Cinevent this weekend-who is going?

[erik1925]

In regards to the Mr Wu, Siegmund von Suchodolski is a German artist, so I'm beginning to doubt somewhat. Maybe the poster is German. I haven't seen other posters from him that weren't German. On the other hand I have seen the poster and I have looked at the specific data. I even wrote them down, but can't find my book. Based on that I was convinced it was Dutch. Anyhow it is most probably from the Chaney movie as that's the only release in the twenties in Dutch and German cinemas. I can't find records for the German or English version in the appropriate timeframe.

Wim

Hey Wim,

The Mister Wu poster is German, printed in Munich, in 1925 by Oscar Conse'e. In doing research, I found out that this is an advertising poster for a magician, called Mister Wu, who performed at that time. The figure depicted, dressed in top hat and tuxedo collar, now makes more sense. And with no MGM logo or credits anywhere on the poster, it didnt appear right, IMO.

In addition, the MGM film, MR WU, was released in March, 1927, in the US; and in the fall of that year, in Europe, so this poster precedes that by two years. The artist, Suchodolski, did advertising posters for the things like the Tierpark Hellebrun Zoo, in Munich, and Cenovis Hot Chocolate, as well.

Copies of this poster have come up for auction at various times over the years -- in 1997, 2001, 2004, and 2010.

The May 2004 auction, held in San Francisco, placed an estimate value of $500-800.00 for the poster. The copy did not sell at that particular auction.


Jeff

[Ogami_Itto]

i should have chimed in earlier in this thread, thanks for inviting me ben i had a good time.

I wonder if Ben took a pic of the Argentian "London After Midnight" poster in the magic room??

a little bit of a ball dropper, eh rich?

just messing with you i actually let the cat out of the bag about LAM in the latest acquisitions thread days ago.


as for cinevent... i had a lot of fun. the 1hr 45min ride seemed very short while me and ben talked about posters and film. the dealer room was pretty overwhelming boxes of folded posters, lobby cards, and stills i don't think it would be possible to look at everything if you were there all weekend let alone one day.

after looking at all these great pics i am seeing stuff I didn't even get a good look at while we were there and possibly posters i missed in general. next year ben and I both will bring our nice cameras (right?) as we were in THE room (you know which one) we were kicking our selves in the ass for not bringing our nice cameras, i had an rebel eos t1i sitting at home and ben has a nikon (cant remember did you say d50) any way there both nice cameras that neither of us decided to bring.

choptop,

there is a majority of vintage material there but i did see quite a few from the 70-80s but i dont think i saw many if any past the 90s (which in my opinion is a good thing). i went there with a few one sheets in mind that i have been on the lookout for and there were several there, live and let die (2 copies both very reasonably priced) taxi driver (only saw one way overpriced not the best condition) phantasm (he wanted 250! i picked one up off ebay in better shape sat for 125)

Hey Wim,

The Mister Wu poster is German, printed in Munich, in 1925 by Oscar Conse'e. In doing research, I found out that this is an advertising poster for a magician, called Mister Wu, who performed at that time. The figure depicted, dressed in top hat and tuxedo collar, now makes more sense. And with no MGM logo or credits anywhere on the poster, it didnt appear right, IMO.

In addition, the MGM film, MR WU, was released in March, 1927, in the US; and in the fall of that year, in Europe, so this poster precedes that by two years. The artist, Suchodolski, did advertising posters for the things like the Tierpark Hellebrun Zoo, in Munich, and Cenovis Hot Chocolate, as well.

Copies of this poster have come up for auction at various times over the years -- in 1997, 2001, 2004, and 2010.

The May 2004 auction, held in San Francisco, placed an estimate value of $500-800.00 for the poster. The copy did not sell at that particular auction.


Jeff

thanks for the info on the mr wu poster i thought it was a pretty neat piece.


anyone thinking of going, you should. it is a good time, quite an array of fantastic posters (whether you can afford them or not) and also plenty of interesting people.


Evan

[Mondo Hazardo]

Hey Wim,

The Mister Wu poster is German, printed in Munich, in 1925 by Oscar Conse'e. In doing research, I found out that this is an advertising poster for a magician, called Mister Wu, who performed at that time. The figure depicted, dressed in top hat and tuxedo collar, now makes more sense. And with no MGM logo or credits anywhere on the poster, it didnt appear right, IMO.

So that was it. I'll have to find my booklet and seem my scribblings. Shows how your mind can play tricks. Thinking back I only knew it was in the movie poster section, so i immediately assumed it to be a movie poster. If my memory serves me right (probably it doesn't as we've already found out) it hit the thousand euro mark. I guess Benito had one wrong this time also. Still, a beautiful poster

[erik1925]

So that was it. I'll have to find my booklet and seem my scribblings. Shows how your mind can play tricks. Thinking back I only knew it was in the movie poster section, so i immediately assumed it to be a movie poster. If my memory serves me right (probably it doesn't as we've already found out) it hit the thousand euro mark. I guess Benito had one wrong this time also. Still, a beautiful poster

Wim,

I think it is a beautiful poster, too. Don't get me wrong. The contrasting yellows and blues against that black background make for a mysterious image, indeed.

It just isnt A poster from the film. Vintage magic posters are also highly collectible. I'm not sure this one would ever sell for 4900.00, though.

Jeff

[CSM]

No, its mostly for vintage film.

But for this to be your initial typed reaction after seeing that London After Midnight or Invisible Man piece makes me think you are that guy who goes to a five star restaurant and orders chicken fingers.

What kind of dipping sauce though? 

[wonka]

The big 2012 bump.

Haters gotta hate.

[jayn_j]

The big 2012 bump.

Haters gotta hate.

Been thinkin about it.  It is in driving range, and I've never been to one.  I'd like to meet some of you, and its been years since I have been in a place that actually had posters on display for sale.

[eatbrie]

I am a hatter.

And super proud of it.

[wonka]

I am a hatter.

And super proud of it.

Are you a mad hatter?

Can you merge the threads, or mod me up so I can merge them.

[NeoLoco]

It's on my bucket list...Hopefully by this time next year I'll be DONE with school.    Y'all have fun, and take some pics of some epic stuff. 

[wonka]

Anyone thinking they can make it? About a month and a half away.

Going up for a day, or the better part of a day....come on, Thierry...beers on me.

[Freefall]

Anyone thinking they can make it? About a month and a half away.

Going up for a day, or the better part of a day....come on, Thierry...beers on me.

I might go. When is it exactly?

[eatbrie]

I'd need a lot more than beers to attend something like that.  Free airfare, **** hotel, a prostitute from Charlie Sheen's black book and an hour max at Cinevent and we may have a deal.

T