It would seem quite possible the printer's info was added incorrectly since there are no known references of a complete daybill (to my knowledge). More a best guess scenario.
Regardless what was added looks very nice and fits well...
The same printer's credits that have been added to the above daybill posters ( appearing on both, but missing off the image appearing just above ), that are up for auction at Heritage in the near future, are they accurate or not ? Some thoughts perhaps before I put in my two cents worth.
It would seem quite possible the printer's info was added incorrectly since there are no known references of a complete daybill (to my knowledge). More a best guess scenario.
Regardless what was added looks very nice and fits well...
Food for thought. Metropolis was released in Australia in April 1928. Also released by Cinema Arts Films Ltd. in Australia in May 1928 was What For? This film had the following information appearing on the poster.
''Released throughout Asia by Cinema Art Films Ltd. 198 Pitt Street St. Sydney.
Released in N.Z. by Exhibitors Alliance Films ( N.Z. ) Ltd. Wellington.
A third printer's details possibility for Metropolis. No Babies Allowed released in Australia on the 10th of November 1928 by Cinema Art films Ltd. has no mention of the company with only the single line of Marchant & Co. Ltd., Printers, Sydney appearing on the bottom.
Interestingly The Third Man daybill image at Heritage has no Australian Distributor, which should have been BEF ( British Empire Films), printed on the poster.
HA notes "this illustration by Luigi Martinati is perhaps the best image found in any of this film's numerous ads."
But at first, I thought Bergman was "off" both in facial structure and hair color:
So as is my wont I beseeched the Google Guru for assistance. I did not quickly find any color pics from the set - perhaps a 6 Star contributor here can find some - but found these "real" color 1940s-1950s pics of her:
And what hombre can resist this "smiling Bergman" frame from Cassie:
So now I think Martinati came reasonably close to the "real deal" despite drawing sans color stills of Bergman.
But what do y'all think?
PS I Googled "Bergman hugging Bogart" and now I agree Martinati nailed it:
I'll keep the post up for your bemusement, ha-ha....
Nice investigative work, Mel! Love the poster and corresponding photos.... ....personally not sure a smiling Bergman captures the "tone" of her character in the film, just watched the movie again about a month and she seems more "serious" during most of her scenes.
(not sure if this includes HA's controversial 19%. buyers premium
Controversial?
Well, I don't know about others, but even though I am aware and try to compensate for the BP and shipping, the final invoice is always higher than I planned. It makes stuff less of a bargain for me and I always have a slightly dirty feel.
For example, I recently purchased a set of ok condition LCs for Vanishing Point. I bid $38, but the final invoice with BP and shipping was $67.15, nearly double the hammer price.
For that reason, I try to avoid HA for everything but the highest value items.
BP is clear for all to see, it's simply not that unusual, and almost without exception auction houses the world over have a BP (and higher than 19% too).
Rarely do I bid live on HA (online) but if I do the live bidding option tells me the cost inc BP before I bid. But yes, I too tend to avoid HA for the "cheaper" stuff.
As I figure you paid around $45 inc BP, $22 freight to you seems reasonable to me, but given I live in Australia a flat pack from most USA based sellers (auction or otherwise) would be likely around double that.
HA estimates do not include the BP. And what a range on this one - illustrating there is little idea what it could fetch.
Have I mentioned I despise estimates? Sure they are standard auction practice but, in my opinion, all they really do is serve to artificially create an expected result (great for the auctioneer and consignor but bad for the bidder)...
They only post estimates for their Signature auctions besides an estimate helps set the reserve for the consignor, (generally easy to work out what that is once you know what the estimate is).
It's not controversial to me since as noted, the BP is prominently disclosed when bidding.
I agree the shipping charges seem excessive but I've received and paid for 75+ packages from them over the years b/c there's always great stuff both in the weekly and sig auctions.
Changing subjects, I recall some documentary on Cassie where Bergman says she barely knew Bogart off the set. Apparently Bogie had a very jealous wife, so Bogie stayed clear of Bergman. I can't find any articles on the subject, so maybe I'm misremembering.
But how ironic the seminal movie romantic couple of all time were practically total strangers!
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Regardless what was added looks very nice and fits well...
I think Robot Style will go for around 150K and Flood Style 95K
MAN! Again, what Chris said...Maria will kick the floods butt (though I think the flood version is fast growing on me).
She is just too iconic to pass up...
This is bad news. I've almost worn the husband down to agreeing to spend around the estimate on each.
Now I have to work even harder to squeeze out agreement for another couple hundred K.
A woman's work is never done...
Food for thought. Metropolis was released in Australia in April 1928. Also released by Cinema Arts Films Ltd. in Australia in May 1928 was What For? This film had the following information appearing on the poster.
''Released throughout Asia by Cinema Art Films Ltd. 198 Pitt Street St. Sydney.
Released in N.Z. by Exhibitors Alliance Films ( N.Z. ) Ltd. Wellington.
Marchant & Co. Ltd. Printers, Sydney."
So do I. The flood style is more busy. I'll bid on it.
Lol.
My guess is US30-40K.
But if 3 or more bidders have 40K plus to spend then the sky is the limit.
i think the Robot style will get more-agree with @Ves. Robot image iconic; orange & yellow combo strong.
HA notes "this illustration by Luigi Martinati is perhaps the best image found in any of this film's numerous ads."
But at first, I thought Bergman was "off" both in facial structure and hair color:
So as is my wont I beseeched the Google Guru for assistance. I did not quickly find any color pics from the set - perhaps a 6 Star contributor here can find some - but found these "real" color 1940s-1950s pics of her:
And what hombre can resist this "smiling Bergman" frame from Cassie:
So now I think Martinati came reasonably close to the "real deal" despite drawing sans color stills of Bergman.
But what do y'all think?
PS I Googled "Bergman hugging Bogart" and now I agree Martinati nailed it:
I'll keep the post up for your bemusement, ha-ha....
....personally not sure a smiling Bergman captures the "tone" of her character in the film, just watched the movie again about a month and she seems more "serious" during most of her scenes.
....but the poster is fabulous!
Controversial?
For example, I recently purchased a set of ok condition LCs for Vanishing Point. I bid $38, but the final invoice with BP and shipping was $67.15, nearly double the hammer price.
For that reason, I try to avoid HA for everything but the highest value items.
Rarely do I bid live on HA (online) but if I do the live bidding option tells me the cost inc BP before I bid. But yes, I too tend to avoid HA for the "cheaper" stuff.
As I figure you paid around $45 inc BP, $22 freight to you seems reasonable to me, but given I live in Australia a flat pack from most USA based sellers (auction or otherwise) would be likely around double that.
Have I mentioned I despise estimates? Sure they are standard auction practice but, in my opinion, all they really do is serve to artificially create an expected result (great for the auctioneer and consignor but bad for the bidder)...
I agree the shipping charges seem excessive but I've received and paid for 75+ packages from them over the years b/c there's always great stuff both in the weekly and sig auctions.
Changing subjects, I recall some documentary on Cassie where Bergman says she barely knew Bogart off the set. Apparently Bogie had a very jealous wife, so Bogie stayed clear of Bergman. I can't find any articles on the subject, so maybe I'm misremembering.
But how ironic the seminal movie romantic couple of all time were practically total strangers!