heavily influenced by the lessons of Cubism and its Dutch counterpart De Stijl. In 1933 Binder was guest lecturer at the Art Institute of Chicago, where he championed posters as a discipline in its own right. In 1936 he moved permanently to New York. In 1938, the New York World's Fair held a competition for a poster design to represent the fair and Binder's futuristic rendering was selected as winner. It has been included in just about every history of the fair and it was one of only several posters included in the noted Art Deco exhibition that toured major British and U.S. museums over the past several years. Very Fine condition on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28066 | Mar 18, 2005

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The Telegraph Trail (Warner Brothers-Vitagraph, 1933) One Sheet (27" X 41"). John Wayne headlines the cast in this action-packed western from Warner Brothers. The telegraph has to be completed in order to help tame the west, but before that can happen, Wayne and the rest of the cavalry must stop an unscrupulous white man who has convinced the Indians to destroy their efforts. This impressive poster featuring Wayne is in incredible condition, with one heavy tack hole per corner and one in the center next to the letter "E" in "The". The poster also has multiple extra light vertical creasing from folding. As is the poster is in Very Fine condition. From the Royal Theatre Collection.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28568 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $4,887.50
The 39 Steps (Gaumont, 1935) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Robert Donat is caught in the middle of a murder investigation involving international spies in this riveting thriller from director Alfred Hitchcock. Fans of the director consider this to be one of his masterpieces and actively seek out original posters and lobbies from the film. The lobby has two pinholes in the upper center border/background, one in the side of the border art, and one in the lower left corner that keep this card from grading at near mint. Very Fine.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29279 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $4,887.50
Adventures of Captain Marvel (Republic, 1941) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Chapter 9 "Dead Man's Trap." Taken from the popular Fawcett comic book character, this serial is considered by many to be the best ever made. Western star Tom Tyler was never better than as the heroic Captain Marvel. The scorpion is pictured on the insert. This poster has slight fold separation but is unused. Very Fine+.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28817 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $4,772.50
Adventures of Robin Hood (Warner Brothers, 1938) Australian One Sheet (27" X 40"). Simply put, the "The Adventures of Robin Hood" is the greatest swashbuckling action/adventure movies ever made. The dashing Errol Flynn was born to play the role of Robin Hood, a bold and reckless rogue who organizes a revolt against a corrupt régime that has suppressed the poor and helpless for years. This was the perfect heroic image that depression weary audiences yearned for and flocked to the theaters to see. There is slight separation at the crossfolds, five punch holes across the top border, corner pinholes and slight border nicks. The gorgeous Australian stone litho displays such bold and vibrant colors that it truly rivals its American counterpart. Very Fine.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29233 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $4,743.75
Godzilla (Toho, 1956) Three Sheet (41" X 81") Style A. Godzilla, the King of the Monsters, makes his U.S. debut on this spectacular poster as he lights up Tokyo with his radioactive breath. If you want Godzilla, one of the largest monsters to ever scorch the screen, you want a large poster. This is the one you've been waiting for. It depicts the Toho horror as he's best remembered and is in the condition you've always dreamed of, never used and virtually flawless. The other style which we sold in our last auction brought $3,220. Near Mint/Mint.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28501 | Mar 18, 2005

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Random Harvest (MGM, 1942) Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Ronald Colman stars as a shell-shocked amnesia victim who leaves a London sanitarium and wonders into a music hall, where he meets and falls in love with entertainer Greer Garson. The two are married, but when Colman is struck by a car he regains his former memory and forgets the present. Coleman then returns to his past life, where the distraught Garson seeks out and finds him, and the two fall in love all over again. There is fold line wear, pinholes, edge wear and a few tears. The poster has been professionally restored. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28741 | Mar 18, 2005

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The Philadelphia Story (MGM, 1940) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Prior to the release of "The Philadelphia Story," Katherine Hepburn was known as "box office poison." Her last few films had not done very well financially and her contract had been dropped at RKO. In order to solidify her career she bought the rights to "The Philadelphia Story" which was immensely popular on the stage and told MGM that the only way they could make the film was to give her the lead role. The part brought her a nomination for Best Actress and the film received additional nominations for Best Picture and Director. James Stewart would go on to win the Oscar for Best Actor. This has remained one of Hepburn's best films and the posters on this title are very sought after. This rolled half sheet is exceptionally scarce and has been paper backed to repair tears in the left and right borders that went into the background. Very Fine- on Paper.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28794 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $4,600.00
WereWolf of London (Universal, 1935) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Henry Hull was cast as the screen's first werewolf and appears on this classic montage lobby card. Warner Oland appears as the werewolf's antagonist, Dr. Yogami, and Hull appears dead at the bottom of the stairs. Jack Pierce's original make-up for Hull was considered too horrific for the screen and wasn't used until Lon Chaney turned into The Wolfman in 1941. Lobbies for this classic Universal horror film are extremely rare. The card has pinholes in each corner and the lower right corner has a chip within the border. The card also has a tear in the left border and a tear in the center of the upper border. Both of these tears extend slightly into the artwork on the card. Fine-.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29440 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $4,370.00
The Body Snatcher (RKO, 1945) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This Robert Louis Stevenson tale was inspired by the true story of the gruesome grave-robbers Burke and Hare. Legendary horror producer Val Lewton brought in director Robert Wise (The Day the Earth Stood Still) to adapt Stevenson's story for the screen. He then cast the two greatest horror stars of the cinema, Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi, to add a chilling atmosphere to the production. There is fold line wear with a touch of paper loss at the crossfolds, minor paper loss on the borders, and multiple corner pinholes. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. The one sheet for the film is one of the best and scarcest from the classic horror era. Very Fine- on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28539 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $4,312.50
Breakfast At Tiffany's (Paramount, 1961) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Audrey Hepburn turns in the performance of her career as Holly Golightly in the classic "Breakfast at Tiffany's." To say that this is the most sought after poster of the 1960s is no exaggeration and this example is in remarkable condition. There are only a couple of pinholes in the side borders and some light smudging in the white background. There is some slight separation at the center point and a couple of small tears in the lower border. While this may sound fairly distracting, we can assure you that this is being picky and the poster displays beautifully. Very Fine+.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29058 | Mar 18, 2005

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The Lost Squadron (RKO, 1932) One Sheet (27" X 41"). What did the World War I pilots do after the war was over? They went to Hollywood and became stunt pilots in movies being made about the war. They also suffered depression and various disillusionments over their attempts to readjust to civilian life. This picture was way ahead of its time in its social commentary about the affects of war on former soldiers, predating "The Best Years of Our Lives" by 14 years. Erich von Stroheim plays a maniacal director in some of the best casting Hollywood could deliver. This poster is stunning in its design and the colors are brilliant. There is such minor color touch to the center point that it's barely noticeable. Near Mint on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29248 | Mar 18, 2005

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Citizen Kane (RKO, 1941) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Charles Foster Kane, one of the richest men on earth, dies almost alone in the master bedroom of his huge estate, Xanadu. Before he dies, he breathes one last word, "Rosebud". But what does that mean? Newsreel reporter Jerry Thompson is assigned to find out. By interviewing the people most important to Kane, he finally finds the measure of what is ultimately a lonely and embittered man. Orson Welles, making his first film, ended up with what many people consider to be the best film ever made. This beautiful, bright title card has a couple of minor corner dings, minor edge tears, some tape on the back, and a paper clip stain at the top border. A very clean card with vivid colors. Very Fine+.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29118 | Mar 18, 2005

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The Thing From Another World (RKO, 1951) Insert (14" X 36"). Producer Howard Hawks' strong and suspenseful film is not your routine science-fiction picture. He brought his directorial talents to this film and in the process elevated the entire quality of the genre. To this day, this version of John W. Campbell Jr.'s sci-fi thriller remains unsurpassed for intense suspense. There are several tears and creases around the borders, and a few slight tears in the background graphics. This poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Posters for this title are highly prized and this insert is one of the most sought after for its rich colors and striking graphics. Rolled, Very Fine on Paper.
Auction 613 | Lot: 29357 | Mar 18, 2005

Sold For: $4,025.00

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