Original Set of 8 British Front of House Cards (8×10) for the Anthony Mann epic, EL CID (1961) starring Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, and Genevieve Page. This is an epic film of the medieval Spanish hero, El Cid Rodrigo de Bivar (Heston) who ultimately drove the Moors out of Spain. Interlaced into this epic story is a star-crossed romance between Rodrigo and Jimena (Loren). The film was nominated for three Academy Awards; Best Costume Design, Best Original Score for Miklos Rozsa, and Best Original Song for Rozsa and Paul Francis Webster. This original set of British front of house cards is in fine plus condition.

Original Set of 8 British Front of House Cards (8×10) for the 1960 George Cukor romantic western drama, HELLER IN PINK TIGHTS starring Sophia Loren,Anthony Quinn, Margaret O’Brien, and Steve Forrest. The film concerns the escapades of a traveling theatrical troop in the American wild west headed by Quinn and Loren as his leading lady. The original novel by Louis L’Amour and the film were inspired by the life of vaudeville actress Adah Isaacs Menken (1835-1868). A blonde Sophia Loren was cast in the role of Angela after Marilyn Monroe refused to do the part. This original set of British front of house cards is in very fine condition.

Original Polish Poster (25×35 ) for the Anthony Mann epic, THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE (1964) starring Sophia Loren, Stephen Boyd, Alec Guinness, James Mason, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Quayle, Omar Sharif, John Ireland, Mel Ferrer, Eric Porter and Finlay Currie. Producer Samuel Bronston literally re-created ancient Rome in order to present its fall, politically, socially and economically in this Ultra Panavision 70MM production that came in at an estimated budget of $19M in 1960s money. Filmed primarily at the Bronston Studios in Spain, this international production was First Class all the way with magnificent cinematography, a lush orchestral score by Dmitri Tiomkin and Mann’s solid direction. The production team even replicated the Roman Forum down to the smallest detail. The artwork on this Polish poster is quite modern and depicts the armored head of a fallen centurion very much in the style of a contemporary fresco. Art is by Wiktor Gorka. Very Fine Plus.

Original Paramount Pictures Window Card (14×22) for the Sidney Lumet romantic comedy, THAT KIND OF WOMAN (1959)—starring Sophia Loren, Tab Hunter, Jack Warden, and Barbara Nichols. Loren and Nichols play two girlfriends traveling on a train during World War II, who meet and get involved with two Marines (Hunter and Warden). This film was one of Loren’s early English language films, and she had by this time had developed an easy command of the language (plus her innate natural beauty). While we seldom think of Hunter as a great acting talent, after seven years in the business and with Lumet’s excellent direction, he delivers a memorable performance. There is a real on-screen chemistry between the two, which is at the very core of the story. This original window card is in very fine condition. It was used at the Pat Theater in the Four Corners area in Lafayette, Louisiana. As with most theater used cards, it has the theater and playdate printed on it.

Apparently also released in the U.S.A. as MATING, MODERN STYLE, probably mid sixties. Most likely capitalizing on the success of MARRIAGE, ITALIAN STYLE, YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW as well as the Fellini films starring Mastroianni, this poster is for a little known re-release of LA FORTUNA DI ESSERE DONNA. The film is described as a light entertainment about a photographer (Mastroianni) who takes a photo of a girl (Loren) that ends up on a magazine cover without her permission. The usual Italian nonsense ensues. Directed by Alessandro Blasetti. The garish poster paints an altogether more strumpet like image of the bombshell Loren. Rare. Very fine condition.

Original Embassy Pictures 30×40 Poster for the Vittorio De Sica romantic comedy, YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND TOMORROW (1963)—starring Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni. This film is series of three vignettes starring Loren and Mastroianni playing three very different couples. All three stories are funny and heart-warming. The performances are outstanding, the direction superb, and both the music and cinematography compliment the film beautifully. Indeed, the film won the Academy Award for the Best Foreign Language Film in 1965. This 30×40 poster is an unusual format for this title, and the art is different for this poster. The poster was clearly theater-used and is only classed in good condition. There are some missing chips in both borders, but the interior image area
is OK. There is some general rumpling, making this poster a good candidate for linen-backing. Ask us about poster restoration services.

Original Embassy Pictures Half Sheet Poster (22×28) for the Vittorio De Sica romantic comedy, YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND TOMORROW (1963)—starring Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni. This film is series of three vignettes starring Loren and Mastroianni playing three very different couples. All three stories are funny and heart-warming. The performances are outstanding, the direction superb, and both the music and cinematography compliment the film beautifully. Indeed, the film won the Academy Award for the Best Foreign Language Film in 1965.
This poster is folded, is clearly theater-used. There is a small fold separation at the intersection of the horizontal and vertical fold, some minor staining and a general rumpled look. Very good condition.

Four sexy Euro melodramas of the early fifties are repackaged as a sexploitation quadro-feature in the USA: OUTLAW GIRL (Il Brigante Musolino) starring the iridescent Silvana Mangano;THE WAYWARD WIFE (La Provinciale) starring Gina Lollobrigida; GIRLS MARKED DANGER (La Tratta delle Bianche) starring (among many others) Sophia Loren; and THE BAREFOOT SAVAGE (Sensualita) starring Eleonora Rossi Drago. The poster is a classic dollop of mid century peepshow kitsch. Garish printing and slapdash design make this poster delightful. Very fine condition.

This is an original Embassy Pictures One Sheet Poster (27×41) for Vittorio De Sica’s delightful and dramatic romantic comedy, MARRIAGE ITALIAN STYLE (1964) starring Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni. This is the fascinating story of a long lover affair between a wealthy, arrogant, and selfish businessman (Mastroianni) and an ex-prostitute (Loren) who attempts to trick him into marriage by pretending to be dying and then miraculously recovering. Loren and Mastroianni are both excellent actors generally, but their on-screen chemistry is truly remarkable under expert direction and with a great script. The film received two Academy Award nominations: Best Foreign Language Film and Best Actress for Loren. This original one sheet poster is folded and in very fine condition.

This is an original Embassy Pictures One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the Vittorio De Sica romantic comedy, YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND TOMORROW (1963)—starring Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni. This film is series of three vignettes starring Loren and Mastroianni playing three very different couples. All three stories are funny and heart-warming. The performances are outstanding, the direction superb, and both the music and cinematography compliment the film beautifully. Indeed, the film won the Academy Award for the Best Foreign Language Film in 1965. This original one sheet poster is folded and in fine condition. There are some small stain and some pinholes.

Original Universal Pictures One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the Charles Chaplin romantic comedy, A COUNTESS FROM HONG KONG (1967) starring Marlon Brando and Sophia Loren. This last picture from Chaplin deals with a Russian countess (Loren) who stows away on a luxury liner in Hong Kong determined to seek a new life in America. When she hides in the cabin of a millionaire diplomat (Brando), an endless stream of misunderstandings and complications ensue. Though some critics claim that Brando was miscast, he also exhibits great comic timing in the many madcap farce scenes. This original one sheet poster is in very fine condition.

Original Embassy Pictures One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the quadruple Italian love satire, BOCCACCIO ’70 (1962)—starring Marisa Solinas, Anita Ekberg, Romy Schneider, and Sophia Loren. The idea of this compilation was to update some of the stories in Boccaccio’s DECAMERON into short segments directed by four of Italy’s best directors—Vittorio De Sica, Federico Fellini, Mario Monicelli, and Luchino Visconti—and showcasing four actresses at the center of each story. Originally folded, this one sheet poster is in very fine plus condition.