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More than 1,200 vintage posters that would send any movie buff into orbit were discovered in an Ohio garage, including the only known copy of an almost 7-foot-tall creation for the 1947 reissue of “Dracula” that could sell for $40,000. The Dallas-based Heritage Auctions in Dallas puts them all on the block March 22 and 23, including some rare specimens from the silent movie era.
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (Allied Artists, 1958). Three Sheet (41" X 81") with artwork by Reynold Brown. Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000. (Photo by Courtesy Heritage Auctions)
You Only Live Twice (United Artists, 1967). One Sheet (27.5" X 41") Style C featuring art by Robert McGinnis. Estimate: $600 - $1,200 (Photo by Courtesy Heritage Auctions)
King Kong (RKO, 1933). French Double Grande (61.5" X 92") Style A. After premiering in New York City at the Radio City Music Hall in March 1932, the film began doing all-time record box office business. Kong was then released internationally to another tremendous reception, resulting in fabulous posters being produced for its promotion, including this mesmerizing large format French piece by artist Ph. de Buncey. Estimate: $40,000 - $80,000. (Photo by Courtesy Heritage Auctions)
Houdini “Buried Alive!” (Otis Litho, 1926). Eight Sheet (81" X 106"). The poster was created via stone lithography in eight sheets. Estimate: $14,000 - $28,000. (Photo by Courtesy Heritage Auctions)
Plan 9 from Outer Space (DCA, 1958). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Eccentric director Ed Wood's cult classic science fiction opus is considered by many to be the worst movie ever made, and that status has made it a genuine classic. Plan 9 also has the distinction of being the last movie horror star Bela Lugosi ever made. Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000. (Photo by Courtesy Heritage Auctions)
Cimarron (RKO, 1931). One Sheet (27" X 41.5"). Winner of the Best Picture Oscar for 1931, Cimarron is a sprawling, big budget Western. The film's budget was massive for the day ($1.5 million), and employed over 5,000 extras, 28 cameramen, and hundreds of technicians. RKO also went all out in promoting the film, including this one sheet poster with art by the acclaimed illustrator Frederic C. Madan. Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000. (Photo by Courtesy Heritage Auctions)
Dracula (Universal, R-1947). Three Sheet (41.25" X 79.5"). The only known copy for the 1947 reissue of the iconic Universal horror classic starring Bela Lugosi! Because of the popularity and the huge money making potential of the film released in 1931, Universal Studios reissued it in 1938 and again in 1947. Estimate: $40,000 - $80,000. (Photo by Courtesy Heritage Auctions)
The Little Minister (RKO, 1934). One Sheet (27" X 41"). Based on a novel by Sir James M. Barrie (Peter Pan), the story of a mysterious and headstrong gypsy girl is played by Katharine Hepburn in one of her very early screen roles. Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000. (Photo by Courtesy Heritage Auctions)
Godzilla Raids Again (Gigantis the Fire Monster) (Toho, 1955). Japanese B2 (21" X 29.75") Style B. Everyone's favorite giant lizard returns to the screen for this second entry into the popular series. Known in international release as Godzilla Raids Again, and in the U.S. as Gigantis the Fire Monster, it was the last Godzilla film to be shot in black-and-white. Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000. (Photo by Courtesy Heritage Auctions)
2001: A Space Odyssey (MGM, 1969). Psychedelic Eye One Sheet (27" X 41"). When MGM decided to revamp the advertising campaign for this Stanley Kubrick blockbuster film in 1969 they chose the tagline “The Ultimate Trip”. The “eye” poster, as this poster is most often referred to, was conceived for the 1969, 70mm relaunch in New York while the film was still playing around the country in its original 1968 standard 35mm format. This poster was primarily used for wild posting (i.e. posting on building sites, etc.). It was therefore printed in a smaller quantity than the “star child” poster, the campaign's principal image, which was retained for subsequent releases for the next decade. Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000. (Photo by Courtesy Heritage Auctions)
Vertigo (Paramount, 1958). Three Sheet (41" X 78"). Saul Bass created this memorable image for the cinematic masterpiece starring James Stewart and Kim Novak. The film remains one of Alfred Hitchcock's most critically acclaimed films, and this poster is definitely one of the more recognizable images in cinematic history. Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000. (Photo by Courtesy Heritage Auctions)
Creature from the Black Lagoon (Universal International, 1954). One Sheet (27" X 41") with Albert Kallis artwork. Since the initial release of this film, the Creature has become one of the most popular monsters in the Universal stable, rivaling such horror icons as Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Wolf Man. Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000. (Photo by Courtesy Heritage Auctions)
Dr. No (United Artists, 1962). Japanese B2 (20" X 29"). The cinematic adventures of James Bond begin here (even though “Dr. No” was actually the sixth book in the series), with Sean Connery as the definitive 007. Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 (Photo by Courtesy Heritage Auctions)
Thunderball (United Artists, 1965). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This one sheet, showcasing artwork by Robert McGinnis and Frank McCarthy features the back of the jetpack on Bond's back extending above the green border, whereas another printing from the same time period does not. Estimate: $600 - $1,200. (Photo by Courtesy Heritage Auctions)
King Kong (RKO, 1933). French Grande (47" X 62.5") Style B - Rene Peron Style. King Kong is recognized the world over as one of the greatest monster films ever created, thanks to its landmark special effects that would introduce a whole new dimension to movie making. Estimate: $15,000 - $30,000. (Photo by Courtesy Heritage Auctions)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (RKO, 1937). One Sheet (27.5" X 41") Style B with the artwork of Gustaf Tenggren. Walt Disney invested $1,500,000 and three years of hard work, along with the combined talents of 570 artists, into the production of this animation triumph. The film was a huge success, earning 8.5 million Depression-Era dollars. Estimate: $8,000 - $16,000. (Photo by Courtesy Heritage Auctions)
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