The Deadly Mantis (Universal International, 1957).... (4 items)

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The Deadly Mantis (Universal International, 1957). Lobby Cards (4) (11" X 14"). This lot has cards #4 and 6-8. Riding the wave of the public's fear of nuclear weapons and nuclear radiation, Universal copied the current trend in "big bug" movies with this entry using a giant preying Mantis. This wonderful group of lobbies sports two of the best scenes: an army officer demonstrating the size of the Mantis compared to a plane, and the attack of the Mantis on a group of cars. Each card has a slight bend to the upper right corner, otherwise the cards are bright with exceptionally clean borders. Near Mint.

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