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Auction History Result 5a0451 ROBE linen British quad R1964 Chantrell art of Richard Burton in Ancient Rome, ultra rare! Date Sold 9/3/2023 Sold For: Login or Register to see sold price. A 1964 Re-Release Theatrical Linenbacked British Quad Movie Poster (BQ; Quad Crown; measures 30" x 40" [76 x 102 cm]) (Learn More) The Robe, the 1953 Henry Koster Ancient Rome Italy religious romantic sword-and-sandal epic ("The first motion picture in Cinemascope"; "The greatest story of love and faith the world has ever known!"; "Timeless in its wonder! Immortal in its impact!"; "The Modern Miracle You See Without Glasses!"; "From the novel by Lloyd C. Douglas"; nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award; with the distinction of being the first movie released in CinemaScope; about the Roman tribune who is sent to Jerusalem right before Christ is crucified, and afterwards, he "wins" the robe that Jesus was wearing, and it changes his life) starring Richard Burton (nominated for the Best Actor Academy Award for this film; as Marcellus Gallio), Jean Simmons (as Diana), Victor Mature (as Demetrius), Michael Rennie, Jay Robinson (as Caligula), Dean Jagger, Torin Thatcher, Richard Boone (as Pontius Pilate), Betta St. John, Jeff Morrow, Ernest Thesiger, Dawn Addams, Leon Askin, Michael Ansara (as Judas), and Gloria Saunders. Note that this movie was very successful, and a sequel of sorts was filmed the next year, called "Demetrius and the Gladiators", with Victor Mature reprising his role, as does Michael Rennie as Peter and Jay Robinson as Caligula. NOTE: Click on linked names to see a biography. Artist: Tom William Chantrell Important Added Info: Note that we have never before auctioned this 1964 re-release British quad (and we have only auctioned two examples of the first release quad)! What IS linenbacking? Learn More Overall Condition and Pre-Restoration Defects with Quality of Restoration: very good. The poster had pretty minor fold wear, with pinholes and tears in the corners. Overall, the poster was in good to very good condition prior to linenbacking. The poster was nicely backed, and displays well! Learn More about condition grades 
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