Original Set (11) of British Front of House Cards (8×10) for the Nicholas Ray epic film KING OF KINGS (1961) starring Jeffrey Hunter, Rip Torn, Siobhan McKenna, Harry Guardino, Hurd Hatfield, Robert Ryan, Rita Gam, Brigid Bazlen, Frank Thring, and the amazing Viveca Lindfors. Cinema versions of the life of Christ are not that uncommon worldwide. One of the most interesting is Samuel Bronston’s epic production KING OF KINGS from 1961. Over the years the film has taken some considerable derision, yet there is something lively about it that is often missing from other versions. It is certainly more lively than the other Jesus movie of the sixties, THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD (1965), which has a certain majesty on the giant Cinerama screen but can also be rather portentious at times, laced as it is with a huge cast of well known actors. Two elements stand out about KING OF KINGS. The first is its direction by Nicholas Ray, a seemingly odd choice for a sixties-style 70mm epic. But Ray brings something special to the film – a sense of the interior life of the characters. This was his great talent. The second thing is a fabulous film score by Miklos Rozsa. It’s a beautiful score and within it is a setting of the Lord’s Prayer that is much more beautiful than the famous one which is normally heard. And this cast is comprised of some great actors from Hollywood’s B-list, actors who were unafraid to collaborate with Ray in giving the story some verve. These 8×10 color stills from Britain are vivid and hard to find. There are 11 in this group, but this may not be a complete set. Very Fine Plus.

Original MGM One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the Michael Crichton mystery thriller, COMA (1978)—starring Genevieve Bujold, Michael Douglas, Elizabeth Ashley, and Rip Torn. Adapted from the novel by Robin Cook, this is the story of Dr. Susan Wheeler (Bujold), who becomes very concerned when a patient of hers goes into an irreversible coma after routine surgery. On further investigation, she finds that several other young and otherwise healthy patients are going into irreversible comas. They are all being moved permanently to the mysterious Jefferson Institute. This original one sheet poster is folded and in fine condition, with only some minor toning at the fold lines.

Original TriStar Pictures One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the excellent Robert Benton comedy, NADINE (1987) starring Jeff Bridges, Kim Basinger, and Rip Torn. The artist is Drew Struzan. This hilarious gem is in the true tradition of the 1930s screwball comedies. The film tells the story of a ditsy West Texas small town girl (Basinger) who enlists the help of her even dumber estranged husband (Bridges) to help her recover some sexy photos of herself. Basinger and Bridrges have great on-screen chemistry and are surrounded by some of the best character actors of the day. This original rolled one sheet poster is in very fine condition.