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Re: Rare Australian Posters Of Australian Films
An extremely rare Australian 15'' x 23'' Australian daybill poster of Stallion Of The Sea. The film was originally classified by the Australian film censor on 01 January 1982 on 16mm running 125 minutes under the longer title of In Search of the Stallion Of The Sea
What is very interesting though is that if you search Google sites such IMDb, and Wikipedia, along with general Google searching nothing on the two film titles, along with Jack Thompson appearing in it, is located, with the exception of one mention that states that this film was from 1973,
Very odd infeed. Did it then take nine years to have the film classified for release?
HONDO
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Re: Hondo's Daybill and One Sheet Q&A [Re-Titled]
The Naked Spur original Australian daybill and the shortened incorrectly titled Naked Spur poster that would appear the printer's had little artwork to have assisted the poster artist.
HONDO
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Re: Which Are Your Favourite 'B' Team Artwork Monster Daybills?
Tanya's Island is new to my eyes.
Rick
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Re: Hondo's Daybill and One Sheet Q&A [Re-Titled]
Agree 100%.Rick said:It's hardly a film to warrant a re-release.
HONDO
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Re: A Do You Know Your Classic Movies Quiz.
Yes you have worked it out as C659 is indeed They Won't Forget. An excellent but little known film today that is well worth seeking out.dedeposter said:Ah, that narrows it down! Looks like Confederate soldiers....so, is it They Won't Forget (1937)?
This film was based on a real life notorious murder case and lynching. Lana Turner made her feature film debut playing a teenage murder victim.
HONDO
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Re: Dating The Outlaw ( 1943 ) Australian Daybills
The unknown size thing is an ad from a magazine, great art though.
darolo
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Re: Hondo's This And That
I agree with your thinking that supports my belief. 100% convinced that it is indeed a daybill printed poster. Multiple designed daybills with up to at least four different designs are known to have been printed. The following What Price Glory film from 1927 had four different daybill designs printed for it as seen following below.darolo said:Yes, Ben Hur is a horizontal daybill. Ir was the biggest publicised movie to that time in cinema history, so expect extra special advertising. I don't think a press sheet exists but I figure there would have been multiple daybill designs.
( Everyones / Trove)_HONDO
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Even a Blind Squirrel Finds a Nut: Heritage Blind Buy Jackpot (LOST IN A BIG CITY-POSTER)
Hey everyone, here's a little story that makes every collector's heart race.
A few weeks ago, Heritage had their usual Sunday auction. One lot had no picture. And I mean, who bids on a poster without an image?
Me.
I read the description, and it sounded good:
A few weeks ago, Heritage had their usual Sunday auction. One lot had no picture. And I mean, who bids on a poster without an image?
Me.
I read the description, and it sounded good:
"LOST IN A BIG CITY (Arrow Film, 1923). Rolled, Fine/Very Fine. Identical One Sheets (2) (27” X 41”) Drama.
Starring John Lowell, Baby Ivy Ward, Jane Thomas, Charles Byer, Evangeline Russell, Edgar Keller, Whitney Haley, and Eddie Phillips. Directed by George Irving. Unrestored posters display signs of use. May include edge and handling wear, toning, chips, tears, noticeable staining, cellophane tape on the verso, faint rippling, creasing, and unobtrusive smudging."
Rolled. Fine/Very Fine. Identical One Sheets. Stone litho.
I snagged both together for $20. Plus buyer's premium. That's still below flea-market level. I did a bit of research afterward and found the poster. The look was awesome. Exactly my style. Everything I like. So I was hoping these were the real deal.
Anyway. Nobody wanted them. Except one guy. But I outbid him at $20. Ha ha. When I want something, I get it. Mostly.
Last time one sold was back in 2014 on eMoviePoster in pretty rough shape for $366 (see pic). And they only sold it once. And now I've got two in top condition. Two posters over 100 years old. I'm completely blown away, that's how much I love this.
Next week I'm shipping them to France to get them washed, linen-backed, and tastefully restored. I'll list one on eBay for $1200, and keep the other.
I'm also considering getting the artwork professionally photographed, printing a small limited run on premium paper, and then selling them on eBay. It's public domain now anyway—no more copyrights.
The irony of the whole thing is that the (lost) film is actually about a blind girl. Blind. No picture. And let's face it, blind people generally don't get much joy out of old posters anyway. Except maybe the smell of vintage paper. 😏
Rolled. Fine/Very Fine. Identical One Sheets. Stone litho.
I snagged both together for $20. Plus buyer's premium. That's still below flea-market level. I did a bit of research afterward and found the poster. The look was awesome. Exactly my style. Everything I like. So I was hoping these were the real deal.
Anyway. Nobody wanted them. Except one guy. But I outbid him at $20. Ha ha. When I want something, I get it. Mostly.
Last time one sold was back in 2014 on eMoviePoster in pretty rough shape for $366 (see pic). And they only sold it once. And now I've got two in top condition. Two posters over 100 years old. I'm completely blown away, that's how much I love this.
Next week I'm shipping them to France to get them washed, linen-backed, and tastefully restored. I'll list one on eBay for $1200, and keep the other.
I'm also considering getting the artwork professionally photographed, printing a small limited run on premium paper, and then selling them on eBay. It's public domain now anyway—no more copyrights.
The irony of the whole thing is that the (lost) film is actually about a blind girl. Blind. No picture. And let's face it, blind people generally don't get much joy out of old posters anyway. Except maybe the smell of vintage paper. 😏
Stuff like this is what I'd love to happen every time I overspend... :-)
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Happy Collecting.
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By the way, if any of you are on Instagram: You can find me there as "FeinePoster". See you there.
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