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erik1925 · « **Reply #875 on:** May 30, 2011, 02:17:33 PM »

Quote from: paul waines on May 30, 2011, 06:31:01 AM

A couple of things get me about this, and I maybe wrong is that a 70's release poster? or maybe 80's, as there is no way that is 1925... It's an unusual poster, but has no relation to Lon's Phantom bar his name being on it. Mel could do that with any poster on here.

Would I buy it, maybe but my top price would be £30, and I'm a huge fan of Lon Snr, and his version of the Phantom... Pennies is what it's worth.

Paul.

I have wondered about the date of this piece, too. Even the UNIVERSAL FILM font looks more modern, to me. The image used on it is actually a character briefly seen in the movie and is also described in the book, as well. It is the Rat Catcher, who first appears as a glowing, disembodied head. He warns Raoul and The Persian, Ledoux, to turn back and stop searching for the Phantom's lair, "..lest ye parish..."

Here's a screen grab from the film showing this image (although it was not shot in closeup, in the film:

Jeff

erik1925 · « **Reply #876 on:** May 30, 2011, 02:22:11 PM »

If I had to choose, I'd rather have this Swedish poster for PHANTOM... and it's only about 3000.00 less!

http://cgi.ebay.com/PHANTOM-OPERA-59-CHANEY-MOVIE-POSTER1925-/130523287328?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e63cb4f20

CSM · « **Reply #877 on:** May 30, 2011, 02:24:54 PM »

Good eye on the Rat Catcher Jeff - I had assumed it was just an interpretation on the Phantom...

paul waines · « **Reply #878 on:** May 30, 2011, 02:27:42 PM »

Quite right Jeff, no way is that a Universal logo from the 20's, and the wording looks 70's Sci-fi, it's late 70's at the earliest. Uncle Carl would be turning in his Grave....

Mondo Hazardo · « **Reply #879 on:** May 30, 2011, 03:05:47 PM »

That Spook Van de Opera is ultra-rare (I think it comes from the collection of the Dutch Filmmuseum, so there will be a few more copies there) . It was for sale last year on an auction. I bid on it myself, but stopped at a 1000. It actually sold for 1800 euros, but I guess it is only reasonable that Benito tries to settle on a profit of 400 %. It is a beautiful poster, very deep colours.
Apparently benito also picked up this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/He-Gets-Slapped-03-CHANEY-Bosen-FransMOVIE-POSTER19-/140551381019?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20b983e01b, he paid a mere 1560 euros for this one. I must me doing wrong somehow.

Wim

erik1925 · « **Reply #880 on:** May 30, 2011, 03:14:56 PM »

Quote from: Mondo Hazardo on May 30, 2011, 03:05:47 PM

That Spook Van de Opera is ultra-rare (I think it comes from the collection of the Dutch Filmmuseum, so there will be a few more copies there) . It was for sale last year on an auction. I bid on it myself, but stopped at a 1000. It actually sold for 1800 euros, but I guess it is only reasonable that Benito tries to settle on a profit of 400 %. It is a beautiful poster, very deep colours.
Apparently benito also picked up this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/He-Gets-Slapped-03-CHANEY-Bosen-FransMOVIE-POSTER19-/140551381019?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20b983e01b, he paid a mere 1560 euros for this one. I must me doing wrong somehow.

Wim

Wim,

The font on HET SPOOK looks more modern but the Holland printer obviously went with it. The colors are amazing, and rich, I would have to agree.

HE WHO GETS SLAPPED--- wow.. is all i can say... that rendition of Chaney in his clown makeup is spot on. Love the green background area, around his head, too!! Beautiful!

paul waines · « **Reply #881 on:** May 30, 2011, 03:20:12 PM »

Now that I would say is an early poster, Very nice too.

Shouldn't this lot be in the vintage Thread? just wondered...

Mondo Hazardo · « **Reply #882 on:** May 30, 2011, 04:07:21 PM »

Poster design was a pretty serious business in the Netherlands in the twenties and early thirties. A few years earlier there was in fact a cultural debate on the artistic merit of advertising ("Shout or statement?" was the battle cry). In artistic circles the consensus was that design (typeface and image) should be in harmony with the product and that the product in itself was not to be too dominant. Nevertheless advertizing was seen as a perfectly good vehicle for artistic interpretation. Dutch poster design subsequently got international acclaim. Well-known designers, like Frans Bosen who did the He WHO GETS SLAPPED, also took up movie posters on the side. Maybe, you've seen it already, but this one I'm happy to claim mine, is a perfect example:

Wim

erik1925 · « **Reply #883 on:** May 30, 2011, 04:18:00 PM »

Quote from: Mondo Hazardo on May 30, 2011, 04:07:21 PM

Poster design was a pretty serious business in the Netherlands in the twenties and early thirties. A few years earlier there was in fact a cultural debate on the artistic merit of advertising ("Shout or statement?" was the battle cry). In artistic circles the consensus was that design (typeface and image) should be in harmony with the product and that the product in itself was not to be too dominant. Nevertheless advertizing was seen as a perfectly good vehicle for artistic interpretation. Dutch poster design subsequently got international acclaim. Well-known designers, like Frans Bosen who did the He WHO GETS SLAPPED, also took up movie posters on the side. Maybe, you've seen it already, but this one I'm happy to claim mine, is a perfect example:

Wim

Nice SON OF KONG, Wim... the ape almost looks man-like i his expression and stance... VERY cool.

and paul is right.. we should be discussing this over in the vintage thread..

is there a way to migrate these posts over there?

jeff

Tang Lung in Rome · « **Reply #884 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:30:42 PM »

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRUCE-LEE-FIST-FURY-ORIG-UK-QUAD-POSTER-/180671038282?pt=UK_DVD_Film_TV_Film_Memorabilia_LE&hash=item2a10d5434a

Besides the H.K 1sh this is one of the most bad ass FoF posters......much much rarer than the UK jump style version

CJ138 · « **Reply #885 on:** June 01, 2011, 07:00:33 PM »

Quote from: CJ138 on March 31, 2011, 07:47:31 PM

WTF?! A video poster?!?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300541270628&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Here is the same pumpkinhead poster that sold for $415.00 a few months ago.
does anyone else think Jayhawk14 may be shilling? Certainly suspicious....
http://cgi.ebay.com/Pumpkinhead-Horror-Movie-Poster-19-x-36-/300562666139?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45faee529b

Dread_Pirate_Mel · « **Reply #886 on:** June 01, 2011, 09:58:26 PM »

Forbidden Planet 6S going for $$$$$:

erik1925 · « **Reply #887 on:** June 01, 2011, 10:15:54 PM »

And EXPEDITED shipping for that 6 sheet will only be 10.00.. let's hope it's packaged well.

Jeff

CSM · « **Reply #888 on:** June 01, 2011, 10:39:47 PM »

Quote from: CJ138 on June 01, 2011, 07:00:33 PM

Here is the same pumpkinhead poster that sold for $415.00 a few months ago.
does anyone else think Jayhawk14 may be shilling? Certainly suspicious....
http://cgi.ebay.com/Pumpkinhead-Horror-Movie-Poster-19-x-36-/300562666139?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45faee529b

I dunno. Would seem more like an abberation to me...

CSM · « **Reply #889 on:** June 01, 2011, 10:41:49 PM »

Quote from: Dread_Pirate_Mel on June 01, 2011, 09:58:26 PM

Forbidden Planet 6S going for $$$$$:

Same seller has a Saucermen 3 sheet too. If I had those two I don't think I could ever let them go!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Orig-1957-Invasion-Saucer-Men-3-SH-Poster-NM-/320705845327?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aab8ed84f

erik1925 · « **Reply #890 on:** June 01, 2011, 10:43:54 PM »

A lenticular for 2001, from 1968. Opening bid: 4999.99

http://cgi.ebay.com/2001-SPACE-ODYSSEY-RARE-23x33-LENTICULAR-POSTER-1968-/110695807829?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c5fbfb55

CSM · « **Reply #891 on:** June 01, 2011, 10:45:01 PM »

Now that is VERY surprising to me Jeff. Had absolutely no clue lenticulars were not a 1990+ phenomenon!

erik1925 · « **Reply #892 on:** June 01, 2011, 10:45:13 PM »

Quote from: CSM on June 01, 2011, 10:41:49 PM

Same seller has a Saucermen 3 sheet too. If I had those two I don't think I could ever let them go!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Orig-1957-Invasion-Saucer-Men-3-SH-Poster-NM-/320705845327?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aab8ed84f

I'd be hard pressed to let thoser go, too, Chris.

Jeff

erik1925 · « **Reply #893 on:** June 01, 2011, 10:46:53 PM »

Quote from: CSM on June 01, 2011, 10:45:01 PM

Now that is VERY suprising to me Jeff. Had absolutely no clue lenticulars were not a 1990+ phenomenon!

I agree, Chris.. I wonder if there was a different term or name given to this style, back then?

Jeff

erik1925 · « **Reply #894 on:** June 01, 2011, 10:53:56 PM »

And for the PULP FICTION "Lucky Strike" lovers.. Opening at 1889.99

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-Pulp-Fiction-LUCKY-STRIKE-Advance-ONE-SHEET-POSTER-/360370430058?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e7c0606a

From the auction page: "This poster is a rolled authentic original and practically brand new. I bought it off a dealer right after it came out, and it passes all known tests for authenticity. i.e. no cropped border, and it measures 27 1/8 x 40 1/16. This is an awesome poster and a must have for any collector and is what I believe to be in near mint condition, or C9."

erik1925 · « **Reply #895 on:** June 01, 2011, 11:00:32 PM »

Quote from: erik1925 on April 13, 2011, 05:35:51 PM

Discovered this, listed for sale, on Ebay. It's the beautiful quad, for TO CATCH A THIEF, previously owned by our own Scartacus and discussed about a year ago, here on APF, when he had it cleaned, lightly restored and backed. (He's not the current seller, however). Listed with a BIN of 1950 GBP ($3171.00 USD) or best offer.

http://cgi.ebay.com/CATCH-THIEF-UK-quad-poster-HITCHCOCK-1955-ROLLED-/320680465698?pt=UK_DVD_Film_TV_Film_Memorabilia_LE&hash=item4aaa0b9522

This beautiful quad is back...same seller, who, this time has gotten 7 bids, currently at 594.00 with over 8 days to go:

http://cgi.ebay.com/CATCH-THIEF-UK-quad-poster-HITCHCOCK-1955-ROLLED-/320707515105?pt=UK_DVD_Film_TV_Film_Memorabilia_LE&hash=item4aaba852e1

kovacs01 · « **Reply #896 on:** June 01, 2011, 11:22:49 PM »

Quote from: CSM on June 01, 2011, 10:45:01 PM

Now that is VERY surprising to me Jeff. Had absolutely no clue lenticulars were not a 1990+ phenomenon!

Lots of discussion has been thrown around about the origin of these. I think the general consensus is that they are German. Similar lenticulars exist for Ice Station Zebra and a Ben Hur rerelease.

Dread_Pirate_Mel · « **Reply #897 on:** June 01, 2011, 11:52:43 PM »

Super-rare US 2S/Subway poster for Thunderball is up to bat as well:

Zorba · « **Reply #898 on:** June 01, 2011, 11:57:53 PM »

Holy attack of cool posters....Ill take the TCAT Quad, the TB subway and the Lucky Strike. Unfortunately all I can afford is the shipping.

Dread_Pirate_Mel · « **Reply #899 on:** June 02, 2011, 12:06:42 AM »

I believe this dude recently tried to sell two Pulp Fiction Lucky Strikes posters that appear to be legit. NeoLoco got one of them for $500. I don't think the second one sold.

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