White Zombie (United Artists, 1932). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14").. ...

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White Zombie (United Artists, 1932). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14").
In one of his most chilling roles, Bela Lugosi plays the diabolical Murder Legendre, a mysterious character in Port Au Prince, Haiti who has perfected a serum for turning unsuspecting natives into zombie slaves. Even though he had become an international sensation as Dracula just the year before, Lugosi took the role of Legendre for a relatively paltry sum - variously reported as $500 or $800 - a decision he came to regret later when the film proved both critically successful and commercially profitable. Indeed, the film stands as one of the most effective and memorable horror films of the era, easily standing alongside its Universal contemporaries. In much the same way that German Expressionism was created by pioneering filmmakers who were forced to create atmosphere on an extremely limited budget, producer/director Victor Halperin used his own low budget to his advantage, suggesting more than could possibly be shown on the screen, and thus effectively increasing the sense of terror and unease throughout this jewel of a film. The result is a film that stands the test of time as a true horror masterpiece. Paper from this film is so scarce as to be almost non-existent. Indeed, in eight years of auctions, we have never offered any original paper from this title, save for a pressbook and a handful of heralds. Now, however, we are pleased to present this highly desirable and extremely collectible title card. It had pinholes in the borders and field, small tears in the borders, minor chips in the bottom right and bottom left corners, and a clean tear in the left side that goes into the image area. After expert professional restoration, however, this card is a real stunner, looking every bit as good as new. If you're looking for the rarest of the rare, then look no farther. This is one of only two known copies, with the other being held in a private collection which may not see the light of day again for a very long time! Get this while you can. Fine+.

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