This Belgian original poster is for the William Wyler film THE CHILDREN’S HOUR starring Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine and James Garner. The original source material was a play by the great Lillian Hellman. It had been made into a film in the 1936 as THESE THREE but the homosexual subject matter had been too hot for the censors at that time, and so the sexual triangle had been heterosexual. But Wyler, who had directed the 1936 film, wanted to film the play as it had been intended, and the less restricted atmosphere of the early sixties made that possible. Still the film is somewhat restrained by today’s standards. Miriam Hopkins who had played one of the women in the 1936 film appeared again in 1962 in the role of another character. The poster is unfolded and is in very fine condition. There is a small tear at the top border which has been repaired with archival tissue. The name of the Belgian cinema, Acropole, is printed in the playdate area.

Original Paramount Pictures One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the James L. Brooks romantic comedy, TERMS OF ENDEARMENT (1983) starring Debra Winger, Jack Nicholson, and Shirley MacLaine. Both hilarious at times and super serious at others, the film is more of a character study than a story, but some critics have complained that there is no real “resolution” of the tension and dynamics between any of the characters. MacLaine and Winger give career best performances as mother and daughter, polar opposites to each other. Having written many successful TV series, this was James L. Brooks feature film directorial debut. He won the Oscar for Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Picture. MacLaine picked up the Oscar for Best Actress, and Nicholson won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. Winger and MacLaine were both nominated for Best Actress, and many critics thought they should have shared the award. This original one sheet poster is folded and in very fine condition.

Original United Artists (Britain) front of house cards for the Billy Wilder romantic comedy, IRMA LA DOUCE (1963) starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine. Originally a successful Broadway play by Alexandre Breffort that was nominated for a Tony award, IRMA LA DOUCE became Billy Wilder’s biggest box office hit. With absurdly funny situations and snappy dialogue, this film is the story of a Parisian policeman (Lemmon) who becomes the lover (and unwilling pimp) of a carefree prostitute (MacLaine). Andre Previn won the Academy Award for Best Music, and MacLaine was nominated for Best Actress. These front of house cards, which served as lobby cards in Britain, are in very fine plus condition. Really quite nice. The cards are sent in the original cello bag they came in. We also have other posters on this film.

Original Paramount Pictures One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the Alfred Hitchcock comedy thriller, THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY (1955) starring Edmund Gwenn, Mildred Natwick, John Forsythe, and Shirley MacLaine in her first screen roll. While many Hitchcock films had humor in them, this was full-fledged black comedy, which was mostly a subtle satire of 50’s morality. The acting performances are superb and are the most delightful aspect of the film– as there are no expected Hitchcock action sequences, like a spectacular climax on a national monument. This original one sheet poster is folded and in very fine condition.

Original 20th Century Fox One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the Walter Lang musical comedy, CAN-CAN (1960)—starring Frank Sinatra, Shirley MacLaine, Maurice Chevalier, and Juliet Prowse. Set in the Montmarte district of Paris in 1896, the police don’t bother to enforce a ban on the risque can-can dance in a popular club owned by cute and nutty Simone (MacLaine). Sinatra, who was at the top of his game at this time, gives some stunning performances of fabulous Cole Porter songs. And Juliet Prowse gives an exuberant performance as a can-can girl. This poster is an average used theater exhibited copy. The poster is folded and in very good condition. The upper left corner is missing a piece in the border area. There are no fold separations, but there is a small hole in the lower left. This poster could be linen-backed successfully. Ask us about restoration.

This is an original Universal Pictures 1983 Re-Release One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the Alfred Hitchcock comedy thriller, THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY (1955) starring Edmund Gwenn, Mildred Natwick, John Forsythe, and Shirley MacLaine in her first screen role. While many Hitchcock films had humor in them, this was full-fledged black comedy, which was mostly a subtle satire of 1950s morality. The acting performances are superb and are the most delightful aspect of the film– as there are no expected Hitchcock action sequences (like a spectacular climax on a national monument). This original reissue one sheet poster is folded and in very fine condition.

Original MGM Three Sheet Poster (41×81) for the Charles Walters romantic comedy, ASK ANY GIRL (1959)—starring David Niven, Shirley MacLaine, Gig Young, and Rod Taylor. Meg (MacLaine) is a refreshingly innocent, naive, quirky, and good-natured heroine who goes to New York thinking that success is just a step away. She stumbles into a job at a market research firm run by two brothers, opposite types, one of whom (Niven) decides to shape her into the kind of woman his brother (Young) should fall in love with. Naturally, his little scheme backfires, and he ends up falling in love with his creation. This original and unused three sheet poster is folded and in very fine condition.

This is an original Paramount Pictures Scene Lobby Card (11×14) for the Alfred Hitchcock comedy thriller, THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY (1955) starring Edmund Gwenn, Mildred Natwick, John Forsythe, and Shirley MacLaine in her first screen role. While many Hitchcock films had humor in them, this was full-fledged black comedy which was mostly a subtle satire of 50s morality and conformity. The acting performances are superb and are the most delightful aspect of the film as there are no expected Hitchcock action sequences, like a spectacular climax on a national monument or bathtub murders. This scene card is in very good condition with only minor scuffing and numerous pinholes in the corners. Look for a performance by Jerry Mathers, before he became TV’s Beaver!

Original United Artists Window Card (14×22) for the Billy Wilder romantic comedy, IRMA LA DOUCE (1963) starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine. Originally a successful Broadway play by Alexandre Breffort that was nominated for a Tony award, IRMA LA DOUCE became Billy Wilder’s biggest box office hit. With absurdly funny situations and snappy dialogue, this film is the story of a Parisian policeman (Lemmon) who becomes the lover (and unwilling pimp) of a carefree prostitute (MacLaine). Andre Previn won the Academy Award for Best Music, and MacLaine was nominated for Best Actress. This original window card is in very fine condition.

Original Paramount Pictures One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the Waris Hussein horror-thriller, THE POSSESSION OF JOEL DELANEY (1972)– starring Shirley MacLaine and Perry King in superb performances. Manhattan socialite Norah (MacLaine) begins to suspect that her troubled brother (King) is possessed by a murderous evil spirit. Her slow process of realization is carefully developed with the ever-building suspense. Originally issued folded, this one sheet poster is in very fine condition.