This "artist's" work is so bad it is great (I imagine it is the same person who did the Godzilla).
I am not sure that there was only one artist involved as the artwork styles varies somewhat.
I find it hard to believe there are two artists SO incredibly awful! Maybe they are related (father/son)?
I wish someone would consign the Godzilla to me. I would proudly put in in my major auction!
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This "artist's" work is so bad it is great (I imagine it is the same person who did the Godzilla).
I am not sure that there was only one artist involved as the artwork styles varies somewhat.
I find it hard to believe there are two artists SO incredibly awful! Maybe they are related (father/son)?
I wish someone would consign the Godzilla to me. I would proudly put in in my major auction!
Tempted, but I doubt I'd ever find another one. I'll admit it's never going to be displayed, but I still love it and stick to my rule to never sell one copy titles, although as I';m getting older that will fall away.
This "artist's" work is so bad it is great (I imagine it is the same person who did the Godzilla).
I am not sure that there was only one artist involved as the artwork styles varies somewhat.
I find it hard to believe there are two artists SO incredibly awful! Maybe they are related (father/son)?
My thinking is as follows.
Lost in Alaska, Fireman Save My Child. Hobson's Choice (London) and Devil On Horseback (London) were all released in Australia By Universal International, so it certainly would appear that all these posters may have been from the same artist. As The Gay Dog (BEF) and Dunkirk (MGM) images have similar artwork a good chance that they were also produced by the same poster artist as well.
My thinking about the two Columbia Pictures The Jolson Story re-release and The Wild One probably re-release posters is that due to the colour and some better artwork,and along with the F. Cunninghame credit is that these two posters were possibly produced by a one or even two different artists.
One thing that is certain though is that we will never know for sure, along with the Godzilla Regent film poster, who were responsible for all the artwork. in question.
One thing that is certain though is that we will never know for sure, along with the Godzilla Regent film poster, who were responsible for all the artwork. in question.
That's because no one in their right mind would admit to being the "artist"!!!
This original 1932 pre code U.S.A. South Seas Adventures one sheet was only two years away from topless women being banned from being' included on film poster advertising. What I do find of interest though is the great difference in the race appearance depicted of the dancers compared to the people watching in the audience,,
The following size Australian film poster of Ben Hur from 1925 had been originally discussed in depth on this forum thread during November 2021. Recently on the Beginning Discussions - Following Charlie's Path thread on the 4th, 5th and 8th of March the poster again came under some more discussion as well.
From the original information, plus the recent gained information does anyone care to comment regarding the origins of the poster that was from the hand of Australian poster artist Powis (Fred Powis) and printed by Simmons Ltd. Litho Sydney.
The following size Australian film poster of Ben Hur from 1925 had been originally discussed in depth on this forum thread during November 2021. Recently on the Beginning Discussions - Following Charlie's Path thread on the 4th, 5th and 8th of March the poster again came under some more discussion as well.
From the original information, plus the recent gained information does anyone care to comment regarding the origins of the poster that was from the hand of Australian poster artist Powis (Fred Powis) and printed by Simmons Ltd. Litho Sydney.
The following size Australian film poster of Ben Hur from 1925 had been originally discussed in depth on this forum thread during November 2021. Recently on the Beginning Discussions - Following Charlie's Path thread on the 4th, 5th and 8th of March the poster again came under some more discussion as well.
From the original information, plus the recent gained information does anyone care to comment regarding the origins of the poster that was from the hand of Australian poster artist Powis (Fred Powis) and printed by Simmons Ltd. Litho Sydney.
(Duke)
Duke's unrestored poster image with just Saturday only hand written on it follows long after the other one's image with the added Nov 10 written on it appeared on Google.The most confusing thing here is the written word Saturday is exactly situated in the same position and the hand writing to me appearing exactly the same also as on the other poster.. Work that one out.
I have recently gathered some more information regarding this poster's origins. Would like to hear what others think as to what style of poster this is. Please let us know your thoughts?
To me it looks like Nov 10 is on the top poster but covered by a white substance, perhaps to obscure the date so it reads only "Saturday" I'd suggest they're the same poster.
To me it looks like Nov 10 is on the top poster but covered by a white substance, perhaps to obscure the date so it reads only "Saturday" I'd suggest they're the same poster.
Duke your thoughts would be most appreciaed on the above thinking.
From the HA listing: he poster has been mounted to board, there are two chips to the bottom border and another at top center; a 2.5-inch tear at top left, a tape pull at top right and some stains or smudges in the border areas as well as some light wear along the center vertical fold. A play date has been written in grease pencil.
So the new owner got it off the board themselves? And tried removing the pencil themselves?
From the HA listing: he poster has been mounted to board, there are two chips to the bottom border and another at top center; a 2.5-inch tear at top left, a tape pull at top right and some stains or smudges in the border areas as well as some light wear along the center vertical fold. A play date has been written in grease pencil.
So the new owner got it off the board themselves? And tried removing the pencil themselves?
The "Saturday" certainly looks identical
It would be good to have Duke who restored this poster version express his knowledge on the condition before restoring of the poster, and to address Ves's comments.
The Ben Hur is the same poster, the Nov 20 is my first attempt before removing Saturday on removing the grease pencil. The poster was originally stuck to poster board. I was able to remove the poster from the board with multiple baths, I had to peel away layers of the board until the bath water finally separated it all together. I lightly sanded away the grease pencil until it was almost unnoticeable. I then gave it one more bath to wash away the fold line toning and any remaining glue from the backside of the poster from mounting it on board. After all that it became a standard linen backing job with minimal touch up using water color pencils.
Some information that I obtained privately earlier from a question I had asked of Duke regarding the original poster is as follows.
''I would day it might have been heavier than poster paper. It was heavier than daybill paper, but not as heavy as insert of half sheet. I hope that helps."
Another interesting fact is that Duke measured for me the actual poster size in his shop, then informed me the size of the original poster to be 14 3/4'' x 39 3/4". The 15'' x 40'' measurement was the standard size of long daybills from that period.
The poster origin of the Ben Hur poster has been discussed over many years with some different views regarding what type of poster it is. To me it is certainly. a rare horizontal daybill. Curious to hear if others do agree with me or not
The following is a rare horizontal daybill of Congorilla from 1932.
There have been the odd horizontal style daybill poster produced since the 1930's as wel,l including The Haunted And The Hunted (Dementia 13) from the 1960s.
Obviously it's a format a creative poster artist could use from time to time to make an eye catching pice of artwork, the Ben Hur was done that way to show off the Colosseum, although I'm surprised the chariots were made so small, they would have worked well in that format racing across the width of the poster (perhaps it was in a style B poster!)
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I wish someone would consign the Godzilla to me. I would proudly put in in my major auction!
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HAS real customer service before, during and after EVERY auction, and answers all questions - IS eMoviePoster.com
HAS 25% or 26% "buyers premiums" of any kind (but especially the dreadful "$29 or $49 minimum" ones) - NOT eMoviePoster.com
HAS "reserves or starts over $1 - NOT eMoviePoster.com
HAS hidden bidder IDs - NOT eMoviePoster.com
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Go Johnny Go! and Diabolicus Blake Film daybill posters. How cool is the Diabolicus artwork?
Peter
Lost in Alaska, Fireman Save My Child. Hobson's Choice (London) and Devil On Horseback (London) were all released in Australia By Universal International, so it certainly would appear that all these posters may have been from the same artist. As The Gay Dog (BEF) and Dunkirk (MGM) images have similar artwork a good chance that they were also produced by the same poster artist as well.
My thinking about the two Columbia Pictures The Jolson Story re-release and The Wild One probably re-release posters is that due to the colour and some better artwork,and along with the F. Cunninghame credit is that these two posters were possibly produced by a one or even two different artists.
One thing that is certain though is that we will never know for sure, along with the Godzilla Regent film poster, who were responsible for all the artwork. in question.
This original 1932 pre code U.S.A. South Seas Adventures one sheet was only two years away from topless women being banned from being' included on film poster advertising. What I do find of interest though is the great difference in the race appearance depicted of the dancers compared to the people watching in the audience,,
Peter
An All That Heaven Allows (1955) inexcusable daybill printing mistake poster made by a major printer and its replacement copy.
Peter
From the original information, plus the recent gained information does anyone care to comment regarding the origins of the poster that was from the hand of Australian poster artist Powis (Fred Powis) and printed by Simmons Ltd. Litho Sydney.
The Perfect Furlough with a poorly drawn image of Tony Curtis complete with lipstick.
I have recently gathered some more information regarding this poster's origins. Would like to hear what others think as to what style of poster this is. Please let us know your thoughts?
Peter
he poster has been mounted to board, there are two chips to the bottom border and another at top center; a 2.5-inch tear at top left, a tape pull at top right and some stains or smudges in the border areas as well as some light wear along the center vertical fold. A play date has been written in grease pencil.
So the new owner got it off the board themselves? And tried removing the pencil themselves?
The "Saturday" certainly looks identical
Peter
''I would day it might have been heavier than poster paper. It was heavier than daybill paper, but not as heavy as insert of half sheet. I hope that helps."
Another interesting fact is that Duke measured for me the actual poster size in his shop, then informed me the size of the original poster to be 14 3/4'' x 39 3/4". The 15'' x 40'' measurement was the standard size of long daybills from that period.
Any thoughts now?
The following is a rare horizontal daybill of Congorilla from 1932.
There have been the odd horizontal style daybill poster produced since the 1930's as wel,l including The Haunted And The Hunted (Dementia 13) from the 1960s.
Peter