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Portrait of Bela Lugosi by Geza Kende - Oil on Canvas - 47" x 61" (ca. 1932). This stunning, large and famous portrait of the legendary Bela Lugosi stands as a lasting tribute to a great actor. Apparently painted in the early 1930s at the height of Lugosi's fame (he became a household name in 1931 with the premiere of Universal's Dracula, directed by Tod Browning), Kende's work reveals an urbane, debonair Lugosi at the peak of his creative powers; bold and confident, yet utterly charming. The artist was a Hungarian immigrant, like Lugosi, and became an important painter of portraits and landscapes. Born in 1889, Kende studied at the Nati Academy of Art in Budapest, as well as in Italy and France before settling in Los Angeles in 1932, where he would live until his death in 1952. It was undoubtedly the Hungarian connection that drew these two talented artists together, an alliance that produced the great work offered here. Kende has captured the essence of Lugosi, Hollywood's "Master of the Macabre", in this wonderful portrait, particularly the penetrating, almost hypnotic, quality of the actor's eyes. Slim and handsome -- the epitome of the iconic leading man -- was the way Bela longed to be seen by Hollywood, which insisted on casting him as one monster/mad scientist after another, and by his fans, who, for many years, saw him as only Dracula. This portrait hung in a place of honor in Lugosi's home for many years, until his death; Arthur Lennig, in his definitive Lugosi biography, The Immortal Count, shows the actor with this painting at two very different times of his life, and says, "Before the unchanging portrait on the wall, the actor - unlike Dorian Gray - aged." On the back of the canvas Bela Lugosi has signed his name in pencil with an illegible inscription above the signature. This painting, which is offered in its original frame, has had some expert conservation work performed upon it, and is beautifully preserved. It will make a marvelous centerpiece t
Auction 603 | Lot: 16569 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $86,250.00
The Wizard of Oz (MGM, 1939). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Time has been powerless to erase the enduring magic of this wonderful film which has delighted generations of children, both young and old, for over six decades. Judy Garland brings to life Dorothy Gale, the child in all of us, who yearns to escape to a perfect place over the rainbow. Along her way to the magical land of Oz, Dorothy encounters a host of unforgettable characters: the clever Scarecrow, the sentimental Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, witches both good and bad, and the wonderful Wizard of Oz. This poster has pinholes, tears, and small areas of paper loss to the borders. There are three border tears that extend just into the background, light surface wrinkles and a pinhole in the "W" of Wizard. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. The colors remain just as bold and brilliant as the Technicolor Triumph Dorothy first encountered 65 years ago when she took her first steps into the dazzling land of Oz. Fine/Very Fine on Paper.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16235 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $19,550.00
King Kong (RKO, 1933). French Poster (47" X 63").(NOTE: IN THE CATALOG, THE POSTER IS DESCRIBED AS LINEN HAVING BEEN TRIMMED. THIS IS NOT THE CASE. THE POSTER WAS PRINTED BORDERLESS AND THERE IS A BORDER OF 2" OF LINEN SURROUNDING THE POSTER.) Merian C. Cooper's film captivated the world when it was first seen on the big screen in 1933, with its landmark special effects that brought a whole new dimension to movie making. Kong! The Eighth Wonder of the World (as he was billed in the movie) still reigns supreme as king of one of the greatest sci-fi/horror films ever made! This wonderful stone lithograph, with art by Roland Coudon, shows Kong illuminated by the glow of native torches, as he gazes upon the lovely Fay Ray. The poster has repairs to the fold lines, with a touch more to the fold line intersections. The poster has had professional restoration, rendering the minor defects very hard to detect. Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16525 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $18,975.00
Frankenstein (Universal, 1931). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). James Whale's "Frankenstein" is loosely based on the novel by Mary Shelley, but technically speaking, it was adapted from Peggy Webling's play version of the book. Offered in this lot is what is known as the "montage" card. In most of Universal's lobby card sets from this era, they offered a card which was a grouping of shots from the film. This card is considered by many to be the best card from the set, outside of the title card, and is certainly one of the rarest cards. The last time that a copy of this card came to market was in a public auction in 1990. This card has been cleaned and has had a chip from the lower right corner replaced and several border edge dings repaired. It has had two pinholes and a tear in the right side repaired. This gorgeous close-up card of the monster appears near mint. Fine+.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16544 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $18,400.00
Go West (MGM, 1925). Three Sheet (41" X 81"). The Great Stone Face, Buster Keaton, stars in the delightful comedy about a Midwestern boy, known only as "Friendless," who follows Horace Greeley's advice to "Go West, young man." Friendless manages to find work on a cattle ranch, but is the most unlikely cowboy one could ever imagine. The real fun starts when Keaton becomes devoted to a cow named "Brown Eyes," and is determined to save her from the slaughterhouse. He sneaks aboard the cattle train that's bound for the L.A. station and causes a hilarious stampede through downtown Los Angeles while rescuing his beloved cow. The poster artwork is signed by noted artist John Held. Famed roaring twenties artist John Held, Jr (1889-1958) was famous for doing commercial art for Life, Liberty, and the New Yorker magazines, and was hired away to Hollywood by MGM's Art Director Hal Burrows. Held did posters for "Battling Butler" which is also a Keaton film, "So This is College" and his work is considered synonymous with the "Jazz Age". The poster has fold line wear with slight paper loss at the fold line intersections, smudges, creases, small tears, and two corners (the upper and bottom left) that have been replaced. The restoration work was professionally done, greatly reducing these defects. This rare, large format poster offers a tremendous illustration of one of the greatest silent comedians in cinema history. Fine+ on Linen.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16016 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $16,675.00
Mark of the Vampire (MGM, 1935). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Directed by Tod Browning of "Dracula" and "Freaks" fame, this film is considered one of the great horror classics of all time. Starring Bela Lugosi as Count Mora and the beautiful Carroll Borland as his daughter, Luna, this film and its twist ending has been giving horror fans trouble for over seventy years. But of even greater trouble has been to find posters for this title! This gorgeous portrait of Lugosi and Borland has to be one of the best horror cards known. This card had the borders trimmed prior to being beautifully and expertly restored. The image was completely intact. The colors are luminous, and it displays as near mint. Very Good.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16564 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $12,650.00
Leatherface Apron from "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Bryanston, 1974). - Providing vittles for a large family can be a messy affair, and no one knew that better than Leatherface, the "hero" of Tobe Hooper's horror classic, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." Those victims can be so uncooperative: squirming, screaming, spurting blood all over the place. What's a modern, fastidious serial killer to do? Why, wear an apron, of course! And now, for the very first time, you can own this massive killer's own clothes-protecting garment, the authentic, one-of-a-kind apron used on-screen in 1974's "Saw". Part of a cache of props kept in a storage room in Austin, Texas, this and other items (including the "Pretty Lady" mask offered separately in this catalog) were eventually sold to a furniture store when the owner tired of paying the storage fees. These important movie artifacts were later acquired by actor Ed Neal (the Hitchhiker in "TCM"), who has graciously consigned them to this auction. According to Art Director Bob Burns, the budget on "Saw" was so low that all props were one-of-a-kind (as opposed to many films, where multiple props are the rule), making this a unique and significant item. Ed Neal confirmed, saying, "To my knowledge, this is the only apron ever worn by Hansen in 'Saw'. Just like with the masks, the original budget of the film was so low, we didn't have the luxury of duplicate props. There are still some of the original blood marks on the apron! Whose blood it is, I can't quite tell." The apron is in excellent condition and measures approximately 43" x 33" overall. There is a clean tear in the lower right side that measures approximately 2.25", but this is the only visible defect. To the best of our knowledge, this apron has never before been offered for public sale, making this a unique opportunity to acquire an important and recognizable movie artifact with an impeccable provenance.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16488 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $10,350.00

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Frankenstein (Universal, 1931). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Originally, the famed Dracula actor Bela Lugosi was cast as the Monster, and French director Robert Florey was assigned to direct. But after various screen tests, Lugosi refused the part, and Universal chose Britisher James Whale to direct. Significantly, this film then launched the career of unknown actor Boris Karloff, who is surprisingly uncredited in the opening credits of the film as the Monster. Offered in this lot is the famous bridal chamber scene in which the monster confronts Mae Murrey as Dr. Frankenstein's bride-to-be. This gorgeous card has had minimal restoration. It has been cleaned and deacidified with minor paper addition to a very small piece out of the lower left corner. The pinholes in the border have been filled and a couple of small knits in the image cleaned up. This card displays beautifully and we are sure any discriminating collector would be pleased with its condition. Fine+.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16542 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $10,350.00
Frankenstein (Universal, 1931). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Originally released shortly after Todd Browning's unexpectedly successful "Dracula" in 1931, "Frankenstein" was the second film in the annals of Universal's classic monster movies. Shot on a budget of less than $300,000, "Frankenstein" helped immensely to bring Universal back on track in 1931, at a time when the studio was writing nothing but red ink. In retrospect it is clear that these films not only saved the studio at the time, but also became an integral part of popular culture for generations to come. Even today, almost 70 years after the original release, everyone is familiar with Boris Karloff as Frankenstein's monster. Offered in this lot is the card referred to by collector's as the "torture" card. The card depicts Dwight Frye as Dr. Frankenstein's hunchback assistant, shoving the end of a flaming torch in the monster's (Karloff) face. This treatment is what prompts the monster to break free and terrorize the Bavarian community. This card has been cleaned and has had the lower right corner replaced. It had has two cracks repaired which run up through the image, and has had minor dings and pinholes repaired. Fine.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16545 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $10,350.00
Bringing Up Baby (RKO, 1938). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Following the success of "Sylvia Scarlett" (1936), RKO once again paired Kathryn Hepburn and Cary Grant in this frantic paced screwball comedy directed by Howard Hawks. Considered by many to be the first and best of the screwball comedy genre, this film, with its absurd antics and zany pratfalls, showcased Hepburn and Grant's silver screen magic. This one sheet is in marvelous condition with a few minor fold tears and a small tear with no missing paper on the right border. Very Fine.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16463 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $9,775.00
The Wizard of Oz (MGM, 1939). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This classic is everybody's fantasy film favorite and, for most, a cherished part of their childhood. Entire books have been devoted to the praise of this perennial MGM classic of the golden age of Hollywood, so it should be suffice for us to say, here is one of the "grails" of poster collecting, the title card from this film. This card is in superb condition with just the most minimal conservation done to the card, such as repair of three pinholes in border, and repair of a tear which ran from the lower border into the lower part of the "F" in "OF." Also done was repair of a minor nick in the lower border, and touch up to a small abrasion in the blue field in the upper portion of the card. This sound much worse than it was as the card was in splendid shape prior to the work, and we're sure even the most discriminating collector would be happy with the condition of this card. Very Fine.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16227 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $9,487.50
Leatherface "Pretty Woman" mask from "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Bryanston, 1974). - In the annals of film history, there are several masks that can be considered classic: the mask worn by the Phantom of the Opera to hide his disfigurement, or that worn by Zorro to conceal the identity of the wealthy Don Diego de la Vega. Batman's mask is known to million's worldwide, while Jim Carrey's verdant visage in the aptly titled 1994 feature, "The Mask", is similarly well-known. Of all the masks ever worn upon the silver screen, however, the most disturbing and possibly the most unforgettable, are the faces worn by actor Gunnar Hanson in director Tobe Hooper's classic horror film, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." Created by art director Bob Burns for the low-budget classic, this is the "Pretty Lady" mask (so named because it is decorated with grotesque lipstick, eye shadow, and a horrendous black wig) worn by the character Leatherface during the dinner scene in the latter part of the movie. Art Director Bob Burns reportedly made the mask from a fiberglass material (which is no longer manufactured) and latex. One of only two masks used in the film (the other is the infamous "Killing Mask"), Burns has claimed that there were no duplicates made of either prop, making this a unique piece of film history. In an e-mail received shortly before Burn's death, the artist said, "I was amazed to find out this mask was still in existence. I had thought it had been discarded 25 years ago. It's always a thrill when my work pops up somewhere like this." The mask, along with several other key props, was kept in a storage room in Austin Texas until the unit was abandoned by the renter. At that point, the contents of the storage room were sold on a blind bid basis to a furniture store in Austin. From there, the contents were acquired by Ed Neal (the "Hitchhiker" in the film), who has kept possession of them until consigning them to this auction. According to Neal, "This mask really creeped me out the first time
Auction 603 | Lot: 16489 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $9,200.00

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An Indian's Loyalty (Biograph Studios, R-1916). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Lillian Gish, the first lady of the silent screen, is featured on this beautiful one sheet from a very early reissue of one of her earliest Biograph short films. Along with her sister Dorothy, Lillian Gish was signed to Biograph in 1912 by D.W. Griffith; she went on to make film history with her roles in "Birth of a Nation" and "Intolerance." This short film was Gish's twenty-third for Biograph, and it is listed in Griffith's filmography, though unconfirmed. Historians are not sure whether he directed this short, but it's clear he was in charge of its production. This is one of the most stunning silent posters we have ever seen. Very Fine- with some fold separation and minor clean tears.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16433 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $7,590.00
Creature From the Black Lagoon (Universal International, 1954). Half Sheet Style A (22" X 28"). Director Jack Arnold terrified audiences with this prehistoric creature (an amphibious gill-man who came equipped 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 and went on to spawn two sequels. This poster has fold lines and small tears, smudges and bumps on the borders. The colors are bold and vivid and the poster displays very well. Fine/Very Fine.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16376 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $7,475.00
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Paramount, 1931). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This, the first sound version of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic, is still considered by many to be the best. Frederic March won the Academy Award for his "dual" role, which tied with Wallace Beery's performance in "The Champ." Directed by Rouben Mamoulian, this film has a great transformation scene from Jekyll to Hyde. Done with filters in front of the camera lens which alternately revealed and obscured portions of Frederic March's Hyde makeup, this masterpiece showcases the incredible talents of the brilliant cinematographer Karl Struss and make-up master Wally Westmore. Posters for this film are some of the rarest in the hobby. This is one of only three cards in the set to picture March in make-up. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16501 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $7,475.00
House of Dracula (Universal, 1945). Lobby Card Set (8) (11" X 14"). 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. The title card has a very light crease on the upper and lower right corners; the rest of the cards are in excellent condition. Universal Horror material is some of the most prized in the hobby, and these cards offer outstanding examples of three of its greatest creations. Near Mint+. (Total: 8 pieces)
Auction 603 | Lot: 16519 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $7,475.00
The Body Snatcher (RKO, 1945). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). Robert Louis Stevenson's 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. This poster has fold line wear, creases, tears and areas of paper loss in the background of the graphics. The poster has been professionally restored, making these defects harder to detect. This rare large format six sheet is one of the best and scarcest posters for this classic horror thriller. Fine+ on Linen.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16527 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $7,475.00
The Haunted House (Metro, 1921). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Buster Keaton made this his sixth comedy short after leaving the "Fatty" Arbuckle comedies to go out on his own. Buster plays a bank cashier who gets mistaken for a thief after an accident with a pot of glue and a wad of banknotes, and after being chased by the bank's employees and the police winds up in an allegedly haunted house - which is actually a perfectly normal house that's been tricked out with various mechanical contraptions (most notably the central staircase, which can switch from steps to a smooth and slippery ramp in seconds) and various hired hands disguised as ghosts and skeletons, all part of a cunning plot on the part of the real bank robbers to throw the cops off the scent. This beautiful one sheet is one of only two or three known copies to have surfaced from this film. The poster has been conserved on linen with the white borders restored and due to exposure to the elements the colors have been enhanced. The image was all intact as almost no paper was missing from it. The image itself has had small holes and minor pieces replaced. Fair/Good on Linen.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16017 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $6,900.00
The Day the Earth Stood Still (20th Century Fox, 1951). Lobby Card Set (8) (11" X 14"). An extraterrestrial spacecraft lands near the White House, bearing a soft-spoken interplanetary traveller named Klaatu. He has come to warn Earthlings that if they don't stop fighting and choose to live in peace, the rulers from other planets will be forced to incinerate their planet. His "bodyguard" is Gort, a huge robot who shoots laser-like death rays whenever threatened. No one believes that Klaatu's intentions are peaceful, however, and when he is assassinated the lethal power of Gort is released. Will Gort destroy the Earth? "Klaatu barada nikto." This lobby set has slight border imperfections: pinholes, smudges, and corner creases. Card #5 has two small tears in the upper graphics area. This is a rare opportunity to acquire the complete lobby set for the quintessential sci-fi thriller that is the Granddaddy of all the 1950s sci-fi films. Very Fine+. (Total: 8 Items)
Auction 603 | Lot: 16352 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $6,900.00
Reckless (MGM, 1935). Insert (14" X 36"). This MGM production was inspired by the infamous and tragic romance between tobacco heir Smith Reynolds and singer Libby Holman. Jean Harlow stars as Mona, an ambitious chorus girl who's torn between two lovers, one played by William Powell, who she was engaged to during the filming of this classic musical. Although her career was cut tragically short, Harlow remains one of the great screen icons of Hollywood's Golden Age. There are pinholes in the corners, slight border imperfections, and three small staple marks that just nudge over into the graphics. None of these imperfections distract from this gorgeous rolled insert that would be a wonderful addition to any collection. Very Fine+.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16452 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $6,900.00
The Road To Mandalay (MGM, 1926). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Here is one of the legendary films that paired director Tod Browning with his favorite star, the Man of a Thousand Faces, Lon Chaney. In this sea-faring thriller, Chaney plays Singapore Joe, the one-eyed proprietor of a Mandalay bordello who must rescue his convent-bred daughter from the clutches of his evil partner. This poster has areas of paper loss in the graphics, most notable is the area of Chaney's hand and upper torso and several areas along the border. There are also tears, wrinkles, and pinholes. This poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. This extremely rare stone litho offers an absolutely stunning image of one of the all time horror greats! Good/Very Good on Linen.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16500 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $6,900.00
The Black Cat (Universal, 1934). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The first of eight films to pair the masters of fright, Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff, this film was banned is Austria, Finland, and Italy. Directed by Edgar Ulmer, many consider this film to be the finest of Lugosi's performances. Very Fine condition with tape supporting the right upper corner where there is a minor chip. There are two small archival tape hinges on the back originally used to mount this poster. Very Fine.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16558 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $6,900.00
Frankenstein (Universal, 1931). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). The film's name was derived from the mad, obsessed scientist, Dr. Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive), who experimentally creates an artificial life -- an Unnamed Monster (Boris Karloff), who ultimately terrorizes the Bavarian countryside after being mistreated by his maker's assistant Fritz and society as a whole. In this scene the mad doctor and his assistant begin the preparations to bring the creature to life. This card has been professionally clean and deacidified. The borders had several small tears repaired and one tear in the upper right border which extended one half of an inch into the art repaired. The card now appears near mint. Fine+.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16541 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $6,325.00

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Frankenstein (Universal, 1931). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). "It's alive! It's alive!" With those legendary words spoken by Colin Clive, the horror genre gave birth to what is commonly considered the greatest horror classic ever. James Whale's immortal film adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel introduced us to one of the greatest horror icons of all time, as well as one of the greatest actors of all time: Boris Karloff "The Uncanny." Offered in this lot is a great card which depicts Dr. Frankenstein (Clive), his associate, Dr. Waldman (Van Sloan), and Fritz, the hunchback assistant (Frye) pinning down the monster (Karloff) after they find he is not a reasoning or controllable creature. This card has been cleaned and has had minor tears and nits repaired. Fine+.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16543 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $6,325.00
Loco Boy Makes Good (Columbia, 1942). One Sheet (27" X 41"). In the sound era, no one topped the Three Stooges for longevity in the two-reel short field. From 1934 to 1958 they starred in 190 short comedies for Columbia Studios, and their shorts continue to be shown to television audiences around the world. This poster has small stains, chips and tears on the borders, fold line wear with separation at the intersections, one extra horizontal fold line at the bottom, pinholes, and light scuff marks. Offered here is an original release poster from their sixtieth film, one of the "Curly" shorts, which are the most prized by collectors. Fine.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16265 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $5,750.00
Honor of the Range (Universal, 1934). One Sheet (27" X 41"). While this title may be just another programmer for western star Ken Maynard, the one sheet has to be his very best! Though there are some splendid posters from Maynard's films such as "Boots of Destiny" and "Fighting Legion," this poster is the ultimate Maynard. Pinholes in border. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16300 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $5,750.00
The Walking Dead (Warner Brothers, 1936). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Boris Karloff was at the top of his craft by the time this science fiction thriller was made by Warner Brothers. He had gained international fame with his portrayal of Frankenstein's monster in both the original and the sequel. Of all of Karloff's early- to mid-thirties horror films, this is certainly one of the rarest of which to find posters or lobby cards, rivaled only by perhaps "The Black Room," made by Columbia the year before. Offered here is the very rare and elusive title card to this film about an ex-con, framed and executed and brought back to life as a zombie to exact revenge on his persecutors. This card had at one time had several rubber stamps on the yellow field around the credits. They have been carefully removed and the card has been restored to what appears to be near mint condition. Fine+.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16528 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $5,750.00
Mark of the Vampire (MGM, 1935). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Thought to be a scene by scene remake of Tod Browning's vampire thriller of 1927, "London After Midnight," this film starred Bela Lugosi and a protege of his named Carroll Borland. Though Lugosi is only seen in two cards from this set, he is not on the title card. Offered here is beautiful card picturing Lionel Atwill as the Inspector and Elizabeth Allen as the daughter of the mysteriously murdered Sir Karell, with her fiance Henry Wadsworth. This card has one pinhole in each corner and a small smudge of dirt in the bottom border leading into the artwork. These are all that keep this from grading a near mint. Very Fine+.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16565 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $5,520.00
The Hound of the Baskervilles (20th Century Fox, 1939). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Basil Rathbone made his first appearance as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's master sleuth, Sherlock Holmes, in this haunting adaptation of the novel. It's a horror tale, a mystery, and riveting entertainment all in one film. Nigel Bruce, as Holmes's bumbling sidekick Watson, provided the lighter moments. The film was a hit and spurred numerous sequels during the 1940s. This half sheet, which mysteriously captures the detective's famous profile, hints of the mystery to come! The poster was folded and has light surface creases, scuffs, border nicks, and bumps. Expert restoration minimized these defects and the poster displays extremely well. Very Fine on Paper.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16413 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $5,290.00
The Day the Earth Stood Still (20th Century Fox, 1951). Insert (14" X 36"). Robert Wise's classic science fiction epic is the standard to which all other sci-fi films are compared. "The Day the Earth Stood Still" is considered the forerunner of all the 1950s sci-fi films that followed. Wise's masterpiece deals with man's paranoia and aggression towards things he doesn't understand. This stunning insert features the mighty Gort unleashing his mighty laser-like death ray. This poster has fold line wear, creases, tears, small holes and border chips. The insert has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Fine- on Paper.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16353 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $5,175.00
Godzilla, King of the Monsters (Toho, 1957). Japanese Speed Poster (10" X 28.5"). In 1954, Toho Studios introduced what was to become the longest running film series in history, featuring one of the most famous screen monsters in history. The huge Japanese success of this movie prompted the producers to add scenes with Raymond Burr for the U.S. release. This version was so popular that it also played in Japan the following year. Japanese posters for this version of the first Godzilla movie are exceedingly rare, and this is the first time one has ever been offered at public auction. It is printed on both sides with 3 very clean fold lines. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16380 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $5,175.00
Forbidden Planet (Loews - MGM, 1956). Half Sheet Style A (22" X 28"). This film was MGM's first big-budget science fiction production, and featured state-of-the-art special effects, along with a strong script that was based on Shakespeare's play, "The Tempest." The huge success of the film was due mostly 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 poster has minor bumps, wrinkles and stains to the borders, and pinholes in the corners. The colors are vibrant and bold and the poster displays very well. Very Fine.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16401 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $5,175.00
Citizen Kane (RKO, 1941). Insert (14" X 36"). Not only was "Citizen Kane" Orson Welles' directorial debut, but he also produced, co-wrote, and played the title role. The story begins as the most powerful newspaper magnate in the world, Charles Foster Kane, dies uttering an enigmatic final word "Rosebud." This mystery prompts a newsreel producer to send out a reporter in hopes of finding the meaning behind the famous man's dying thought. The film almost never saw the light of day, however, when it was discovered that the plot was loosely based on the life of publisher William Randolph Hearst. The studios were so afraid of Hearst that they offered to buy the prints from RKO and destroy them forever! Thankfully, this plan was unsuccessful, leaving "Citizen Kane" intact, to take its place in film history. Small nicks, tears, pinholes, and smudging are confined primarily to the borders. The colors remain bold and vibrant and the poster displays very well. Fine/Very Fine.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16482 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $5,175.00
The Bride of Frankenstein (Universal, 1935). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Dr. Frankenstein, played with brilliant frenzy by Colin Clive, prepares to bring the monster's mate to life, with the assistance of the evil Dr. Pretorius portrayed by Ernest Theisiger. Without a doubt, this is one of the film's key moments. Lobby cards for this classic are extremely rare and in constant demand. This card had some border trimming but none of the image has been disturbed. Colors are bright and the card displays tremendously well with its expert restoration. Good/Very Good.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16539 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $5,175.00
The Wizard of Oz (MGM, 1939). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Considered by many to be the best scene card from this classic film, the "Crying" card, as it is often referred to, is sought due to the pretty medium shot of the four stars in a tender moment from the film. This card has twelve pinholes in the border only and has had no restoration. The card has incredibly bright colors. Fine/Very Fine.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16228 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $5,060.00
Stage Door (RKO, 1937). One Sheet (27" x 41"). RKO, with director Greg LaCava, pulled together a remarkable cast and made this film adaptation of an Edna Ferber-George Kaufman play about a group of aspiring actresses living together in a boardinghouse. They all are seeking their break on Broadway and between Katherine Hepburn, Ginger Rogers, Lucille Ball, Ann Miller and Gail Patrick the wise-cracks and snappy dialogue rolls. This film was said to have been more or less improvised on the set and varied greatly from the play. It's reported that Kaufmann liked the film much better. This poster has fold line wear with small amounts of paper loss, tears, border chips and pinholes. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects very hard to detect. Fine on Linen.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16464 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $4,945.00
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (RKO, 1937). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). The industry was so skeptical when Walt Disney told of his plans to produce a full length animation, that they immediatly dubbed it "Disney's Folly". But Disney's first foray into feature length animation was a major success for the company and kept the animator from filing bankruptcy! The film is still considered to be one of Disney's top works and is a favorite among fans everywhere. This poster has minor border flaws; dings, chips and small tears. There is also slight fold line wear. This half sheet has been professionally restored, rendering these defects very hard to detect. Very Fine on Paper.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16032 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $4,600.00
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 artwork, is always in demand. This poster has minor surface wrinkles on the right side of the woman's face and one small border tear. The poster has been professionally restored and displays very well. Rolled, Very Fine+ on Linen.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16375 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $4,600.00
Tobor the Great (Republic, 1954). Six Sheet (81" X 81"). Republic Studio's entered the "robot" science-fiction genre with this film about scientists trying to develop a robot to use in space travel. This robot is endowed with human emotions, and becomes pals with the creator's grandson. Trouble erupts when the communists kidnap Tobor and try to make him do their evil bidding. This poster has fold line wear with a touch of paper loss on some of the fold line intersections, creases, wrinkles and small tears. The poster has been professionally restored, greatly minimizing these defects. This film has some of the most attractive posters of the 1950s sci-fi genre, and material for this title has always been somewhat scarce, especially in this rare, large format. Fine on Linen.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16378 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $4,600.00
Dark Victory (Warner Brothers, 1946). Italian Poster (27" X 39"). Bette Davis earned an Oscar nomination for her role as the reformed, hedonistic Long Island heiress who finds new meaning to her life after she is stricken with a brain tumor. Co-starring is George Brent as Dr. Frederick Steele, Davis' doctor and fiance, and Humphrey Bogart as the devoted stable master Michael O'Leary. This three-hankie weeper has long been held as a perennial favorite among Bette Davis fans. This Italian release poster is most likely post-WWII which would mean its release was not until at least 1946. This poster has slight fold line wear with a touch more at the fold line intersections, three small holes in the neck and chin area, light scuffs, and border pinholes. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. The beautiful portrait of Davis on the poster was created by famed Italian artist Luigi Martinati. Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16421 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $4,600.00
King Kong (RKO, 1933). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Kong! The Eighth Wonder of the World stands atop the Empire State Building, protecting his lady love (Fay Wray) from the attack of Army Air Corp biplanes! This is one of the most important scenes in the history of the cinema, and this lobby card is one of the most important cards from the set. This card has had conservation and restoration to some border chipping and some staining in the image and artwork. The professional work was done very well and the card displays beautifully. Most discriminating collectors would be very happy with the quality of the work done. Fine+.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16524 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $4,600.00
Mark of the Vampire (MGM, 1935). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This was the second collaboration between director Tod Browning and Bela Lugosi. Based on Browning's 1927 vampire thriller, the lost "London After Midnight," it was believed that the director did this to prevent Universal Studios from imagining any similarities between this film and their film "Dracula." This great card pictures a scene at the beginning of the film when Dr. Doskil (Donald Meek) finds the mark of the vampire on the neck of the dead Sir Borotyn. Lionel Atwill as Inspector Neumann explains what the marks are. This card has one pinhole in each of three corners and a small bit of dirt in the lower border. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16566 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $4,600.00
Mark of the Vampire (MGM, 1935). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). MGM, trading on Universal's huge success with horror films, enters the arena using Lugosi's fame as Dracula as a springboard. In this famous scene, Lionel Atwill and Jean Hersholt, playing an Inspector and Baron respectively, enter the tomb of the recently deceased Sir Karell Borotyn (Holmes Herbert) to find the coffin empty. This card is in spectacular condition. There are approximately three to four small pinholes in each corner for a total of fourteen holes in the border only. There is a very tiny abrasion in the image running in the background through Hersholt's back. A very minor amount of dirt on the border. All in all, this card has beautiful colors and is in great condition. Very Fine+.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16567 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $4,600.00
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Paramount, 1931). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This rare and beautiful card from the Frederic March/Rouben Mamoulian version of the Stevenson classic tale, pictures March and Miriam Hopkins as the barmaid, Ivy Pearson. The scenes featuring Hopkins and March were some of the more suggestive of this pre-code classic, and were heavily edited in later releases. The new DVD release, in tandem with the later Tracy version, allows us to see the entire film in all of its beauty. Very Fine/Near Mint.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16505 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $4,370.00
The Wolf Man (Universal, 1941). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Lon Chaney, Jr. made a name for himself with his performance as the title character in this classic Universal horror film. He reprised the role several times, in both serious and comic horror films, and werewolf movies have been made and remade time and again. But solid acting (particularly by Chaney and co-star Claude Rains), fine dialogue, and gothic sets all contribute toward making this the definitive version of the story. Offered in this lot is one of only two scene cards in which Chaney appears in costume as the Wolf Man. Here, Chaney is seen with Maria Ouspenskaya, who plays the gypsy woman who warns Chaney of his fate. This card has been cleaned and had several of the corners and borders fractures restored. Fine-.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16507 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $4,370.00
Pinocchio (RKO, 1940). Half Sheet (22" X 28"). The puppet who wants to be a boy, 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 high demand. This beautiful half sheet from the golden era of Disney animation has had some expert restoration on the borders and has been paper mounted. Very Fine on Paper.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16039 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $4,140.00
Casper (Paramount, 1950). One Sheet (27" X 41"). After Max and Dave Fleischer were forced out of Paramount, the only noteworthy character the studio developed was Casper the Friendly Ghost. Other than "Boo Moon," a 3-D short from 1953, this is the only color one sheet, and the only stock sheet, to feature the character by himself! Bright colors, on what appears to be an unused poster, highlight this rare beauty. Minor center fold tears, and a small tear in the lower right fold, are the only flaws on this otherwise perfect sheet. Very Fine.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16049 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $4,140.00
The Wolf Man (Realart, R-1948). One Sheet (27" X 41"). When Larry Talbot (Lon Chaney) first hears the words "Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers by night, may become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms, and the autumn moon is bright" he dismisses them as childish folklore. But after being bitten while trying to save a young lady, he becomes a lycanthrope, or "wolf man" and is cursed to suffer the torments of the damned whenever the moon is full. This reissue Realart poster is very hard to find and is a great alternative to the original which now fetches $25,000 plus. The poster has repairs to the fold lines and the fold line intersections, slight border tears and chips, and some paper loss on the top and bottom borders. The restoration was professionally done and renders these imperfections hard to detect; the poster displays very well. Spectacular art and vibrant colors adorn this Universal horror classic. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 603 | Lot: 16506 | Jul 17, 2004

Sold For: $4,140.00

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