Original 20th Century-Fox Midget Window Card (8×14) for the Walter Lang comedy, THE GREAT PROFILE (1940) starring John Barrymore, Mary Beth Hughes, Gregory Ratoff, John Payne, and Anne Baxter. Barrymore plays a caricature of himself, forcing his movie studio to fire him and tear up his contract. Then to make matters worse, his wife and agent both leave him. Barrymore, who was near the end of his career when this film was made, did not memorize any of his lines; rather, he read them from a blackboard, never missing a cue of muffing a speech. This original midget window card is in very fine plus condition.

Original 20th Century-Fox Scene Lobby Card (11×14) for the Walter Lang comedy, THE GREAT PROFILE (1940) starring John Barrymore, Mary Beth Hughes, Gregory Ratoff, John Payne, Joan Valerie, and Anne Baxter. Barrymore plays a caricature of himself, forcing his movie studio to fire him and tear up his contract. Then to make matters worse, his wife and agent both leave him. Barrymore, who was near the end of his career when this film was made, did not memorize any of his lines; rather, he read them from a blackboard, never missing a cue of muffing a speech. This original scene card of Barrymore, Valerie, and Ratoff is in very good plus condition. The card was trimmed and stitched into a book, and there are small stitch holes on the left border.

Original 20th Century-Fox Scene Lobby Card (11×14) for the Walter Lang comedy, THE GREAT PROFILE (1940) starring John Barrymore, Mary Beth Hughes, Gregory Ratoff, John Payne, and Anne Baxter. Barrymore plays a caricature of himself, forcing his movie studio to fire him and tear up his contract. Then to make matters worse, his wife and agent both leave him. Barrymore, who was near the end of his career when this film was made, did not memorize any of his lines; rather, he read them from a blackboard, never missing a cue of muffing a speech. This original scene card of Barrymore and Hughes is in very good plus condition. The card was trimmed and stitched into a book, and there are small stitch holes on the left border.

Original 20th Century-Fox One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the Walter Lang musical biography, WITH A SONG IN MY HEART (1951) starring Susan Hayward, Rory Calhoun, David Wayne, and Thelma Ritter. This Technicolor extravaganza is devoted to the singing career of the legendary Jane Froman, an aspiring songstress who finally lands a gig on the radio. When her popularity soars, she decides to go on a European tour. But her plane crashes, and she is left partially crippled. Nevertheless, she continues to entertain the Allied troops in World War II on crutches. The film received five Academy Award nominations—including Best Actress for Hayward and Best Supporting Actress for Ritter. Alfred Newman deservedly won the Oscar for Best Musical Score. This original one sheet poster is in fine plus 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.

Original Paramount Pictures Twenty Four Sheet Poster (9 ft x 20 ft) for the Walter Lang romantic comedy, BUT NOT FOR ME (1959) starring Clark Gable, Carroll Baker, Lilli Palmer, and Lee J. Cobb. A 57-year old Gable plays a Broadway producer who is attempting to revive his and a one-time prize-winning playwright’s (Cobb) careers, when he discovers that his secretary (28-year-old Baker) is in love with him. Not only does Baker revitalize him but also makes him think of re-marrying. But his former wife (Palmer) keeps bringing him back to earth about the age difference between Gable and Baker. Eventually, Gable come to his senses and goes back to Palmer. This original twenty four sheet poster on 16 panels (meant to be displayed as an exterior billboard) is in very good condition and has been “assembled” here with photo software to give an entire image. Condition is very good, especially for a poster this large. Some small tears, smudges, particularly on the reverse side, minor blemishes.

Original 20th Century-Fox Style A Stone Lithograph One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the Walter Lang drama, SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY (1946) starring John Payne, Maureen O’Hara, William Bendix, Cedric Hardwicke, and Connie Marshall. While employing the theme of a young couple adopting a child, this incarnation has the mother dying and leaving the child to cope with the loss personally while also helping her adoptive father overcome his bereavement. The title comes from the mother’s love of listening to records and in particular her favorite hit tune of the day, “Sentimental Journey.” Sentiment, tragedy, and even a touch a comedy (thanks to William Bendix) combine beautifully in this winning and charming story. This poster is a beautiful example of the Fox stone-lithographer’s craft. Beautiful.

Original 20th Century-Fox One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, STATE FAIR (1945) directed by Walter Lang and starring Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews, Vivian Blaine, and Dick Haymes. This was the only time that Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote a score directly for film, having already had great Broadway successes with “Oklahoma” and “Carousel.” They both won the Academy Award for Best Song for “It Might As Well Be Spring.” Other favorite songs from the movie include “State Fair” and “It’s a Grand Night for Singing.” The film is a sweet (some may cry “corny”) look at the tradition of the state fair put to music. It had all the ingredients for a happy post-war (released on August 29, 1945) romp through Americana—classic songs, winning performers, a simply story, and a happy ending. This the second version of STATE FAIR, the first being in 1933 with Will Rogers and Janet Gaynor. Both of those films were set at the state fair in Iowa. The film was also remade in 1962 with Pat Boone and Ann-Margret and set in Texas. This original one sheet poster is linen-backed (linen trimmed up to border of poster) and in fine plus condition.

Original 20th Century Fox Six Sheet Poster (81×81) for the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, STATE FAIR (1945) directed by Walter Lang and starring Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews, Vivian Blaine, and Dick Haymes. This was the only time that Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote a score directly for film, having already had great Broadway successes with “Oklahoma” and “Carousel.” They both won the Academy Award for Best Song for “It Might As Well Be Spring.” Other favorite songs from the movie include “State Fair” and “It’s a Grand Night for Singing.” The film is a sweet (some may cry “corny”) look at the tradition of the state fair put to music. It had all the ingredients for a happy post-war (released on August 29, 1945) romp through Americana—classic songs, winning performers, a simply story, and a happy ending. This version was a musical remake of the original 1934 Will Rogers non-musical version; the film would be made one more time – in 1961 with Pat Boone and Ann-Margret. This original stone lithograph six sheet poster is linen-backed and in very good condition. A beautiful example of the Fox stone litho artisan’s talent.