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Limelight R1950s UK Quad Charles Chaplin Film Poster

$1,632.95
£1,200
€1,409.80
CA$2,243.40
A$2,504.55
CHF 1,312.34
MX$30,658.10
NOK 16,666.79
SEK 15,714.66
DKK 10,521.49

About the Item

Extremely rare early 50s re-release British film poster for one of Charlie Chaplin's final films, the bittersweet talkie Limelight. A fantastic poster. Linen-backed, will be sent rolled.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Backed on thin linen. Very little paper-loss on edges in places. Light nicks, tears and creasing in places. Linen trimmed to poster. Fab condition for its age.
  • Seller Location:
    Bath, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2088318515572

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