Beau Geste (Paramount, 1939). Very Fine on Linen. Six Sheet (79" X 80.75").. ...

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Beau Geste (Paramount, 1939). Very Fine on Linen. Six Sheet (79" X 80.75").
After a priceless family jewel goes missing, the three Geste brothers, Beau, John, and Digby, enlist in the French Foreign Legion, seeking to uphold their family's honor. In the unforgiving deserts of North Africa, they endure harsh conditions and confront danger at every turn. Through courage and loyalty, the brothers navigate a world of military discipline and moral tests, forging a story of heroism and enduring family devotion. The definitive screen version, it garnered two Academy Award nominations. Backed to linen, restoration has addressed wear, separations and chips to the fold and fold junctions. Additionally, there were small chips & splits to the borders. Some portions of the borders as well the white lettering of the title treatment in the upper left area have been airbrushed. These issues were handled by a talented restorer and the poster presents very well. Part of a new find, this poster has never been offered publicly and no other example has ever appeared Heritage. From the Robert and Carla Schenk Collection.


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Estimate: $4,000 - $8,000.

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