Original Warner Brothers One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia and Edgar Ulmer adventure epic, HANNIBAL (1959) starring Victor Mature, Gabriele Ferzetti, Rita Gam, and Milly Vitale. This one sheet was slashed and was repaired with paper tape on the
reverse. Priced accordingly, so no returns on this one, please.

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 Warner Brothers Three Sheet Poster (41×81) for the Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia and Edgar Ulmer adventure epic, HANNIBAL (1959) starring Victor Mature, Gabriele Ferzetti, Rita Gam, and Milly Vitale. Cult figure Edgar Ulmer directed Victor Mature in this sword and sandal epic about the voluble Carthaginian. Scarce in this large format. The poster is in two panels, unassembled. Condition is graded as fine plus. Folded of course, there are some tears and pinholes. This poster may be linen backed. Ask us about poster conservation.