Original RKO Insert Poster (14×36) for the Allan Dwan film noir, SLIGHTLY SCARLET (1956) starring John Payne, Rhonda Fleming, Arlene Dahl, and Kent Taylor. The film was based on a novel by James M. Cain, who already had three of his books adapted for the screen in the 1940s: DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944), MILDRED PIERCE (1945), and THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE (1946). This story has a very convoluted plot about scheming and political intrigue in California. Payne reprises his small-time gangster role, and his twin temptations are Fleming (the mayor’s girl Friday) and Dahl (a man-devouring kleptomaniac). Legendary noir cinematographer John Alton works in color here and introduces surreal bursts of lime green, burnt orange, and deep orchid into his otherwise bleak and dark trapezoids. This insert is unfolded and is in very fine condition.

Original American Releasing Corporation One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the Dan Milner science fiction thriller, PHANTOM FROM 10,000 LEAGUES (1955) starring Kent Taylor, Cathy Downs, Michael Whalen, and Helene Stanton. This bargain basement monster film chronicles an amphibian-like creature, created by nuclear radiation, who suddenly starts killing every unfortunate person who strays near it lair. This formulaic co-feature from the heady days of drive-in theaters in the 1950s is inept in almost every way, except for Ronald Stein’s surprisingly foreboding score. This original one sheet poster is folded and in good condition—with multiple scotch tape stains in the front border area and some fold separations and minor paper loss at the fold intersection.

Original RKO Portrait Lobby Card (11×14) for the Allan Dwan film noir, SLIGHTLY SCARLET (1950) starring John Payne, Rhonda Fleming, Arlene Dahl, and Kent Taylor. The film was based on a novel by James M. Cain, who already had three of his books adapted for the screen in the 1940s: DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944), MILDRED PIERCE (1945), and THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE (1946). This story has a very convoluted plot about scheming and political intrigue in California. Payne reprises his small-time gangster role, and his twin temptations are Fleming (the mayor’s girl Friday) and Dahl (a man-devouring kleptomaniac). Legendary noir cinematographer John Alton works in color here and introduces surreal bursts of lime green, burnt orange, and deep orchid into his otherwise bleak and dark trapezoids. This original portrait lobby card is in near mint condition.

Original Associated Producers Complete Lobby Card Set (11×14) for the Maury Dexter sci-fi classic, THE DAY MARS INVADED EARTH (1963) starring Kent Taylor, Marie Windsor, William Mims, and Betty Beall. Although the film struggles to overcome its budgetary constraints, it does a fine job building intrigue and suspense as it slowly draws back the curtain of this clever Martian takeover. A scientist in a troubled marriage sends a probe to Mars, but when the probe returns it also brings invisible energy beings who are able to take on the exact body characteristics of the scientist and his family as their first step to taking over the earth. A goofy and wonderful set of sci-fi lobby cards featuring expressions of angst on all the performers faces — except for two
lovers smooching in a convertible! Even when the aliens are coming, there is still time to make out. This complete set of eight original lobby cards is in fine plus condition, with some smudges and pinholes in the borders.

Original MGM Insert Poster (14×36) for the S. Sylvan Simon drama, WASHINGTON MELODRAMA (1941) starring Frank Morgan, Ann Rutherford, Kent Taylor, and Dan Dailey. Morgan (who played multiple roles in THE WIZARD OF OZ — including the Wizard) plays a steel tycoon who is also the head of a relief organization and who gets mixed up in the murder of showgirl. Washington, D.C. is the setting for this juicy mix of scandal and blackmail. If you have a decorating scheme in mind, you might consider this poster with our insert of MANHATTAN MELODRAMA. This original insert poster is folded and in very fine condition.

Original Universal Pictures Three Sheet Poster (41×81) for the H. C. Potter romantic drama, WINGS OVER HONOLULU (1937)–starring Wendy Barrie, Ray Milland, William Gargan and Kent Taylor. Romance and the rigors of a life in naval aviation are the subject of this excellent drama. Barrie and Milland get married, but a life of wedded bliss is almost scuttled by the self sacrifice required of a navy pilot. The poster has a wonderful ambience of pre-Pearl Harbor Hawaii. This poster was never used, is in fine plus condition with some minor distresses to the folds. Would look wonderful linen backed. Ask for MovieArt’s assistance with linen backing services.

Original 20th Century Fox Title Lobby Card (11×14) for the Edward Ludwig and Harold D. Schuster war drama, BOMBER’S MOON (1943) starring George Montgomery, Annabella, and Kent Taylor. Montgomery stars as an American bomber pilot, stationed in England, who, on a bombing run over Germany, is forced to bail out. His brother, who serves with him, is killed and after his own capture, Montgomery is held prisoner by the Germans in an old castle. A war movie which becomes an espionage film, as Euro-star Annabella is revealed as a fellow prisoner, a Russian spy and – surprise – a woman in disguise. This original title card is in very good condition—with some surface and edge wear, smudging, and pinholes.