Re: [MOPO] Link to Wizard of Oz half sheet

2009-12-07 Thread Kevin Conway
The handwriting is light but can still make it out enough to see it is NOT the handwriting of Judy Garland. Maybe someone else named "Dorothy". I have a number of contracts and personal checks that she signed and a couple vintage signed photos one of which came from her Godson. Kevin

Re: [MOPO] Link to Wizard of Oz half sheet

2009-12-07 Thread Richard Auras
I sent him a message regarding this.  I did some online research and found several examples of Judy Garlands handwriting.  Since I noticed they were not the same as that shown I just was courious if he was stating that it was actually written and signed by Judy as Dorothy.  Gosh, what a

Re: [MOPO] Link to Wizard of Oz half sheet

2009-12-07 Thread James Richard
Am I being dense in thinking that if Judy Garland had autographed the poster that she would have signed it Judy and not Dorothy? Duh... Also the border of this original poster was conveniently trimmed to cut off any identifying markings of the company that reproduced it. I might accept that

Re: [MOPO] Link to Wizard of Oz half sheet

2009-12-07 Thread Franc
I wrote to the seller and told him the same. He sent me back a how dare you question response. I'm also guessing its a repro poster since this poster was heavily reproduced. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Kevin Conway Sent:

Re: [MOPO] Link to Wizard of Oz half sheet

2009-12-07 Thread Franc
Although eBay does not provide enough information in the jokingly-named bid history these days to tell anything about a bidder, the supposed winning bidder has only bid on 2 posters in the past 30 days -- this and one other. The guy he outbid (whose maximum was $579) only bid on 1 poster in the

[MOPO] Some Good Discounted Posters on EBAY-CINERAMA/AUDREY HEPBURN/STEVE MCQUEEN!

2009-12-07 Thread channinglylethomson
12/7/09 I have a few posters on EBAY that are consigned by an individual who is trying to raise some fast cash. He has allowed me to dramatically lower the price on the following pieces: Cleopatra (64) roadshow TODD-AO one-sheet, linen-backed, was $225. now $146.25.

Re: [MOPO] Link to Wizard of Oz half sheet

2009-12-07 Thread Kevin Conway
JR, In 30 years colelcting vintage Hollywood autographs I have NEVER seen her sign "Dorothy". About 7-8 years ago there was a forger (pretty skilled) on eBay selling autographed OZ books. He would pick up the old Oz books and trace the signatures from an authentic Oz book sold by RR in 2000 for

Re: [MOPO] Link to Wizard of Oz half sheet

2009-12-07 Thread Kevin Conway
Title: Message That's s standard response from eBay forgers and sellers of forgeries. The Blanant forgers get really nasty and vulgar, but then again what would you expect from someone with no conscience committing a felony. -Original Message- From: Franc Sent: Dec

[MOPO] Any paper at all on Something's Got to Give

2009-12-07 Thread Kevin Conway
Was just reading the Dean Martin Wiki that mentions his refusal to return to filming Something's Got to Give unless they re-hired Marilyn Monroe. there are some great YouTUbe vids on some of the out-takes with Marilyn, Dean and Wally Cox. Was there ever any paper produced for this. I

Re: [MOPO] Any paper at all on Something's Got to Give

2009-12-07 Thread David Lieberman
I remember a few years ago someone was selling a lobby card set from the film on ebay, it caused quite a ruckus here on mopo. not sure if I remember what happened exactly, but I think the seller pulled the auction only never to be heard from again. most concluded that they were likely

Re: [MOPO] Any paper at all on Something's Got to Give

2009-12-07 Thread Sean Linkenback
Correct Dave - it was an altered lobby card from Marilyn and is the only paper from her last film. - Original Message - From: David Lieberman To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Any paper at all on Something's Got to

[MOPO] FA: CLOSING $14.99 LoveStoryOS,Blaxploitation,ReynoldBrown,8GaryCooperLCs.Horror

2009-12-07 Thread Rixposterz
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Re: [MOPO] Link to Wizard of Oz half sheet

2009-12-07 Thread Steven F. Poole
Oh, c'mon Kevin. There might always be one out there that is the real deal! I really do want to believe. If there is anyone who is lamenting not getting the WIZARD OF OZ 1/2-sheet signed by Dorothy, I have something that I am offering that is even better. How about my linenbacked

Re: [MOPO] Any paper at all on Something's Got to Give

2009-12-07 Thread Steven F. Poole
This kind of reminds me of the dream lobby scene cards that were offered somewhere a few years back. There was no claim there as to them being authentic.It was someone who picked the best possible still pose of the actors of a paritcular film and made a card out of it complete with border

Re: [MOPO] Link to Wizard of Oz half sheet

2009-12-07 Thread Richard Halegua Comic Art Movie Posters
is that you can muster I have these 1944 Lodger one sheet signed by Jack the Ripper JFK poster signed by JFK. there seems to be a bullet hole in the poster Silly Symphonies Three Little Pigs signed by two of the pigs, the third pig was bacon before I could get his signature Snow White one

Re: [MOPO] Link to Wizard of Oz half sheet

2009-12-07 Thread Steven F. Poole
Well, Rich, those are really cool. My favorite poster of all is my paper-backed special advance teaser 24-sheet for the original 1933 KING KONG authentically signed by King Kong. The signature by King Kong is really large and is super rare since Kong died in a tragic fall shortly before

Re: [MOPO] Link to Wizard of Oz half sheet

2009-12-07 Thread Kevin Conway
I have been looking for a GENUINE signed "Santa" poster all my Cognizant life (which my wife would argue is NOT the last 10 years), HOW MUCH!!? I will pay anything Kevin -Original Message- From: "Steven F. Poole" Sent: Dec 7, 2009 6:58 PM To:

Re: [MOPO] Link to Wizard of Oz half sheet

2009-12-07 Thread Kevin Conway
STeve, LMAO , my eyes are watering..,,;} But , on a serious note, coming up for sale this month at a major memorabilia auctionhouse are four strands of actual hair from the real 100 foot ape that played King Kong, from the Fay Wray estate auction. Nicely framed with an intimatephotoof Fay

Re: [MOPO] Link to Wizard of Oz half sheet

2009-12-07 Thread Franc
And I have an original insert to Invasion of the Body Snatchers signed by the Body Snatchers. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Steven F. Poole Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 6:59 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re:

[MOPO] FA: Great Japanese and Polish Posters - Many rare items

2009-12-07 Thread Phil Edwards
Hi All, I have auctions ending Wednesday, including some very rare one of a kind items. http://shop.ebay.com/japanese-poster-gallery/m.html Posted on behalf of Erich Linder, who is sorting out some gremlins in the works, by Phil Edwards Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at

[MOPO] EXCELLENT ARTICLE ON REMAKE POSTERS

2009-12-07 Thread Rudy Franchi
Quite a bit of work went into this piece on remake posters vs. those for the original release. http://sixrevisions.com/graphics-design/a-comparative-design-look-at- remakes-of-movie-posters/ Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] EXCELLENT ARTICLE ON REMAKE POSTERS

2009-12-07 Thread Jeff Potokar
Cool article, Rudy. Thanks for sharing it. Jeff On Dec 7, 2009, at 5:49 PM, Rudy Franchi wrote: Quite a bit of work went into this piece on remake posters vs. those for the original release. http://sixrevisions.com/graphics-design/a-comparative-design-look- at-remakes-of-movie-posters/

Re: [MOPO] Link to Wizard of Oz half sheet

2009-12-07 Thread Steven F. Poole
Tell you what, Kevin. Let's make a deal. In the spirit of this holiday season of giving, If you are sucessful in winning the KONG hair in the upcoming auction, I will trade you the KONG hair for my authentically signed BY Santa SANTA CLAUS CONQUERS THE MARTIANS 1 sheet. Fair enough?

Re: [MOPO] Link to Wizard of Oz half sheet

2009-12-07 Thread Steven F. Poole
MessageWell, if your insert for INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS is indeed authentically signed by the Body Snatchers themselves, it certainly has much greater value than one I saw signed by Kevin McCarthy! Steve - Original Message - From: Franc To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU

Re: [MOPO] Link to Wizard of Oz half sheet

2009-12-07 Thread Steven F. Poole
Now wait a minute, Kevin. You state that these were hairs pulled from Kong's chest that Ms. Wray preserved for 75 years in a ziplock bag.A red flag raises for me: Did they have ziplock 75 years ago? Steve - Original Message - From: Kevin Conway To:

Re: [MOPO] EXCELLENT ARTICLE ON REMAKE POSTERS

2009-12-07 Thread Tom Martin
Rudy Rocks !!thanks for sending that ! best, Tom Rudy Franchi wrote: Quite a bit of work went into this piece on remake posters vs. those for the original release. http://sixrevisions.com/graphics-design/a-comparative-design-look-at- remakes-of-movie-posters/ Visit the MoPo

[MOPO] FS: the blob one sheets

2009-12-07 Thread buy movie posters
hi, i have 2 nicely linenbacked and professionally restored the blob one sheet movie posters in very fine condition asking $900 or best offer EACH + $15.00 for united states priority mail shipping new rob zombie blob film comes out next year

[MOPO] FA: Heritage Auctions some of the Greats- Let It Be, East of Eden, Bishop's Wife

2009-12-07 Thread Smith, Grey - 1367
Heritage offers 442 lots of some really wonderful vintage movie posters this week. Some of the best and certainly some of the very best bargains to be had. The auction closes Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009 at 10 PM CT. Check out this classic group!

Re: [MOPO] Link to Wizard of Oz half sheet

2009-12-07 Thread Greg
You guys can fool around all you want, but this is, after all, a serious poster discussion board, fellas. To that end... I have for sale an original one sheet from DEEP THROAT. There is a large stain to the right of the female graphics that is the, ah, signature of co-star John Holmes, aka

Re: [MOPO] Link to Wizard of Oz half sheet

2009-12-07 Thread Steven F. Poole
This is why I love MoPo.all of these great offers! Shouldn't we be putting a FA before our posts of these treasures? Certainly this poster T'N'A needs an FA, comprende? Steve - Original Message - From: Greg pickmeis...@cox.net To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday,

Re: [MOPO] Link to Wizard of Oz half sheet

2009-12-07 Thread Kevin Conway
Steven, From what I was told these were the very first "ziplock" bags that the inventor had up in his attic, before they were ever released to the public. And, this highly reputable source/expert tells me these bags could be worth hundreds themselves, as they were never folded and are mint