From my vintage horror/sci-fi movie poster collection

[Antoine1973]

Jeff, "edite" is one of those misleading French words, it sounds like the English "edited" (which is "monte" in French), but it actually means something else.  In fact, "Edite par les Realisations d'Art Cinematographiques" translates as "Published (or issued) by the Realisations d'Art Cinematographiques".  Therefore, this accounts for the fact that the running time for the French cut of Werewolf of London is virtually the same as the one for the US cut: that's because they're one and the same, there was no new edit performed by RAC for the French market.

[erik1925]

Before posting, I had put that phrase into a translator and that's the English translation I was given, so thanks for the clarification, Benjamin.

So the real question then remains, about why Universal, which distributed other of their horror films in France in the early and mid 1930s, didnt do it here (if in fact this poster is a first release). I feel, as you do, that it may not be, but that's where more digging and  comes in.

[Antoine1973]

You're right Jeff, it is a mystery why Universal didn't distribute Werewolf of London in France if this poster is in fact a first release.  Hopefully one day we'll have an answer to that.

Taking a break from French posters, here are some classic 1950s sci-fi titles in my drawers: a US one-sheet (unrestored) and a 3-sheet (linen backed) for Invaders from Mars (1953).  I also have a clean, unrestored US one-sheet for The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), as well a US one-sheet for Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957), also unrestored, with artwork by Albert Kallis.

[Antoine1973]

Since the 3-sheet for Invaders from Mars was posted sideways, let me try one more time.

[Antoine1973]

The colors on that Invaders from Mars 3-sheet are more vibrant in person: I took the pic with my phone without the benefit of good lighting, which is a shame because I think this format is one of the best paper for that title.

[erik1925]

All more killer posters there, Benjamin...

And I gotta say that Im liking the Oriental rug that the 3sheet is laying on, too. 

[Antoine1973]

 What can I say Jeff, I like an old Persian rug 

[erik1925]

What can I say Jeff, I like an old Persian rug 

Me too!

I wasnt joking.

From the little that can be seen, it looks beautiful.

[MoviePosterBid.com]

lots of great stuff.

I like that you appreciate unbacked & unrestored copies

that's my philosophy.

[Antoine1973]

Jeff, Persian rugs are the best!

Rich, when I started collecting about 10 years ago, I really tried very hard to buy only unrestored posters.  Unfortunately it's not always possible to find an unrestored copy, especially for large sizes or rare titles, so over time I began to be more flexible.  Still, less than 5% of the posters I have are linen or paper backed.  The bulk of my collection is made up of US one-sheets, all of which are completely unbacked & unrestored.  The second largest holding is comprised of French 47X63 posters, and most of them are folded (i.e., unbacked & unrestored).  I'm more likely to buy a linen backed US 3-sheet or 6-sheet, or an Italian 4-Fogli because those come in more than one piece and are easier to frame when they have backing support, but even for those large formats I always prefer an unbacked copy.   

[MoviePosterBid.com]

Jeff, Persian rugs are the best!

Rich, when I started collecting about 10 years ago, I really tried very hard to buy only unrestored posters.  Unfortunately it's not always possible to find an unrestored copy, especially for large sizes or rare titles, so over time I began to be more flexible.  Still, less than 5% of the posters I have are linen or paper backed.  The bulk of my collection is made up of US one-sheets, all of which are completely unbacked & unrestored.  The second largest holding is comprised of French 47X63 posters, and most of them are folded (i.e., unbacked & unrestored).  I'm more likely to buy a linen backed US 3-sheet or 6-sheet, or an Italian 4-Fogli because those come in more than one piece and are easier to frame when they have backing support, but even for those large formats I always prefer an unbacked copy.   

my philosophy totally and less than 5% of my collection is backed.

[Mr Trent]

Forget the poster stuff, let do Persian rugs!

[MoviePosterBid.com]

how about this rug?

[Mr Trent]

Cool!

Is this one a rug or a Davy Crockett coonskin cap?

[MoviePosterBid.com]

Cool!

Is this one a rug or a Davy Crockett coonskin cap?

that one is a squirrel pelt

[Monster_A_GoGo]

Wow---such a stunning and amazing collection, Benjamin. DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL, INVASION OF THE SAUCER MEN, INVADERS FROM MARS... Oh my STARS! Such great stuff.

[Chris9000]

All of them are amazing, Antoine. Love that you've kept them un-backed as well.

Thank you for contributing.

[Antoine1973]

Thanks everyone for the warm encouragements, much appreciated! 

Here are more 1950s titles in my collection: a very clean copy of the US one-sheet for Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), unbacked  There seems to be some confusion as to whether or not Reynold Brown did the art for this, as it is sometimes attributed to Albert Kallis.  Either way, it's a pretty fantastic image.

[Antoine1973]

Next, a style B half-sheet for the same movie, backed on paper.  I think Reynold Brown did the artwork for this one, but again it might be Albert Kallis. 

[MoviePosterBid.com]

Thanks everyone for the warm encouragements, much appreciated! 

Here are more 1950s titles in my collection: a very clean copy of the US one-sheet for Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), unbacked  There seems to be some confusion as to whether or not Reynold Brown did the art for this, as it is sometimes attributed to Albert Kallis.  Either way, it's a pretty fantastic image.

Kallis did do the one sheet and also the style-B hs you show.

[Antoine1973]

I really like this 6-sheet for the first sequel, Revenge of the Creature (1955), on linen, artwork firmly attributed to Reynold Brown this time.  I also have the one-sheet, but I think this poster is the best format for this title.

[Antoine1973]

Finally, a 3-sheet for The Creature Walks Among Us (1956), unbacked, artwork also by Reynold Brown. 

[MoviePosterBid.com]

there you go, that's Brown on that 6 sheet

[erik1925]

That Revenge of the Creature 6 sheet must look amazing when up on the wall! Congrats on the acquisition.

[Antoine1973]

Rich, thanks for clarifying the Brown/Kallis authorship on CFBL posters.  I believe Brown also did the 3-sheet and the insert for that movie besides the half-sheet style A (which is basically the same image in all 3).