GIANT Original Vintage Lobby Card Movie Poster James Dean Iconic Scene 1956
Original Vintage Classic Horror Sci Fi Old Movie Posters Film Memorabilia Collectibles For Sale. Original Vintage Movie Posters Lobby Cards James Dean Memorabilia Collectibles For Sale. Original Vintage Lobby Card Movie Poster (11x14). Starring Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean Studio: Warner Brothers "In Warner Color".
One of the most iconic images in all of cinematic history. A James Dean image masterpiece. In the world of Fine Art we all have an idea what a Masterpiece is. The Mono Lisa is a masterpiece. When we hear the name Picasso, we think of masterpieces.
But what about the Sports and Entertainment collecting genres? To a Sports Collector a Grade 9 Mickey Mantle Rookie card is a masterpiece.
When someone ask me what is a "Masterpiece"? I say, I know when I see it. Take for example the breath-taking image of James Dean sitting in back of a 1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost on the set of the 1956 epic western drama Giant, with the mansion in the background. One of the most iconic images in cinematic history. When I look at the original lobby card for this film, I see a masterpiece!
This iconic photo of Dean was taken on Friday, September 1955. The tragic car accident that claimed his life occurred a week later. He unfortunately never lived to see "Giant". Very Good to Excellent condition.Has two light staple marks in upper right corners that are not noticeable unless you know they are there. Doesn't have the typical heavy corner pinhole usually seen on the majority of vintage lobby cards.
Has a minor smudge on bottom right border. That said, an Extraordinary find as the other two we acquired several years ago were Not in this amazing Excellent Original Un-restored condition. This is only the 3rd time in our 40+ years collecting that we have acquired this elusive Holy Grail "Giant" lobby card. What more needs to be said? This piece of museum grade Hollywood History would steal the show even in an upscale home of masterpiece artwork! NOTE: Google a great article about the small town, Marfa, TX, in which "Giant" was filmed in 1956. Lobby Card (11" X 14"). Rock Hudson and Elizabeth Taylor are the ostensible leads, but it's Dean that everyone remembers.And this original vintage 1956 lobby card is a surreal Masterpiece! Starring Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean , Mercedes McCambridge, Jane Withers, Carroll Baker, Chill Wills, Dennis Hopper, Sal Mineo, Rod Taylor, Earl Holliman, Paul Fix, and Mickey Simpson. A choice lobby card with an overall beautiful presentable appearance. Note: Cvtreasures stamp Not on original.