Midnight (Paramount, 1939). One Sheet (27" X 41").. ...

Description

Midnight (Paramount, 1939). One Sheet (27" X 41").
The 1930s was a great decade for Hollywood; the days when a yarn about a down-on-her-luck chorus girl pretending to be a Baroness could still pack a theatre. Here's a brilliant screwball comedy with a wonderful Hollywood "back story" and terrific dialogue by Billy Wilder that not only holds up to this day, but simply sparkles. Starring Claudette Colbert and Don Ameche, Paramount thought the original script needed "rewrites." So one office told another to send it out to their best script doctor. They sent it to Wilder without consulting the first department, and Wilder, realizing what had happened, simply retyped the script and sent it back in! The "rewrite" was quickly accepted and filmed! Touchup has been applied to the folds, pinholes in the corners, and small tears in the borders. There was a small chip in the center crossfold, chips at the top and bottom of the vertical, and a chip in the upper left corner with a vertical tear in the border. This stunning poster has only been offered once prior by Heritage. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.

Heritage Auctions provides as much information as possible but strongly encourages in-person inspection. Condition statements are offered as general guidance only, not as complete representations of fact, and do not constitute a warranty or assumption of liability by Heritage. Some condition issues may not be noted but may be visible in the photos, which are considered part of the condition report. Lots estimated at $1,000 or less are not de-framed for inspection, and we may be unable to provide additional details for lots valued under $500. Heritage does not guarantee the condition of frames and is not liable for damage to frames, glass/acrylic coverings, original boxes, display accessories, or artwork that has shifted in the frame. All lots are sold "AS IS" under our Terms & Conditions of Auction.

Please see full-color, enlargeable images above for more details.

View movie details on IMDB
View movie details on AllMovie