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Auction History Result

4y503 ROBE Japanese '53 Victor Mature, Richard Burton & Jean Simmons in story of love & faith!

Date Sold 9/18/2011
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An Original Vintage Theatrical Folded Japanese "B2" Movie Poster (measures 20" x 28 1/2") (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.
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Important Added Info: 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: very good to fine. There are some very minor creases along the foldlines and edges of the poster. The poster is overall in very nice condition and it displays well.
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