Original Set of 8 British Front of House Cards (8×10) for the Harry Levin historical epic, GENGHIS KHAN (1965) starring Stephen Boyd, Omar Sharif, James Mason, and Telly Savalas. Although many critics have complained that his film is nothing more than a shallow adventure story, others have praise for the locations, cinematography, sets, and costumes. It does seem that Levin forgot that the film is about Mongolians, since the only characters of Asian descent in the film are the extras. Some people found Dusan Radic’s score to be little more than ‘pseudo-epic orchestrations with grandiose flourishes,” while others found the score “fantastic” and achieving “Rosza-like standards.” This set of original British front of house cards are in fine plus condition.

Original 20th Century-Fox One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the Franklin J. Schaffner science fiction thriller, THE BOYS FROM BRAZIL (1978) starring Gregory Peck, Laurence Olivier, James Mason, Lilli Palmer, and Steve Gutenberg. Barry Kohler (Gutenberg), a young Nazi hunter, tracks down a gang of former SS officers in Paraguay in the 1970s and uncovers a sinister plot to rekindle the Third Reich. The film received three Academy Awards nomination: Best Editing for Robert Swink, Best Actor for Olivier, and Best Musical Score for Jerry Goldsmith. This original one sheet poster is folded and in fine plus condition—with only the title written in ballpoint pen on the back (but it does not show through).

Original MGM Six Sheet Poster (81×81) for the Joseph L. Mankiewicz Shakespearean tragedy, JULIUS CAESAR (1953) starring Marlon Brando, James Mason, and John Gielgud. This excellent production of the famous tragedy tells the story of the assassination of Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, and other high-ranking Romans who believe that Caesar’s overarching ambition will lead to tyranny. But a moving speech by Caesar’s friend Antony forces the conspirators to flee Rome and eventually to kill themselves to avoid capture. The film won the Oscar for Best Art Direction and was nominated for Best Actor for Brando, Best Cinematography for Joseph Ruttenberg, Best Music for Miklos Rozsa, and Best Picture. This original six sheet poster is in fine condition. Six sheet posters were generally published in four separate panels. We have photographed each of the panels separately and displayed them individually so that the buyer may assess the condition of each piece. Six sheet posters may be linen backed to display as one continuous poster. Feel free to call us and ask us about poster conservation and linen backing.

Original Polish Poster (27×41) for the Joseph L. Manckiewicz thriller, 5 FINGERS (1952) starring James Mason, Danielle Darrieux and Michael Rennie. 5 FINGERS is a tremendous suspense film in which James Mason plays a wildly underestimated valet, in WWII-era Istanbul, quietly selling secrets to the Nazis including plans for the D-Day invasion. His dream is to retire to South America with the countess with whom he collaborates. The poster features a black and white image of Mason with a camera, going about his dastardly business, with the subtitle “KRYPTONIM CICERO” (the original novel was called OPERATION CICERO). Art on this poster is by Marian Stachursky. Very Fine Plus.

Original Polish Poster (25×35 ) for the Anthony Mann epic, THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE (1964) starring Sophia Loren, Stephen Boyd, Alec Guinness, James Mason, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Quayle, Omar Sharif, John Ireland, Mel Ferrer, Eric Porter and Finlay Currie. Producer Samuel Bronston literally re-created ancient Rome in order to present its fall, politically, socially and economically in this Ultra Panavision 70MM production that came in at an estimated budget of $19M in 1960s money. Filmed primarily at the Bronston Studios in Spain, this international production was First Class all the way with magnificent cinematography, a lush orchestral score by Dmitri Tiomkin and Mann’s solid direction. The production team even replicated the Roman Forum down to the smallest detail. The artwork on this Polish poster is quite modern and depicts the armored head of a fallen centurion very much in the style of a contemporary fresco. Art is by Wiktor Gorka. Very Fine Plus.

Original Warner Bros. Pressbook (11×14) for the John Huston multi-layered and complex thriller, THE MACKINTOSH MAN (1973)—starring Paul Newman, Dominique Sanda, James Mason, and Harry Andrews. In this homage to Hitchcock, a member of the British Intelligence Service (Newman) assume a fictitious criminal identity and allows himself to be caught, imprisoned, and freed in order to infiltrate a spy ring and expose a traitor. This twelve-page pressbook contains brief informative articles, excerpts from TV and radio spots, various sizes of ad slicks, and smaller replicas of all the posters available for the film. The pressbook is in very fine condition, with only a minor tear at the top.

Original Columbia Pictures Pressbook (11×17) for the Silvio Narizzano romantic comedy, GEORGY GIRL (1966) starring James Mason, Alan Bates, Lynn Redgrave, and Charlotte Rampling. This is the story of a vivacious woman (Redgrave) who must dodge the amourous advances of her father’s middle-aged employer (Mason) while still trying to live a glamorous life in swinging London of the mid 1960s. Vanessa Redgrave was slated to play the title role but backed out at the last minute and was replaced by her sister Lynn. This original 12-page pressbook is in fine plus condition, with modest wear but no excisions or cuts. Also included is an additional insert of ad mats.

Original MGM Insert Poster (14×36) for the Albert Lewin interpretation of the legend of the Flying Dutchman, PANDORA AND THE FLYING DUTCHMAN (1951) starring James Mason, Ava Gardner, and Nigel Patrick. This original insert poster is in very good condition, with one corner missing. The film has attained almost cult film status with some fans of fantasy/mystery movies. Posters for the film are scarcer than usual for a film of its era. The corner on this poster may be easily replaced by a competent paper conservator. Ask us about poster conservation and restoration. This is a title that is increasingly hard to find.

Original MGM Half Sheet Poster (22×28) for the Albert Lewin interpretation of the legend of the Flying Dutchman, PANDORA AND THE FLYING DUTCHAN (1951)—starring James Mason, Ava Gardner, and Nigel Patrick. This film has attained cult film status in some circles and for some reason not entirely clear posters for the film are relatively scarce. This original half sheet poster is in fine plus condition. Posters on this title have become increasingly difficult to find.

Original MGM Title Lobby Card (11×14) for the Mervyn LeRoy crime drama, EAST SIDE, WEST SIDE (1949)—starring Barbara Stanwyck, James Mason, Van Heflin, and Ava Gardner. This part melodrama part murder mystery is told from the point of view of a lady of leisure (Stanwyck) whose husband (Mason) is a habitual philanderer. Former mistress Gardner comes to town determined to win back Mason and willing to stop at nothing to do so. And thanks to good acting from the entire cast and adept directing from LeRoy, this involving story really comes alive. This original title card is in very good condition, with only minor edge wear and some tape on the reverse side of the card.

Rare 30×40 poster for the Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959), starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, Leo G. Carroll, James Mason, and Martin Landau. One of the most famous of Hitchcock’s films of the 1950s, NORTH BY NORTHWEST is endlessly entertaining. Quoting from THE MOTION PICTURE GUIDE: “One of Hitchcock’s best, NORTH BY NORTHWEST has everything – thrills, suspense, intrigue, mystery, humor and no little comedy, black as a coal pit, of course, in keeping with the darkly whimsical perspective of that pantheon director. Grant, Saint, Mason and Carroll are simply marvelous in their intricate roles, and, aside from Grant, it’s hard to tell whether they’re good or bad until the film has dragged the viewer feet-first into the complex plot. Peril of the common man or not-so-common man is always at the apex of any Hitchcock tale and this film is no exception.” This is one of the trickiest of Hitchcock films and his last film with Cary Grant. The famous finale on Mount Rushmore and the crop duster buzzing Cary Grant are among the most famous Hitchcock screen moments. The film was produced by Ernest Lehman and has an unforgettable score by Bernard Herrmann.

We are giving this poster a Fine Plus rating only because it is mounted to a board. It presents beautifully as is, but MovieArt will pay to have the poster removed and paperbacked if the customer desires. Better and more desired than the one sheet which is only printed in duotone. And much scarcer.

Original MGM Three Sheet Poster (41×81) for the Joseph L. Mankiewicz Shakespearean tragedy, JULIUS CAESAR (1953) starring Marlon Brando, James Mason, Louis Calhern, and John Gielgud. This excellent production of the famous tragedy tells the story of the assassination of Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, and other high-ranking Romans who believe that Caesar’s overarching ambition will lead to tyranny. But a moving speech by Caesar’s friend Antony forces the conspirators to flee Rome and eventually to kill themselves to avoid capture. The film won the Oscar for Best Art Direction and was nominated for Best Actor for Brando, Best Cinematography for Joseph Ruttenberg, Best Music for Miklos Rozsa, and Best Picture. This original three sheet poster is in very good condition.