WalterFilm is in the business of providing our clients, both private collectors and institutions, with the finest selection of original vintage movie posters, movie star photos, lobby cards, movie scripts & rare books and Hollywood movie memorabilia. We also deal in sub-specialties of theater and stage, African American cultural history and LGBTQ film, stage, art, and social history. In all instances, our objective is to search out and offer the most outstanding pieces we can find. The Curatorial ProcessThe first thing to take into consideration when you’re curating a business is what is your objective? Are you searching for material to construct an archive, which will contain a number of pieces and will be marketed as single collection, or are you looking for individual items or items from a collection that can be sold individually? Constructing An ArchiveWhen putting together a body of work that will be sold as an archive, you need pieces that will support the point of view of that collection. This could include a range of material from unique, rare and valuable items (the “stars”) to items that may have minimum value but are important because of the information they provide or they fit into a mosaic of information and history that reflects the archive’s point of view. LGBTQ Cultural History Collection WalterFilm currently has on the market a substantial archive on LGBTQ film, stage, and music history, with 42 vintage scripts, 1200+ photos, and 45 press books, promotional books, and other ephemeral promotional items, making for more than 1300 pieces. This is being offered to institutional collectors such as universities, libraries and museums that have an interest in or department that has or is building an LGBTQ archive. Securing Individual Pieces For SaleWhile the cost of an item is important, what is equally, if not more important is the quality of the item being sold and its provenance (or history). The curatorial process WalterFilm goes through in evaluating a piece consists of Authentication and Evaluation and we provide our clients with a detailed description of every piece we sell.
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Savvy vintage movie poster collectors always search for original movie posters for sale. Most of them visit vintage stores or auction sites to know whether there are collectibles available. Today’s most popular means of finding a good deal is through online search. With several results in the search engines, where can you spot some good original movie posters for sale? Here are tips on where to find and score collectible items that are guaranteed authentic and original. The Search for Original Movie Posters for Sale#1 eBay Sellers
eBay has been known to be a crowdsourced site for both seller and consumers. It is a great site to explore right vintage collectible niches from sellers who share the same interests as you. Sometimes, sellers may put up a bidding system to original movie posters for sale while some may publish a fixed price. Different online payment systems are available and may depend on the seller. #2 Craigslist One of the oldest and a trusted classified ads site is Craigslist. From vintage cars to the newest mobile phone models, the items for sale are endless. You can also score good vintage movie posters for a reasonable price. Learn to search this site and discover treasures yourself! #3 Online Communities There are several forums, groups, and online communities for Old Hollywood junkies. If you a social media account, search for groups who share your same interests. Most active members do trade-offs and sometimes sell their items. Make sure to find a good community that is interactive and share insightful information. Joining online communities opens an excellent opportunity to network with your fellow minded people. #4 Online Boutiques Quality art pieces of Original movie posters for sale can be found in online specialty boutiques. Some vintage movie and Old Hollywood memorabilia collectors invest in a website to showcase and sell their prized collections. If you’re looking for high quality, original vintage movie posters for sale online, you may visit WalterFilm’s site. They offer vintage original photographs, movie posters, scripts, rare books, and memorabilia. About WalterFilm: WalterFilm provides the finest selection of original movie star photos, movie scripts & rare books, lobby cards, original movie posters for sale, and Hollywood movie memorabilia that focus on the glorious history of the European and Hollywood Motion Picture Business. These two vintage original lobby cards from THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI (1920), show the extraordinary detail and design that went into the visual creation of what is considered the quintessential work of German Expressionist cinema. As described by the film critic, Roger Ebert, in his review: "The first thing everyone notices and best remembers is the film’s bizarre look. The actors inhabit a jagged landscape of sharp angles and tilted walls and windows, staircases climbing crazy diagonals, trees with spiky leaves, grass that looks like knives. These radical distortions immediately set the film apart from all earlier ones, which were based on the camera’s innate tendency to record reality. “Caligari” is said to be the first example in cinema of German Expressionism, a visual style in which not only the characters but the world itself is out of joint. A case can be made that “Caligari” was the first true horror film. There had been earlier ghost stories and the eerie serial “Fantomas” made in 1913-14, but their characters were inhabiting a recognizable world. “Caligari” creates a mindscape, a subjective psychological fantasy. In this world, unspeakable horror becomes possible. The 1920s were the decade that saw the rise of the Dada and Surrealist movements. The first rejected all pretense, all standards, all sincerity. It was a profound expression of hopelessness and alienation. It led to the rise of the related art movement Surrealism, which cut loose from order and propriety, rejected common values, scorned tradition and sought to overthrow society with anarchy." Its horror shot within the bosom of an artistic combination that brings to mind Edvard Munch, MC Escher and Picasso, but lives on as definitively Caligari. After nearly 100 years, its twisted and bizarre visual style is unmatched, positioning the film as a staple in film history studies and examinations of early cinematic pioneers.
These two extremely rare, vintage original lobby cards are not just pieces of movie memorabilia or advertisements for a film; they are, in themselves, historic and significant works of art that capture a time and a movement and the film they depict is “likely to be explored in academia and privately for generations to come as one of the major influencers in the establishment of early cinema.” To view:
It is republished with permission of the author. Are you new to collecting original movie posters? If so, welcome to the collectors club! People who collect different forms of original movie art come from different walks of life. Collectors have a broad range of art appreciation and taste for what pleases their eye. If you want to collect original movie posters, here’s a beginners guide to get you started Guide to Collecting Original Movie Posters#1 Determine a category or a niche you like
Take time to reflect on which movies you love watching. “Movies” includes a broad spectrum and offer endless categories from Old Hollywood, drama, Sci-Fi, horror, love story, documentary, and the list goes on. Odds are higher that you will collect original movie posters that you love watching. Start a collection that is bound to a specific niche or topic before going on to the next. #2 Learn what to invest in New movie poster and lobby card collectors are often misguided as to what to collect. If you’re new to the art of collecting original movie posters, it’s best to start with posters that are highly collectible like the ones from Star Wars, Disney, Bond films and movie that have been directed by famous directors. If you’re the type of person who is savvy on different movies, in-depth research is essential so your hard-earned investment will pay off. #3 Learn the art of trading Join clubs that share your interest and passion, establish yourself as a collector and attend seminars and auctions to learn the fair market value of other movie memorabilia. Creating a network of niche influencers allows you to trade some art. Sometimes to get what you want, you need to make trade-offs to gain a highly collectible original movie poster. #4 Learn to store and preserve your collection properly Once you invest in collecting original movie posters, you should also consider how you will store them. Do your collections to be stored or showcased on your walls? Whichever storage system you’ll use, be sure to keep your posters highly protected. Use high-grade plexi-glass for framed posters while using acid-free tubes when you want them to be rolled and tucked in an organized manner. About WalterFilm: WalterFilm provides the finest selection of original movie star photos, movie scripts & rare books, lobby cards, vintage movie posters and Hollywood movie memorabilia that focus on the glorious history of the European and Hollywood Motion Picture Business. Created to feed the Hollywood studio publicity machine, Hollywood and movie star photos have become the visual record of the history of motion pictures and the era of the great motion picture studios. As a result of the increasing interest in its history and the people who made the movies, the images that captured that magic have become recognized as an art form in themselves and are becoming an important and vibrant part of collecting vintage Hollywood movie memorabilia. To learn more about collecting Hollywood and Movie Star Photographs, please check out this video. Publicity PhotographsThe Hollywood movie studios’ publicity departments had their stars photographed, usually in a photo studio, posing for images that could be used for designing ad art to advertise their films. These publicity photographs not only had the actors photographed as themselves but also “in character,” which in turn were used to create “Lobby Cards” to promote the film as a coming attraction. The photographs of the stars were also used to promote clothing lines and an amazing variety of merchandise — all of which have become collectibles as in-demand vintage Hollywood movie memorabilia.. Lobby CardsScene StillsThe most popular and collectible genre of vintage Hollywood movie memorabilia is referred to as “scene stills.” This name came about because part of the production process was to record all scenes filmed in order to document a photo narrative of the screenplay and to test costumes, hair, make-up and to capture images of the sets once the were completed and decorated.. These images were also used to show directors and production staff hard at work. Vintage Movie Star PhotosHollywood’s photography studios, often on the studio lots, were busy with portraiture, glamour and pin-up-style photography of the stars. Here is where some of the most famous photographers of the day worked. Highly collectible is the work of George Hurrell, Clarence Bull, Ruth Harriet Louise, Cecil Beaton, Floyd McCarty, Eugene Richee and many others. Many collectors who love vintage Hollywood movie memorabilia prize film star photos. The purpose of these photographs was to capture a movie star’s role or to promote that star. The stars were rarely left alone and a photographer was often available to capture them at home, so their social lives were always the subject of the still camera. View Our Vintage Movie Star Photo Collection Visit Turner Classic Movies’ Summer Under The Stars 2018 featuring such stars as Marlene Dietrich, Leslie Howard and stars of film musicals such as Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Eddie Cantor, Ginger Rogers, Eleanor Powell, Jeanette MacDonald, Rita Hayworth and the films of Busby Berkeley.
WalterFilm published this post originally at: http://blog.walterfilm.com/collecting-vintage-hollywood-movie-star-photographs/ It is republished with permission of the author. Many Hollywood movies benefit from the beauty of vintage movie posters. Posters were designed to help promote the film because they generate visual appeal and interest to the public. Most vintage movie posters are considered quality works of art. These vintage movie posters have piqued the interest of savvy art and Hollywood memorabilia collectors. If you are a collector of theatrical prints - movie lobby cards, posters, still photos or movie star photographs, let us help you learn how to properly store your collection to keep them in excellent condition. Vintage Movie Posters Storage and PreservationCollecting movie memorabilia and prints are similar to collecting baseball cards. You need to handle them with care and make sure they are appropriately stored. If you have grown your collection, storage can be an issue primarily when your favorite works of art occupy your walls.
In preparation for storage, make sure your work area is clean and dry. Every collector should consider these factors:
After prepping your area and posters, ask if the movie poster should be stored flat, rolled or folded. Flat storage is the ideal method in preserving vintage movie posters. Due to the poster’s size, it requires a significant amount of space. Acid-free containers are advised to protect your collection from dirt and acids. If space is an issue, you can opt for rolled storage. Storing several vintage movie posters in a rigid tube, every poster should have acid-free dividers and should also be rolled in acid-free plastic. This will preserve your poster from possible damage. Lastly, a folded poster is ordinary for collectors who don’t have the luxury of storage space. However, it can create creases and weakness in the poster that may decrease its value. Properly stored vintage movie posters are a way to preserve and keep your collection in excellent condition. About WalterFilm: WalterFilm provides the finest selection of original movie star photos, movie scripts & rare books, lobby cards, vintage movie posters and Hollywood movie memorabilia that focus on the glorious history of the European and Hollywood Motion Picture Business. Once Upon a Time at MGM Vintage Original Hollywood Movie Memorabilia, as an investment-worthy collectibles category, came of age in 1970 when MGM sold the contents of seven sound stages to auctioneer David Weisz for the ridiculous sum of $1.5 million. Included in the lot were over 350,000 costumes, furniture and decorative-art related items, automobiles, busses, trains, tanks, boats, ships, airplanes and space capsules that had been designed and built or purchased to create the background tapestry of hundreds of the studio’s productions. Weisz “recouped eight times” what he had paid from eager nostalgia enthusiasts. The centerpiece of the auction, Dorothy’s ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz, sold for the then-astronomical price of $15,000. Actress Debbie Reynolds spent a reported $600,000 to purchase thousands of items, which became the foundation of Reynolds’ enormous collection. A few of the highlights of items sold were: the full-size sailing ship from Mutiny on the Bounty, Elizabeth Taylor’s wedding gown worn in Father of the Bride, Clark Gable’s trench coat worn in several films, a group of swimsuits worn by Esther Williams, Johnny Weissmuller’s loin cloth worn in Tarzan films of the 1940s. and the Cowardly Lion costume from The Wizard of Oz. The unsold items, “… truckloads of costume sketches, movie stills and other memorabilia were sent to the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas to be sold in the gift shop and used as hotel decorations”. The auction catalogs have now themselves become sought-after collectibles. For a glimpse of what went on at that fabled auction take a look at this period video describing it: What a Pair of Ruby Slippers Can Do Besides taking you home to Kansas, Dorothy’s $15,000 ruby slippers made it clear to film enthusiasts and collectors that vintage original movie memorabilia, including movie posters, lobby cards, move star photographs and production shots, film scripts, costumes, costume and set designs, props, marketing materials––in fact almost any movie-related or screen-seen object, had value and was worth collecting. This became abundantly clear in the late 1980s when another pair of Dorothy’s footwear sold for $165,000, Charlie Chaplin’s signature hat and cane sold for $150,000, and Marilyn Monroe’s trademark halter-top dress, worn in the The Seven Year Itch (seen above), sold for a comparable price. The ”Big Boys” Take Notice With ever-increasing prices being paid for vintage original Hollywood movie memorabilia, larger auction houses such as Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Bonhams created their own departments devoted to its curation and sale. Today, Hollywood movie memorabilia is recognized as an important collectable category with ever-escalating hammer prices. This has caused Wall Street investment bankers and collectors to acknowledge that Hollywood movie memorabilia is as worthy an asset investment as fine art or the collection of automobiles. The Importance of “Provenance”A vital factor in buying and selling Vintage Original Hollywood Movie Memorabilia is determined by an item’s provenance and valuation. These two factors are determined through:
Hollywood’s 12 Most Expensive Pieces of Movie MemorabiliaHere are the 12 most expensive pieces of Hollywood Movie Memorabilia as detailed in this excellent ScreenRant Article by Cailin Coane, dated January 4, 2017.
#1 MARILYN MONROE’S DRESS (THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH) – $4.6 MILLION Marilyn Monroe’s white ivory cocktail dress is one of the most famous dresses in history, for the moment that became one of the twentieth century’s most iconic images. In The Seven Year Itch (1955), Monroe’s character steps onto a grate in the sidewalk, making her dress fly up to expose her legs. The moment has been parodied in everything from Shrek 2 to Blades of Glory, and it helped etch Monroe permanently into Hollywood history. The scene originally was to be shot outside the Trans-Lux 52nd Street Theatre at 1:00 am, but the cameras and Monroe caught the attention of hundreds of fans, ruining the shot. Director Billy Wilder had to reshoot the scene on a set at 20th Century Fox. Like Audrey Hepburn’s ascot dress, Monroe’s dress sold as part of the late Debbie Reynolds’ Hollywood collection. It sold for $4.6 million, making it the most expensive movie costume, or prop of any kind, in history. #2 AUDREY HEPBURN’S ASCOT DRESS (MY FAIR LADY) – $4.5 MILLIONAudrey Hepburn’s Edwardian black and white lace dress was designed by Cecil Beaton, who snagged the Academy Awards for costume design and art direction for his efforts. My Fair Lady (1964) also won Best Picture, Best Actor (Rex Harrison), Best Directing, Best Cinematography, Best Sound, and Best Score. The costume was worn during the musical number “Ascot Gavotte,” which features Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle (Hepburn) out in high society for the first time, where she pokes fun at the activities (or lack thereof) of the English upper class. The dress (and matching hat) sold in 2011 for $4.5 million as part of a collection from late actress Debbie Reynolds, who collected over 3,500 costumes from films throughout Hollywood history — including Gone with the Wind, The Sound of Music, and Casablanca — in the hopes of one day creating a Hollywood museum. #3 ASTON MARTIN DB5 (GOLDFINGER/THUNDERBALL) – $4.4 MILLIONOne of two cars that were used in the making of Goldfinger (1964), James Bond’s 1965 Aston Martin DB5 convertible sold for $4.4 million in 2010. The car sold was known as the “Road Car”; during filming, it was used for regular driving, and was only outfitted with Bond’s signature gadgets after filming was complete. Interestingly, Goldfinger was the film where gadgets became a key part of the Bond franchise. The Road Car went on to star in Thunderball (1965) the following year. It was then sold in 1969 to radio executive Jerry Lee for $12,000. It was mainly kept in storage until its most recent sale in London, where it was bought by Ohio collector Harry Yeaggy. The other Aston Martin, known as the “Effects Car,” was given add-ons such as rotating plates and guns that appeared through the tail lights. It was stolen in 1997 from an airport hangar in Boca Raton, and has yet to be recovered. #4 MALTESE FALCON STATUETTE (THE MALTESE FALCON) – $4.1 MILLIONThe Maltese Falcon (1941), one of the true classics of film noir, was the directorial debut of John Huston, also known for The Treasure of the Sierra Madre and The African Queen, and stars Humphrey Bogart as world-weary private detective Sam Spade in search of the titular statuette. The statuette sold in 2013 for $4.1 million to Las Vegas hotel and casino billionaire Steve Wynne. Some have contended as to whether the statuette is the real prop used in the film, as the actors purportedly used plaster stand-ins as opposed to the 45 lb. lead statuette. However, the prop in question has been confirmed as having appeared in the film; its bent tail feather, which can be seen at the end when Spade carries it out of his apartment, occurred during filming when actress Lee Patrick dropped it while handing it to Bogart. #5 COWARDLY LION COSTUME (THE WIZARD OF OZ) – $3 MILLIONActor Bert Lahr’s most recognizable role was his turn as the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz. Though he may not have had the most memorable songs in the musical – “If I Were King of the Forest” somehow isn’t quite as catchy as “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” – he certainly had the most memorable get-up. The Cowardly Lion costume, made from real lion fur, sold in 2014 for $3 million after being found abandoned in an old MGM building. The costume was bought by James Comisar for his Museum of TV in Phoenix, Arizona, where it is still on display. Lahr was chosen for the role for his comedic skills; his ad-libbed lines made his co-stars, especially Judy Garland, laugh during filming, causing director Victor Fleming to call for take after take. When the film was a success, Lahr was warned about the possibility that he’d be typecast. “Well, yeah,” he reportedly said, “but how many parts are there for lions?” #6 DO-RE-MI OUTFITS (THE SOUND OF MUSIC) – $1.5 MILLIONIt’s probably the first image that comes to mind when you think of The Sound of Music (well, right after Julie Andrews spinning around in a field belting out “The Hills Are Alive”). The outfits Maria makes from old curtains for the seven Von Trapp children are recognized all over the world, as well as the song they sing during a montage of day trips in Salzburg while wearing them. “Do, a deer, a female deer…” There, now it will never leave your head, either. The Sound of Music came out in 1965, another smash hit for Julie Andrews after her starring role in Mary Poppins the year before. The Sound of Music went on to become the highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing Gone with the Wind (ironically, another film well-known for its curtain costume), and it held that title for five years. The costumes are, indeed, made from real curtain material; the designer, Dorothy Jeakins, won an Oscar nomination for her work on the film. Despite being made of essentially canvas, the Do-Re-Mi outfits sold for $1.5 million in 2013. #7 STEVE MCQUEEN’S RACING SUIT (LE MANS) – $984,000Le Mans (1971) features a fictional account of the annual 24-hour auto race in Le Mans, France. Starring Steve McQueen, it was initially a box office flop, but over the years it garnered praise for its authenticity by using the actual Le Mans circuit, footage of the race captured by a participating car, and well-known drivers and actual Le Mans race cars. It has consequently gained a cult following, to the point where fans are willing to go to extraordinary measures to own a piece of its memorabilia. McQueen’s racing suit was originally donated after the film’s release to the British newspaper The Observer as a prize for a Le Mans-themed trivia contest, which was won by twelve-year-old Thomas Davies. Davies sold the suit in 2011 for $155,000; three and a half months later, it was sold again, this time at the Icons of Hollywood auction in Beverly Hills, for $984,000, making it the most expensive piece of racing memorabilia ever sold. #8 LOTUS SUBMARINE CAR (THE SPY WHO LOVED ME) – $860,000James Bond is synonymous with glamorous cars, and the Lotus Esprit from The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) is no exception. The vehicle is a submarine specially built for the film with the bodyshell of a Lotus Esprit. Six Esprits in total were used during filming, modified for the water, with fins where the wheels would be. The vehicle was dubbed “Wet Nellie,” after the autogyro called “Little Nellie” in You Only Live Twice (1967). After filming was completed, Wet Nellie was placed in storage in Long Island, New York. After ten years, its storage unit was auctioned off for less than one hundred dollars, the buyer initially unaware of the unit’s contents. From 1989 to 2013, he occasionally exhibited the vehicle, restoring its exterior. It was eventually sold at auction in London in 2013 to business magnate Elon Musk, who has plans to use Tesla Motors’ electric drive train to make the car-submarine functional. #9 AUDREY HEPBURN’S DRESS (BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S) – $806,000It’s one of the most famous opening scenes in Hollywood history: Holly Golightly — played by Audrey Hepburn in her most iconic role — emerges from a yellow taxi on 5th Avenue. She nibbles a pastry while looking in the Tiffany’s shop window, wearing “the most famous little black dress of all time.” The dress was created by Hubert de Givenchy, a French designer (with clients such as Jackie Kennedy) and a close friend of Audrey Hepburn’s, for whom he designed nearly all of her personal and professional wardrobe. For Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961), Givenchy not only designed the black Italian satin sheath gown, but chose the accessories to accompany it: Holly’s pearls, cigarette holder, black hat, and black opera gloves. One copy of the dress sold in 2006 for $806,000, a huge price tag that surprised many. Two other copies of the dress remain – one in Givenchy’s archive, the other in a costume museum in Madrid. #10 FLYING CAR (CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG) – $805,000While Mary Poppins (1964) is more well known in the public eye, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) is another British musical that can conjure up childhood nostalgia, especially for those enchanted by its eponymous flying car. The film stars Dick Van Dyke as the inventor Caractacus Potts, and chronicles his adventures with his two children and Truly Scrumptious as they seek to sell his inventions and evade Baron Bomburst and his evil (and frankly, pretty terrifying) Child Catcher. Six cars in total were created for the film, including an engineless version for the trailers, a car for the flying scenes, a car for the transformations, and a smaller version for driving scenes. After filming was completed, all six were fitted with engines and used to promote the film around the world. One car was a fully functioning road-ready car with genuine UK registration; this was the car that sold in 2011 for $805,000 to famed director Peter Jackson, who now uses it as a fundraising vehicle. #11 DOROTHY’S RUBY SLIPPERS (THE WIZARD OF OZ) – $666,0001939 gave us a slew of Hollywood classics: Gone with the Wind, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, and The Wizard of Oz. Victor Fleming’s latter masterpiece also gave us one of the most famous props in movie history: Dorothy’s ruby slippers. Worn by Judy Garland, only four of the original pairs survive, with one pair permanently on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. The original book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, actually had Dorothy wearing silver shoes. The producers of the film decided to change the color to red, as it would show up better against the yellow brick road. In a film with a dazzling (and now iconic) change from black and white to color, every advantage of Technicolor had to be taken. One pair of the ruby slippers was sold in 2000 for $666,000. In 2005, the pair at The Judy Garland Museum was stolen. Ten years later, in 2015, a reward for one million dollars was issued for anyone with information on the stolen slippers’ whereabouts. #12 DELOREAN CAR (BACK TO THE FUTURE) – $541,000The 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 has become synonymous with time travel. The only car DeLorean ever manufactured, it burst onto the pop culture scene with the 1985 release of Back to the Future. Equipped with a flux capacitor built by inventor Doc Brown, in the film, it travels through time when it hits 88 miles per hour. There were originally seven cars in total used in the making of the Back to the Future trilogy, and only three remain in existence. The one sold at auction in 2011 was mainly used in the third movie, with part of the proceeds going to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Soon, though, the DeLorean will be available for purchase for any die-hard Back to the Future fans with the means, as the car will be going back into production in early 2017. DeLorean — who’s only stayed in business by refurbishing old DMC-12s — are planning to make three hundred replicas of the original. The replicas will reportedly cost about $100,000 each; now we just need to invent the flux capacitor! Visit WalterFilm.comSince 1982, WalterFilm’s primary focus has been on the glorious history of the European and Hollywood Motion Picture Business. We offer the finest selection of original vintage movie posters, movie star photos, lobby cards, movie scripts & rare books and Hollywood movie memorabilia. We also deal in sub-specialties of theater and stage, African American cultural history, as well as LGBTQ film, stage, art, and social history. Our goal is to search out and offer the most outstanding pieces we can find. WalterFilm published this post originally at: https://blog.walterfilm.com/collecting-hollywood-movie-memorabilia/ It is republished with permission of the author. Book and vintage collectors may also enjoy the hobby of collecting movie scripts, rare books, and collections. Book enthusiasts have a trained eye for determining if an old pile of papers are junk or highly valuable. For collectors, collecting movie screenplays and old books is a way for them to relive the golden era of Hollywood. Reading old movie scripts and screenplays allows one’s imagination to recall the experience of watching a classic movie. If you’re new to collecting collectible memorabilia, here are places and resources where you can find old movie scripts, rare books, and collections. #1 Auctions
Attending auctions are one of the few ways to buy great valuable movie scripts, rare books, and collections within your local vicinity. In the event auctions are hosted in a different state or country, do quick research to determine if the auction company that handles the event allows online live auction. #2 Join groups and clubs Several online communities and groups share your same interests and sentiments. Often, these online groups host events or group gatherings for buying, selling or swapping collections. Being in the circle grants you information and greater access to movie scripts, rare books, and collections. #3 Attend estate sales events Your neighbor from ten blocks away may be a collector or an avid fan of Old Hollywood. Attending estate sales events or garage sales opens an opportunity to take a good look at the family’s prized collection and eventually buy them at a fair price. #4 Specialized boutiques If you’re an expert in a specialized collection, going to a specialized boutique that showcases movie scripts, rare books and collections is the best option. Most boutiques that sell their collection have a website setup. You can freely browse their selection and checkout anytime. If you want to see the item yourself, you can send them a message for an exclusive appointment. If you’re looking for unique, one-of-a-kind movie memorabilia online, WalterFilm.com has an online portfolio of original vintage movie posters, movie star photographs, movie lobby cards, movie scripts, rare books and several memorabilia related to movies. About WalterFilm: WalterFilm provides the finest selection of original movie star photos, movie scripts & rare books, lobby cards, vintage movie posters and Hollywood movie memorabilia that focus on the glorious history of the European and Hollywood Motion Picture Business. Visit the website at https://walterfilm.com to learn more. African Americans have made an enormous contribution to American culture as actors, dancers, singers, and musicians. Whether it’s African American movie posters, movie star photographs, lobby cards, marketing materials or film scripts, these visual affirmations of their artistry and success have grown ever more popular as objects to be collected by both private and institutional collectors. African American HeritageSince our inception, WalterFilm has been actively involved in searching out and offering both archives and individual pieces that capture our country’s rich African American film, stage and musical heritage. What you see here is but a tiny sampling of our vintage original movie memorabilia that reflect African American cultural history. UNCLE TOM’S CABIN (1927) Original souvenir program for silent film adaptation of Stowe novel, which offered significant roles for African American actors, who rarely got to do much of consequence in American cinema of the 1920’s. THE NICHOLAS BROTHERS, a collection of 10 vintage photos of the legendary dancing team.
HI DE HO (1947) This is one of three scarce lobby cards from this Black cast musical which starred Cab Calloway (his only starring role in a feature film). THE GREAT WHITE HOPE (1970) Two vintage 14 x 11” double weight photos by Lawrence Schiller, of James Earl Jones in his career-making Broadway stage triumph in the role of Boxer Jack Johnson. JOSEPHINE BAKER in LA CREOLE (1934) Baker made an indelible impression on Parisian audiences in THE 1920’S, and, within a decade, she had become a recognized star of the French musical theater. Here, we have a scarce vintage French 8 x 7 “ photo of her in a revival of a Jacques Offenback operetta at the Theatre Marigny. DUTCHMAN (1967) British quad poster, film adaptation of the trenchant novel by then-Leroi Jones, who subsequently changed his name to Amiri Baraka. So here we have a rare poster for a film adapted from a significant piece of 1960’s African American theatre. THE BIG TIME (1929) Very early vintage 8 x 10” photographic portrait of Stepin Fetchit as he was about to emerge as one of the first African American “names” in the motion picture industry. SHAFT (1971), the original MGM presskit, which contains a slew of printed promotional text and a generous suite of 23 vintage 8 x 10” photos. SHAFT is one of the mythic films of the 1970’s Blaxploitation film era. THE BIG BROADCAST OF 1938 (1938) Vintage 8 x 10” photo of an African American dance number from this Paramount musical film. PLAIN AND FANCY (1955) Vintage 10 ½ x 13” photo by the legendary African American photographer Gordon Parks of Barbara Cook and Shil Conway in this short-lived Broadway musical. THE EMPEROR JONES (1933) Vintage 10 x 8” photo of Paul Robeson, who made a great name for himself, first on stage, and then, after, in this film adaptation, of Eugene O’Neill’s play. ONCE UPON A TIME…WHEN WE WERE COLORED (1994) Vintage script for this critically acclaimed film script about African American life in the Mississippi Delta in 1946. HALLELUJAH (1929) Two vintage photos, one of King Vidor and crew, all knee-deep in a Southern swamp, as he directs this classic Black cast talking film; the other, of Vidor, which shows actress Honey Brown, who was supposed to play the female lead role of Chickie, but was replaced before shooting commenced, by Nina Mae McKinney. These are all simply representative examples of what is a rich and fascinating area for collecting. We at WalterFilm invite you to explore it in our African American Collection. WalterFilm published this post originally at: http://blog.walterfilm.com/african-american-movie-memorabilia/ It is republished with permission of the author. Collectibles and Hollywood movie memorabilia can be searched and seen in online boutiques or hobby craft stores. Through the help of internet and the world wide web, unique memorabilia can be found online. Only search for movie props or memorabilia in the Google search box, and you’ll be amazed by the results you’ll see. Hollywood movie memorabilia that is posted online encourages collectors and Hollywood fans alike to engage and share in this passion. It’s also a way to sell or trade collectible items from different parties or collector. In the city of Angels, there’s a lot of vintage stores to shop in. Since Los Angeles is home for movie productions, it’s also the perfect destination to shop for one-of-a-kind Hollywood movie memorabilia. There are all levels of memorabilia to choose from that include rare, quality and vintage productions to mass produced, copied products. Hollywood Movie Memorabilia and SurprisesIf you’re a great fan the old Hollywood age, you’ll be surprised to know that there are boutiques or exhibit showrooms that cater this niche. Do you love the movie Frankenstein, Horror of Dracula, AnnaKareNina, and movies from the early 1900’s? A few specialty shops from the original movie collection niche showcase costume sketches, movie scripts, set designs, posters, photographs, and promotional items from Hollywood since the late 1800’s until present day. Anything that is involved in the movie-making process can be considered movie memorabilia. Those that are vintage and original increase in value over time. Considerations Before PurchaseIf you’re a fan or an avid Hollywood collector yourself, you can safeguard your interest by learning the basics of buying vintage Hollywood movie memorabilia. Trading and buying from eBay or Etsy may be the economical but can also cost you in authenticity or quality.
It is highly recommended that you shop with known curators, exhibitors or specialty stores. Assurance of item authenticity is guaranteed. You can request official documents for item validation. If you’re looking for unique, one-of-a-kind movie memorabilia online, WalterFilm.com has an online portfolio of original vintage movie posters, movie star photographs, movie lobby cards, movie scripts, rare books and several memorabilia related to movies. About WalterFilm: WalterFilm provides the finest selection of original movie star photos, movie scripts & rare books, lobby cards, vintage movie posters and Hollywood movie memorabilia that focus on the glorious history of the European and Hollywood Motion Picture Business. Visit the website at https://walterfilm.com to learn more. |
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