The Devil Thumbs a Ride (RKO, 1947). One Sheet (27" X 41"). ...

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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.

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