Original Warner Brothers Insert Poster (14×36) for the John Huston film-noir masterpiece, KEY LARGO (1948) starring Humphrey Bogart, Edward G. Robinson, Lauren Bacall, and Claire Trevor. While mostly remembered, and rather inaccurately, as another in the on-screen romances between Bogart and Bacall, this story of expatriate gangsters led by mob boss Johnny Rocco (Robinson) commandeering a sleepy tropical hotel in the middle of a hurricane turned out to be one of the best movies of the 1940′s. Robinson is certainly one of the best film villains, and his portrayal of Rocco is based on the real life story of gangster Lucky Luciano who had been deported some years before. Claire Trevor won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her unforgettable role as Rocco’s alcoholic moll with a heart of gold. This poster is signed in pen by the incomparable Lauren Bacall. This original insert poster was originally folded and is in very fine condition.

Original Universal Pictures Lobby Card (11×14) for the Fritz Lang film-noir, SCARLET STREET (1945) starring Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett, and Dan Duryea. Lang’s storytelling, mood, and pacing are all very well crafted. The performances of Robinson, Bennett, and Duryea are all memorable as well. Robinson, in particular, shows remarkable versatility in portraying a mild-mannered bank cashier who wants only to dabble in his painting, but he comes to realize that he has gotten caught up in a very complicated web of lies and deceit. This original scene lobby card of Bennett and Robinson is in very fine condition.

Original 20th Century-Fox One Sheet poster for the Julien Duvivier romantic comedy, TALES OF MANHATTAN (1942) starring Charles Boyer, Rita Hayworth, Ginger Rogers, Henry Fonda, Charles Laughton, and Edward G. Robinson. This extremely well crafted and engaging film was made during the period in Hollywood when “anthology” films were all he rage by using large casts to tell several interconnected stories. The connection in all the stories is a tuxedo tailcoat that passes through the hands of several diverse people in New York City. This original one sheet is from the famous Royal Theater Collection, which was discovered in Canada in 1987. This collection of posters and lobby cards was very well known for comprising a large collection of material in excellent condition.

Original French 24×32 poster for the Norman Jewison gambling drama, THE CINCINNATI KID (1965) starring Steve McQueen, Ann-Margret, Karl Malden, Tuesday Weld, and Edward G. Robinson. Set in New Orleans in the 1930s, the Cincinnati Kid (McQueen) is a young stud poker player who goes from one big game to the next, until he is finally pitted against the legendary cardsharp Lancey Howard (Robinson). The final showdown at the hotel is probably the most tense and exciting poker game ever filmed. This original 24×32 from France features different art from the American posters and is one of the really fine posters of McQueen. Very Fine.

Original MGM One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the Norman Jewison gambling drama, THE CINCINNATI KID (1965) starring Steve McQueen, Ann-Margret, Karl Malden, Tuesday Weld, and Edward G. Robinson. Set in New Orleans in the 1930s, the Cincinnati Kid (McQueen) is a young stud poker player who goes from one big game to the next, until he is finally pitted against the legendary cardsharp Lancey Howard (Robinson). The final showdown at the hotel is probably the most tense and exciting poker game ever filmed. This original one sheet poster is in fair to good condition, with some tape and small holes. The poster would linen-back nicely. Ask us about poster restoration.

Original Paramount Pictures Half Sheet Poster (22×28) for the Billy Wilder film-noir thriller, DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944) starring Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, and Edward G. Robinson. This is the story of an insurance agent (MacMurray) who meets and has an affair with the wife (Stanwyck) of a client. Together they hatch a plot to kill the husband and receive twice the settlement amount based on a double indemnity clause. However, their plan is compromised by an insurance analyst (Robinson) who does not believe the story. Everything about the film is superb: great acting performances, brilliant and imaginative direction, exquisite cinematography, and an overall atmosphere of tension and drama. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards—including Best Actress for Stanwyck, Best Screenplay for Raymond Chandeler and Wilder, Best Music for Miklos Rozsa, and Best Cinematography for John F. Seitz. This original half sheet poster is paper-backed and in very fine plus condition.

Original Warner Bros. Scene Lobby Card (11×14) for the Frank Tuttle crime drama, HELL ON FRISCO BAY (1955)—starring Alan Ladd, Edward G. Robinson, and Joanne Dru. The plot focuses on ex-cop Steve Rollins (Ladd), who is framed for manslaughter and serves five years in San Quentin. After his release, he becomes obsessed with revenge and has to confront the ruthless waterfront gang boss Victor Amato (Robinson). Filmed in color but with a very film noir feel—this film is very gritty, exciting, and just plain fun to watch. This original scene card of Alan Ladd is in very good condition, with only some pinholes and minor foxing and creasing in the border area.

This is an original Yugoslavian 1960s Re-release Poster (20×28) for the Cecil B. DeMille biblical epic, THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (1956) starring Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, John Derek and Edward G. Robinson. This is the story of Moses, born to slavery but raised as a son of Pharaoh, who learns of his Hebrew heritage and his divine mission as the deliverer of his people. This was DeMille’s second time to direct this story, but his first as a retelling directly of the Bible story; the 1923 version was a silent film told partially in a contemporaneous setting. Heston was chosen for the part because of his striking physical resemblance to Michelangelo’s sculpture of Moses. Brynner was chosen because of his magnificent performance in THE KING AND I (1956). Besides the outstanding acting from the major members of the cast, the film boasted a cast of literally thousands, marvelous special effects, beautifully detailed costumes, and lavish sets. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture but only won the much deserved Oscar for Best Special Effects. This 20×28 Yugoslavian poster is probably a re-release poster from the sixties. Modestly priced, the poster is in very good condition with some small tears. This art is significantly different from the 1956 posters, and shows Moses in two tableau from the film — the parting of the red sea and the idolatry of the Children of Israel before the Golden Calf. Linen backing would help this small poster. Please see our post on Linen backing and Restoration.

Original Paramount Pictures Style B One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the Cecil B. DeMille biblical epic, THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (1956) starring Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, and Edward G. Robinson. This is the story of Moses, born to slavery but raised as a son of Pharaoh, who learns of his Hebrew heritage and his divine mission as the deliverer of his people. This was DeMille’s second time to direct this story, as his first 1923 version was a silent film. Heston was chosen for the part because of his striking physical resemblance to Michelangelo’s sculpture of Moses. Brynner was chosen because of his magnificent performance in THE KING AND I (1956). Besides the outstanding acting from the major members of the cast, the film boasted a cast of literally thousands, marvelous special effects, beautifully detailed costumes, and lavish sets. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture but only won the much deserved Oscar for Best Special Effects. This original style B one sheet poster is linen-backed and in fine plus condition; the portraits for this poster were taken by Canadian photographer Estrellita Karsh.