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9m0070 BIG COMBO linen French 1p 1956 Soubie art of Cornel Wilde & Jean Wallace, classic noir, rare!

Date Sold 8/8/2021
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An Original 1956 (from the first release of this movie in France) Vintage Theatrical Linenbacked French One-Panel "Grande" Movie Poster (1p; measures 46 3/4" x 62 3/4" [119 x 159 cm]) (Learn More)

The Big Combo, the 1955 Joseph H. Lewis romantic crime film noir ("The most startling story the screen has ever dared reveal!"; "He knew what she was, but he couldn't forget the sight of her... The scent of her... The touch of her!"; "Once you get trapped, there's no escape from them. Girls like Susan never learn!"; "Girl confesses life with 'Big Combo' Boss"; "City Crime Barons Exposed! Racket king Pin Sought! The amazing expose of a city's crime syndicate - and the girl thrill-seekers who keep them company - is told in 'The Big Combo', new Allied Artists dramatic sensation. Cornel Wilde, Richard Conte, Brian Donlevy and Jean Wallace stun audiences with their powerful roles."; "CAN'T WRIGGLE OUT! Once you get mixed up with The Big Combo, you've got to go all the way, thrill-seeking society deb learns. Richard Conte, Jean Wallace and Cornel Wilde are pictured here. [Brian Donlevy in inset.]"; "NEW WAY to make a man talk. Mob big-shot tries to get detective to spill where-abouts of secret witness."; "CROOKED FIGHT is part of Big Combo operations, and strong-arm men make sure girl follows orders too."; "BURLESQUE BEAUTY swings plot of 'The Big Combo' in shocking direction as result of her love for detective."; "Written by Philip Yordan") starring Cornel Wilde, Richard Conte, Brian Donlevy, Jean Wallace, Lee Van Cleef, Jay Adler, Helene Stanton, and Earl Holliman
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Artist: Roger Soubie
Important Added Info: Note that we have previously auctioned two examples of this first release French one-panel, and one of those has been reconsigned to us, so this is still only one of two examples we have ever auctioned!

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Overall Condition and Pre-Restoration Defects with Quality of Restoration: very good. The poster had small paper loss at some crossfolds and some creases, tears, and tiny paper loss on parts of some foldlines. Overall, the poster was in very good condition prior to linenbacking. The poster was nicely backed, and displays well!
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