ALL THE KING’S MEN (1949) 2498-6

Original Columbia Pictures Scene Lobby Card (11x14) for the hallmark political drama, ALL THE KING'S MEN (1949) starring Broderick Crawford, John Ireland, Joanne Dru, and Mercedes McCambridge. The film was produced, directed, and written by Robert Rossen based on a novel by Robert Penn Warren about the colorful life of Louisiana's infamous governor Huey Long. Crawford plays Willie Stark, the character based on Long, who dreams of becoming a political populist. When he finally wins the governorship, he tries to do all the good things he promised. But alas, his administration is based on bribes, payoffs, and intimidation from a private army of police and paid thugs. Crawford's lust for power is finally brought to an end when he is assassinated in the foyer of the state capitol. This grim tale was a breakout role for Crawford who won the Academy Award for Best Actor. McCambridge, in her debut playing Crawford's equally callous and conniving aid, also won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. This original lobby card of Crawford and others looking over a balcony is in good condition with just some pin holes and discoloration mostly on the borders, and gum residue on the back of the card.