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The Artist - Silents Please
22nd December, 2011
We are all waiting to see The Artist, this year's surprise small budget big hit. And everyone is talking about a film in which there is no talking. So what better time to remember the days when all films were silent. We have a nice selection of beautiful stone litho images on original posters from cinema's earliest days. We also have examples from silents made after the coming of sound. Most film fans will think of Chaplin's City Lights and Modern Times. Made in the thirties, but without talking. But who remembers another latter day silent movie? (The answer is in the images.....).
More Marilyn
27th November, 2011
The fame, beauty and attraction of Marilyn Monroe has never really faded, and this year she is back as the centre of attention. She would have been 85 in May, next year is the fiftieth anniversary of her death, and this week has seen the UK release of the major hit movie, My Week with Marilyn. One of the screen's true icons, there are many stunning images of her in the original poster and lobby card artwork from across her too short film career. And to join the celebrations, we are delighted to offer exclusively a series of Limited Edition photographs of Marilyn on the set of 1953's Niagara. They are published in very low editions as C-Type Lambda colour prints on Fuji Crystal Archive paper and silver gelatin Lambda black and white prints on high quality Ilford fibre based paper. Be amongst the first to view them at www.marilynphotos.com.
Halloween Horror
15th October, 2011
As Halloween approaches, you can be irritated by its increasing commercialisation, and a feeling that the US style celebration is becoming too big for its boots. Or you can get ready to switch all your lights out in order to avoid trick or treaters. Or perhaps you should think a bit more deeply about the significance of the evening, and ponder whether it is really an indication that paganism is on the verge of a comeback. But probably you should just line up a couple of horror movies in readiness - and have a look at some of the artwork which has advertised them over the years.
Welcome Back, Doris Day
18th September, 2011
The BBC have announced that Doris Day is the oldest ever singer to make the Top 10 with an album of new material (or newish, at least). When you've bought that and are playing it constantly, now turn to her movies. Most people will think of her pairings with Rock Hudson and Cary Grant, but there was a lot more than that. And most poster collectors will vote the One Sheet for Pillow Talk as the best or most collectable image. But again, there are a lot more wonderful images than that one, and at the moment they are good value as well as being a lot of fun. Have a look at a selection of what we have in stock, or let us know if you are looking for a particular movie or image that we aren't currently showing, and we will do our best to find it for you.
Doris Day Posters and Lobby Cards
Saul Bass
26th February, 2011
Another London exhibition has just opened to showcase the film works of Saul Bass. Widely recognised as the greatest US graphic artist to have worked in the film industry, his unmistakable style is seen not only in the credits and titles sequences of many classic movies, but also in the poster and lobby card artwork for those and other films. He is the most requested poster artist in our Gallery, and whenever we display his work, it is always commented on, by people who know it is by Saul Bass, and by people who have never heard of Saul Bass but are immediately taken by the stunning imagery. Original movie posters and lobby cards are increasingly hard to find, but we aim always to have a selection available. We are currently pleased to offer as a set of four, framed title cards featuring some of his greatest work: from Advise and Consent, Anatomy of a Murder, Saint Joan and The Man with the Golden Arm.