Mid-auction analysis - OMGs!, LOLs!, WTFs!, whatev....

[erik1925]

A 1949 Astor Pictures Corp re-release poster for the 1941 Monogram movie, Invisible Ghost, with Bela Lugosi, being offered and described as an original, 1941 release OS:

Listed with an opening bid of $799.00

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360526660665&fromMakeTrack=true



For comparison, here is the 1941 original release OS:



I wrote the seller and explained the difference and included a pic link of the '41 OS. Will see if they amend their title and description, or leave it as is.

[brude]

Good for you, Jeff.
Fine detective work like this makes the hobby safer for all of us.
 

[CSM]

I don't remember the original having a ferret on it?  Is that a rare variation? 

[crowzilla]

Deke definitely knows the difference between the two version, it should not have to be explained to him at all
(and considering his starting price, he certainly knows this one is a re-release).

Seeing both of these posters in person though gives one of the very best examples ever of the difference between stone-lithography and off-set lithography.
The original release is absolutely stunning to see in person with colors that just leap out at you, and while the re-release utilizes the exact same artwork the in person difference is amazing.

[erik1925]

If this seller knows it to be a re-release, it is no where to be found in his description and he even calls it an original 1941 release poster.

From his ad:

I am offering you this ORIGINAL 1941 RELEASE LINEN BACKED 1-SHEET (27" X 41") from the Horror Classic, "THE INVISIBLE GHOST." The stars include: Bela Lugosi, Polly Ann Young and John McGuire.  

And if, as you say, he knows it to be a re-release and is falsely advertising it as a 1st release poster, that makes it even worse.  

[CSM]

Maybe he used the wrong pic?   

[erik1925]

The listing was amended and updated.

I also got a message from someone claiming he had helped with the upload of the listings and had made the error.

All's well that ends well.

[CSM]

No idea Dario had made these available!

[Ari]

Seems someone who got one is selling, for the record, I still have mine and it's not going anywhere.

[CSM]

Seems someone who got one is selling, for the record, I still have mine and it's not going anywhere.

You really have to learn to share sir

[Ari]

If I had two, I would give you one. But I will leave it to you in my will.

[CSM]

If I had two, I would give you one. But I will leave it to you in my will.

Pish posh you are clearly immortal so I ain't getting squat

[Ari]

Haha I read that as immoral at first.
Ok, well if you didn't get one originally, first for shame, your even in the same country, and second, have a bid.

[CSM]

Haha I read that as immoral at first.
Ok, well if you didn't get one originally, first for shame, your even in the same country, and second, have a bid.

Bruce?  Is that you? 

[110x75]

Seems someone who got one is selling, for the record, I still have mine and it's not going anywhere.

I think I recall reading that Dario himself consigned the one at Bruce's

[Ari]

Yes, all along I was Bruce, a dastardly plan that is finally uncovered thanks to bloody taxi driver,

[110x75]

So you are responsible for al those annoying black squares?

[Ari]

No, Dave L broke in one night and stuck them on every nipple, bloody bastardo, I think he was jealous.

[110x75]

I think he was jealous.

Of all those nipples? 

[CSM]

Yes, all along I was Bruce, a dastardly plan that is finally uncovered thanks to bloody taxi driver,

I knew you'd slip up with the proper motivation!

[guest4251]

<<<< I think I recall reading that Dario himself consigned the one at Bruce's >>>>

That is correct! I was showing the TD poster on Face Book and Bruce made a comment that it would cool to have on in Dec Mini/Major.

Then Ron S. jumped in liking the TD card.

So I said, Sure why not! So I sent one to Bruce and one to Ron for being a nice guy! That was my last two ones!

It's fun item. I don't expect anything silly from the auction, but someone should pick it up as there is no more, ever!

I have the original one the wall.

Best,
dario.

[Ari]

Great.

[Ari]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1993-Authors-K-John-Kisch-author-of-A-Separate-Cinema-Press-Photo-/390508249847?ssPageName=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123

[theartofmovieposters]

If I had two, I would give you one. But I will leave it to you in my will.

I'm pretty sure I have two, and you still ain't getting one!

[CSM]

I'm pretty sure I have two, and you still ain't getting one!

You're a cruel, cruel woman Ves 


Truthfully I don't even want Dario's stinkin' Taxi Driver poster - just surprised at the knowledge he made copies (being the nice guy he is).

Unlike Ves and Ari - who are big, greedy meanies...