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"IT'S A GOLDWYN PICTURE" (1918) "FRIEND HUSBAND" Silent Movie Poster *RARE (1/1)

$ 528

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Industry: Movies
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Object Type: Poster
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Condition: Original (1918) 102+ Years Old

    Description

    "
    FRIEND HUSBAND
    "
    "It's A Goldwyn Picture"
    (1918)
    Vintage Movie Poster
    102+ Years Old.  Guaranteed Authentic Original.  Not a copy or modern reproduction.
    EXTREMELY RARE
    :
    As far as we tell, this silent movie poster is the last surviving example in existence anywhere in the world.  We simply can't find another example anywhere!  And, just so you know
    , the image shown on Wikipedia is actually from this poster.  (A very helpful collector was able to ensure that the image was preserved by posting it online).
    Original (1918) 102+ Years Old
    :
    Not a modern reproduction or copy.  Completely original and unrestored.
    This poster was evidently first acquired from the "ORPHEUM THEATRE" located at 137 4th Avenue, Moline, Illinois.  The theater first opened in 1918 and closed in 1956.  Framed under glass, (probably over 50 years ago), and completely protected from light, fading, dirt and damage for decades.  The owners obviously knew that
    that this poster was a real treasure then.  It's certainly a greater treasure now!  This poster is clearly destined to be displayed as a collection centerpiece.
    Museum Quality and Rarity
    :
    One of the first posters ever made by Mr. Samuel Goldfish after he changed his name to Samuel Goldwyn.  He
    had formed his new "GOLDWYN PICTURES CORPORATION" in 1917 with the famous theatrical Selwyn family, (by combining parts of their two last names), but Samuel Goldfish liked the new name so much that he legally changed his own name in December, 1918, shortly after "FRIEND HUSBAND" came out in August, 1918.  This poster also features one of the first appearances of the "LEO THE LION" ... which later became the most famous part of the MGM logo.
    And if you
    l
    ook up "MADGE KENNEDY" you'll see that she continued on in some very famous movies and TV shows too.
    A wonderfully rare and historic
    movie poster!
    FINE to VERY FINE CONDITION
    :
    C
    lean paper.  Bright and colorful stone lithograph.
    Slightest hints
    of age and usage.  Faint vertical crinkles in the paper are only visible up close and at an angle.  No folds.  One razor thin paper tear line and chip at the bottom border.  No stains.  Amazing condition for such a fragile piece.  Overall frame
    m
    easurement: 40-3/4" tall by 26-3/4" wide.
    Ships boxed and very well protected.
    We
    ALWAYS
    guarantee 100% customer satisfaction
    .  We love to research historic artifacts!  We only sell original items.  We never sell modern reproductions.  We pack extremely well - we safely ship worldwide - and we give everyone 30 days to inspect and return purchases for a full refund.  You'll love our items and our service!
    GOOD LUCK.  Thanks for shopping with us!