Movie Posters

In recent years, the hobby of movie poster collecting has become a worldwide passion. Posters that could have been purchased ten years ago for $15 are now going for about $160. Classic posters have become more appreciated as they are becoming harder to find. Over the next few years, they will become even more valuable.

Before 1980, posters were made in a variety of sizes. A one-sheet poster measures 27" x 41" - the size of a regular movie poster. An insert is 14" x 36". The artwork depicted on these is usually the same as on the one-sheet poster. Three sheet posters are 41" x 81". This is approximately three times the size of a one-sheet. A half-sheet is printed with credits and artwork that run horizontally. This poster is wider than it is high. I have attached a photo to show the relative size of the most popular movie poster sizes.

Posters of this era were to be used by theatres while a movie was playing. After that it was to be returned to the poster exchange or destroyed. This, of course, makes them harder to find today and, once found, they usually show signs of wear.

This graphic shows the relative size of popular movie posters

1951 Insert MGM Movie Poster -

Angels in the Outfield

Large (14” x 36”) Insert Poster for 1951 MGM Movie Angels in the Outfield

Original (not a reprint) insert movie poster from the 1951 MGM movie Angels in the Outfield starring Janet Leigh and Paul Douglas. This is the original movie that was remade in the 1994 by Disney.

This is an unrestored poster measuring 14” x 36” with edge and fold wear, creases, pinholes, some staining, and discoloration.

Paul Douglas, who had been a successful sports announcer before going to Hollywood, was a natural for the role of gruff manager who is overdue for a reformation. Janet Leigh was an up-and-coming starlet at MGM, freshly married to actor Tony Curtis when this movie came out in 1951.

In addition to the two stars the cast features a number of well-known MGM studio players including Keenan Wynn, Spring Byington, Lewis Stone and Bruce Bennett.

Before 1980, posters were made in a variety of sizes. A one-sheet poster like this one measures 27" x 41" - the size of a regular movie poster. See the graphic at the top of this page to see the relative size of the most popular movie poster sizes.

$40.00

1951 Insert MGM Movie Poster -

Callaway Went Thataway

$40

Original Theatre insert poster for 1951 MGM comedy, Callaway Went Thataway

This is an authentic, unrestored insert movie poster for the 1951 MGM comedy film, Callaway Went Thataway. It measures about 14” by 36”. It is NOT a reprint or a reproduction. It would be a unique and colourful addition for the wall of anyone’s home theatre.

Posters of this era were to be used by theatres while a movie was playing. After that they were to be returned to the poster exchange or destroyed. Like any unrestored poster this one displays signs of use. It is folded, has minor crease and pin holes. Overall it is in very good+ condition.

Callaway Went Thataway, starred Fred MacMurray, Dorothy McGuire and Howard Keel. It was written, directed, and produced by Melvin Frank and Norman Panama. It was a satire of the television program Hopalong Cassidy.

Fred MacMurray (1908 – 1991), the film’s star, appeared in more than 100 movies and a successful television series during a career that ran from 1930 to the 1970s. Usually cast in light comedies as a decent, thoughtful character, MacMurray became one of Hollywood's highest-paid actors in 1943, when his salary reached $420,000. He was the highest-paid actor in Hollywood, and the fourth highest-paid American.

Co-stars Dorothy McGuire and Howard Keel are also well known.

Before 1980, posters were made in a variety of sizes. This is an insert which is 14" x 36". See the graphic at the top of this page to see the relative size of the most popular movie poster sizes.

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Original one-sheet theatre poster for 1953 20th Century Fox Movie – The Glory Brigade

Large (27” x 41”) 1-Sheet Poster for 1953 War Movie “The Glory Brigade” with Victor Mature

Original (not a reprint) one-sheet (27” X 41”) movie poster from the 1953 Twentieth Century Fox film The Glory Brigade starring Victor Mature, Lee Marvin and Richard Egan. The poster, numbered 53/290, is folded, with minor spots, pinholes and one larger hole near the Y in the title. Overall it’s in very good condition. See the close up scans for a better look.

Set during the Korean War Mature volunteers his platoon to escort Greek troops to perform a reconnaissance mission behind Communist lines. Due to his Greek heritage Mature is initially proud to accompany the Greek contingent but his feelings change to scorn and mistrust when he thinks cowardice is shown by the Greek soldiers and their leaders. An uneasy alliance is maintained between the US and Greek troops as the enemy's true objective is learned.

Victor Mature was a popular American leading man mostly in action pictures and sand and sandal epics. His most acclaimed roles came shortly after World War II as Doc Holliday in John Ford's My Darling Clementine (1946) and as a stoolie in Henry Hathaway's Kiss of Death (1947). He is most famous, however, for his more exotic roles in films like Samson and Delilah (1949) and The Egyptian (1954).

Co-star Lee Marvin was a long time supporting actor (often as a vicious heavy) who morphed into a grizzled leading man after he won an Oscar in the comedy western Cat Ballou (1965). The Dirty Dozen (1967) is probably his best known movie. He is also known for a highly publicized lawsuit in which an ex-live in girlfriend sued him for a substantial portion of his assets. She lost but the case established a legal precedent for the rights of unmarried cohabiters.

Richard Egan was another popular action player during the 1950s. His best known movie was probably Pollyanna.

$65

ID Number- 53/290

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1949 Insert 20th Century Fox Movie Poster Mr. Belvedere Goes to College

$40

Insert Poster (14” x 36”) for 1949 20th Century Fox Movie- Mr. Belvedere Goes to College

Original (not a reprint) insert movie poster from the movie Mr. Belvedere Goes to College a 1949 comedy starring Clifton Webb and Shirley Temple. It focuses on Webb as prickly genius Lynn Belvedere who enrolls in a major university with the intention of obtaining a four-year degree in only one year.

This is an unrestored poster measuring 14” x 36” with folds, some edge wear and pinholes. The serial number is 49-227.

Clifton Webb (1889-1966) was the cinema’s favorite snob of the 1940s whether in comedies or dramas. Apparently the finicky, fussy, and condescending personality he presented on the screen was not that far from his real-life personality.

Shirley Temple (1928-2014) was easily the most popular and famous child star of all time. She got her start in the movies at the age of three and soon progressed to super stardom. She was box-office champion for the consecutive years 1935-36-37-38, and a marketing bonanza. Fans bought millions of dollars' worth of products that had her likeness on them. Dolls, phonograph records, mugs, hats, dresses, whatever it was, if it had her picture they bought it.

Before 1980, posters were made in a variety of sizes. An insert poster like this one measures 14" x 36". See the graphic at the top of this page to see the relative size of the most popular movie poster sizes.

Original one-sheet theatre poster for 1949 Republic Western Movie – Navajo Trail Riders

$65

Large (27” x 41”) 1-Sheet Poster for 1949 Western- Navajo Trail Riders

Original (not a reprint) one-sheet (27” X 41”) movie poster from the 1949 Republic film Navajo Trail Riders starring Allan “Rocky” Lane. This is an unrestored poster with edge and fold wear, creases, pinholes, misfolds, smudges, some staining, and small chips in the border.

Allan "Rocky" Lane (1909-1973) started as a leading man in major studio dramas but faded to "B" serials and westerns in later life. Making his film debut with "Not Quite Decent" (1929), he had trouble rising in stature, however, and left Hollywood in 1932. Giving it a second try a few years later he played second lead roles in good quality "B" films, throughout the late 30s, including "Stowaway"(1936), with little Shirley Temple, "Maid's Night Out"(1938) with Joan Fontaine, and "Twelve Crowded Hours" (1939), co-starring Lucille Ball.

His serials as steadfast Mountie Dave King, proved popular and, around this time, he started gaining attention as a photogenic and personable cowboy star. With his trusty steed Black Jack, he churned out a bucketful of westerns every year for nearly a decade. He may be best remembered these days as the off-camera voice for the talking horse "Mister Ed" in the 1960s television sitcom.

ID Number- 49/529

1951 One-Sheet Paramount Movie Poster -Quebec

Original Theatre one-sheet poster for 1951 Paramount Movie - Quebec

Original (not a reprint) 1-sheet (27” X 41”) movie poster from the 1951 Paramount film Quebec starring John Barrymore Jr. and Corrine Calvet. Poster has a colorful image. Poster is folded and has a minor piece out at lower right corner. Overall it's in very good+ condition. The poster is copyrighted by Paramount Studios and is numbered 51/41.

Quebec is built around French-English rebellions in Canada in the 1830s. Although filmed in technicolor it has a soap-opera plot and a B-movie cast led by John Barrymore Jr. (father of Drew Barrymore) and French actress Corinne Calvet.

Shot on location in Quebec, the film tells the tale of Mme. Stephanie Durossac, also known as Lafleur (played by Calvet), a fiery pro-independence leader, and Mark Douglas (Barrymore), a young man who discovers that Lafleur is his long-lost mother. Lafleur creates problems since she is also the wife of the British governor of the province but she ultimately sacrifices herself to prevent Douglas from being taken hostage. The climax of the movie depicts a military assault on the British fortress.

In recent years, the hobby of movie poster collecting has become a worldwide passion. Classic posters have become more appreciated as they are becoming harder to find. Over the next few years, they will become even more valuable.

$65.00

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1950 1-sheet Western Movie Poster -

Redwood Forest Trail

$60.00

Large (27” x 41”) 1-Sheet Poster for 1950 Western- Redwood Forest Trail

Original (not a reprint) one-sheet (27” X 41”) movie poster from the 1950 Republic film Redwood Forest Trail starring Rex Allen. This is an unrestored poster with edge and fold wear, creases, pinholes, misfolds, smudges, some staining, and some paper loss in the border. It is rough on the bottom right corner (see close up scan below) and there are some pieces out of the top border.

The artwork has the elements of a typical western of the early1950s. The star (Rex Allen) has a colorful nickname (The Arizona Cowboy) and Carl Switzer (Alfalfa from the Our Gang comedies) is on board for sidekick comic relief. The cast also includes Academy Award winning actress Jane Darwell, an unusual casting coup for a B western.

Rex Allen was a B-western fixture for many years but is better known to baby boomers as the narrator for many nature documentaries made by Walt Disney.

ID Number 50/552

1954 Insert War Movie Poster -

The Silent Raiders

Original Theatre insert poster for 1954 war movie – Silent Raiders

This is an authentic, unrestored movie poster for the 1954 war movie Silent Raiders. It measures about 14” by 36”. It is NOT a reprint or a reproduction. It would be a unique and colourful addition for the wall of anyone’s home theatre. Posters of this era were to be used by theatres while a movie was playing. After that they were to be returned to the poster exchange or destroyed.

Like any unrestored poster it displays signs of use. Insert (14” x 36") movie poster from the 1954 war film, The Silent Raiders, starring Richard Bartlett. Poster is folded, has minor crease, minor repair on back and pin holes. Overall it’s in very good+ condition. Poster is numbered 54-408.

Silent Raiders is a 1954 low budget war film directed, starring and co-produced by Richard Bartlett. It was the first film of the L&B Production Company, consisting of Earle Lyon and Richard Bartlett. Movie is set prior to the Dieppe Raid, seven US Army Rangers come ashore. Their mission is to destroy a German communications centre that controls the coastal guns that threaten the Canadian amphibious assault.

Before 1980, posters were made in a variety of sizes. This is an insert which is 14" x 36". See the graphic at the top of this page to see the relative size of the most popular movie poster sizes.

ID Number- 54-408

$40.00

1950 3-Sheet MGM Movie Poster -

The Skipper Surprised His Wife

Original Movie Theatre poster- 1950 MGM 3-Sheet

This is an authentic, unrestored movie poster for the 1950 MGM movie “The Skipper Surprised His Wife”. It measures about 41” by 80”. It is NOT a reprint or a reproduction. It would be a unique and colourful addition the wall of anyone’s home theatre.

Like any unrestored poster it displays signs of use. There is edge and fold wear, slight fold separations, very minor paper loss, pinholes, and unobtrusive stains. There is light bleed through from a stamp on the back side. Although it is called a three-sheet poster it is in two sections and folded, as originally printed. It is numbered 50/274.

The movie starred Robert Walker, Joan Leslie, Edward Arnold, Spring Byington, Leon Ames, and Jan Sterling and was directed by Elliott Nugent.

Robert Walker (October 13, 1918 – August 28, 1951) was best known for his starring role in Alfred Hitchcock's 1951 thriller “Strangers on a Train.” His off-screen life was short and unhappy. Twice divorced by the time he was 30, he suffered from alcoholism and mental illness.

His first wife was actress Phylis Isley, who later took the stage name Jennifer Jones and became a protégée (and lover) of producer David O. Selznick. Walker and she divorced in 1945.

Walker's charming demeanor and boyish good looks caught on and he worked steadily playing "boy-next-door" roles in films such as “See Here, Private Hargrove” (1944) and “Her Highness and the Bellboy” (1945). He also appeared in Selznick's “Since You Went Away” (1944) in which he and Jones portrayed doomed young lovers during World War II.

$75.00

1952 3-Sheet Western Movie Poster -

South Pacific Trail

South Pacific Trail- 1952 Original 3-sheet western movie poster

This is an authentic, unrestored movie poster for the 1952 Republic Pictures movie “South Pacific Trail”. It measures about 41” by 80”. It is NOT a reprint or a reproduction. It would be a unique and colourful addition the wall of anyone’s home.

This poster is unrestored and displays signs of use. There is edge and fold wear, several separations along the fold lines, minor paper loss, and pinholes. I have posted several photos showing problem areas. Although it is called a three-sheet poster it is in two sections and folded, as originally printed.

The artwork has all the elements of a typical western of the early1950s. The star (Rex Allen) has a colorful nickname (The Arizona Cowboy) and a wonder horse (Koko- Miracle Horse of the Movies). There’s also the Republic Rhythm Riders (a singing group ala the Sons of the Pioneers) and Slim Pickens is on board for sidekick comic relief.

Despite the age of the poster and the condition of the seams the colors are bold and bright. The artwork on the horse is marvelous.

Rex Allen, the star of the movie, was a B-western fixture for many years but is better known to baby boomers as the narrator for many nature documentaries made by Walt Disney.

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$69

Original one-sheet theatre poster for 1949 Universal Movie – The Sun Never Sets

$50

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Original one-sheet theatre poster for Universal Movie – The Sun Never Sets

This is an authentic, unrestored movie poster for a 1949 re-release of the 1939 Universal movie “The Sun Never Sets.” It measures about 27” by 41”. It would be a unique and colourful addition for the wall of anyone’s home theatre.

This poster shows signs of use. It is folded, has a repair on back, a piece out at seam and some seam splitting, pinholes, and minor border chip. The poster is numbered 44/482. There are some numbers and writing on the back, as well.

In the days before television, videotape, and DVDs movie producers often reissued movies several times after their original release, especially movies that weren’t set in contemporary America. This poster is for the first re-release of a 1939 movie.

“The Sun Never Sets” starred Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Basil Rathbone, Lionel Atwill, and C. Aubrey Smith. It’s the story of British Colonial Service staff representing the Empire in Africa.

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1951 1-sheet Western Movie Poster -

Thunder in God's Country

$60.00

Large (27” x 41”) 1-Sheet Poster for 1951 Western- Thunder in God’s Country

Original (not a reprint) one-sheet (27” X 41”) movie poster from the 1951 Republic film Thunder in God’s Country starring Rex Allen.

This is an unrestored poster with edge wear, wear on the folds, creases, lots of pinholes, and some staining. These posters were shipped folded from theatre to theatre for use in advance of and during a movie’s run. They were supposed to be shipped back to the central poster agency when the movie was through. It's serial number is 51/242.

The artwork has the elements of a typical western of the early1950s. The star (Rex Allen) has a colorful nickname (The Arizona Cowboy), a trusty steed (Koko the Wonder Horse) and this time it’s Buddy Ebsen providing the sidekick, comic relief as Happy Hooper.

Rex Allen was a B-western fixture for many years but is better known to baby boomers as the narrator for many nature documentaries made by Walt Disney. Buddy Ebsen is most famous as Jed Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies.

ID Number 51/242

1951 3-Sheet Movie Poster -

Two Gals and a Guy

$75.00

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Two Gals and a Guy- Extra Large, Original 3-sheet Movie poster- 1951

This is an authentic, unrestored movie poster for the 1951 movie “Two gals and a Guy”. It measures about 41” by 80”. It is NOT a reprint or a reproduction. It would be a unique and colourful addition the wall of anyone’s home theatre.

Like any unrestored poster it displays signs of use. There is edge and fold wear, slight fold separations, very minor paper loss, pinholes, and unobtrusive stains. There is light bleed through from a stamp on the back side. Although it is called a three-sheet poster it is in two sections and folded, as originally printed. It is numbered 51/336.

Two Gals and a Guy, also known as Baby and Me, is a comedy film starring Robert Alda (father of Alan Alda), Janis Paige and veteran character actor James Gleason. The film was an independent production of the Weisner Brothers for Eagle-Lion Films and released by United Artists.

Robert Alda's career began in vaudeville, as a singer-dancer. Graduating to performing on radio and in burlesque, he made his film debut as George Gershwin in Rhapsody in Blue (1945). On Broadway he won a Tony Award for his work in the musical "Guys and Dolls."

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1-Sheet Movie Poster for 1959 Randolph Scott western- Westbound

$65

Large (27” x 41”) 1-Sheet Poster for 1959 Randolph Scott western “Westbound”

Original (not a reprint) one-sheet (27” X 41”) movie poster from the 1959 Warner Bros. film Westbound starring Randolph Scott, Virginia Mayo, and Karen Steele. The poster has two numbers 58/587 and 59/ and is folded, with minor spots, pinholes and some repairs done on the back. Overall it’s in very good condition.

Directed by Budd Boetticher the movie was shot in September 1957 in Warnercolor. at a cost of more than a half-million dollars. It was released in April 1959. This is the sixth of seven films directed by Boetticher and starring Scott.

Randolph Scott’s (1898 – 1987) career spanned from 1928 to 1962, mostly as a leading man. Originally he appeared in a variety of film types including social dramas, crime dramas, comedies, musicals, adventure tales, war films, and a few horror and fantasy films. However, his most enduring image is that of a tall-in-the-saddle western hero and out of his more than 100 film appearances more than 60 were in westerns

During the early 1950s, Scott was a consistent box-office draw. In the annual Motion Picture Herald Top Ten Polls, he ranked 10th in 1950, seventh in 1951, and 10th in both 1952 and 1953.

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Original one-sheet theatre poster for 1948 Columbia Movie – The Wreck of the Hesperus

$65

Original one-sheet theatre poster for 1948 Columbia Movie – The Wreck of the Hesperus

This is an authentic, unrestored movie poster for the 1948 Columbia movie “The Wreck of the Hesperus.” It measures about 27” by 41”. It is NOT a reprint or a reproduction. It would be a unique and colourful addition for the wall of anyone’s home theatre. Posters of this era were to be used by theatres while a movie was playing. After that they were to be returned to the poster exchange or destroyed.

The poster shows signs of use. There is a small chip in the top edge with pin holes and a repair on the back. Since the poster was regularly folded to be shipped to different theatres there are creases. The poster is numbered 48/719. There are some numbers and writing on the back, as well.

“The Wreck of the Hesperus” is a 1948 drama from Columbia Pictures starring Willard Parker and Edgar Buchanan. It is based on and named after a narrative poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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