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Auction History Result

6z622 ESTHER & THE KING 1/2sh 1960 Mario Bava, artwork of sexy Joan Collins & Richard Egan embracing!

Date Sold 6/7/2018
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An Original Vintage Theatrical Folded Half-Sheet Movie Poster (1/2sh; measures 21 1/4" x 28" [54 x 71 cm]) (Learn More)

Esther and the King, the 1960 Mario Bava & Raoul Walsh Italian/U.S. romantic Biblical historical melodrama ("The most celebrated love adventure of all... From the greatest book of all!"; "Now all the wonders of their world are yours to share!"; "The power... The pageantry... The surge... The sweep... Of one greatest love adventures of all!"; "The love and faith that moved the world.. and the treachery that almost destroyed it!"; "...as it was recorded in the book of books... as it was lived -- from the templed mountains of India to the fabled lands beyond the Nile!"; "And it was written: 'From all the provinces of the kingdom, gather together all the fair young virgins unto the palace... And let the maiden which pleaseth the king be queen...'"; "One of the greatest love adventures of all time!"; "Epic clash! the Army of Klydrathes against the king's 'immortals!'"; "Conquering heroes! The victorious army returns with the spils... booty and beauties! Treachery... in the king's council-chamber - and his bed-chamber! Bacchanalian revels! The shame of Shushan, 'Palace of a Thousand Temptaions'!") starring Joan Collins (in the title role as Esther), Richard Egan (as King Ahasuerus), Denis O'Dea, Sergio Fantoni, and Rik Battaglia
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Important Added Info: Note that this poster has been trimmed and it now measures 21 1/4" x 28" [54 x 71 cm]. Also note that this poster was folded at one time but has been laying flat for a long time and will be sent rolled in a tube.

Condition: good to very good. There are pinholes around the edges, separation in the ends of the folds and crossfold (all repaired with tape from the back) and there is a censor stamp at upper right. Please see our super-sized image to get a good sense of the condition of this item prior to placing a bid.
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