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BEN-HUR (1959) 8529
Original MGM One Sheet Poster (27×41). Very Fine.
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This is an original MGM One Sheet Poster (81x81) for the William Wyler historical epic, BEN-HUR (1959)—starring Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd, and Hugh Griffith. Considered by many critics to be one of the greatest achievements in cinematic history, Wyler not only had to direct literally “a cast of thousands,” but also was able to pull from his main actors the performances of their lives. Everything about this production was epic. 50,000 people were used to make the film on 300 sets covering more than 340 acres. The famous chariot race scene was shot in an 18-acre arena that took 40,000 tons of sand to make the track. The stands were packed with 8,000 extras, and it took over three months to shoot the entire scene. MGM, which nearly went bankrupt making the picture, spent over $12.5 million, but grossed over $40 million, on the project. The film won eleven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor to Heston, Best Supporting Actor to Griffith, and Best Director to Wyler. Of all the epics made by the major studios, BEN-HUR alone makes a statement of faith without pandering to sex and violence, and as such, represents one of the few really big films to approach religion in a respectful way. This original one sheet poster is in very fine condition.
BEN-HUR (1959) 4685
Original MGM Six Sheet Poster (81×81). Fine plus.
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This is an original MGM Six Sheet Poster (81x81) for the William Wyler historical epic, BEN-HUR (1959)—starring Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd, and Hugh Griffith. The absolute apogee of the religious epic, Wyler not only had to direct literally “a cast of thousands,” but also was able to pull from his main actors the performances of their lives. Everything about this production was enormous - 50,000 people were used to make the film on 300 sets covering more than 340 acres. The famous chariot race scene was shot in an 18-acre arena that took 40,000 tons of sand to make the track. The stands were packed with 8,000 extras, and it took over three months to shoot the entire scene. MGM, which nearly went bankrupt making the picture, spent over $12.5 million, but grossed over $40 million on the project. The film won eleven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor to Heston, Best Supporting Actor to Griffith, and Best Director to Wyler. Interestingly enough, Gore Vidal worked as a script doctor on this film. This original six sheet poster is in fine plus condition. The six sheet poster is printed on four panels. The panels have been butted together for this photograph.
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (1956) 8036
Original Paramount Pictures Style B One Sheet Poster (27×41). Linen-backed. Fine plus condition.
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This is an original Paramount Pictures Style B One Sheet Poster (27x41) for the Cecil B. DeMille biblical epic, THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (1956)—starring Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, and Edward G. Robinson. This is the story of Moses, born to slavery but raised as a son of Pharaoh, who learns of his Hebrew heritage and his divine mission as the deliverer of his people. This was DeMille’s second time to direct this story, as his first 1923 version was a silent film. Heston was chosen for the part because of his striking physical resemblance to Michelangelo’s sculpture of Moses. Brynner was chosen because of his magnificent performance in THE KING AND I (1956). Besides the outstanding acting from the major members of the cast, the film boasted a cast of literally thousands, marvelous special effects, beautifully detailed costumes, and lavish sets. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture but only won the much deserved Oscar for Best Special Effects. This original style B one sheet poster is linen-backed and in fine plus condition; the portraits for this poster were taken by Canadian photographer Estrellita Karsh.
THE CALL OF THE WILD (1972) 1935
Original International Releasing Corp One Sheet Poster (27×41). Folded. Very fine condition.
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This is an original International Releasing Corp One Sheet Poster (27x41) for the Ken Annakin epic adventure, THE CALL OF THE WILD (1972)—starring Charlton Heston, Michele Mercier, and Buck (the dog). Based on the popular novel by Jack London, this is the emotional story, set in the 19th century, of a German Shepherd (Buck) who is abducted from California and taken to the Alaskan wilderness. There he meets his new owner (Heston) with whom the dog becomes very close. Besides Annakin’s masterful realization of London’s vision, the haunting score by Carlo Rustichelli greatly enhances the emotional punch of the film. This original one sheet poster was originally folded and in very fine condition.
KHARTOUM (1966) 19267
Original United Artists Cinerama Style B One Sheet Poster (27×41). Linen-backed. Very fine condition.
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This is an original United Artists Cinerama Style B One Sheet Poster (27x41) for the Basil Dearden and Eliot Elisofon war epic, KHARTOUM (1966)—starring Charlton Heston and Laurence Olivier. Set in Sudan in the late 19th Century, British General Charles “Chinese” Gordon (Heston) tires to save the city of Khartoum from the Muslim armies of the Mahdi, “The Expected One” (Olivier). This excellent British production has exquisite sets and costumes, outstanding color cinematography, and stunning battles staged by the great Yakima Canutt. Robert Ardrey, who received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay, wonderfully develops the characters in his highly literate screenplay. This origina roadshow Cinerama Style B one sheet poster is linen-backed and in very fine condition.
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (1956) 6924
Original Mexican One Sheet Poster (27×36). Very fine condition.
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This is an original Mexican One Sheet Poster (27x36) for the 1956 Cecil B. DeMille Biblical epic, THE TEN COMMANDMENTS—starring Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, and Anne Baxter. This was DeMille’s last film, which he had previously made before in a silent version in 1923. This new production was truly “larger-than-life” with enormous crowd scenes, lavish spectacles, and amazing special effects for the time. Many critics consider this to be Heston’s greatest role, playing the Hebrew prophet as a humble man with a great inner strength. In the famous Exodus scene, there were over 12,000 people and 15,000 animals stretched over three miles. Costing an unheard of $13 million to make, the film grossed over $80 million and enjoyed several re-releases. The musical score for The Ten Commandments is one of the best by the wonderful Elmer Bernstein. This original Mexican one sheet is in very fine condition.
WILL PENNY (1968) 6285
Original British Quad Poster (30×40). Near mint condition.
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This is an original British Quad Poster (30x40) for the Tom Gries western romance, WILL PENNY (1968)—starring Charlton Heston, Joan Hackett, Donald Pleasence, Lee Majors, and Bruce Dern. Heston gives his most sincere and sensitive performance as the aging cowboy Penny who falls in love with Hackett after he allows her and her son to share a cabin with him until the spring. All of the performances are quite good, especially Pleaseance and Dern who are frighteningly convincing as a homicidal religious zealot and his psychopathic son. With better artwork that the U.S. one sheet poster, this original British quad poster is in near mint condition.
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (1956) 8650
Original Yugoslavian 1960s Re-release Poster (20×28). Very good condition with some small tears.
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This is an original Yugoslavian 1960s Re-release Poster (20x28) for the Cecil B. DeMille biblical epic, THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (1956)—starring Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, and Edward G. Robinson. This is the story of Moses, born to slavery but raised as a son of Pharaoh, who learns of his Hebrew heritage and his divine mission as the deliverer of his people. This was DeMille’s second time to direct this story, but his first as a retelling directly of the Bible story; the 1923 version was a silent film told partially in a contemporaneous setting. Heston was chosen for the part because of his striking physical resemblance to Michelangelo’s sculpture of Moses. Brynner was chosen because of his magnificent performance in THE KING AND I (1956). Besides the outstanding acting from the major members of the cast, the film boasted a cast of literally thousands, marvelous special effects, beautifully detailed costumes, and lavish sets. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture but only won the much deserved Oscar for Best Special Effects. This 20x28 Yugoslavian poster is probably a re-release poster from the sixties. Modestly priced, the poster is in very good condition with some small tears. This art is significantly different from the 1956 posters, and shows Moses in two tableau from the film -- the parting of the red sea and the idolatry of the Children of Israel before the Golden Calf. Linen backing would help this small poster. Please see our post on Linen backing and Restoration.
BEN-HUR (1959) 5459A Stephen Boyd
Original MGM roadshow 8×10 color printed lithography still of Stephen Boyd as Messala
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Original MGM Printed Color Still (8x10) for the William Wyler historical epic, BEN-HUR (1959)—starring Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd, and Hugh Griffith. The absolute apogee of the religious epic, Wyler not only had to direct literally “a cast of thousands,” but also was able to pull from his main actors the performances of their lives. Everything about this production was enormous - 50,000 people were used to make the film on 300 sets covering more than 340 acres. The famous chariot race scene was shot in an 18-acre arena that took 40,000 tons of sand to make the track. The stands were packed with 8,000 extras, and it took over three months to shoot the entire scene. MGM, which nearly went bankrupt making the picture, spent over $12.5 million, but grossed over $40 million on the project. The film won eleven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor to Heston, Best Supporting Actor to Griffith, and Best Director to Wyler. Interestingly enough, Gore Vidal worked as a script doctor on this film. This color portrait still of Stephen Boyd was found with a cache of roadshow posters from the movie. The still is dated 1959 and is in very fine condition. We have several stills from this release available on the site.
BEN-HUR (1959) 5459B Messala and Judah
Original MGM Color Printed Lithograph Still (8×10). Very fine condition.
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Original MGM Color Printed Lithograph Still (8x10) for the William Wyler historical epic, BEN-HUR (1959)—starring Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd, and Hugh Griffith. The absolute apogee of the religious epic, Wyler not only had to direct literally “a cast of thousands,” but also was able to pull from his main actors the performances of their lives. Everything about this production was enormous - 50,000 people were used to make the film on 300 sets covering more than 340 acres. The famous chariot race scene was shot in an 18-acre arena that took 40,000 tons of sand to make the track. The stands were packed with 8,000 extras, and it took over three months to shoot the entire scene. MGM, which nearly went bankrupt making the picture, spent over $12.5 million, but grossed over $40 million on the project. The film won eleven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor to Heston, Best Supporting Actor to Griffith, and Best Director to Wyler. Interestingly enough, Gore Vidal worked as a script doctor on this film. Vidal, it is alleged, conspired with Wyler to add a homosexual element to Boyd's character in the script, creating a sexual tension in the relationship of the two boyhood friends. This still is one of the most famous from the film and is in very fine condition. This color printed still was found with a cache of roadshow material, all dated 1959.
BEN-HUR (1959) 5459C The Sermon on the Mount
Original MGM Color Printed Lithography Still (8×10). Very fine condition.
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This is an original MGM Color Printed Lithography Still (8x10) for the William Wyler historical epic, BEN-HUR (1959)—starring Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd, and Hugh Griffith. Considered by many critics to be the greatest achievement in cinematic history, Wyler not only had to direct literally “a cast of thousands,” but also was able to pull from his main actors the performances of their lives. Everything about this production was “Enormous.” 50,000 people were used to make the film on 300 sets covering more than 340 acres. The famous chariot race scene was shot in an 18-acre arena that took 40,000 tons of sand to make the track. The stands were packed with 8,000 extras, and it took over three months to shoot the entire scene. MGM, which nearly went bankrupt making the picture, spent over $12.5 million but grossed over $40 million on the project. The film won eleven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor to Heston, Best Supporting Actor to Griffith, and Best Director to Wyler. Interestingly enough, Gore Vidal worked as a script doctor on this film. This color still of Christ, played in the film by actor Claude Heater, preaching on the mountaintop was found with a cache of roadshow posters from the movie. The still is dated 1959 and is in very fine condition. We have several stills from this release available on the site.
BEN-HUR (1959) 5459D The Path to Golgotha
Original MGM Color Printed Lithography Still (8×10). Very fine condition.
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This is an original MGM Color Printed Lithography Still (8x10) for the William Wyler historical epic, BEN-HUR (1959)—starring Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd, and Hugh Griffith. Considered by many critics to be the greatest achievement in cinematic history, Wyler not only had to direct literally “a cast of thousands,” but also was able to pull from his main actors the performances of their lives. Everything about this production was “Enormous.” 50,000 people were used to make the film on 300 sets covering more than 340 acres. The famous chariot race scene was shot in an 18-acre arena that took 40,000 tons of sand to make the track. The stands were packed with 8,000 extras, and it took over three months to shoot the entire scene. MGM, which nearly went bankrupt making the picture, spent over $12.5 million but grossed over $40 million on the project. The film won eleven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor to Heston, Best Supporting Actor to Griffith, and Best Director to Wyler. Interestingly enough, Gore Vidal worked as a script doctor on this film. This color still of Christ,played in the film by actor Claude Heater, carrying the cross as The House of Hur looks on was found with a cache of roadshow posters from the movie. The still is dated 1959 and is in very fine condition. We have several stills from this release available on the site.
BEN-HUR (1959) 5459E Haya Harareet
Original MGM Color Printed Lithography Still (8×10). Very fine condition.
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This is an original MGM Color Printed Lithography Still (8x10) for the William Wyler historical epic, BEN-HUR (1959)—starring Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, and Haya Harareet. Considered by many critics to be the greatest achievement in cinematic history, Wyler not only had to direct literally “a cast of thousands,” but also was able to pull from his main actors the performances of their lives. Everything about this production was “Enormous.” 50,000 people were used to make the film on 300 sets covering more than 340 acres. The famous chariot race scene was shot in an 18-acre arena that took 40,000 tons of sand to make the track. The stands were packed with 8,000 extras, and it took over three months to shoot the entire scene. MGM, which nearly went bankrupt making the picture, spent over $12.5 million but grossed over $40 million on the project. The film won eleven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor to Heston, Best Supporting Actor to Griffith, and Best Director to Wyler. Interestingly enough, Gore Vidal worked as a script doctor on this film. This color portrait still of Haya Harareet as Esther was found with a cache of roadshow posters from the movie. The still is dated 1959 and is in very fine condition. We have several stills from this release available on the site.
BEN-HUR (1959) 5459F The House of Hur
Original MGM Color Printed Lithography Still (8×10). Very fine condition.
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Original MGM Color Printed Lithography Still (8x10) for the William Wyler historical epic, BEN-HUR (1959)—starring Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith and Haya Harareet. Considered by many critics to be the greatest achievement in cinematic history, Wyler not only had to direct literally “a cast of thousands,” but also was able to pull from his main actors the performances of their lives. Everything about this production was “Enormous.” 50,000 people were used to make the film on 300 sets covering more than 340 acres. The famous chariot race scene was shot in an 18-acre arena that took 40,000 tons of sand to make the track. The stands were packed with 8,000 extras, and it took over three months to shoot the entire scene. MGM, which nearly went bankrupt making the picture, spent over $12.5 million but grossed over $40 million on the project. The film won eleven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor to Heston, Best Supporting Actor to Griffith, and Best Director to Wyler. Interestingly enough, Gore Vidal worked as a script doctor on this film. This color still of House of Hur with Cathy O’Donnell, Haya Harareet, Martha Scott, Sam Jaffe, and Charlton Heston was found with a cache of roadshow posters from the movie. The still is dated 1959 and is in very fine condition. We have several stills from this release available on the site.
BEN-HUR (1959) 5459G The Chariot Race
Original MGM Color Printed Lithography Still (8×10). Very fine condition.
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This is an original MGM Color Printed Lithography Still (8x10) for the William Wyler historical epic, BEN-HUR (1959)—starring Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith and Haya Harareet. Considered by many critics to be the greatest achievement in cinematic history, Wyler not only had to direct literally “a cast of thousands,” but also was able to pull from his main actors the performances of their lives. Everything about this production was “Enormous.” 50,000 people were used to make the film on 300 sets covering more than 340 acres. The famous chariot race scene was shot in an 18-acre arena that took 40,000 tons of sand to make the track. The stands were packed with 8,000 extras, and it took over three months to shoot the entire scene. MGM, which nearly went bankrupt making the picture, spent over $12.5 million but grossed over $40 million on the project. The film won eleven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor to Heston, Best Supporting Actor to Griffith, and Best Director to Wyler. Interestingly enough, Gore Vidal worked as a script doctor on this film. This color still of Heston competing in the famous chariot race was found with a cache of roadshow posters from the movie. The still is dated 1959 and is in very fine condition. We have several stills from this release available on the site.
BEN-HUR (1959) 5459H Jack Hawkins
Original MGM Color Printed Lithography Still (8×10). Very fine condition.
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This is an original MGM Color Printed Lithography Still (8x10) for the William Wyler historical epic, BEN-HUR (1959)—starring Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith and Haya Harareet. Considered by many critics to be the greatest achievement in cinematic history, Wyler not only had to direct literally “a cast of thousands,” but also was able to pull from his main actors the performances of their lives. Everything about this production was “Enormous.” 50,000 people were used to make the film on 300 sets covering more than 340 acres. The famous chariot race scene was shot in an 18-acre arena that took 40,000 tons of sand to make the track. The stands were packed with 8,000 extras, and it took over three months to shoot the entire scene. MGM, which nearly went bankrupt making the picture, spent over $12.5 million but grossed over $40 million on the project. The film won eleven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor to Heston, Best Supporting Actor to Griffith, and Best Director to Wyler. Interestingly enough, Gore Vidal worked as a script doctor on this film. This color still portrait of Admiral and Consul Quintus Arrius was found with a cache of roadshow posters from the movie. The still is dated 1959 and is in very fine condition. We have several stills from this release available on the site.
BEN-HUR (1959) 5459I Messala Arrests the Family
Original MGM Color Printed Lithography Still (8×10). Very fine condition.
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This is an original MGM Color Printed Lithography Still (8x10) for the William Wyler historical epic, BEN-HUR (1959)—starring Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith and Haya Harareet. Considered by many critics to be the greatest achievement in cinematic history, Wyler not only had to direct literally “a cast of thousands,” but also was able to pull from his main actors the performances of their lives. Everything about this production was “Enormous.” 50,000 people were used to make the film on 300 sets covering more than 340 acres. The famous chariot race scene was shot in an 18-acre arena that took 40,000 tons of sand to make the track. The stands were packed with 8,000 extras, and it took over three months to shoot the entire scene. MGM, which nearly went bankrupt making the picture, spent over $12.5 million but grossed over $40 million on the project. The film won eleven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor to Heston, Best Supporting Actor to Griffith, and Best Director to Wyler. Interestingly enough, Gore Vidal worked as a script doctor on this film. This color scene still of Tribune Massala arresting the Hur family was found with a cache of roadshow posters from the movie. The still is dated 1959 and is in very fine condition. We have several stills from this release available on the site.
THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH (1952) 20340
Original Paramount Pictures 48-page Pressbook with Supplemental Materials (16.25×15). Fine condition.
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Original Paramount Pictures 48-page Pressbook (16.25x15) for the Cecil B. DeMille circus epic, THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH (1952)—starring Betty Hutton, Cornel Wilde, Charlton Heston, and Dorothy Lamour. This film tells the dramatic stories of trapeze artists, a clown, and an elephant trainer against a background of circus spectacle. DeMille toured the Midwest for two months with the Ringling Bros. circus—collecting anecdotes, slang, and behind-the-scenes ideas. Furthermore, the director, always demanding of his performers, insisted that everyone truly learn to perform the circus stunts they were supposed to be performing in the film. The popular movie was nominated for five Academy Awards and won two, including Best Picture. This original Pressbook also includes two Paramount Merchandising Manuals, an original herald, and the Paramount Pressbook Supplement. The Pressbook and supplemental materials are in fine condition.
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