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Original KING of the CONGO vintage movie poster, US 1-sheet. (The Mighty THUNDA). 1952 Chap. US 1 sheet. Chapter 1 "Mission of Menace". Linen-backed one-sheet film poster. NSS: 52/9801. Most important is that this is the 1st, Chapter 1 in this series.
"King of the Congo" is a 1952 film serial starring Buster Crabbe, best known for portraying Flash Gordon. The serial was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet and produced by Sam Katzman. It was one of the many adventure serials popular during the golden age of cinema, often featuring a heroic protagonist facing various challenges and dangers across multiple chapters.
In "King of the Congo," Buster Crabbe plays a character named "Larry Trent" who finds himself in the heart of the African jungle. The plot revolves around Larry Trent's attempts to thwart a villainous plot, often involving lost treasure, ancient civilizations, or other exotic elements commonly found in adventure serials of the time.
As for the vintage poster for Chapter 1, titled "Mission of Menace," these posters typically showcased thrilling and action-packed scenes to attract audiences to theaters for each installment. The posters often featured bold, colorful artwork and exciting taglines to capture the essence of the serial.
Linen backed with original fold marks restored. Excellent condition for a 1952 poster. No paper loss, no stains, A small unobtrusive tear laid down on the right-hand side near the “E” in Crabbe. Ready to frame. The images are of the exact poster you will receive.
This is an Original Lithograph Theater Movie Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction.
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- Creation Year:1952
- Dimensions:Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Depth: 0.05 in (1.27 mm)
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- Condition:Original vintage poster in excellent condition with archival linen backing, ready to frame. Certificate of Authenticity with an embedded image of the poster. Vintage poster condition and quality affect the value of art. 975.
- Gallery Location:Spokane, WA
- Reference Number:Seller: 115871stDibs: LU1404213922002
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