Movie Art

This is an original Selznick 1940 “Limited Engagement” Six Sheet Poster for the Victor Fleming Civil War masterpiece, GONE WITH THE WIND (1939)—starring Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Olivia de Havilland, and Leslie Howard. Based on the epic novel by Margaret Mitchell, this film is certainly one of the greatest films ever made, bringing together a stellar list of talent in Hollywood at the time. Not only are all the performances outstanding, the scenery and costumes are sumptuous, the cinematography by Ernest Haller and Ray Rennahan (shot entirely in Technicolor) is glorious, and the music of Max Steiner is memorable. The film was nominated for 13 Academy Awards—including Best Picture, Best Actress to Leigh, Best Director to Fleming, and Best Cinematography. The poster for issued for the year 1940, and is considered original material. This is certainly the best poster depicting the burning of Atlanta. GONE WITH THE WIND was released in a few markets at the end of 1939, but the vast majority of its run began after January 1940. Some posters have erroneously been tagged as “roadshow” for GWTW. This is a misnomer. The film was never released as a roadshow attraction. Rather, Selznick rolled out a very slow release for the movie intended to build interest and positive word-of-mouth buzz over time. A more successful campaign for the release of the film could hardly have been accomplished. Adjusted for ticket price inflation, GONE WITH THE WIND has been (for decades) the highest grossing film ever made. This original stone lithograph six sheet poster is linen-backed and in very fine condition.

Original Paramount Pictures Advance Style A One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the Stephen Sommers action adventure, G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA (2009) starring Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Christopher Eccleston, Gregory Fitoussi, Channing Tatum, and Marlon Wayans. An action movie from start to finish, it is based on a cartoon, whose sole purpose was to sell a set of toys (“action figures”) to pre-pubescent boys. This original advance one sheet poster is rolled and in very fine plus to near mint condition.

Original Columbia Pictures One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the Lawrence Kasdan western, SILVERADO (1985) starring Kevin Kline, Scott Glenn, Kevin Costner, and Danny Glover. The film tells the story of a bunch of misfits who band together in 1880 to right the injustices that have befallen a small western town. In making this film, director Kasdan fulfilled his life-long dream to make a western. Although not a blockbuster at the box office, the new world of video rentals made the film an unexpected and overwhelming hit, lifting the film to the classic cult status that it enjoys today. Although the film embraces every western clichés, it serves them up with such exuberance that they seem new and fresh. This original one sheet poster is folded and in near mint condition.

Original Walt Disney Productions One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff animation masterpiece, THE LION KING (1994) starring the voices of Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, and James Earl Jones. This film has outstanding songs by Elton John, a wonderfully compelling story, and first-class animation. Indeed, some critics consider this to be the best Disney animated film of all time. This original rolled double-sided one sheet poster is in near mint condition.

Original 20th Century-Fox Advance One Sheet Poster (27×41) for the Tim Burton fantasy masterpiece, EDWARD SCISSORHANDS (1990) starring Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, and Vincent Price. One of Tim Burton’s best films, it tells the story of an inventor (Price), whose greatest creation is Edward. Unfortunately, the inventor dies before he can complete Edward’s hands; instead, he is left with metal scissors for hands. Depp gives a phenomenal performance as Edward, and Price deftly plays the inventor in one of his last film performances. Many critics felt that Depp and Burton should have won the Oscars for Best Actor and Best Director; however, the only nomination the film received was for Best Makeup. This original double-sided advance one sheet poster is in fine plus condition, with bright colors and some slight fold creases—but no fold separations.

Original Belgian poster for the William Castle film DRUMS OF TAHITI (1954) starring Dennis O’Keefe, Francis L. Sullivan and Patricia Medina. This was originally an action-packed 3D movie produced during the first attempt by the studios to create a unique movie-going magnet designed to pull viewers away from their newly acquired TV sets. DRUMS OF TAHITI finds Dennis O’Keefe helping the natives against the French occupation while fighting the advances of a femme fatale (Patricia Medina) and a native dance girl. Wildly cinematic volcanoes and hurricanes ensue! This Belgian poster is in fair condition; torn in the top play date area. The image area is in good condition. Worn but intact. Would linen back nicely as a trimmed poster. Please ask us about poster restoration.

Original Belgian poster for the Rudolph Mate film SECOND CHANCE (1953) starring Robert Mitchum, Linda Darnell, and Jack Palance. This was originally an action-packed 3D movie produced during the first attempt by the studios to create a unique movie-going magnet designed to pull viewers away from their newly acquired TV sets. The excitement in SECOND CHANCE takes place south of the border with a suspenseful scene aboard an aerial tramway climaxing the film. The poster is in good condition and the image area is fine. The Belgian censor stamps are attached. The top of the poster has been trimmed.

Original Belgian poster for the Gordon Douglas film THE SINS OF RACHEL CADE (1960) starring Angie Dickinson, Peter Finch, Roger Moore, Mary Wickes, Scatman Crothers, Rafer Johnson and Woody Strode.This turbulent tale of a missionary woman’s temptation by immorality and sexual desire finds Angie Dickinson torn between two men and left alone, preaching to the Belgian Congonese natives accompanied by her illegitimate child. This original Belgian poster is in fine condition.