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The Big Knife

About the Item

Original American style B movie poster for Robert Aldrich's 1955 drama staring Jack Palance, Ida Lupino, Rod Steiger. This poster is conservation paper backed and it would be shipped flat in strong card.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1955
  • Condition:
    Repaired: This poster is paper backed and in excellent condition, with the colour remaining very bright with only minor restoration to folds. Wear consistent with age and use. This poster is conservation paper backed and would be sent out flat by Fed-Ex.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU989124879352
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