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Original "The Greatest Show on Earth" US 1 -sheet vintage movie poster

1952

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Original "The Greatest Shown on Earth" US 1-sheet vintage movie poster, linen backed. 1952. Now over 70 years old! Restored original theater fold marks. A- condition. Bright and vibrant colors. Linen backed original 1952 one sheet U.S. Movie poster by Cecil B. DeMille: The Greatest Show on Earth. Starring Betty Hutton, Cornel Wilde, Charlton Heston, Dorothy Lamour, James Stewart, Gloria Grahame, Henry Wilcoxon, Lyle Bettger, Lawrence Tierney, and Emmett Kelly. Directed by Cecil B. DeMille. The dramatic lives of trapeze artists, a clown, and an elephant trainer against a background of circus spectacle. This poster is ready to frame.
  • Creation Year:
    1952
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41.25 in (104.78 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 0.05 in (1.27 mm)
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  • Condition:
    Original issued theater fold marks restored/touched up during linen backing. Movie posters were folded when they were sent to the movie theater, and this is not considered a defect. Certificate of Authenticity with an embedded image of the artwork.
  • Gallery Location:
    Spokane, WA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 126971stDibs: LU1404210323182

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