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Frankenstein (Universal, 1931). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Universal's "Frankenstein" is considered the greatest horror film of all time. This 70-year-old gothic horror film was produced for a sum of $291,000 at the height of the depression, made a star of a forty-four-year-old Boris Karloff, and made Universal Studios some twelve million dollars richer. The film became an almost instant classic of a new genre -- the horror movie -- and is viewed today as one of the true classics of world cinema. This poster, only the fifth copy known to have survived, is a gorgeous stone-lithograph image and one of the most sought after movie posters of any era. The image of Karloff, as seen on this poster, with his flat head and bolts coming out of the neck, was the first such image that any audience laid eyes on. And it would become one of the most recognizable and iconographic images of a monster in the twentieth century. This beautiful copy has had minimal restoration which has included a small chip out of the right border next to the bride and extending very slightly into the solid color background. There was a piece out of the upper left and lower left border, neither extending into the artwork. There was some minor centerpoint and fold line touch up. There was minor penciling on the image which, when the poster was washed and deacidified, was removed without any problem. The piece has been beautifully linen backed and restored.The colors on this piece are as vibrant as the day it was printed over seven decades ago.This poster is an amazing piece of history to behold. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16175 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $189,750.00
Gone With the Wind (MGM, 1939). Oilette Set (4) (18" X 19"). MGM first released "Gone With The Wind" in a road show format in 1939, playing the film in just a few theaters across the country. Among the promotional material used at the theaters during this early release were these wonderful "oilettes." Each "oilette" resembles an oil painting of the various stars, done by famed artist Armando Seguso, complete with a simulated frame. The four stars featured here are Clark Gable, Vivian Leigh, Leslie Howard and Olivia DeHavilland. These pieces are exceedingly rare and to our knowledge, only one other set (that was nowhere near the condition of this set) has ever been offered for sale. This set is pristine and appears to have never been used. Also accompanying this set is an original program which features colored photos of the various "oilettes" and the original cardboard mailer the set was originally shipped in. These are guaranteed the original 1939 set and not the similar set issued with the re-release in 1968. Near Mint in original mailing box. (Total: 6 pieces)
Auction 601 | Lot: 16360 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $27,600.00
Forbidden Planet (Loews - MGM, 1956). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Based on Shakespeare's play "The Tempest," this film was MGM's first big-budget science-fiction production. The huge success of the film was mostly due to its mechanized performer, Robby the Robot, who became so popular with audiences that he went on to star in two more feature films. Posters featuring robots represent the pinnacle of collecting for the 1950s sci-fi genre, and are the most desirable and sought after images in the hobby. This beautiful three sheet is a true rarity that could be the cornerstone of any sci-fi collection! Very Fine/Near Mint on Linen.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16435 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $17,250.00
The Mummy (Universal, 1932). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This was Boris Karloff's second Universal horror starring role, following on the heels of his phenomenal success in "Frankenstein." This time, Karloff appears as the Egyptian high priest Imhotep, who comes back to life after thousands of years when his tomb is disturbed. The masterful makeup skills of Jack Pierce give us two great images of Karloff, one as the Egyptologist, and one as the mold-shrouded mummy. Offered in this lot is one of only two scene cards from this set that features Karloff as the Mummy. Very Fine with just the most minimal clean up.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16147 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $16,100.00
Frankenstein (Universal, 1931). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). During the last 70+ years, there have been numerous film versions of Mary Shelley's classic story of tragedy and horror, yet this version remains the definitive screen classic by which all others are measured. The images illustrated on this card are a true work of art, displaying Boris Karloff as the immortal monster silhouetted against a blazing sky. The card has had professional restoration to two corners. Fine/Very Fine.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16174 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $16,100.00
The Creature From the Black Lagoon (Universal International, 1954). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Universal Pictures terrified audiences with this prehistoric creature (an amphibious gill-man who came equiped 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, spawning two sequels. This one sheet is one of the rarest and most sought after posters from the fifties. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16448 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $16,100.00
The Wolf Man (Universal, 1941). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). "Even a man who is pure at heart, and says his prayers by night, may become a wolf when the wolfsbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright." Movie legend tells us that this was a real gypsy curse used in toto for the screenplay. In actuality, writer Curt Siodmak said he came up with the jingle while writing the original script. A Universal horror classic, "The Wolfman," stars Lon Chaney as the tormented soul who transforms into a vicious killer beast at the hint of a full moon and Claude Raines plays his aristocratic English father. Universal horror Title Cards are extremely rare and this is one of the most highly prized cards in the genre. Very Fine.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16199 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $9,775.00
Tarzan and His Mate (MGM, 1934). One Sheet Style A (27" X 41"). This was the second film in the MGM Tarzan series and is considered by most Tarzan enthusiasts to be the best. This film was also the only one in which Jane wore bikini-like attire (and no attire at all during the now famous skinny dipping scene), which raised the eyebrows of women's groups everywhere as well as the heartbeats of young teenage boys. Irving Thalberg, head of production at MGM, insisted on sparing no expense on the Tarzan series with Johnny Weismuller. Thus the first two films cost approximately one million dollars each to produce, an astounding sum during the height of the depression. Fine/Very Fine.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16224 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $9,775.00
Theodora, the Slave Princess (Goldwyn, 1919). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). Filmed in Italy in 1919, this epic film starred a young Rita Jolivet as Theodora, the Roman slave girl and courtesan. The film tells the tale of the young girl's marriage to the Roman emperor Justinian and her ascension to the throne as Empress of Rome. But a love affair with a handsome Greek whom she meets in Byzantium leads to revolution and armed conflict in both Byzantium and Rome. The film was picked up by Goldwyn and released in the US in 1921. This gorgeous Tooker Litho six sheet is from that release and is probably the only one still in existence. This is one of the most impressive silent six sheets we have ever seen. Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16321 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $9,200.00
A Day At The Races (MGM, 1937). 24 Sheet (9' X 20'). Al Hirschfeld, American caricature artist, is a legend of the twentieth century. His drawings have graced newspapers, magazine covers, restaurant walls, and movie posters for over 75 years. His work with MGM began in the late twenties and his work on the great Marx Brothers films began when they moved from Paramount to MGM Studios in 1935, with production of their classic film "A Night at the Opera." He continued doing the artwork for the comedy team up through "The Big Store" in 1941. Offered in this lot is, most likely, the only extant copy of this very rare billboard size poster which is all Al Hirschfeld artwork. If you have a place to display this piece or if you just want to be able to brag that you own it, step up to the window to buy a ticket to "win" at this race for the most fabulous Marx Brothers poster. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16373 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $9,200.00
Rebel Without a Cause (Warner Brothers, 1955). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). This stunning six sheet features art completely different from every other poster on the film. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16059 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $8,912.50
She Done Him Wrong (Paramount, 1933). One Sheet (27" X 41"). The legendary Mae West was a seductive, buxomy, blonde sex symbol who burst onto the screen in 1932 with her performance in "Night After Night." Her star rose rapidly, and by 1935 she was the highest paid woman in the United States. "She Done Him Wrong" was based on Mae West's Broadway hit "Diamond Lil." With her husky-voiced sexuality, she beckons stalwart young Salvation Army captain Cary Grant to, "Come up 'n' see me sometime." This wonderful poster captures a drop-dead gorgeous image of the droopy eyed West in all her vampy charm. Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16372 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $8,050.00
The Riveter (RKO, 1940). One Sheet (27" X 41"). By 1937, the ill-tempered Donald Duck's popularity had surpassed that of the model citizen, Mickey Mouse and Disney began to pour more time and money into producing the Duck's starring shorts. This short was one of his most popular at the time and remains a classic cartoon. Directed by Dick Lundy, one of the studio's top animators and directors, he is the artist credited with creating Donald's screen personality. This wonderful perspective drawing of Donald atop a skyscraper in progress, shows him confronting the bigger bully, whom he always seemed to disturb. These graphics makes this one of the top Duck posters of the era and one the greatest of any Disney poster. This sheet is a very rare poster to find. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16259 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $7,762.50
Atom Man vs. Superman (Columbia, 1950). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). Kirk Alyn was back in the second "Man of Steel" serial. This rare six sheet is one of the better poster images from this film and pictures Superman in battle five times on this large image. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16218 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $7,475.00
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 stage 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 and rare commodities. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16359 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $7,475.00
Swing Time (RKO, 1936). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). This was the sixth pairing of RKO's legendary dance team, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. This film followed their 1935 hit "Top Hat" and may well be their very best. Directed by the great George Stevens at a time when he was at his peak, all of the elements in this film come together in spectacular fashion. Some of the great songs presented in the film include such favorites as "Never Gonna Dance," "A Fine Romance," "Pick Yourself Up," "Bojangles of Harlem," and "The Way You Look Tonight." Offered here is an extremely rare three sheet poster, displaying beautiful images of Astaire and Rogers in all their 1930s glamour. Very Fine.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16007 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $6,440.00

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (RKO, 1937). Insert (14" X 36"). Disney was on the verge of bankruptcy when it made it's first foray into feature length animation. The film was a huge success, saving the company and laying the foundation of an animation empire. Considered to be one of Disney's top works, this film remains a favorite among fans everywhere. The insert, considered one of the best posters on the film, features Snow White fleeing the murderous huntsman through the Gustaf-Tenggren-illustrated forest. Posters for this feature are very scarce, and the insert is one of the nicest formats. Very Fine on Paper.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16261 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $6,037.50
The Dawn Patrol (First National, 1930). One Sheet (27" x 41"). Legendary film director Howard Hawks was a true craftsman of his art. "Dawn Patrol" was Hawks' first aviation film, and he drew upon first hand knowledge, having been a professional airplane racer and a pilot for the Army Air Corps during WWI. The film portrays the pressures and pitfalls of authority that a British Royal Flying Corp squadron commander faced when forced to send out planes against hopeless odds. The film featured Richard Barthelmess and a young Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Beautiful stone litho displays wonderful early aviation art. Fine/Very Fine.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16003 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $5,750.00
Son of Kong (RKO, 1933). Window Card (14" X 22"). Wanting to immediately cash in on its blockbuster hit "King Kong," RKO immediatly went into production on a sequel. "Son of Kong" begins where "King Kong" left off as entrepreneur Carl Denham (Robert Armstrong) and his partner Captain Englehorn (Frank Reicher) return to Skull Island and discover a lovable 12-foot high "little" Kong. Poster material for "Son of Kong" is practically impossible to find. Offered here is is one of those scarce pieces, a window card, one of only a few known to exist. This is a rare opportunity to acquire material from one of the early monster cinema classics. Fine+.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16187 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $5,750.00
Tarzan and His Mate (MGM, 1934). One Sheet Style B (27" X 41"). Here is the other style for the movie hailed by fans to be the best of the Tarzan films. Beautifully illustrated, these wonderful stone lithographs are always in demand. Fine+.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16225 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $5,750.00
Attack of the 50 ft Woman (Allied Artists, 1958). Insert (14" X 36"). 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 art work, is always in demand. Rolled, Near Mint.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16415 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $5,750.00
Red Dust (MGM, 1932). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Clark Gable runs a rubber plantation and Jean Harlow plays a working girl down on her luck in this electrifying drama that cast these two stars together for the first time. The result was explosive, and raised eyebrows across America for Harlow's decadent and suggestive actions. This is one of the best pictures of pre-code Hollywood and is legendary in the history of the cinema. Material for this title has always been scarce and difficult to acquire. Very Fine+.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16348 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $5,232.50
Room Service (RKO, 1938). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). RKO secured the rights to the John Murray and Allen Boretz hit Broadway play, and cast the Marx Brothers in the lead roles. The story starts with the Marx Brothers trying to stage a play, before their landlord finds out they are broke. To confuse the landlord, they pretend that the play's author has contracted the measles and can't be moved. The verbal gags and visual bits used in the film are reminiscent of the Marx Brothers earlier Paramount years. Look for a young Lucille Ball who plays one of the heroines in the film. This outstanding half sheet not only displays a great image of the brothers, but also gives a fantastic cartoon caricature of each. Fine+ on Paper.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16374 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $5,175.00
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (Universal, 1948). One Sheet (27" X 41"). The creepers are after Bud and Lou in this who's who of terrific ghouls! By the time this picture was made, the careers of Abbott and Costello, one of the greatest comedy teams to ever work in motion pictures, were beginning to slump. At the same time, the monster series at Universal was starting to slide as well. A brilliant move on the studio's part was to cast their beloved monsters with their popular comedians in this hilarious spoof! Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney, Glenn Strange, and the voice of Vincent Price were the foils for the famous duo. Fine / Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16169 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $5,060.00
Pinocchio (RKO, 1940). Insert (14" X 36"). The classic Disney tale of the gentle woodcarver Geppetto, who builds a wooden puppet to be his son and gets his wish when a benevolent fairy brings the toy to life. Pinocchio and pal Jiminy Cricket embark on a series of adventures as the villains; Lampwick, the Coachman, Stromboli, and Honest John look on. Posters which feature the villains are always in demand and the insert is extremely rare. Pinocchio has always been considered one of the pinnacles of Disney animation. Fine+ on Paper.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16262 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $4,715.00
Tarzan Escapes (MGM, 1936). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This was perhaps the most controversial of the Tarzan pictures made at MGM. Lots of money was spent on this film and the preview audiences were horrified and frightened at the results. The film was taken and dramatically re-edited, and still it is the most violent and costly of the series. The story deals with Tarzan being captured by a big game hunter who wants to take him back to civilization to exhibit him. Offered here is a great stone litho one sheet featuring Johnny Weismuller, the most famous of all the silver screen Tarzans. Posters for this entry have always been rare. This is the first one sheet we have ever seen for this title. Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16226 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $4,600.00
Fantasia (RKO, 1940). One Sheet Style A (27" X 41"). Walt Disney's animated masterpiece was developed from a short-subject cartoon that was based on the Paul Dukas musical piece "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." Micky Mouse starred in the eight-minute short that was orchestrated by Leopold Stokowski. Disney and Stokowski both liked the finished product so well that they decided to expand the production from a short subject into a full two-hour feature. Seven classical music selections were incorporated into this animation masterpiece including: Bach's "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor," Tschiakovsky's "Nutcracker Suite", Beethoven's "Pastorale Symphony" and Schubert's "Ave Maria." Featured here is the scarce Style A poster. Very Fine+ on Paper.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16263 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $4,600.00
War of the Worlds (Paramount, 1953). One Sheet (27" X 41"). "War of the Worlds" had been on the shelf at Paramount since the silent era, originally purchased for a potential Cecil B. DeMille production. But 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. The poster offered here is always highly sought by fans of the genre. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16424 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $4,600.00
The Great K & A Train Robbery (Fox, 1926). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Tom Mix was the top cowboy movie star throughout the twenties and into the early years of the thirties. In this movie, which was filmed on locations at Colorado's Royal Gorge, he portrays a detective who's investigating train robberies. John Wayne worked as a prop boy and as an uncredited extra during the making of this film. Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16283 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $4,370.00
Tarzan the Fearless (Principal Distributing, 1933). Three Sheet (41"X 81"). Offered here is a very rare and beautiful feature version three sheet to this title. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16229 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $4,140.00
Ace of Space (Paramount, 1953). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Popeye is abducted by Martians who try to conduct all kinds of experiments on him, but thanks to his spinach supply, he defeats them in the end. In the 1950s, everyone in the film industry was hoping to cash in on the great 3-D craze, even in animation. This film is of note, as it was the only 3-D that Popeye ever made. This poster is tough to come by in this wonderful condition. Very Fine+.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16268 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $4,140.00
The Great Moment (Paramount, 1921). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Gloria Swanson was one of the most famous and highest paid actresses of the twenties. This is one of Gloria's first starring roles after making a number of comedy short films for the Keystone Studios and Triangle Films. Cecil B. DeMille is credited with pulling her from Triangle and developing her into the star she was to become. Of course, thirty years later they would appear together in the classic "Sunset Boulevard." This must surely be one of the earliest Swanson posters to feature her. This beautiful and early poster is believed to be the only copy known. Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16004 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $4,025.00
The Wolf Man (Universal, 1941). (5) Lobby Cards (11" X 14"). These are five lobbies from the original 1941 release of the Universal horror classic, "The Wolfman." Three of the cards show Larry Talbot (Lon Chaney), and they all sport that marvelous wolfman logo image in the lower left corner. Colorful, generally clean, and in fine shape save some lesser border chips, a few pinholes,and a few minor smudge marks. This is a handsome set of five cards from a film that is an American classic worldwide. Fine/Very Fine. (Total: 5 pieces)
Auction 601 | Lot: 16200 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $4,025.00
Dirty Harry (Warner Brothers, 1971). (40" X 60") Poster. This is the film that started the Dirty Harry phenomenon. Clint Eastwood, as Detective Harry Callahan of the SFPD, takes on a psychotic killer since no one else on the force wants to handle the "dirty" jobs. This one had enough mayhem to inspire an entire series of sequels and made the quote, "Do you feel lucky, punk?" a household phrase. This large format poster features a great graphic of Harry and his famous .44 Magnum. Rolled,Very Fine on Paper.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16117 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $3,910.00
Woman in the Moon (UFA International, 1929). Swedish One Sheet (27" X 39"). This is one of the earliest of films in the science fiction genre. Very realistic sets and effects helped propel this film in popularity and is known as one of Lang's great futuristic visions, as was "Metropolis." And this film was co-written by Lang's wife, Thea Von Harbou, as was the classic "Metropolis." This beautiful art-deco, Swedish one sheet is stunning in its simplicity. Very rare to find any paper on this title. Very Fine/Near Mint on Linen.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16404 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $3,795.00
Dracula's Daughter (Universal, 1936). Title Card (11" X 14"). Gloria Holden stars as Count Dracula's daughter in this second of the Universal Dracula series.This picks up directly where the 1931 original left off with Van Helsing just finishing his staking chores on the count. The good professor gets arrested, the count's body gets burned, and the eerie action takes off. This beauty of a card has had some restoration work done on it .The lower right corner has been repaired and a small mark in the center of the image has been expertly removed.The restoration to the card is first rate and the overall appearance of the card is excellent. Fine.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16159 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $3,680.00
King of the Wild (Mascot, 1931). One Sheet Lot (9) (27" X 41"). This 12-chapter Mascot serial is about a soldier of fortune who is wrongfully imprisoned in India for a crime he did not commit. When he escapes he heads for Africa, in search of the sheik Mustapha, who not only possesses the evidence which will clear him but also knows the way to a fabulous diamond field. Boris Karloff has a featured role in this chapter-play. Offered here are 9 stone lithograph one sheets, each displaying a vivid action scene. The posters are all flat folded and grade from Very Fine+. (Total: 9 Movie Posters)
Auction 601 | Lot: 16220 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $3,680.00
The Wagon Show (First National, 1928). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Former rodeo champion Ken Maynard performed as a trick rider with the Buffalo Bill and the Ringling Brothers Wild West shows. He entered films in 1923, and soon rose to be a western superstar and was famous for the stunts he could perform on his famous horse "Tarzan." Maynard even taught a young John Wayne how to do stunts. Great stone litho gives a wonderful illustration of Maynard astride his horse. Very Fine.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16287 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $3,680.00
Lady From Shanghai (Columbia, 1948). (40" X 60") Poster. One of the best "film noir" ever made featured director/writer/actor Orson Welles as Michael O'Hara, a down-and-out shoreman hired by a wealthy attorney to captain his yacht. While on a trip, O'Hara falls in love with the attorney's wife, played by Rita Hayworth. The film includes one of the most famous and often-imitated scenes in movies: the hall of mirrors sequence. Welles had his leading lady and real-life wife Hayworth dye her famous auburn tresses into a platinum blonde. When studio head Harry Cohn saw the rushes he fumed and delayed the release for over a year. Harry was wrong; Hayworth was as beautiful as a blonde as she was a red-head! Posters for this title are very sought after and seldom appear on the market. This may be the only 40" X 60" in existence! Fine/Very Fine on Paper.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16098 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $3,565.00
Lumber Jack-Rabbit (Warner Brothers, 1954). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This was Warner Brothers' only 3-D animated film and was directed by the late, great Chuck Jones. The story has Bugs Bunny matching wits with the folktale hero Paul Bunyan and his dog Smidgen. Of the three animated cartoon shorts made in the 3-D process, this poster has always been the rarest and most elusive. Very Fine+.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16269 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $3,450.00
Wine (Universal, 1924). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Clara Bow's popularity soared in 1927 after she starred in the film, "It." From then on, she would be known as the "It Girl," a popular phrase that would define the coming of age of the modern, independent woman. This was an early starring role for her. The poster for this prohibition melodrama features some fabulous jazz-age images, including party revellers looking down in glee at a bevy of chorus girls, dressed only in wooden barrels. A great piece of prohibition hi-jinks fun, unusual and a definite rarity. Very Fine.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16320 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $3,335.00
Son of Dracula (Universal, 1943). Insert (14" X 36"). This Universal Horror thriller was a collaboration between director Robert Siodmak and his screenwriter-brother Curt. In this version of the infamous vampire, Lon Chaney, Jr. plays the mysterious Count Alucard (Dracula spelled backwards) who comes to the American south in search of new "victims." Original Universal horror posters are the most collected posters in the entire hobby. Fine/Very Fine on Paper.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16158 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $3,220.00
Chandu the Magician (Fox, 1932). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Paper for this Bela Lugosi tale filled with death rays, attempted world domination,and mystics capable of making men see what is not there is rare, to say the least. This particular card from the lobby set is one of the best. It highlights Lugosi menacing poor Irene Ware (Miss America 1929) and captures that unforgettable Bela leer that we all know and fear. Very Fine.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16161 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $3,220.00
House on Haunted Hill (Allied Artists, 1959). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). Made by William Castle for a shoestring budget, this little horror gem still packs a punch in the 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. The impressive size of this poster is a wonderful visual treat. Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16198 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $3,220.00
A Good Time For a Dime (RKO, 1941). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Donald Duck stars in this classic WWII-era Disney short. This episode of Donald's troubles at an amusement park was directed by longtime Disney animator Dick Lundy, who was instrumental in the success of the early Disney Silly Symphonies. Lundy would leave Disney in the late forties and become a guiding hand at the Walter Lantz animation studio and later MGM. These early Duck posters are very popular with collectors and this wonderful one pictures a great image of Disney's most popular character at the time this cartoon was made. Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16258 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $3,220.00
The Walking Dead (Warner Brothers, R-1942). Though this poster is undated it is believed that this is one of the early WWII reissue posters of Warner's. During the war there was a ration on film stock, so Warner Brothers, to keep their theater chain stocked with product, reissued many of their thirties titles. This film being one of them. The original paper on this film is nearly impossible to find. This film about a man framed for murder, executed, and then brought back to life is one of Karloff's scariest non-horror titles. Get this while you can as many have been waiting for years to locate that original poster. Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16180 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $3,162.50
The Old Dark House (Universal, 1932). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). James Whale directed this horror send-up after the success of "Frankenstein" using the cast he would employ two years later in the production of "Bride of Frankenstein." The material from this film has always been very scarce. Offered here is one of three cards from this set on which Karloff appears. Fine- /with minor restoration.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16176 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $2,990.00
The Ghost of Frankenstein (Universal, 1942). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Released Friday the 13th this was the fourth in the Frankenstein series from Universal. Karloff had by this time decided to give up monster roles in favor of his wonderful mad doctor turns. Basil Rathbone was busy being Sherlock Holmes, so the part of Rathbone's famous monster creator, Wolf, was rewritten as his son, Ludwig. Cedric Hardwicke took over the mad scientist role from Mr. Rathbone and the series continued. Reports from the set told of how the make-up man, try as he may, just could not make the prosthetics originally formed for Karloff fit on a slighter Lon Chaney who stepped in to take over the role of Frankenstein's monster.The lobby card showing the sulfur-covered monster being led through a cemetary is one of the most sought after from this title. Fine+ with minor restoration.
Auction 601 | Lot: 16177 | Mar 17, 2004

Sold For: $2,990.00

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