Original Columbia Pictures Group of 7 Lobby Cards (11×14) for the S. Sylvan Simon science fiction comedy, HER HUSBAND’S AFFAIRS (1947) starring Lucille Ball, Franchot Tone, Edward Everett Horton, Mikhail Rasumny. This film was a popular fast-moving comedy with some truly hysterical comic bits. It was also the first film that showcased Ball’s talent as a comedienne instead of just as a hard-boiled wisecracker. These original lobby cards, including the title card, are in very fine to near mint condition.

Original French 47×63 one-panel poster for the Vincente Minnelli directed comedy THE LONG, LONG TRAILER (1954) starring Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Marjorie Main and Keenan Wynn. Lucille Ball had been in films since the mid-thirties when she worked first at RKO and then became Technicolor Tessie at MGM. Her beautiful red hair and Technicolor’s vivid hues were made for each other. But while she was well known, and adept both at light-hearted fare (BEST FOOT FORWARD ) and dramatic roles (THE BIG STREET), she was never really a first tier movie star. Her great fame and amazing career came from that box in the Living Room of the American Public, TV. I LOVE LUCY was already a ratings sensation on CBS television when MGM wanted to present the Arnazes in color on the big screen once again, and oddly in the little-used AnscoColor. The characters in THE LONG, LONG, TRAILER were not exactly the Lucy and Desi of I LOVE LUCY, but they were close enough. It was the fabulous fifties and what newlyweds would not want to strike out and bicker across the beautiful American West pulling a 40 foot trailer with a Mercury V-8? THE LONG, LONG TRAILER gave TV audiences a chance to see the small screen’s biggest stars big once again – but the results were mixed. The film was amusing, but not really as wildly funny as the Ricardos. Nevertheless, Lucy-Desi fans remember this film fondly. MGM would pair Lucy and Desi one more time in FOREVER DARLING (1956) This wonderful French 47×63 is in very fine to near mint condition. Art by Roger Soubie. Colorful and cute.

Original United Artists Window Card (14×22) for the Melvin Frank romantic comedy, THE FACTS OF LIFE (1960)—starring Bob Hope and Lucille Ball. When the first Lucille Ball comedy series came to an end on CBS television, the red headed comic turned back to motion pictures, and with not much success. Her first outing after I LOVE LUCY was this matrimonial comedy with Bob Hope, rather adult for the time. The window card is in near mint condition. The widow card has been stamped with the theater and playdate.

Original United Artists One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the Melville Shavelson family comedy, YOURS, MINE AND OURS (1968) starring Lucille Ball, Henry Fonda, and Van Johnson. Lucille Ball bought the rights to Frank Beardsley’s book, “Who Gets the Drumstick” about a widower with ten children who marries a widow with eight children. Co-produced by Ball’s Desilu Productions, the film became a box office smash hit and grossed over $17 million. With artwork by Frank Frazetta, this original one sheet poster is folded and in good condition—with some minor holes, stains, and tears and is priced accordingly.

Original RKO Insert Poster (14×36) for the Dorothy Arzner comedy, DANCE, GIRL, DANCE (1940) starring Maureen O’Hara, Louis Hayward, Lucille Ball, and Virginia Field. O’Hara is fabulous as a ballet dancer who has to lower her artistic standards to make a living. Ball is also wonderful in her “bad girl” role. Ball and O’Hara would become life-long friends as a result of making this film together. This is also one of the few Hollywood films of this era to be directed by a woman. You might not notice this fact until the end when O’Hara delivers what can only be described as a “feminist” speech. This original insert poster is folded and in fine plus condition, with only some minor fold distresses.

Original RKO Scene Lobby Card (11×14) for the Dorothy Arzner comedy, DANCE, GIRL, DANCE (1940) starring Maureen O’Hara, Louis Hayward, Lucille Ball, and Virginia Field. O’Hara is fabulous as a ballet dancer who has to lower her artistic standards to make a living. Ball is also wonderful in her “bad girl” role. Ball and O’Hara would become life-long friends as a result of making this film together. This is also one of the few Hollywood films of this era to be directed by a woman. You might not notice this fact until the end when O’Hara delivers what can only be described as an early “feminist” speech. This original scene lobby card is in very fine condition.

Original RKO One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the Irving Reis film noir, THE BIG STREET (1942) starring Lucille Ball, Henry Fonda, and Barton MacLane. Based on a Damon Runyon story, this was arguably Ball’s first major role — as an orchestra singer and the arrogant, surly moll of a small-time gangster (MacLane). Fonda plays “Little Pinks,” a shy busboy who is in love with Ball. When MacLane beats up Ball and she falls down a staircase, the doctors confirm that she will never walk again even after months of treatment. After she and Fonda hitchhike to Florida, he organizes a big party in her honor. It’s all too much for her, and she dies “happy” in Fonda’s arms. Lucille Ball’s dear friend, Carol Burnett, described this as her favorite of Ball’s films, because it demonstrates Ball’s extraordinary range, that was not often seen. Combined elements of noir and romantic drama give the love story a sinister edge. This original one sheet poster is linen-backed and in near mint condition.

Original MGM One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the Edward Bussell delightful musical comedy, BEST FOOT FORWARD (1943) starring Lucille Ball, William Gaxton, Tommy Dix, Nancy Walker, and Harry James and His Music Makers. This is the story of a Hollywood star (Ball) who, as part of a publicity stunt, agrees to be the guest of young cadet (Dix) at a military school prom. Nancy Walker, who makes her film debut, is absolutely hilarious as the “Blind Date” girl. The original Broadway musical opened in 1941 and ran for 326 performances. A 1963 off-Broadway revival starred Liza Minnelli. This original style C one sheet poster by artist Jacques Kapralik is linen-backed and in fine condition. The colors are vivid, and there is no missing paper. There is some repair and touch-up to fold lines and fold intersections.