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Cat People (RKO, 1942) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Simone Simon stars as Irene, a wife whose jealous streak turns her into a cat, or does it? Producer Val Lewton and director Jacques Tourneur collaborated for the first time on this classic horror film. Lewton produced a style which was more reliant on suspense and suggestion creating more of a psychological thriller that paid off nicely at the box. "The Cat People" was a major hit for RKO and the two men went on to make a series of moody and atmospheric horror films for the studio. There is light fold line wear with a touch of paper loss at the crossfolds, slight tears, and few small holes in the graphics. There are pinholes, tears, and small areas of paper loss in the borders. The poster actually measures just slightly shy of the full 27" X 41" but we are not sure that there has been any trimming as the borders are uniform and straight. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. Posters for "The Cat People" are hot commodities and are seldom available to collectors. Fine on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28541 | Mar 18, 2005

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Bar 20 Justice (Paramount, 1938) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Yippe-ki-yaa! If you're in the mood for a classic B Western poster, it just about doesn't get any better than this! William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy appears on this one sheet, long considered by fans to be the ultimate Hoppy one sheet. This was one of the many "Bar 20" pictures that Boyd would make in the Hopalong Cassidy series. The condition of this poster is spectacular too as there are no pinholes and only some minor, very light extra creases in the poster. Near Mint.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28554 | Mar 18, 2005

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Attack of the 50ft Woman (Allied Artists, 1958) One Sheet (27" X 41"). 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. There is just a touch of fold line wear at the crossfolds and a few pinholes around the edges of the graphics. There has been professional touch-up work to correct these minor imperfections, otherwise this poster is in immaculate condition. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28502 | Mar 18, 2005

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Hotel for Women (20th Century Fox, 1939) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Linda Darnell stars as a girl who goes to New York to see her boyfriend, but discovers that he no longer cares for her. She then starts a career as a model while staying at a hotel for women. This fantastic poster has art by McClelland Barclay. The poster has multiple pinholes per corner, some fold separations, a 2-inch tear in the lower left border that extends into the black background, and a few small chips in the border. Although these imperfections sound obtrusive, they don't impact the overall beauty of this poster. Fine.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28704 | Mar 18, 2005

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The Green Hornet (Universal, 1940) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This thirteen chapter serial, based on the immensely popular radio show pits a crime-fighting publisher against the forces of the underworld. Donning his disguise as the Green Hornet and accompanied by his assistant Kato, he takes on a racketeer menacing the city. Individual, duo-tone chapter sheets are very scarce on this title, but this full color sheet for the entire serial is unheard of. If you're a serial collector this poster is not to be missed! The poster has had minor airbrush work done to the bottom border and minor color touch to the fold lines. Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28818 | Mar 18, 2005

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King of the Rodeo (Universal, 1929) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Hoot Gibson takes his trusty horse and goes to the rodeo in Chicago. When a real weasel of a cowboy robs the rodeo, Hoot goes on a chase through the traffic of Chicago to capture him. This may be the single best example of art deco meets the great American Western ever served up on a poster. Hoot Gibson, known for his rodeo prowess of bronco-busting, displays his talent on this early litho. The poster has a few small tears in the lower right border. Very Fine.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28545 | Mar 18, 2005

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Green Hornet Strikes Again (Universal, 1941) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Warren Hull and Keye Luke return as the crime-fighting duo The Green Hornet and Kato for another thrilling serial, this time in an amazing fifteen all new chapters. Once again, the by-day publisher dons his disguise as the Green Hornet and by night, is out fighting the forces of the underworld as they try to take over the city. We can't say enough about how rare this poster actually is. We've seen many duo-tone chapter sheets over the years, but this color one sheet that promotes the entire serial is simply unheard of. If you're a fan of the Green Hornet or just a fan of serials, you better bid on this one as you may not see it again. The poster has pinholes in the corners and some slight fold separations, more so on the upper and lower portions of the vertical fold. The colors are brilliant and the quality of the poster is excellent. Very Fine-.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28823 | Mar 18, 2005

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The Telegraph Trail (Warner Brothers-Vitagraph, 1933) One Sheet (27" X 41"). John Wayne headlines the cast in this action-packed western from Warner Brothers. The telegraph has to be completed in order to help tame the west, but before that can happen, Wayne and the rest of the cavalry must stop an unscrupulous white man who has convinced the Indians to destroy their efforts. This impressive poster featuring Wayne is in incredible condition, with one heavy tack hole per corner and one in the center next to the letter "E" in "The". The poster also has multiple extra light vertical creasing from folding. As is the poster is in Very Fine condition. From the Royal Theatre Collection.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28568 | Mar 18, 2005

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Adventures of Captain Marvel (Republic, 1941) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Chapter 9 "Dead Man's Trap." Taken from the popular Fawcett comic book character, this serial is considered by many to be the best ever made. Western star Tom Tyler was never better than as the heroic Captain Marvel. The scorpion is pictured on the insert. This poster has slight fold separation but is unused. Very Fine+.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28817 | Mar 18, 2005

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Godzilla (Toho, 1956) Three Sheet (41" X 81") Style A. Godzilla, the King of the Monsters, makes his U.S. debut on this spectacular poster as he lights up Tokyo with his radioactive breath. If you want Godzilla, one of the largest monsters to ever scorch the screen, you want a large poster. This is the one you've been waiting for. It depicts the Toho horror as he's best remembered and is in the condition you've always dreamed of, never used and virtually flawless. The other style which we sold in our last auction brought $3,220. Near Mint/Mint.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28501 | Mar 18, 2005

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Random Harvest (MGM, 1942) Three Sheet (41" X 81"). Ronald Colman stars as a shell-shocked amnesia victim who leaves a London sanitarium and wonders into a music hall, where he meets and falls in love with entertainer Greer Garson. The two are married, but when Colman is struck by a car he regains his former memory and forgets the present. Coleman then returns to his past life, where the distraught Garson seeks out and finds him, and the two fall in love all over again. There is fold line wear, pinholes, edge wear and a few tears. The poster has been professionally restored. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28741 | Mar 18, 2005

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The Philadelphia Story (MGM, 1940) Half Sheet (22" X 28"). Prior to the release of "The Philadelphia Story," Katherine Hepburn was known as "box office poison." Her last few films had not done very well financially and her contract had been dropped at RKO. In order to solidify her career she bought the rights to "The Philadelphia Story" which was immensely popular on the stage and told MGM that the only way they could make the film was to give her the lead role. The part brought her a nomination for Best Actress and the film received additional nominations for Best Picture and Director. James Stewart would go on to win the Oscar for Best Actor. This has remained one of Hepburn's best films and the posters on this title are very sought after. This rolled half sheet is exceptionally scarce and has been paper backed to repair tears in the left and right borders that went into the background. Very Fine- on Paper.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28794 | Mar 18, 2005

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The Body Snatcher (RKO, 1945) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This Robert Louis Stevenson 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. There is fold line wear with a touch of paper loss at the crossfolds, minor paper loss on the borders, and multiple corner pinholes. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. The one sheet for the film is one of the best and scarcest from the classic horror era. Very Fine- on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28539 | Mar 18, 2005

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The Wizard of Oz (MGM, 1939) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Judy Garland as Dorothy accompanies her friends, the Tin Man and Scarecrow, on the their way to see the Wizard. Based on Frank L. Baum's magical fantasy, MGM made the definitive version of his children's novel and it's become one of the most beloved films ever made. Needless to say, the posters and lobby cards on this film are truly some of the most sought after collectibles in the world and this lobby is considered one of the best in the set as it depicts the three companions with Toto. The card has a very slight crease in the two left corners that doesn't extend into the border art. Most Wizard cards you find have some fading in the reds and yellows from the constant display of the cards. This card is one of the brightest we've ever seen with no fading whatsoever. Very Fine+.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28652 | Mar 18, 2005

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Bringing Up Baby (RKO, 1938) Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant star in this classic screwball comedy from director Howard Hawks. When Hepburn is left to care for her aunt's leopard "Baby", he escapes and gets confused with a mad-killer leopard that also escaped from a traveling circus. Without a doubt, this is one of the best screwball comedies ever made. The card has one staple mark in each of the right corners, one pin-hole in the lower border and one in the interior of the card, in the photographic image of Hepburn's shoulder and one in the yellow background on the far right. It also has some light creasing in the lower left border and corner and has a dark smudge in Hepburn's credit and a light smudge on Grants cheek. Although all of these defects sound obtrusive, they are very minor and don't affect the overall beauty of this rare card. Very Fine+.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28784 | Mar 18, 2005

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Follow the Fleet (RKO, 1936) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers starred together in ten films, most of them between 1933 and 1939 for RKO. This one, their fifth as a pair, has Fred and Randolph Scott as two sailors on shore leave who meet two sisters, Ginger and Harriet Hilliard (later famous as the Harriet of "Ozzie and Harriet"). To fix up Harriet's father's ship, they have to put on a show. The film features early appearances from Betty Grable, Lucille Ball and Tony Martin. This gorgeous poster has had 1/2" of the border trimmed all the way around. There are fold separations with tears, chips and paper loss. After professional restoration the poster displays as much higher in grade. Beautiful artwork of Fred and Ginger dancing to "I'm Putting All My Eggs in One Basket". Very Good on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28663 | Mar 18, 2005

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The New Adventures of Batman and Robin (Columbia, 1949) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Chapter 14, "Batman vs the Wizard." This was the second serial and second screen appearance of Batman and his trusted assistant, Robin. This serial poster's graphics are some of the best, and this one features both of our heroes in the inset photo! This one sheet is unbacked and unused! It has minor fold separation and some minor edge wear. Very Fine+.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28826 | Mar 18, 2005

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2001: A Space Odyssey (MGM, 1968) One Sheet (27" X 41") Style C. Of the three original one sheets issued for Stanley Kubrick's 2001, the Style C (Centrifuge) is by far the rarest. This one sheet was not issued in two versions (70mm and Cinerama) as the other two styles were. It was strictly issued in a Cinerama style, so unless a theatre was equipped to show Cinerama, this poster would not have been ordered. At first glance this poster appears to be photographic but on closer inspection, it is artwork, executed by Robert T. McCall. McCall is one of the foremost illustrators of space related images and he was commissioned by NASA to document the space program. This scarce one sheet has minor retouch to the center points and fold lines. Near Mint on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28522 | Mar 18, 2005

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The Kennel Murder Case (Warner Brothers, 1933). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Most consider this film the prototype for the whodunit genre. The film stars William Powell, who was making his fourth and last screen appearance as S. S. Van Dine's dilettante detective, Philo Vance. Powell's performance along with Michael Curtiz's fast-paced and imaginative direction, make this film a benchmark for all the Golden Age murder mysteries that followed. Most of the cards have several pinholes in the graphics, some smudge marks, and a few corner creases. The card that shows Powell peering at a corpse under a sheet has several rust stains in the upper border. Overall the cards are in nice condition and display well. Fine+. (Total: 8 items)
Auction 613 | Lot: 28596 | Mar 18, 2005

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Spy Smasher - Chapter 3 "Iron Coffin" (Republic, 1942). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). When Fawcett Publications saw the finished print of the soon to be released serial "Captain Marvel," their excitement led them to offer Republic Studios the other hero in their comic book stable of stars, "Spy Smasher." Republic rushed into production the tale of the Nazi-fighting hero to almost immediate success. The 12 chapter serial was so well made that it has managed to find favor even among non-serial aficionados. Offered in this lot is the complete lobby set from Chapter 3 entitled, "Iron Coffin." Other than a few trivial border imperfections, the complete set is in pristine condition. Near Mint. (Total: 8 items)
Auction 613 | Lot: 28825 | Mar 18, 2005

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Carefree (RKO, 1938) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire made their entry into the "screwball comedy" genre with this film that focuses more on comedy and less on singing and dancing. Here it seems that Ginger is hypnotized by psychiatrist Astaire because she can't make up her mind about marrying Astaire's friend, Ralph Bellamy. The treatment misfires however when Ginger falls for Fred instead of poor Ralph. There are multiple pinholes in the corners and borders, fold line wear, small scattered holes throughout the graphics, several tears (some longer), and small areas of paper loss on the borders. The poster has been restored, minimizing these defects. Very Good+ on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28664 | Mar 18, 2005

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Miniature Academy Award (Columbia, 1935) (Approx 6 inches Tall). This is an amazing little replica of the early full size statuettes that were awarded by the Academy. This is marked on its front base plate with "Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences First Award, Columbia Pictures for the Best Picture of the Year." On the back base plate it is marked "15th Anniversary Columbia Pictures, 1920-1935." We believe this to be some sort of gift or table favor given at an honorary dinner for Columbia Studio's fifteenth birthday. This was just at the time that they swept the awards with their Best Picture, "It Happened One Night." This lovely little statuette has wear to the lower base where bits of its black finish has come off. The gold metallic finish shows wear from handling. Another copy of this same award was sold in auction recently for close to $2000. This would make a wonderful addition to your Academy Award poster collection or to just sit on your desk. You would always be able to say that you too had an Academy Award at home. Fine- condition.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28800 | Mar 18, 2005

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The Black Camel (Fox, 1931). Title Lobby Card (11" X 14"). This feature, taken from one of Earl Der Biggers original novels, is usually considered one of the very best of the early Charlie Chan films. "The Black Camel" features Warner Oland, in his second outing as the great oriental sleuth, who must solve the mystery of a murdered movie star in Honolulu. There are pinholes in the corners and a couple in the left border, a couple of light pencil marks across Oland's face, and a minor border bump. These cards are extremely rare and highly sought by collectors of the genre. Fine/Very Fine.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28612 | Mar 18, 2005

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Darkest Africa (Republic, 1936) One Sheet (27" X 41"). "Episode 5- Bonga's Courage" has to be one of the best chapter sheets in this serial. It features the flying Batmen on it and Clyde Beatty coming to the rescue. This was the first serial made by Republic Pictures, the studio that would go on to produce the best serials in the industry by adding more production values than the other studios felt was worthwhile. Posters on this early serial are exceptionally scarce and they are also extremely attractive as they didn't add "insets" to the poster at this time. This sheet has a three inch tear in the left border which extends into the background, a couple of pinholes per corner and a very slight chip in the upper center point. This sheet has vibrant colors and we feel that any collector would be happy with the condition of this sheet! Very Fine.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28812 | Mar 18, 2005

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Things to Come (United Artists, 1936). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Based on H.G. Wells prognosticative 1933 essay "The Shape of Things to Come" this film encompasses a frame of time that spans ninety-four years, from 1940 through 2036. The setting is the London-like metropolis of Everytown, which becomes involved in a second world war that last three decades. After the war an organization called "Wings Over the World" brings about stunning technological advances and a new civilization emerges from the ashes. But there is a movement, lead by the sculptor Theotocopulos, that opposes progress, believing humanity has been sacrificed for the sake of technology. "Things to Come" was filmed on an epic scale with eye-popping special-effects such as the ones featured on this visually stunning scene card. There are pinholes around the borders, one light smudge mark and a small amount of surface paper loss to the bottom right corner. The colors are bold and vibrant and the card displays very well. From the collection of Johnny Ramone. Fine/Very Fine.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28527 | Mar 18, 2005

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The Sisters (Warner Brothers, 1938) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Warner Brothers decided to cast their two biggest stars in this tear-jerker about three sisters and the different paths they choose in life. Bette Davis had already won an Oscar and was soon to win another with her next film, "Jezebel." Errol Flynn, at the time this film was made, was top box office, having already done "Captain Blood" and "Charge of the Light Brigade." There is slight fold line wear with a touch more at the crossfolds and a dark stamp in Flynn's hair that is barely visible. This wonderful Warner poster is a difficult one to find and gives a terrific image of both Flynn and Davis. Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28720 | Mar 18, 2005

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Atom Man vs. Superman (Columbia, 1950) One Sheet (27" X 41"). The second of Columbia's Superman serials, the 15-episode "Atom Man vs. Superman" stars Kirk Alyn. Once again, Superman must do battle with his old nemesis, Lex Luthor, this time disguised as Atom Man, who threatens to destroy Metropolis with his disintegration machine. This poster is from Chapter 1 and is titled "Superman Flies Again," featuring a nice shot of Alyn rescuing two victims. There is fold line wear with substantial areas of paper loss at the bottom and middle crossfold, and small holes, tears and multiple pinholes in the graphics. There are also tears, small holes, and multiple areas of paper loss around the borders. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. This poster displays much better than its grade. Good/Very Good on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28829 | Mar 18, 2005

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Git Along Little Doggies (Republic, 1937) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Gene Autry was the young Republic Studio's most popular star throughout the late 1930s and into the forties. He was the first breakthrough singing cowboy star. Offered here is what we consider to be one of his very best one sheets from early in his career. In 2003, we sold a copy of this in similar condition for over $1600. This poster has been linen backed and had repair to minor chips from the border and foldline touchup. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28548 | Mar 18, 2005

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Charlie Chan in Egypt (Fox, 1935). Title Card and Lobby Cards (3) (11" X 14"). A top notch horror film and murder mystery all rolled into one makes this one of the best movies in the "Chan" series. There's a mysterious King Tut-like curse, that has befallen an archaeological expedition, and Chan must find the true culprit. Offered in this lot is the Title card and one of the scene cards, each featuring a great image of Oland. The title card has a couple of pinholes, one in the border and one in the background graphics. Very Fine. The scene card has three pinholes, two in the graphics and one on the top border, a light scuff mark, and some small border smudges. Fine/Very Fine. (Total: 2 items)
Auction 613 | Lot: 28616 | Mar 18, 2005

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The Black Camel (Fox, 1931). Lobby Card (11" X 14"). One of the very best of the early Charlie Chan films,"The Black Camel" features Warner Oland in his second outing as the famous oriental detective. This is one of the few films in the series that actual used Hawaiian locations. Here Chan tries to solve the murder of an unpleasant young actress and another related murder, that was committed a few years earlier. Bela Lugosi appears in the film as "the fortune teller to the stars", Tarnaverro, a phony mystic who knows more than he lets on. Offered in this lot is a fantastic scene card that features both Oland and Lugosi. There are corner pinholes and a couple of extra pinholes in the middle of the right border, corner creases, minor border bumps and a few tiny marks on the faces of the actors. These minor defects do not distract and the card displays very well. Very Fine.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28613 | Mar 18, 2005

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Bringing Up Baby (RKO, 1938) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Cary Grant keeps bumping into Katherine Hepburn, who is convinced that Grant is madly in love with her, in one of the greatest comedies ever made. This wonderful lobby card is in absolutely fantastic shape. Near Mint/Mint.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28786 | Mar 18, 2005

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The Outlaw Josey Wales (Warner Brothers, 1976) Poster (40" X 60"). Clint Eastwood directs this film from a script by ousted director Phillip Kaufman. Considered by many Eastwood afficionados to be the peak of the 70s cinema, western or otherwise, this story is the tale of a peaceful farmer whose life is shattered by the bloodthirsty vengeance of post-Civil-War Union troops. Fans consider the art used for this poster to be the best in the campaign. We seriously doubt you'll ever see a better copy. Near Mint/Mint.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28579 | Mar 18, 2005

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The Lone Defender (Mascot, 1930) Banner (35.5" x 118"). Rin Tin Tin's prospector owner is killed by a gang trying to find his hidden gold mine. After being cleared of killing an expensive horse, Rinty is captured by the gang, who want him to lead them to the mine. With the help of a government agent, his sidekick and the miner's daughter, Rinty is able to save the day. Beautiful stone lithograph artwork of Rin Tin Tin and cowboys on weatherproof muslin. Fold wear with some separation and loss of material. Extensive soiling on two of the panels. All four corners are folded back and held in place with the corner grommets. Two other grommets are on the top and bottom edges. Fine+.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28814 | Mar 18, 2005

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Stagecoach (United Artists, R-1944) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This classic John Ford western brought stardom to John Wayne after almost ten years of struggling in B westerns. The original one sheet, though pretty, did not picture Wayne. This early reissue is considered by many to be the best poster on the title. This poster is linen backed and has had fold line touchup and some minor border chipping issues. It looks wonderful and the colors are vibrant. Very Fine.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28569 | Mar 18, 2005

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High Noon (United Artists, 1952) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Gary Cooper, as sheriff Will Kane, awaits the four men who swear vengeance against him at high noon. Director Fred Zinnemann created one of the definitive westerns with this classic film that also gave a break to the new star, Grace Kelly. This one sheet is has multiple tack holes in it, with smudging, throughout. Very Good/Fine.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28563 | Mar 18, 2005

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Pearl of Death (Universal, 1944) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce will forever be remembered as the quintessential Sherlock Holmes and his trusted sidekick, Dr. Watson This was one of the few entries in the Sherlock Holmes series that was actually based on a story, "The Six Napoleons," by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In this case, Holmes must locate the Borgia pearl before the Oxton Creeper kills another owner of a Napoleonic statuette where the pearl is hidden. Rondo Hatton appeared for the first time as the stalking murderer, The Creeper, a character who would join the pantheon of Universal monsters along with the likes of The Mummy and Frankenstein. There is fold line wear with areas of paper loss at the crossfolds, and some pinholes. There are chips, pinholes, and tears on the borders. The poster has been professionally restored, greatly minimizing these defects. Posters for the Sherlock Holmes series are among the most collected in the hobby. Very Good+.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28605 | Mar 18, 2005

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The Blue Dahlia (Paramount, 1946) Spanish One Sheet (27" X 41"). Raymond Chandler wrote the fast-paced screen play, that was nominated for an Academy Award, for this film noir classic. Alan Ladd plays a hard-boiled, no-nonsense pilot who comes home to find his wife in the arms of another man. The two have a terrible fight, and later she's found dead. Ladd enlists the aid of sultry Veronica Lake to help him prove his innocence and clear his name. There is slight fold line wear with a touch more on the bottom two crossfolds, corner pinholes and minor bumps and chips on the borders. The poster has been professionally restored, rendering these defects hard to detect. This wonderful Spanish poster was printed in the U.S. by Morgan Litho and features artwork that's identical to its American counterpart, the only changes of course being to the title and wording in the credits. Very Fine- on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28682 | Mar 18, 2005

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Man With the Golden Arm (United Artists, 1955) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Frankie Machine (Frank Sinatra) is fresh out of prison and doing his best to go straight. His supposedly wheelchair-bound wife (Eleanor Parker) is demanding that he give up his dream of drumming and continue in the card-dealing job that brings in money. When he's asked to deal a big poker game, he feels that he needs drugs to get his edge back. After he is accused of the murder of his drug dealer, he finds that he has to come down cold turkey off his high with the help of Kim Novak. A very clean one-sheet with Saul Bass art for this intense Otto Preminger film. Very light fold wear and one slight scuff in a corner of the artwork. Otherwise, this would be a mint poster. Near Mint.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28699 | Mar 18, 2005

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The Searchers (Warner Brothers, 1956) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). This true classic of the American cinema is considered by many to be one of the greatest westerns ever made. Director John Ford tells of a man's search, that spans several years, trying to find his niece who was kidnapped by Indians. This legendary movie has been copied by many, but never equaled. John Wayne gives the performance of his career, in the role he claimed to be his favorite, as Ethan Edwards, a man driven by guilt and responsibility. There are pinholes in the dark brown area surrounding the graphics on each card, two of the cards have a few border pinholes, and card #5 and #7 have a few pinholes in the graphics. There is also some toning to each card as well as slight fading to a few cards. A favorite film among John Wayne collectors, these cards are always in high demand and rarely come along offered as a full set. Fine. (Total: 8 items)
Auction 613 | Lot: 28571 | Mar 18, 2005

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Bringing Up Baby (RKO, 1938) Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Cary Grant finally comes to the conclusion that he does love Katherine Hepburn's character, just before the skeleton of a dinosaur comes crashing to the floor, in this madcap scene from the greatest screwball comedy of them all. The only thing that keeps this card from grading at mint is a very slight corner bump to the upper right corner. Near Mint.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28785 | Mar 18, 2005

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2001: A Space Odyssey (MGM, 1968). Linticular 3-D Display (10 3/8" X 13.5"). This is a stunning 3-D piece from a spectacular film. Stanley Kubrick showed us a future full of both fantastic and frightening possibilities. Originally released in 70mm Cinerama, Kubrick's space odyssey has a total of over 88 minutes of dialogue-free celluloid. Visually stunning, this ultra-rare display piece is a phenomenal 3-D image of astronauts against the famous space station background. Few of these pieces pop up, especially in such prime condition. The display has a few light surface scratches, but is otherwise fine. Here's your opportunity to aquire a rare 3-D display from this landmark sci-fi epic. Very Fine.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28520 | Mar 18, 2005

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The Leopard Man (RKO, 1943). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This fascinating psychological/horror thriller is the third and last horror film made by Jacques Tourner in collaboration with RKO's producer Val Lewton, the others being "Cat People" and "I Walked With a Zombie". When a leopard escapes from a traveling circus in a small New Mexican town terror begins to reign when mauled corpses are found, apparently dead as a result of the leopard's attack. The hunt for the leopard begins and more people are savagely attacked. But soon the question arises, is it really the leopard who is committing these murders? There is light fold line wear with a touch of separation at the crossfolds, and small chips, creases and tears on the borders. The poster features an eerie green clawed hand reaching for its victim. Very Fine.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28540 | Mar 18, 2005

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Phantom Thunderbolt (Worldwide Pictures, 1933) One Sheet (27" X 41"). In this horse opera, Ken Maynard stars as the Thunderbolt Kid and is trying to capture a gang of outlaws trying to stop the railroad from coming through a small western town. The posters for Maynard's pictures were usually quite colorful and this one is no exception. In this scene, his very well trained horse, Tarzan, is rescuing Maynard! The one sheet has a few very minor chips out of the border and minor color touch to the fold lines. Very Fine+ on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28544 | Mar 18, 2005

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Killers of the Sea (Grand National, 1937) One Sheet (27" X 41"). This documentary focuses on the police chief of Panama City, Florida (Captain Wallace Casewell Jr.) and his quest to protect gamefish in the Gulf of Mexico. The film features several spectacular underwater scenes showing Casewell battling sea animals with knife and harpoon. Of course the real highlight of this film is this outstanding stone litho one sheet that displays Casewell doing the tango with a terrifying tortuose. There is separation at the crossfolds, slight border tears, some creases, light staining on two corners and a small paper snipe in the credits. Very Fine-.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28774 | Mar 18, 2005

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Superman and the Jungle Devil (20th Century Fox, 1954) One Sheet (27" X 41"). Often thought of as the international one sheets to the compilation of episodes of the TV series, there were several feature films made from the series with George Reeves. This was a compilation of episodes #39 ("Machine That Could Plot Crimes"), #40 ("Jungle Devil"), and #31 ("Shot in the Dark"). This poster was linen backed with just minor fold line touchup. Very Fine on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28831 | Mar 18, 2005

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Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (RKO, 1948) Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). Jim and Muriel Blandings (Cary Grant and Myrna Loy) are tired of being cooped up in a small Manhattan apartment with their two kids and a live-in maid. While looking for houses in the countryside with their lawyer friend Bill Cole (Melvyn Douglas), they come upon a house that is "a piece of American history. Of course, the beautiful sight of the house in their imagination is nothing at all like the reality of what the broken-down wreck really is. When they decide to build anew, complications naturally arise, from locking doors and unreliable workmen to the whimsies of color choice. Grant and Loy are featured on all eight cards of this set, and Douglas is on four. Other than the slightest bit of soiling on three cards and a few tiny corner dings, this is a mint set. Near Mint/Mint. (Total: 8 items)
Auction 613 | Lot: 28796 | Mar 18, 2005

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The Phantom of the West (Mascot, 1931) Banner (36" x 118"). Jim Lester is working to find his father's killer and clear the name of his girlfriend's father who has been arrested for the crime. Her father leaves a note that names seven townsmen who can identify the real murderer. Of course, every time that Lester gets close to the truth, one of the seven end up dead. Tom Tyler (later to be seen in "The Adventures of Captain Marvel") plays Lester in this early "all-talkie" serial from Mascot Productions. co-starring William Desmond and Dorothy Gulliver. Stone lithograph artwork on weatherproof muslin. Fold wear with some slight loss of cloth and stains at the folds. Edge wear and stains with some loss of material on the edges. All four corners are folded back and held in place by the corner grommets. Two other grommets on the top and bottom edges. Beautiful art with bright colors. Fine/Very Fine.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28542 | Mar 18, 2005

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Texas Cyclone (Columbia, 1932) One Sheet (27" X 41"). In one of the best westerns Tim McCoy ever made, he arrives in a town where everyone thinks he is another man, a man that's been dead for five years. In order to help the man's widow, he enlists the help of one of his buddies from Texas (played by John Wayne) to help get rid of some cattle rustlers. John Wayne and Tim McCoy in the same film make this picture a B western classic. Add to it an early appearance by Walter Brennan as the town sheriff and you've got pure gold. This is not only a fun western but a classic one sheet as well. The poster was backed to correct a few minor tears in the borders and repair a few small chips along the vertical fold line and one along the left side of the middle horizontal fold. One sheets on this title are rarely offered for sale. Fine on Linen.
Auction 613 | Lot: 28555 | Mar 18, 2005

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