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Dread_Pirate_Mel · « **Reply #4075 on:** March 12, 2013, 10:29:56 PM »

HC nailed it, as usual. The registration marks are the real giveaway. The blue colors on the cars are also slightly different. Still it's quite a good reprint....

Mirosae · « **Reply #4076 on:** March 13, 2013, 12:19:22 PM »

Quote from: Dread_Pirate_Mel on March 12, 2013, 09:23:16 PM

This 30x40 City Lights has picked up 50 watchers and several bidders after just 2 days with 8 days to go. What is it? It's some kind of re-release because 20th Century Fox was not formed until 1935, four years after the original 1931 release. I can't find a previous sale.

I think this is beautiful. Whatever it is. It has the perfect Chaplin look

I am going through a Chaplin moment these days...

paul waines · « **Reply #4077 on:** March 13, 2013, 12:29:46 PM »

Quote from: Mirosae on March 13, 2013, 12:19:22 PM

I am going through a Chaplin moment these days...

It happens when you reach a certain age...

Mirosae · « **Reply #4078 on:** March 13, 2013, 12:33:44 PM »

Quote from: paul waines on March 13, 2013, 12:29:46 PM

It happens when you reach a certain age...

But.. I am just 21!

GemGem · « **Reply #4079 on:** March 13, 2013, 12:43:30 PM »

Same here!!! I'm only 29 but I've loved Chaplin all my life! I'm looking for a decent looking City Lights poster but every artwork I've found is terrible. Remake or not... this is a beaut!

paul waines · « **Reply #4080 on:** March 13, 2013, 12:44:58 PM »

Yes, the twenties, that's when you Girls get those Chaplin moments....

Harry Caul · « **Reply #4081 on:** March 13, 2013, 01:13:44 PM »

Quote from: GemGem on March 13, 2013, 12:43:30 PM

Remake or not... this is a beaut!

It is a beauty, but if you are bidding you'll probably get lots of competition from people who haven't done their homework and think it is more rare/expensive than it is.

archie leach · « **Reply #4082 on:** March 13, 2013, 05:13:42 PM »

Quote from: GemGem on March 13, 2013, 12:43:30 PM

Same here!!! I'm only 29 but I've loved Chaplin all my life! I'm looking for a decent looking City Lights poster but every artwork I've found is terrible. Remake or not... this is a beaut!

I agree. That's why I ended up going with this from the '50s release of Modern Times with the Tramp walking off into the sunset...

Mirosae · « **Reply #4083 on:** March 13, 2013, 08:11:39 PM »

This is one of my fav too. It captures well the essence of the film. Fabulous

Ari · « **Reply #4084 on:** March 13, 2013, 10:25:29 PM »

Quote from: GemGem on March 13, 2013, 12:43:30 PM

Same here!!! I'm only 29 but I've loved Chaplin all my life! I'm looking for a decent looking City Lights poster but every artwork I've found is terrible. Remake or not... this is a beaut!

While we know what you mean, just for clarity it's reissue rather than remake, not that it matters, but might confuse some kids who love the new LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT or whatever.

kovacs01 · « **Reply #4085 on:** March 14, 2013, 01:42:46 AM »

I once tried to bid on this but due to my address not being in the correct country, they would not accept my bid. It sold for something like $15.

brude · « **Reply #4086 on:** March 14, 2013, 02:10:23 AM »

The li'l Tramp sure did have a way with women.
Seems he still does.

The backside of that poster sure looks like a Hindi to me.
That alone might make it more rare than any of us might realize. I'll bet it fetches at least $300.

Mirosae · « **Reply #4087 on:** March 14, 2013, 04:00:38 AM »

Thats a good one Ted.

..all I can say is...whatever Chaplin does it works ..at least with this one woman

City Lights and Gold rush ...and so many more ..

GemGem · « **Reply #4088 on:** March 14, 2013, 06:42:53 AM »

Quote from: Ari on March 13, 2013, 10:25:29 PM

While we know what you mean, just for clarity it's reissue rather than remake, not that it matters, but might confuse some kids who love the new LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT or whatever.

Sorry yes REISSUE!

Tang Lung in Rome · « **Reply #4089 on:** March 16, 2013, 02:37:15 PM »

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WAY-OF-THE-DRAGON-UK-QUAD-BRUCE-LEE-ORIGINAL-KUNG-FU-POSTER-ACTION-/370774456068?ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:1123

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BIG-BOSS-UK-QUAD-BRUCE-LEE-ORIGINAL-KUNG-FU-POSTER-ACTION-FILM-KARATE-/370774453065?_trksid=e11010.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DMRU-11232%252BUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D370774456068%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6289167423878866510&_qi=RTM1240446

You can find em cheaper........

Harry Caul · « **Reply #4090 on:** March 16, 2013, 04:32:19 PM »

Agreed Tang, but those looked to be in very nice condition. If you can find that Big Boss style in similar condition for less, please let me know.

erik1925 · « **Reply #4091 on:** March 17, 2013, 06:42:56 PM »

Trouble Makers (Monogram, 1949); US OS:

Starting bid: $70,000.00
BIN: $100,000.00

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Trouble-Makers-1949-Original-Poster-/221200367660?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item338091c02c

Bruce has sold a few of these. The highest one went for $65.00 in March, 2010.

oldposterho · « **Reply #4092 on:** March 17, 2013, 07:50:04 PM »

I dunno, those Bowery Boys fans are pretty much "money is no object" collectors. He could get it. Plus, it's got to be a better investment than the stock market.

erik1925 · « **Reply #4093 on:** March 17, 2013, 08:17:33 PM »

Bruce · « **Reply #4094 on:** March 17, 2013, 10:49:18 PM »

He says he has yet to find another one.

Please show him these four (and the prices they sold for!).

erik1925 · « **Reply #4095 on:** March 17, 2013, 10:55:41 PM »

Quote from: Bruce on March 17, 2013, 10:49:18 PM

He says he has yet to find another one.

Please show him these four (and the prices they sold for!).

I did, Bruce.

I wrote the seller with your link, earlier today. Maybe he fell over from the reality check..LOL

Silhouette · « **Reply #4096 on:** March 17, 2013, 10:58:02 PM »

I don't think he is taking questions from the cheap seats

pratschm · « **Reply #4097 on:** March 17, 2013, 11:23:29 PM »

I think all his previous sales speak for themselves. Oh wait...

rdavey26 · « **Reply #4098 on:** March 18, 2013, 11:20:14 AM »

Quote from: erik1925 on March 17, 2013, 10:55:41 PM

I did, Bruce.

I wrote the seller with your link, earlier today. Maybe he fell over from the reality check..LOL

I did the same thing as well.

erik1925 · « **Reply #4099 on:** March 18, 2013, 03:27:06 PM »

Just in case anyone was looking at this, the seller has this described as a first release poster in France, for Whom the Bell Tolls (Paramount, 1943).

This is actually a later re-release, as it contains a Visa de Censure No (1769) and shows as being distributed by Universal. Paramount distributed this in France, in 1947, during its first run there.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200906463588

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