{"title":"1950s and Earlier Film Posters","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover our exceptional collection of original film posters from the 1950s and earlier decades, spanning cinema's formative years through Hollywood's Golden Age. These rare vintage posters represent the birth of film as an art form and the evolution of movie marketing design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnicolor spectacles of the 1950s, from film noir's shadowy intrigue to the epic biblical dramas and musicals that defined post-war cinema, this collection captures the magic of classic Hollywood and international cinema at its most glamorous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm noir classics with dramatic lithographic artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolden Age Hollywood studio releases featuring legendary stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnicolor musicals and epic productions from the 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare international editions from European and Asian markets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone lithograph posters with hand-drawn illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach poster is an authentic theatrical release from its original era, representing both the artistry of vintage poster design and the cultural significance of cinema's most influential early decades.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"phantom-of-the-rue-morgue","title":"Phantom of the Rue Morgue","description":"Directed by Roy Del Ruth. From the story \"Murders in the Rue Morgue\" by Edgar Allan Poe. 3D film. Great artwork but many pinholes\r\n\r\nWhen considering condition, remember this poster has survived since 1954.\r\nBeing picky, there are a number of pinholes, being slightly larger than one would expect. Tear on bottom center fold (2\"). There is small Arabic writing in two places (bottom left and lower centre right) The writing measures 2\" by 1\" plus splits along the fold lines at the bottom horizontal fold repaired with archival tape.\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46021772804326,"sku":"","price":229.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/372142970561981_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749623511"},{"product_id":"4d-man","title":"4D Man","description":"This is wonderful 50's Science Fiction poster art litho printed in America in 1959. Here we have the ability to walk through walls and into the fourth dimension - This American one sheet film poster features artwork of the police and a great logo. We have added a few small areas of restoration tape to the cross folds on the reverse.\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46021937955046,"sku":"","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/42171657085419_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749625400"},{"product_id":"the-king-and-i","title":"The King and I","description":"Rodgers and Hammerstein's marvellous Broadway success is recreated with the superb Yul Brynner as The King of Siam earning an Oscar here. The costumes were designed by Irene Sharaff who begged Yul Brynner to shave his head despite the actors fears over the dip on the top of his head being exposed and making him look dreadful - the result was a success and an amazing trademark for the actor. This is a 1965 re-release poster.\r\n\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46022074630374,"sku":"","price":89.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/206493556499482_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749628432"},{"product_id":"pinocchio","title":"Pinocchio","description":"This is a delightful re-release poster from 1978. The poster pays tribute not only to the wonderful characters but also the music which included \"When you Wish upon a Star\" which became the Disney anthem. Ollie Johnson was but one of the talented Disney animators chosen to draw Pinocchio. This is sheer class!\r\n\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46022094684390,"sku":"","price":169.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/706813991069794_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749629101"},{"product_id":"cinderella-3","title":"Cinderella","description":"This is a 1982 re-release poster with fantastic parchment style artwork revealing the classic scenes. Fat cat \"Lucifer\" is menacing \"Jacques\" and \"Gus\" the singing mice whilst Cinderella and the fairy godmother make their way to the coach. \r\n\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46022098321638,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/814815700054168_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749629386"},{"product_id":"old-yeller","title":"Old Yeller","description":"British born Robert Stevenson directs this epic. Never a dry eye in the house at the end! The Texas frontier atmosphere is well captured in this classic poster.\r\n\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46022138986726,"sku":"","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/dcp00677.jpg?v=1749630691"},{"product_id":"bambi","title":"Bambi","description":"This is the 1985 rerelease poster for the Disney classic made over 60 years ago! The \"Wuzzles\" Disney offering was shown with Bambi but failed to catch on long term. Bambi on the other hand will always be around and deservedly so. The death of Bambi's mother is a tragic memory for every young child - but this poster reflects the regeneration of life and beauty of nature that gives us hope for the future. \r\n\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46022139936998,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/985943019390106_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749630765"},{"product_id":"bambi-1","title":"Bambi","description":"Super Walt Disney artwork of Bambi looking startled by a butterfly with Flower the skunk holding his namesake as Thumper the rabbit looks on. The poster bears the name of the printer \"S. \u0026amp; D.S. Ltd.\" and states \"Printed in England\" It states \" c WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS\" (with no date) This cinema used British Quad is a Sixties re-release. Just three small areas of acid free restoration tape we have applied to the reverse, 3 little marks at the top border and a tiny piece of paperloss as seen at the bottom left corner tip. \r\n\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46022139969766,"sku":"","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/928737819194793_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749630783"},{"product_id":"never-a-dull-moment","title":"Never a Dull Moment","description":"\u003cp\u003e1968 first release Walt Disney British Quad film poster. Jerry Paris (Dick Van Dyke TV show) directs as mobster Edward G Robinson steals a priceless masterpiece in this colourful Walt Disney film poster with humorous mobster style comic artwork. Printed by S. \u0026amp; D. S. printers in England the film poster has very bright colours with a 10 inch closed tear on the mid left centre-line fold which we have repaired with conservation tape but otherwise in good folded condition with very bright colours. Pinholes at the top corners and a rare first release Walt Disney film poster from 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46022141640934,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/IMG_9810.jpg?v=1767868047"},{"product_id":"snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs-2","title":"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original film poster features amazing Walt Disney full colour artwork picturing Snow White with the cute Seven Dwarfs, the wicked witch with the poisoned apple and the chalice, together with the palace and many cute animals. This is a classic film with a list of some of the wonderful songs and has been printed by Lonsdale \u0026amp; Bartholomew, Nottingham England. This magnificent artwork appears here courtesy of the 1975 release in British cinemas. The film poster is in wonderful condition as issued to the cinema and with no pinholes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46022144065766,"sku":"","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/IMG_9764.jpg?v=1767093464"},{"product_id":"snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs-3","title":"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs","description":"1987 poster re-release to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of one of the finest animated films ever made. This poster is in rolled condition with no folds as seen but with a few slight ripples for the 1937 classic Walt Disney film \"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs\".\r\n\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46022145114342,"sku":"","price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/779934108257293_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749630912"},{"product_id":"lady-and-the-tramp","title":"Lady and the Tramp","description":"This incredible British quad film poster dates from 1955 when this magical film from Walt Disney first appeared in \"Technicolor\" on the Big Screen. The emphasis here is on \"Happiest\" with the most delightful painting of \"Lady\" together with \"Tramp\" that we have ever seen. You just can't beat the original. Printed in England by S. \u0026amp; D. S. Ltd. the colours on this one are just so vibrant. If you like an original cinema used quad and you take into consideration this one is from 1955 it has tape marks as seen, a two inch corner tear in the top right corner and a one inch corner missing in the bottom left plus a half inch border tear at the top. Having said all this it is the real deal.\r\n\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46022212223206,"sku":"","price":899.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/218288600444794_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749632155"},{"product_id":"the-ten-commandments","title":"The Ten Commandments","description":"The poster art depicts \"The Parting of the Red Sea\" the classic scene in which Moses leads the Israelites in their exodus from Egypt. 25,000 extras and set pieces of awe inspiring magnitude - directed by Cecil B DeMille. Charlton Heston takes centre stage playing the part of Moses with the tablets contains the Ten Commandments. This poster is a re-release of the 1956 classic and has been in our possession for at least 16 years having been purchased at that time directly from a cinema owner. Printed in England by Lonsdale \u0026amp; Bartholomew, Excellent condition - no pinholes.\r\n\r\n\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46024397357286,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/519222438335419_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749721686"},{"product_id":"bravados","title":"Bravados","description":"Diretto da Henry King this original 1958 Italian cinema poster was printed by Cronograph of Roma. This one bears the CinemaScope logo and is an amazing quality colour photo from the film depicting the gang in jail and looking to escape. Several small border tears have been repaired by us using restoration tape to the reverse.\r\n\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46024402862310,"sku":"","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/dcp01659.jpg?v=1749722176"},{"product_id":"uomo-bianco-tu-vivrai-no-way-out","title":"Uomo Bianco Tu Vivrai \/ No Way Out","description":"Sidney Poitier's first film in which he stars as a persecuted doctor working in a municipal hospital. The film was directed by Joseph L Mankiewicz and was one of the earliest films to deal realistically with the \"race\" issue. This Italian film poster was printed in Italy by Policrom and dates from 1968 for a film made in 1950 in black and white. The film poster has the benefit of two Italian stamps which are franked 1968 to the left of the title. This is a historic film dealing with racism and featuring two important stars. There are white creases on the film poster as seen.\r\n\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46024403255526,"sku":"","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/dcp01666.jpg?v=1749722279"},{"product_id":"cry-double-cross","title":"Cry Double Cross","description":"Superb 1959 Gala film poster for the thriller \"Cry Double Cross\". Striking artwork picturing Hardy Kruger in the title role together with an impressive title typography display and a fast moving train.\r\n\r\n\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026031399142,"sku":"","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/919292628765106_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749781656"},{"product_id":"life-begins-at-17","title":"Life begins at 17","description":"This original British quad film poster dates from 1958 for the Columbia pictures film \"Life begins at 17\". The fantastic photo at the lower left portrays five teenage girls with very short mini skirts - and this was before the swinging sixties. Teenagers were obviously deemed to be a problem in the 50s and the girl pictured here seems ready for a fight. \"Teen-Age Marriage\" seems to be an issue too according to the film poster. Although we must confess we have little experience in these matters and have not had the benefit of seeing this film. Great film poster from the 1950's.\r\n\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026031726822,"sku":"","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/7946741_fullpic.jpg?v=1749781671"},{"product_id":"war-and-peace","title":"War and Peace","description":"\u003cp\u003eBritish quad film poster for the 1980's cinema re-release of the classic \"War and Peace\". Featuring scenes from the film and a nod to the \"Oscar Award winner\". Folded condition film poster.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026032316646,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/IMG_8773.jpg?v=1753352784"},{"product_id":"ben-hur","title":"Ben Hur","description":"This is the 1969 rerelease poster for the 1959 Historical epic emphasising the 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture. This film poster is in excellent tri-folded condition.\r\n\r\n\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026155491558,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/402202785015106_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749791075"},{"product_id":"last-round-up","title":"Last Round Up","description":"Very nice Belgian poster.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026155655398,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/321850001811981_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749791123"},{"product_id":"weekend-at-dunkirk","title":"Weekend at Dunkirk","description":"This British quad film poster is a rare find dating from 1964 with excellent artwork for the 20th Century Fox film which was extremely popular in the UK and especially in France. Jean Paul Belmondo and Catherine Spaak are pictured as the stars in \"Weekend at Dunkirk\". The brilliant artwork pictures the chaotic scene at the bridge head in Dunkirk as the British army came under attack from the German army and Airforce as they retreated across the channel back to England. Great colourful scenes from this all action film with printing by Stafford \u0026amp; Co. Ltd. of Nottingham and London. Folded condition as issued to the cinema with no pinholes and bright colours.\r\n\r\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026155753702,"sku":"","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/445446193218231_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749791139"},{"product_id":"cat-on-a-hot-tin-roof","title":"Cat on a Hot Tin Roof","description":"Almost mint original Australian Daybill from original cinema release.\r\nHelen Rose was the costume designer responsible for the v neck white chiffon dress which may have been changed for a more informal shirtwaist had the director Richard Brooks had his way - which was not likely to happen unless Elizabeth Taylor approved! Delightful film poster with stone litho print on very thin paper.\r\n\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026176626918,"sku":"","price":349.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/330715358257294_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749791627"},{"product_id":"detective-story","title":"Detective Story","description":"Film Noir poster from 1951 starring Kirk Douglas, Eleanor Parker and William Bendix with atmospheric street scene complete with film noir gaslight. The artist Gosta Aberg is a very famous and renowned Swedish artist responsible for thousands of film posters - this one being on of the more difficult to find. Superbly directed by William Wyler this tells the story of a drab police station and an intriguing crime drama film noir filmed in black and white in 1951. The printed signature of the artist appears on the film poster which is in great folded condition with printing by Boras Kliche \u0026amp; Litografiska AB. The poster has light fold marks but will be sent rolled.\r\n\r\n\r\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026178855142,"sku":"","price":399.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/375988185405731_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749791776"},{"product_id":"timetable","title":"Timetable","description":"Classy 1956 film noir British quad film poster from the first release superb stone litho printing with haunting use of colour and a vortex pointing to the mystery of a pay roll heist from an Arizona train with a fake doctor coming onboard to tend to a false illness and escaping with the pay roll. Assisted by his wife pictured here as the voluptuous Marianne Stewart this then leads to a brilliant insurance fraud investigation in the style of \"Double Indemnity\". Mark Stevens is pictured here as the star who also produced and directed this United Artists film. Printed by Stafford \u0026amp; Co. of Netherfield, Nottingham and London this terrific 1956 British quad film poster has incredible colours and is folded as issued to the cinema.\r\n\r\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026184655078,"sku":"","price":699.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/63427150249482_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749792080"},{"product_id":"they-live-in-fear","title":"They Live in Fear","description":"Beautiful early example of stone litho printing quality. This 1944 quad was printed in England by Stafford \u0026amp; Co. of Netherfield, Nottingham and London and has the benefit of a portion of a much earlier litho colour poster on the back. War time paper shortage led inadvertently to the saving of at least parts of older posters which in all probability would not have survived otherwise. This British quad has fine deep colours and presents an anti-German storyline as a German Professor flees to America. This is an extremely early poster with stone litho printing during the Second World War and represented strong American links in Britain at the time. The stone litho printed poster on the reverse is from an earlier film and features a part of a larger poster with a cavalry theme. A great piece of cinema history.\r\n\r\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026188456166,"sku":"","price":499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/402324855327606_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749792753"},{"product_id":"ladies-in-retirement","title":"Ladies in Retirement","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Captain January\" starring Shirley Temple from 1936 is the large title printed on the reverse of the film  poster due to wartime paper shortage and is the earlier of the films. Stone litho printing is incredible and once you have seen it there is nothing quite like it. \"Ladies in Retirement \" was made during the Second World War in 1941 in black and white and this is the second film featured on this film poster. Charles Vidor directed this dramatic film. This dramatic crime film with Ida Lupino starring as the wild eyed house keeper to a retired actress (Isobel Elsom) who then plots against the actresses sisters played by Elsa Lanchester and Edith Barrett. A clever film where the viewer is inclined to feel sympathy to the house keeper despite her devilish behaviour. This is a very old film poster and has small tears at junctions of the fold lines. The film poster features a charming old Columbia Pictures logo together with a three-penny-bit British Board of Film Censors logo printed by Stafford \u0026amp; Co. Try finding another one of these!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026188587238,"sku":"","price":499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/IMG_9535.jpg?v=1764250307"},{"product_id":"the-unwritten-code","title":"The Unwritten Code","description":"We brought this poster back from Ireland. It illustrates how historically quads would be altered if the cinema manager thought he could improve the tag-line of the film - usually with the use of poster paint as seen here. This cinema poster dates from 1944 so the film was shown in the Second World War and life in the Prisoner of War camps would have been of great interest to the civilian population. The film poster was printed in England by Stafford \u0026amp; Co. of Netherfield, Nottingham and London and due to wartime paper shortage the poster has been printed on the back of an earlier stone litho printed film poster which was much larger and the section features characters in an unknown film. The poster has nicks and tears at the edges and a corner replacement at the top right.\r\n\r\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026188652774,"sku":"","price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/853939235210418_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749792800"},{"product_id":"the-destroyer-man","title":"The Destroyer Man","description":"Superb surviving litho printed film poster from the year 1943 when the Second World War was raging. The impressive artwork pictures the Allied Destoyer ramming and sinking a German U-Boat with a great painting of Edward G. Robinson in a starring role. Due to war-time paper shortage this film poster was printed on the reverse of an earlier \"Norma Shearer\" film poster. This film poster features the old three-penny-bit British Board of Film Censors \"U\" certificate together with a very old Columbia Pictures logo and the British film title pictured below the manned gun. A rare survivor from the Second World War with two small cross fold holes at the right and left centre as seen.\r\n\r\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026188783846,"sku":"","price":899.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/72872340679169_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749792832"},{"product_id":"this-side-of-the-law","title":"This Side of the Law","description":"The Warner Brothers shield logo is proudly displayed on this 1950 stone litho British quad film poster for the crime film \"This Side of the Law\". Super artwork with all the main stars painted in great detail. Warner Brothers were a big player in the 50's and the crime films were very popular with double crossing and death featuring prominently in the storylines. Printed by Stafford \u0026amp; Co. of Netherfield, Nottingham and London. Very strong colours on this highly detailed 1950 British film poster printed by Stafford \u0026amp; Co. Netherfield, Nottingham and London. A rare survivor this one does have three small areas of paper infill at the bottom and left side border plus anther small area and touch up at the bottom of the letter 'A' of \"Law\" in the title.\r\n\r\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026188816614,"sku":"","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/150036036968232_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749792848"},{"product_id":"a-woman-of-distinction","title":"A Woman of Distinction","description":"This delightful 1950 British Quad film poster has wonderful stone litho printing with fresh colours. This one has a lovely vintage look with a wonderful cameo of Ray Milland \u0026amp; Rosalind Russell and a charming bicycle scene at the left, the old Columbia logo completes the scene with printing by Stafford \u0026amp; Co. of Netherfield, Nottingham \u0026amp; London. Paper loss in corners.\r\n\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026188914918,"sku":"","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/945354640483856_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749792895"},{"product_id":"it-happens-every-thursday","title":"It Happens every Thursday","description":"Makes you kind of curious? You don't see titles like this these days.\r\n- Don't you just long for those gaily intimate Thursdays (married's only!)\r\nPlease note paper loss and separations throughout the poster. Great pen \u0026amp; Ink drawing of the family on their travels.\r\nPrinted by W. E. 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There are four small strips of tape on the front of the poster along the fold line by the letter 'y'. Very strong colours on this original Quad.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026190651622,"sku":"","price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/IMG_0178.jpg?v=1772449587"},{"product_id":"the-bunco-squad","title":"The Bunco Squad","description":"This old British quad film poster from 1950 was directed by Herbert I. Leeds who had previously directed \"Cisco Kid\" and \"Mr. Moto\" but died a year after making \"Bunco Squad\" at the young age of 42. This great old surviving film poster features the old RKO Radio Pictures logo together with a really atmospheric painting of a mysterious psychic complete with crystal ball in what was a racket with fake seances to cheat the wealthy into amounts as much as $2 million. The artwork includes a great night time police car scene for this 1950 crime film. The majority of the artwork has survived but as seen the film poster has paper loss at all four corners and two small closed tears at the top border. Great surviving film poster with super stone litho printing. Printed in England by Stafford \u0026amp; Co. Netherfield, Nottingham \u0026amp; London. \r\n\r\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026190848230,"sku":"","price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/257335841655731_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749793094"},{"product_id":"the-little-world-of-don-camillo","title":"The Little World of Don Camillo","description":"Fernandel's first performance as the priest from the Po Valley exuding comic charm and humility. Gino Cervi in the role of the communist Mayor. Religious beliefs, political principles and the tangled web of romance threatening Don Camillo's transfer - a well acclaimed classic filmed in French, Italian and English. A rare poster. There are two small holes in the man's face at the top right together with some pinholes on the poster including the artwork.\r\n\r\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026190913766,"sku":"","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/7542230_fullpic.jpg?v=1749793109"},{"product_id":"the-flying-missile","title":"The Flying Missile","description":"This very early 1950 Columbia pictures film poster has the added benefit of wonderful stone litho printing, magnificent colours and the impressive large lady with the lamp Columbia Pictures logo. There is a great threepenny bit British Board of Film Censors 'U' certificate together with printing by Stafford \u0026amp; Co. Ltd of Netherfield \u0026amp; Nottingham with an early stock number. The film poster has many areas of paper loss as seen at the centre fold joins with paper loss along the left side of the horizontal fold line and lower at the bottom left and right vertical fold lines. A great old image with great colours and no fading. The film poster has an Art Deco look and is very interesting as it deals with the fascination of flying missiles following their successful deployment at the closing stages of World War II. \r\n\r\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026191012070,"sku":"","price":399.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/295406520366669_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749793140"},{"product_id":"jet-men-of-the-air","title":"Jet Men of the Air","description":"This 1951 full colour Universal International British quad film poster \"Jet Men of the Air\" features great stone litho printing courtesy of Stafford \u0026amp; Co. Ltd. Netherfield, Nottingham and London which bleeds right through the paper to the reverse. The artwork is stunning with a futuristic element with the flying craft. Interesting to see Charles Drake and Rock Hudson featuring early in their careers. This folded film poster has tears along the cross fold at the centre and two holes as seen on the right hand lower horizontal fold line. There is some writing on the lower right reverse which does not show through to the front. stunning colours with no fading.\r\n\r\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026191044838,"sku":"","price":499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/722637355327606_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749793157"},{"product_id":"dick-tracy-vs-cueball","title":"Dick Tracy vs Cueball","description":"The second of the RKO Dick Tracy movies and an almost impossible quad to find! The full colour artwork from 1946 features proudly at the foot the magnificent RKO Radio Pictures logo. Dick Tracy the detective is portrayed at top left with Anne Jeffreys while at the bottom right we find the villain \"Cueball\" whose bald head has earned him this gruesome pool based nickname. This very old stone litho printed full colour British quad film poster was printed by Stafford \u0026amp; Co. of Netherfield, Nottingham and London complete with their original stock code number alongside. The colours on this one are really bright and true. The poster has paper loss at the bottom left corner and a smaller piece on the 'B' in the title. There are as expected creases and fold wear with small areas of paper loss in the borders as seen. A rare survivor.\r\n\r\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026193404134,"sku":"","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/40798366069794_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749793392"},{"product_id":"foreign-intrigue","title":"Foreign Intrigue","description":"This 1956 first release British quad film poster features terrific artwork of Robert Mitchum in his trench coat as a secret agent in Europe. Fantastic street scenes pictured in what was based on the Cold War experiences of its writer \/ producer \/ director Sheldon Reynolds. The film poster has multiple pinholes at the corners and a little pink bleed from writing on the reverse at the bottom right.\r\n\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026201858278,"sku":"","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/334514796733856_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749793536"},{"product_id":"count-five-and-die","title":"Count Five and Die","description":"Our hero has had his hand stamped for re-entry into the night-club - but has his gun ready just in case. The censor stamp has been applied by Quebec. A great opportunity to own a 1958 film poster.\r\n\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026201891046,"sku":"","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/1164210_fullpic.jpg?v=1749793551"},{"product_id":"devil-on-horseback","title":"Devil on Horseback","description":"The British Lion logo is proudly displayed at the lower left of this film poster printed in England in 1954. Wonderful stone litho printing shows off the wide range of colours for what was of course a film made in black and white. The young jockey played by Jeremy Spenser achieves many winners but can be seen here been admonished by fellow jockeys because of his cruelty to the horses hence the title \"Devil on Horseback\". Excellent full colour artwork with fantastic portraits of Google Withers and John McCallum too and a great painting of the horses at the winning post. The artist has painted his initials \"E.M.C\" on this printed poster but we are unable to trace who he is. The film poster was printed by Stafford \u0026amp; Co. of Netherfield, Nottingham and London. We have applied 5 roughly 1 inch squares of restoration tape to the reverse mainly at the cross folds on the lower part plus a 1 inch wide 7 inch piece at the top right corner border to prevent edge wear the blue title written twice on the reverse which shows faintly through to the front.\r\n\r\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026202153190,"sku":"","price":799.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/857479274272918_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749793622"},{"product_id":"the-gazebo","title":"The Gazebo","description":"TV writer Elliott Nash buries a blackmailer under the new gazebo in his suburban backyard. But the nervous man can't let the body rest there. First release British Quad from 1959 picturing Glenn Ford and Debbie Reynolds. Printed by Stafford \u0026amp; Co.\r\n\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026202317030,"sku":"","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/3780939_fullpic.jpg?v=1749793665"},{"product_id":"hey-rookie","title":"Hey, Rookie","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis British quad film poster dates from the Second World War year of 1943 for the Columbia Pictures film \"Hey, Rookie\". The quad was printed in England featuring the old Columbia Pictures logo and the threepenny bit U certificate from the British Board of Film Censors the printers were Stafford \u0026amp; Co of Netherfield, Nottingham and London complete with stock number. The film poster features interesting cartoon artwork picturing musicians who run away to join the army. The central figure is Ann Miller. We purchased this film poster on a trip to Ireland and the Irish censors have used blue poster paint as seen on the central figure. This sometimes happened in Ireland at the whim of the local cinema owner. This folded film poster has edge tears around the border as seen and is a rare survivor on fragile paper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026202382566,"sku":"","price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/503612697124481_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749793683"},{"product_id":"ziegfeld-follies-1","title":"Ziegfeld Follies","description":"Classic Varga girl art to grace any home. This amazing stone litho printed film poster hails from 1944 and features the most beautiful artwork of the era by the famous pin-up artist George Petty. This beautiful film poster is ready to grace any wall and is a tribute to the magnificent Technicolour film in which William Powell reprised his persona from the title role of the 1936 \"The Great Ziegfeld\" and dreamt here of the kind of show he could produce in the glorious Technicolour of the 1940's. This film has some of the most brilliant examples of Metro Goldwyn Mayers finest stars including Fred Astaire, Lucille Bremer, Judy Garland and Gene Kelly to name but a few. Printed by Simmons Limited of Sydney this one has the smallest of tiny nicks in the bottom and top border to which we have applied very small squares of restoration tape.\r\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026209329382,"sku":"","price":599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/809963405132293_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749794573"},{"product_id":"the-cobweb","title":"The Cobweb","description":"Cinemascope quad with a web full of stars with Richard Widmark's portrait featuring prominently in the centre of the spider's web. Printed in England by Stafford \u0026amp; Co. of Netherfield, Nottingham and London. This is the first release British film poster from the year 1955. The story concerns a psychiatric clinic and here we have a cobweb painted with an unbelievable cast including Richard Widmark, Lauren Bacall, Charles Boyer, Gloria Grahame and Lillian Gish. This one has multiple pinholes in the corners and a matchstick head size hole in the top left fold line join.\r\n\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026214473958,"sku":"","price":399.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/987682521343231_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749794958"},{"product_id":"blue-jeans","title":"Blue Jeans","description":"Lovely fashionable colours used with a teenage tagline and art by Tom Chantrell with the artists printed signature by the back pocket of Carol Lynley's denim jeans, this X certificate first release original film poster has printing by Stafford \u0026amp; Co Ltd Netherfield, Nottingham and London.\r\n\r\n\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026226434278,"sku":"","price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/863445460796356_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749795930"},{"product_id":"singin-in-the-rain","title":"Singin' in the Rain","description":"This is the British Film Institute cinema poster for the re-release of this classic movie. The film poster dates from the year 2000 when the original 1952 print was improved upon with a sparkling new technicolor print by the BFI. This landmark film showed at the London cinemas which can be seen printed at the foot of this special poster.\r\n\r\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026233282790,"sku":"","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/167339503765107_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749796560"},{"product_id":"donovans-brain-1","title":"Donovan's Brain","description":"Atmospheric 1950's science fiction first release British Quad film poster starring doctor Lew Ayres struggling with the maniacal powers of a dead industrialists transplanted brain. Printed in England by Electric (Modern) Printing co ltd Manchester. Four repaired border tears to reverse. There is also a 7 inch fold split on Donovan’s right eye repaired with archival tape to reverse\r\n\r\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026236362982,"sku":"","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/345195949077606_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749797196"},{"product_id":"anna-lucasta","title":"Anna Lucasta","description":"Wonderful scene painted in 1949 and in full colour for a picture filmed in black \u0026amp; white and fit to grace any wall today. This fine old British quad film poster features the beautiful Paulette Goddard in a down trodden street scene complete with shady hotel, overflowing trash cans and a run down 'Bar \u0026amp; Billiards' club. The billboard by the lamppost tells us that this was based on a successful stage production and this was about a girl whose shady past as a sailors whore catches up with her and almost destroys her chance at a fresh start. The producer is Philip Yordan from his own play which was originally staged with an all black cast filmed here as an all-white drama by Columbia Pictures. Printed by Stafford \u0026amp; Co. Ltd of Netherfield, Nottingham and London this fine litho printed film poster has no pinholes.\r\n\r\n\n","brand":"Original Film Poster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026239082726,"sku":"","price":999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3060\/2470\/files\/229183375835419_mainphotos.jpg?v=1749797888"},{"product_id":"ashes-and-diamonds","title":"Ashes and Diamonds","description":"Polish style poster for this Wajda classic. This is an old poster with tape reinforcemnets at the rear of the folds. 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