Canada - Posters

Very rare late 19th Century, "The Original Holden's Mannikins", original vintage theatrical Vaudeville play linen backed one-sheet movie poster (one sheet; measures 28" x 42", actual poster size 27" x 41". Early Vaudeville Marionette, Automata and Mannequin poster with vibrant colors, another one can't be found. The playbill poster features vibrant illustrations of Clowns, Skeletons, Royalty, Cowboys, Mimes, Nurses, Fairies... This poster has an address for a theatre in St. Martin Paris, France. From the book; The Holdens: Monarchs of the Marionette Theatre by John McCormick The Holden family were the most celebrated English marionette performers of the nineteenth century. The trajectory of the Holdens provides a vivid example of developments in entertainment across the century. Having begun on the fairgrounds, they moved on to large halls, theatres and music halls. At the height of their popularity, when they had two main companies in operation, the Holdens were even better known abroad than at home. Their name was almost synonymous with puppetry, and they were credited with every innovation in marionette theatre. Then, with the advent of cinema, their business suffered a rapid decline. Based on extensive archival research and lavishly illustrated with photographs, sketches, diagrams, playbills and posters, The Holdens: Monarchs of the Marionette Theatre explains why the Holden shows had such impact and were so frequently imitated. Below are two newspaper reviews from 1903 and 1907. Holdin’s Mannkins Location: New York City Theater: New York Date: 1903 Type: Marionette, Automata and Manikin This is another of Mr. Keith’s acts and it is safe to say that we have never seen marionettes in this country before. The general fitting up of the act is great—had a fine stage with a full set of scenery, and everything is first class order—strongly, and it is hardly possible to conceive how people can produce the effects that they do by the manipulation of strings. Every move made by these little figures is absolutely natural and life-like, and the audience were quick to appreciate this fact and were most hearty in their applause. The act is closed with a transformation feature which was very pretty and attractive. It is an exceptionally strong turn throughout. 24 minutes, full stage. Source: University of Iowa, Keith-Albee Vaudeville Collection, Manager Reports, 2 September 1902-3 September 1903. Holden’s Manikins Location: Philadelphia Theater: Keith's Date: 1907 Type: Marionette, Automata and Manikin 22 min, F.S., 2 shows. On at 8:04. This is a children’s feature. I doubt whether it would be so well received at any other than about Christmas time, but it quite won the house. The manikins performs various simple stunts, such as dancing, Punch and Judy comedy, etc. The finish of the act was a spectacular feature without moving figures, which did not run as smoothly as it should have done. However, the act will certainly please the little folks and it cannot be conceived how the wooden manikins can be manipulated so life-like. Holden got a good hand on his appearance after the act...

This unique larger reproduction in a deep aubergine hue background with gold details and lettering, depicts an early rendering of the Chrysler Building in New York City, from the for...

This is a fantastic double-sided anatomy chart with four separate overlays showing the human body in various layers. Titled the Thin Man this piece was p...

Mariner's chart poster (nautical).

Bus Stop 1956 full-length poster of cowboy Don Murray holding a very sexy Marilyn Monroe beside a bus stop sign. An original vintage linen backed o...

Original vintage movie poster "Devil in Miss Jones Part II" 1983 starring Jack Wrangler, Jacqueline Lorians, Joanna Storm, Anna Ventura and Georgina Spelvin. Colorful nude women collage poster.

"Night at the Follies" 1947 an original vintage linen backed one-sheet theatrical film movie poster. Size is 30 X 44 with the linen added.  A Night at the Follies, the 1947 W. Merle Connell burlesque documentary ("Daring!"; "Gorgeous Girls Great comedians Glamorous dancers"; "You've heard about it! You've read about it! Now see Big Time Burlesque Just as presented at the world famous follies theatre in Los Angeles"; "Something new in entertainment!"; "Evelyn West...

An original vintage theatrical folded one-sheet movie poster. Measures: 27" x 41" [69 x 104 cm]). Buffalo Bill and the Indians or Sitting Bull's History Lesson, the 1976 Robert Altman Native American Indian cowboy western ("For your entertainment thousands of redskin savages will massacre peaceful white settlers!"; "A special honeymoon performance for President Grover Cleveland & the First Lady"; "When Buffalo Bill was through roaming the prairies he roamed the bedrooms"; "Sitting Bull say: Buffalo Bill full of bull"; "The greatest buffaloer of them all"; "Buffalo Bill is the biggest legend I ever created"; "See Annie Oakley miss the bull"; "'It ain't all that different from real life!'"; "'Ladees [sic] and Gentlemen! Dino Laurentiis presents the David Susskind production of Robert Altman's Absolutely Unique and heroic enterprise of inimitable lustre!'"; "Based Upon the play 'Indians' by Arthur Kopit") starring Paul Newman (in the title role as William F. 'Buffalo Bill' Cody), Burt Lancaster (as Ned Buntline), Joel Grey (as Nate Salisbury), Will Sampson, Kevin McCarthy, Geraldine Chaplin (as Annie Oakley), John Considine (as Frank Butler...

Very rare, Souls in Pawn 1940, original vintage theatrical linen backed one-sheet movie poster in very good condition. (one sheet; measures 28" x 42") Souls in Pawn, the 1940 Mel...

Attention all David Bowie fans!...This large and rare 60" x 40" poster format was used in bus shelters, shopping malls and railway stations to promote the legendary Pop/Rock Star David Bowie's Meltdown Tour in 2002! It is in good original condition. FYI. My very first concert was David Bowie's Isolar Tour in 1976 promoting his station to station...

Rare pair of Russian Avant Garde collage by Mikhael Menkov Signed M.M. 21 Mienkov was born in Vilnus in 1885 Died in Crimea in 1926. From 1912-191...

This dynamic offset lithograph on paper with artwork by the infamous graffiti artist Banksy was produced to promote the release of indie rock band Blur’s 7th album “Think Tank” in M...

Canadian wartime poster, world war two.

Speedway, one sheet 1968 art of Elvis Presley dancing with the very sexy Nancy Sinatra in her famous white boots! An original vintage theatrical one-sheet mo...

Rare and scarce, A Hard Days Night (1964). Size: Original 1964 U.S. Window Lobby Card (14" x 22") Condition: Overall displays in very good condition. O...

This original poster was printed by Mourlot for the National Museum of Nice France for the Marc Chagall exhibition in approximately 1970 in his...

An original vintage theatrical folded one-sheet movie poster. Measures 27" x 41" [69 x 104 cm]) Pictured on the poster, Mick Jagger, Diana Ross, Chuck Berry and James Brown. That Was Rock...

“Released in October 2003, "Good Song" by Blur was the third and final single from their acclaimed seventh studio album "Think Tank". The poster is in very good condition considering...

Original vintage movie poster "Murders in the Rue Morgue" 1971 starring Jason Robards, Christine Kaufmann, Herbert Lom, Michael Dunn and Adolfo Celi in E...

Dubied Italian tin advertising sign. A fabulous metallic tin in reliefs finely printed by stone lithography for "Dubied" An international knit...

This vintge limited edition concert poster was done by Coop of the United States in approximately 1990 in a modern cartoon style. The poster is likely done by silkscreen on paper and...

Vintage movie poster "God's Little Acre" 1967 starring Tina Louis, Michael Langdon, Buddy Hackett, Robert Ryan, Fay Spain, Aldo Ray, Vic Morrow and Jack Lord. Originally released in ...

"Love Nest" 1951 an original vintage linen backed one-sheet theatrical film movie poster (1 sheet; measures 27" x 41" [69 x 104 cm]) Pictures were taken in a frame with glass so th...

A large and early Folk Art paper banner (on linen backing) promoting famous American magician, Charles Joseph Carter (1874-1936), known as 'Carter the Great...

Giuseppe Magagnoli 'Maga' (1878-1933) Art Deco porcelain sign (Poster) for Viset. Free shipping within the United States and Canada.