ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Posters Books

Twentieth Century Fox, 1966. American one-sheet film poster for the 1966 film, "Batman," the highly entertaining motion picture result of the equally entertaining and successful television in the 1960s, directed by Leslie H. Martinson and starring Adam West and Burt Ward as the caped crusaders, and Cesar Romero, Burgess Meredith, and Frank Gorshin as Joker, Penguin, and Riddler (our favorite), respectively. Near Fine condition, with minor separation at the folds and light surface creases at the c... more information

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Warner Brothers, 1974. American one-sheet film poster for the classic 1974 film comedy, "Blazing Saddles," directed by Mel Brooks and starring Gene Wilder and Slim Pickens. Near Fine, folded, 27 x 40 inches. For many, Mel Brooks was never more on his game, though "Young Frankenstein" might warrant a tie in a photo finish. ... more information

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Warner Brothers, 1968. American one-sheet film poster for the classic 1968 crime film, "Bullitt," based on the novel, "Mute Witness" by Robert Pike, directed by Peter Yates, and starring Steve McQueen, Robert Vaughn, Jacqueline Bisset, and Robert Duvall. Very Good+, folded, 27 x 40 inches, with minor wear at the folds and separation at some of the fold intersections. Probably Steve McQueen's most minimal performance, and one of the greatest uses of location footage (San Francisco) i... more information

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RKO Radio Pictures, 1946. American Half-Sheet Poster for the classic 1946 Val Lewton chiller, "Bedlam," , The last of the nine remarkable, atmospheric films noir that producer Lewton made in his brief but stunning tenure with RKO between 1942 and 1946. Based on a story told in engravings by William Hargraves titled, "The Rake's Progress.Near Fine example, 22 x 28 inches, no creases, bright and clean. ... more information

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Paramount, 1974. American one-sheet film poster for the greatest neo-noir film of the 1970s, and a movie that stands as the portrait of the seedy side of southern California, "Chinatown." The screenplay was Robert Towne's defining work, and the film would become not only a rival to Roman Polanski's prior masterpiece, "Rosemary's Baby," it would be his last American effort. Starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, and John Huston in career-defining roles. About Near Fine condit... more information

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RKO Radio Pictures, 1946. American Half-Sheet Poster for the classic 1955 film noir, "The Desperate Hours." Based on a novel by Joseph Hayes, which was adapted into a play and then a screenplay by the author within the space of a year. Near Fine, 22 x 28 inches, no creases, rolled. A bright, clean example. ... more information

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Warner Brothers, 1932. American one-sheet film poster for the 1932 film, "The Purchase Price," based on the novel, "The Mud Lark" by Arthur Stringer and starring Barbara Stanwyck and George Brent. City gal Barbara Stanwyck develops a distaste for her natural habitat, and rushes to the country and into the arms of the simple-but-wise George Brent. Barbara comes on too fast, offends George's simple sensibilities, and spends the rest of the film making up for it. A classic and somewhat... more information

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Twentieth Century-Fox, 1975. American one-sheet film poster for the 1975 historical adventure/comedy, "Royal Flash." Based on the novel by George McDonald Fraser, directed by Richard Lester, and starring Malcolm McDowell (as Flashman), Alan Bates, and Oliver Reed (as Otto von Bismarck). In the story, von Bismarck talks Flashman into impersonating a prince, with screwy results. Fine condition, folded, 27 x 40 inches. An international co-production between the US and the UK, this is the only featur... more information

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American International Pictures [AIP], 1965. American Half-Sheet Poster for the 1965 euro-spy film, "Secret Agent Fireball." While many films during this era were labeled "James Bond rip-offs," most of them bore little resemblance to Bond. Not so with this Italy/France co-production, which was released in Europe with the title, "077: Challenge to Killers," and steals liberally from nearly every aspect of Ian Fleming's man of action. Near Fine, 22 x 28 inches, very light we... more information

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios, 1971. American half-sheet poster for the classic 1971 UK crime film, "Get Carter." Michael Caine reinvented himself several times in crime films of the 1960s and 1970s, beginning with Harry Palmer in "The Ipcress File," then in the lighter "The Italian Job." At the beginning of the 1970s, put a brutal stamp on maverick Mike Hodges' auspicious directorial debut, about a contract killer who abandons his sponsors in order to settle a perso... more information

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Warner Brothers, 1970. American one-sheet film poster for the 1970 Western film, "The Ballad of Cable Hogue." Produced and directed by Sam Peckinpah, and starring Jason Robards, Stella Stevens, and Strother Martin. One of the most underrated of Peckinpah's films "Cable Hogue" is a dreamlike story of a drifter who finally decides to come to terms with his past and settle down. Very Good+ condition, with a small chip at the bottom right corner, and a couple of small closed tears at th... more information

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Universal, 1972. American one-sheet film poster for the 1972 thriller, "Frenzy." Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Near Fine condition, with light rubbing at a few of the folds. Folded, 27 x 40 inches. ... more information

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Filmways, 1981. American one-sheet film poster for the 1981 thriller, "Blow Out." Directed by Brian De Palma, starring John Travolta, Nancy Allen, and John Lithgow. Fine condition. Folded, 27 x 40 inches. ... more information

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Filmways, 1980. American one-sheet film poster for the 1980 thriller, "Dressed to Kill." Directed by Brian De Palma, starring Michael Caine, Angie Dickinson, and Nancy Allen. Fine condition. Folded, 27 x 40 inches. ... more information

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Paramount, 1978. American one-sheet film poster for the 1978 film, "Days of Heaven." Written and directed by Terrence Malick, starring Richard Gere, Brooke Adams, and Sam Shepard. After making his auspicious directorial debut with "Badlands" in 1973, Terrence Malick returned five years later with this film, which many consider his masterpiece. Fine condition. Folded, 27 x 40 inches. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, and nominated for Best Original Score, Costume Desig... more information

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Paramount, 1981. American one-sheet film poster for the 1981 film, "Reds." Written and directed by Warren Beatty, starring Warren Beatty, Diane Keaton, Edward Herrmann, Jerzy Kosinski, Jack Nicholson, Paul Sorvino, Maureen Stapleton, and M. Emmet Walsh. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Director, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Cinematography, in addition to nine nominations. Fine condition. Folded, 27 x 40 inches. ... more information

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United Artists, 1974. American one-sheet film poster (Style A) for the 1974 film, "Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia." Directed and written by Sam Peckinpah, and starring Warren Oates. Fine condition. Folded, 27 x 40 inches. ... more information

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Twentieth Century-Fox, 1967. American one-sheet film poster for the 1967 Western film, "Hombre." Based on the novel by Elmore Leonard, directed by Martin Ritt, and starring Paul Newman, Fredric March, and Richard Boone. One of the great 1960s westerns, with a revisionist attitude that predicted the films of the decade to come. Elmore Leonard built his novel around the "white flag" scenario that is at the center of the film, and it gave Paul Newman one of the best lines of his career. Ne... more information

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Twentieth Century-Fox, 1977. American one-sheet film poster for the 1977 film, "Cross of Iron." Directed by Sam Peckinpah, and starring James Coburn, Maximillian Schell, and James Mason. Apart from some mild fray at one corner, Near Fine condition. Folded, 27 x 40 inches. ... more information

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Paramount, 1979. American one-sheet film poster for the 1979 film, "Escape from Alcatraz." Directed by Don Siegel, and starring Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, and Fred Ward. The last of Don Siegel's many great films with Clint Eastwood. Near Fine condition, with light creasing along the bottom edge. Folded, 27 x 40 inches. ... more information

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