Re: [MOPO] [FA] ULTRA Rare English One Sheet - The Third Man (1949)

2015-06-25 Thread Jeff Potokar
read the string of posts since I posted mine two days ago. Thanks for the public comments from Jeff Potokar and Phillipp Kainbacher - (and from Bruce H. via Jeff) - and from others who privately wrote me about this. And Phillipp, congratulations for getting a happy resolution from Grey. He

Re: [MOPO] My history of bad luck chasing an original "Third Man (1949)."

2015-06-24 Thread Jeff Potokar
Was that offered refund a result of this 2015 conversation, Phillipp? Good for you, if so. That's what discussion and collecting is all about. On Jun 24, 2015, at 8:41 PM, Philipp Kainbacher wrote: I would like to inform that Grey has immediately offered to refund the money for the Third

Re: [MOPO] [FA] ULTRA Rare English One Sheet - The Third Man (1949)

2015-06-24 Thread Jeff Potokar
I wrote to Bruce to ask his thoughts on this poster and discussion. He wrote me back and also said I could post his reply to MOPO: Jeff "I personally think it is very likely that it is from 1955 or so. Here is why: IMDb only lists a handful of films from Lion International. But because w

Re: [MOPO] My history of bad luck chasing an original "Third Man (1949)."

2015-06-24 Thread Jeff Potokar
So when there has been this kind of listing error, and something has sold because it was said to be an original release and later turns out to be a RR, has HA never done anything/reached out to winning bidders who were misinformed? (More so on "big ticket" items, especially, but also import

Re: [MOPO] My history of bad luck chasing an original "Third Man (1949)."

2015-06-23 Thread Jeff Potokar
A Great write up, David... as always. Kudos! Jeff On Jun 22, 2015, at 4:07 PM, David Kusumoto wrote: * After reading mostly dealer posts for five straight days, here are my observations for consumers. Unless indicated, the following are OPINIONS, not facts. They shed no additional inf

Re: [MOPO] [FA] ULTRA Rare English One Sheet - The Third Man (1949)

2015-06-23 Thread Jeff Potokar
And shot thru some nice, soft diffusion, too. :) On Jun 23, 2015, at 5:46 AM, allen day wrote: Now ... this is what I refer to as a "hi-res' pic of a poster. ad On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 5:58 AM, David Rew wrote: Just wanted to offer this follow-up. As you know I had written to Mr Peter Sn

Re: [MOPO] [FA] ULTRA Rare English One Sheet - The Third Man (1949)

2015-06-21 Thread Jeff Potokar
rred to the two biggest databases around, taken the information as presented and understandably has now put his piece up for auction based on all that information. Obviously there are a few stones to look under before we get there. David Jeff Potokar wrote on 21/06/2015 8:17 AM: It does. A

Re: [MOPO] [FA] ULTRA Rare English One Sheet - The Third Man (1949)

2015-06-20 Thread Jeff Potokar
seller did exactly that by and referred to the two biggest databases around, taken the information as presented and understandably has now put his piece up for auction based on all that information. Obviously there are a few stones to look under before we get there. David Jeff Potokar wr

Re: [MOPO] [FA] ULTRA Rare English One Sheet - The Third Man (1949)

2015-06-20 Thread Jeff Potokar
the history of the Stafford Company by a local heritage writer, but there�s not a copy available on the net. Grrr, I want that. However I would not be at all surprised the Biddll one is printed in London in late 1955 the earliest. Wim Op 20 jun. 2015, om 20:22 heeft Jeff Potokar het volg

Re: [MOPO] [FA] ULTRA Rare English One Sheet - The Third Man (1949)

2015-06-20 Thread Jeff Potokar
t a copy available on the net. Grrr, I want that. However I would not be at all surprised the Biddll one is printed in London in late 1955 the earliest. Wim Op 20 jun. 2015, om 20:22 heeft Jeff Potokar het volgende geschreven: From the British Lion website. A brief history of the compa

Re: [MOPO] [FA] ULTRA Rare English One Sheet - The Third Man (1949)

2015-06-20 Thread Jeff Potokar
5 the earliest. Wim Op 20 jun. 2015, om 20:22 heeft Jeff Potokar het volgende geschreven: From the British Lion website. A brief history of the company, also mentioning that BL became a distribution company in 1955, after it fell into receivership. http://www.britishlion.com/british

Re: [MOPO] [FA] ULTRA Rare English One Sheet - The Third Man (1949)

2015-06-20 Thread Jeff Potokar
From the British Lion website. A brief history of the company, also mentioning that BL became a distribution company in 1955, after it fell into receivership. http://www.britishlion.com/british-lion-history.shtml Jeff On Jun 20, 2015, at 11:04 AM, Wim Jansen wrote: I disagree, I

Re: [MOPO] [FA] ULTRA Rare English One Sheet - The Third Man (1949)

2015-06-20 Thread Jeff Potokar
Seems very sound, based on that information (if the wiki info is correct, that is). And as mentioned before.. why would a second plate/ art be done for an international release OS? The art is very similar to the HA copy, but it is NOT the same. Why go to that added creative "trouble" and add

Re: [MOPO] [FA] ULTRA Rare English One Sheet - The Third Man (1949)

2015-06-20 Thread Jeff Potokar
n mention (Southern) Ireland. Jeff Potokar wrote on 20/06/2015 4:47 PM: It being printed in England should be some clue as to what country it was for... to some degree, anyhow. And there are many artistic and textual (wording) variations with this copy. Many. Let alone the missing London Film

Re: [MOPO] [FA] ULTRA Rare English One Sheet - The Third Man (1949)

2015-06-20 Thread Jeff Potokar
And it's missing both the London Films logo, lower right, and top text as well. On Jun 20, 2015, at 12:05 AM, David wrote: AND if you look very very carefully you can see it is quite obvious the poster was printed for use in the film itself... Jeff Potokar wrote on 20/06/2015

Re: [MOPO] [FA] ULTRA Rare English One Sheet - The Third Man (1949)

2015-06-19 Thread Jeff Potokar
said he wouldn't be the first to miss-date a poster, probably every seller and auctioneer has done that, specially when it comes to the foreign (non USA) paper. David Jeff Potokar wrote on 20/06/2015 3:46 PM: Sure thing, Dave. Better to err on the side of caution, when this kind

Re: [MOPO] [FA] ULTRA Rare English One Sheet - The Third Man (1949)

2015-06-19 Thread Jeff Potokar
og on to BIDLL and drop the seller a note just as you would on eBay, the seller would appreciate the advice. regards, David Rew [mob] 0402 925 158 bidll.com for serious collectors Jeff Potokar wrote on 20/06/2015 2:21 AM: * The bidll copy also has the same text at the top (as the 50RR), wh

Re: [MOPO] [FA] ULTRA Rare English One Sheet - The Third Man (1949)

2015-06-19 Thread Jeff Potokar
* The bidll copy also has the same text at the top (as the 50RR), wherein "A LONDON FILMS PRODUCTION" has been omitted before Korda and Selznick's name. * The bidll copy is missing the London Films logo in the lower right (as is also missing from the 50s RR). * "Distributed by Lion Intern

Re: [MOPO] OK, OFF TOPIC, surely

2015-06-18 Thread Jeff Potokar
Rita Hayworth as she looked in GILDA! That better, Kirby? LOL On Jun 18, 2015, at 10:52 AM, Kirby McDaniel wrote: Come on, Jeff. Too WORTHY. How about Susan Hayward? Let’s get some glamor up there. On Jun 18, 2015, at 12:50 PM, Jeff Potokar wrote: I think E. Roosevelt would be

Re: [MOPO] OK, OFF TOPIC, surely

2015-06-18 Thread Jeff Potokar
I think E. Roosevelt would be a great choice!! Anthony already had her time on the 1.00 coin... (oops) On Jun 18, 2015, at 10:45 AM, Susan wrote: Loved your comment Phillipall joking asidehow about Eleanor Roosevelt or Susan B. Anthony? Sue Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:35:27 -0

Re: [MOPO] FA/FS: Some NICE ITEMS on EBAY!!

2015-06-15 Thread Jeff Potokar
Looking good, Todd!! Both times. :) Jeff On Jun 15, 2015, at 10:08 PM, Todd wrote: Just received a "rejected post" notice in my email, so I'm sending this again. Hello MoPo, I currently have over 140 items on ebay. If you have a minute, please feel free to check them out at the fo

Re: [MOPO] Contact Information On Joshua Tangeman

2015-06-11 Thread Jeff Potokar
Tom, Looks like his papersmith.net website is down. Do you know if he's even still in business? Jeff On Jun 11, 2015, at 7:41 PM, Tom A. Pennock wrote: Can anyone supply me with contact information on Joshua Tangeman? He moved his company "Papersmith" out to Seattle, Washington. I woul

Re: [MOPO] Heritage's Make An Offer?

2015-05-17 Thread Jeff Potokar
And it's not that new anymore, either... it's been around a good year or more, i'm thinking? :) Jeff On May 17, 2015, at 2:26 PM, Tom A. Pennock wrote: I was wondering if anyone has ever tried the new Heritage feature "Make An Offer" on their website for movie posters. It just kind of

Re: [MOPO] We've Lost Cinevent's Steve Haynes

2015-04-21 Thread Jeff Potokar
My condolences, as well, to Steve's family. :( Jeff On Apr 21, 2015, at 8:36 AM, Scott Burns wrote: I’m so very sad to report that Steve Haynes, one of the original founders of Cinevent, passed away this morning after a short battle with cancer. Steve was a great guy and the ultimate

Re: [MOPO] HERITAGE RESULTS

2015-03-29 Thread Jeff Potokar
They (the realized prices) were all available (from the first 2 sessions), yesterday afternoon. On Mar 29, 2015, at 10:33 AM, Alan Adler wrote: When do prices realized results appear for yesterday and today’s Heritage Signature sale? Tried to look up sold prices for items from yesterday an

Re: [MOPO] Wizard of Oz :: Real, Restored or Recreated.

2015-03-12 Thread Jeff Potokar
Those are 2 totally different posters. One based on the other, with one redrawn, based on the other's artwork. It's more than just color and slight printing differences. As quick examples-- Look at the witch's nose (its profile), or Glinda or Dorothy's faces.. or the letter 'g" in the word "S

Re: [MOPO] FA: Heritage March Signature Auction is Now Online!!

2015-03-04 Thread Jeff Potokar
Just spectacular, Grey. Congratulations, again. The collection in this auction is truly one "for the books!" Jeff On Mar 3, 2015, at 3:14 PM, Smith, Grey - 1367 wrote: Bidding has begun on almost 900 lots in this great auction of rarities. www.HA.com/7106 Some of the great titles i

Re: [MOPO] Cinevent in Columbus

2015-03-03 Thread Jeff Potokar
You are right Scott. This was posted by Michael Haynes of Cinevent, to one of the other poster forums just last night: "To clarify where things stand with Cinevent, here is some additional information. As some of you may have heard, the hotel we have used in the past has closed, at least

Re: [MOPO] FS Hunchback photos, Laughton, O'Hara

2015-02-27 Thread Jeff Potokar
Unlike lobby cards... i dont know if any specific number of photos would have constituted or made up "a set," in the same manner as the cards. They all sound like various publicity shots... but the larger size of the 15 photos is what sounds so intriguing, as well. Are they (any/ all) mar

Re: [MOPO] Tom Schweich

2015-02-27 Thread Jeff Potokar
A terrible story. I looked up some further articles and came across one website last night, that relayed the story, and the facts as known to that point. What was curious is that this site also had uploaded the phone call/ voicemail message that Schweich had left for Tony Messenger, who is

Re: [MOPO] The Future of Conventions...

2015-02-27 Thread Jeff Potokar
An Interesting idea, Toochis, and that would certainly be a great tie in, as well. About 50-60 of the posters that were on display and also auctioned by Bonhams, as part of the Bonhams/TCM co-production last November were all from Robert Osborn's personal collection. When i went to view all

Re: [MOPO] Will Cinevent take place this year?

2015-02-25 Thread Jeff Potokar
Great! :) On Feb 25, 2015, at 8:59 PM, Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: Morrie doesn't have any control Steve or his proxies are working on it At 05:08 PM 2/25/2015, James Gresham wrote: Has Steve or Morris weighed in on this to say if there will be a Cinevent? On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 8

Re: [MOPO] Will Cinevent take place this year?

2015-02-25 Thread Jeff Potokar
I second the choice for Cleveland.. and it's even closer to Morrie's home turf than Columbus, so it seems the logical choice. And there are some great hotel venues in the downtown CLE area.. and all no more than 15 min from Hopkins International And as Dave K and others have suggested.

Re: [MOPO] Frankenstein Three Sheet at Heritage

2015-02-24 Thread Jeff Potokar
Jim, It's stupendous... no other words.. Just a true thing of beauty!! Both 3sh are truly one of a kinds (so far). Jeff On Feb 24, 2015, at 6:45 PM, James Gresham wrote: Wow, has anyone noticed they have the Frankenstein 3 sheet pictured now. It is incredible looking. A one and only o

Re: [MOPO] 20 Years of MoPo!

2015-02-24 Thread Jeff Potokar
Way to go, Scott!! 20 and counting... Congrats!! Jeff On Feb 24, 2015, at 11:09 AM, Scott Burns wrote: Well we made it to 20 after all! Today marks MoPo’s 20th Anniversary. For the last couple of years, our anniversary has been preceded by a discussion about how little we actually di

Re: [MOPO] WALTER REUBEN WINS FILM AWARD

2014-12-07 Thread Jeff Potokar
Congrats Walter... well done! Jeff On Dec 7, 2014, at 1:12 PM, Kirby McDaniel wrote: Deadline.com is reporting that poster dealer Walter Reuben, who also spends his time making films, has won the Douglas Edwards award from the L.A. Film Critics announced today. http://deadline.com/20

Re: [MOPO] Good bye friends happy thanksgiving to all

2014-11-27 Thread Jeff Potokar
Tom, what is also so curious are your hypocritical comments that called my earlier post to you rude and nasty, as well as calling me a punk?? (Yes, that is certainly the Thanksgiving spirit). My post was nothing of the sort, yet these last handful from you, before your "martyr-esque departu

Re: [MOPO] WTB: KING KONG LOBBY CARD

2014-11-27 Thread Jeff Potokar
ng remarks of a nasty , rude, punk you appear to be Jeff and also Richard c evans...too bad you will both have to fight over your costume that was sold for 3 million dolars,,:) perhaps you can have repos made and give o eachother at Kirbys christmas dinner party...LOL:) On 2014-11-27 12:3

Re: [MOPO] WTB: KING KONG LOBBY CARD

2014-11-27 Thread Jeff Potokar
Here, here!! Happy Turkey Day, All!! On Nov 27, 2014, at 10:36 AM, Toochis Morin wrote: Happy Holiday to all! Toochis Sent from my iPhone On Nov 27, 2014, at 7:24 AM, Freeman Fisher <0016869468b6- dmarc-requ...@listserv.american.edu> wrote: Take a day off Kirby! It’s Thanksgiving!

Re: [MOPO] WTB: KING KONG LOBBY CARD

2014-11-27 Thread Jeff Potokar
So true... And why does every reply that others post about turn into some sale pitch for repro items and other material this guy wants to sell himself? Talk about classic "shanghai'ing" everyone else's posts he replies to, to make it about himself and his own material he wants to unload.

Re: [MOPO] Is anyone receiving MOPO posts today?

2014-11-26 Thread Jeff Potokar
Yours was the first i got today, Grey. Jeff On Nov 26, 2014, at 11:28 AM, Smith, Grey - 1367 wrote: To unsubscribe from the MoPo-L list, click the following link: https://listserv.american.edu/scripts/wa-american.exe?SUBED1=MoPo- L&A=1 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site a

Re: [MOPO] In other poster news - What cruel hoax is this?

2014-11-25 Thread Jeff Potokar
Dave, I had the chance to go to Bonhams here in LA, for the preview... and this costume was not behind any glass or plexi.. it was on a form, right on the floor, in front of some GILDA posters on the wall behind it. Anyone could touch it if they wanted .. and some were Beautiful.. an

Re: [MOPO] CASABLANCA AUCTION

2014-11-24 Thread Jeff Potokar
Thanks Alan. But why is it not in the results on the Bonhams site? It's totally missing. Any idea? On Nov 24, 2014, at 8:06 PM, Alan Heimann wrote: Sold for $100, On Monday, November 24, 2014, Jeff Potokar wrote: I had to leave for the afternoon... but looking at the

Re: [MOPO] CASABLANCA AUCTION

2014-11-24 Thread Jeff Potokar
I had to leave for the afternoon... but looking at the final results on the Bonhams' site... that lot (and several others) are skipped over.. it doesnt say it was withdrawn, either...its just not there, with the results going from Lot # 344, and the next, is #349. MARK OF THE VAMPIRE was lo

Re: [MOPO] CASABLANCA AUCTION

2014-11-24 Thread Jeff Potokar
Cowardly Man? Now that I'd like to see. ;) On Nov 24, 2014, at 2:02 PM, Richard C Evans wrote: I like the scenario. Ideally there would be someone dressed up in the Cowardly Man costume to serenade. Or the Flying Monkey cape that came up after it. On 24 Nov 2014, at 21:59, Kirby McD

Re: [MOPO] FS: Breakfast at Tiffany's - Original Release German A-1 linenbacked

2014-11-20 Thread Jeff Potokar
That's a nice looking poster, Rich. On Nov 20, 2014, at 8:31 PM, Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: another item that no longer fits my collection Breakfast at Tiffany's - Original Release German A-1 linenbacked image can be seen here. not looking at the poster right now, but it does does hav

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Jeff Potokar
And it would cost you less.. :) On Nov 19, 2014, at 8:06 PM, Movie Posters wrote: I would take a German Metropolis three sheet with credits over all of this combined. On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 8:19 PM, Rudy Franchi wrote: ​Morrie is a shinning light of the poster hobby/business. When I

Re: [MOPO] December 17 Sale of My Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Jeff Potokar
Morrie, An AMAZING collection and it truly boggles the mind (in a good way, that is). It's a true testament to you dedication to the hobby, over the decades. And you are a fellow Buckeye, to boot!! :) One question... what would the plan be, should the collection not sell, for some reason

Re: [MOPO] OFF TOPIC: Limited Edition Blu Ray Sets?

2014-11-19 Thread Jeff Potokar
I wouldn't imagine that anything with a run of 95,000 units would be anything close to a collectible, LE set. On Nov 19, 2014, at 2:26 PM, Tom A. Pennock wrote: When is a Blu Ray box set no longer considered a limited edition? Really any collectible? I am interested in the "Batman" Blu Ra

Re: [MOPO] Talk About Timing...

2014-11-13 Thread Jeff Potokar
And then think about what percentage of these you believe to be fake. In my experience it isn’t even one tenth of one percent if that! Kirby McDaniel www.movieart.com On Nov 13, 2014, at 10:45 PM, Jeff Potokar wrote: Dave, How did these various newspapers and media outlets get wi

Re: [MOPO] Talk About Timing...

2014-11-13 Thread Jeff Potokar
Dave, How did these various newspapers and media outlets get wind of bidll in the first place, in order to do these stories? Did you (or an associate) contact them is some capacity to let them know? Jeff On Nov 13, 2014, at 7:57 PM, David Rew wrote: This today: http://www.businessi

Re: [MOPO] Seeing stars

2014-11-05 Thread Jeff Potokar
have ripped our company off. Plain and simple facts, Alan. Jeff On Nov 5, 2014, at 10:04 PM, Alan Adler wrote: I stopped talking bad about folks a while back. It makes my memories more pleasant. Alan On Nov 5, 2014, at 7:16 PM, Jeff Potokar wrote: Charlie Band (and his son) are

Re: [MOPO] Seeing stars

2014-11-05 Thread Jeff Potokar
You wish. LOL On Nov 5, 2014, at 5:35 PM, David Rew wrote: We have a winner... regards, David Rew bidll.com for serious collectors Alan Adler wrote on 6/11/2014 12:08 PM: For AIP fans only! I pitched the great Sam Arkoff a woman�s prison comedy - Spent a couple hours with him in his p

Re: [MOPO] Seeing stars

2014-11-05 Thread Jeff Potokar
Charlie Band (and his son) are crooks. On Nov 5, 2014, at 5:08 PM, Alan Adler wrote: For AIP fans only! I pitched the great Sam Arkoff a woman’s prison comedy - Spent a couple hours with him in his penthouse in the 9000 building on Sunset Blvd. He sat behind a huge desk, chomped on his ci

Re: [MOPO] ???s on PULP FICTION one sheet

2014-10-26 Thread Jeff Potokar
Rich H will be the man to set you straight, here, Greg. On Oct 26, 2014, at 8:44 PM, Greg Douglass wrote: I found a one sheet from PULP FICTION while re-inventorying what's left of my poster stash in preparation for replenishing my supply of vintage horror & sci-fi titles . Trying to asce

Re: [MOPO] OT: Frankenstein 2014

2014-10-13 Thread Jeff Potokar
Great cartoon, there, Dave. I hope your dad is doing well. Jeff On Oct 13, 2014, at 8:31 PM, David Kusumoto wrote: I haven't posted as much lately while caring for my Dad, but I still read through most MoPo posts. Here's something to lighten the mood a little bit. -d. To unsubscribe

Re: [MOPO] Basil Rathbone 1939 linenbacked Your advice please!

2014-09-25 Thread Jeff Potokar
I see that Heritage ebay has one listed right now... not backed and they rate it Fine- (5.5/10) http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Sun-Never-Sets-One-Sheet-Movie-Poster- Douglas-Fairbanks-Jr-Basil-Rathbone-/201174806695? pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ed6f3f0a7 With about 14+ hours to go, it curr

Re: [MOPO] Basil Rathbone 1939 linenbacked Your advice please!

2014-09-24 Thread Jeff Potokar
And emovie sold a folded copy in "good" condition, in June of 2013, for $82.00 (£ 50.23 ) So, £ 245 seems to be on the hefty side of the price scale. On Sep 24, 2014, at 3:30 PM, Evan Zweifel wrote: It's posters like these that make me go "huh"? Seems like Heritage just sold an un-back

Re: [MOPO] Robert Mitchum poster Your advice please!

2014-09-21 Thread Jeff Potokar
This might help. The last one that emovie sold, in Aug of 2013, went for $18.00 USD. And none have sold for anywhere near £55: http://www.emovieposter.com/agallery/film_title/WONDERFUL%2520COUNTRY/ type/insert/sort/14/archive.html On Sep 21, 2014, at 8:20 AM, THE MOVIE NUT wrote: Dear M

Re: [MOPO] FS : JAWS- British quad - folded 30 x 40 and One million years BC/ she quad

2014-09-19 Thread Jeff Potokar
Where are the pics? They would be rather helpful, in this regard. On Sep 18, 2014, at 7:00 PM, Tom Martin wrote: hello after doing some research it appears the JAWS and - One million years BC quad I recently bought are in fact Genuine.. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at ww

Re: [MOPO] Can you spot the deception?

2014-09-08 Thread Jeff Potokar
Just reported this listing too... (what good it does, I don't know... but it's the idea of it all). ;) On Sep 8, 2014, at 7:56 PM, Matt Johnston wrote: It’s worse than that… here is their first listing: http:// www.ebay.com/itm/GOLDFINGER-1964-U-S-1-sheet-near-mint-James- Bond-007-/1214285

Re: [MOPO] Creature Black Lagoon WC sold for $255

2014-06-17 Thread Jeff Potokar
I even wrote this seller about this..along with a number of others she claimed were WC but that had the one sheet poster artwork. The other one that very much caught my eye, too, was one for KING KONG...but with with artwork that was used on one style for the 1 Panel size! Come on! She sa

Re: [MOPO] Incorrectly dated re-release poster

2014-05-25 Thread Jeff Potokar
Dave why are you saying your sited example is from 1966? First it is a RR from 1958, as indicated by the NSS number printed on the lower right corner. And second.. it isnt a daybill-- it's a US insert, so Im not sure why you are siting an article about dating a daybill, when this is US pap

Re: [MOPO] BEWARE of J. Field's Restoration!!

2014-05-15 Thread Jeff Potokar
This looks like an interesting place. I checked out their website, and various links. For some reason, their prices link is not available. How are their prices? Jeff On May 15, 2014, at 11:24 AM, Fdavidm wrote: I stopped using J Fields ages ago and switched to M@W Graphics, which is no

Re: [MOPO] Ralph DeLuca profile carried by the Associated Press

2014-05-10 Thread Jeff Potokar
What a coincidence... that article is from 5 years ago.. but to the exact day - May 10th, 2009. On May 10, 2014, at 9:01 AM, Posteropolis wrote: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/ old_movie_posters_mean_big_buc.html Dave Posteropolis Vintage Movie Posters http://www.posteropolis.

Re: [MOPO] Check out TV Props Andy Griffith Show Opie's Baseball | eBay

2014-04-16 Thread Jeff Potokar
I see that all of his prop "items" come with a note from the "set designer..." SURE!! Not likely and what are the odds? On Apr 16, 2014, at 3:43 PM, Tom A. Pennock wrote: TV Props Andy Griffith Show Opie's Baseball | eBay My AOL is working fine. I thought fraud was bad enough in the

Re: [MOPO] Check out TV Props Andy Griffith Show Opie's Baseball | eBay

2014-04-16 Thread Jeff Potokar
It's some generic, dirty baseball.. Are people sooo gullible? Apparently so. He claims a COA comes with it... printed when? On Sunday. :) On Apr 16, 2014, at 3:43 PM, Tom A. Pennock wrote: TV Props Andy Griffith Show Opie's Baseball | eBay My AOL is working fine. I thought fraud was

Re: [MOPO] Yahoo Has Broken MoPo (and all internet mailing lists...)

2014-04-15 Thread Jeff Potokar
Still working ok here with RR email, too. Jeff Scott Burns wrote: > After a very long week with a torrent of e-mail bounce reports and mass > deletions of long-time MoPo subscribers from the listserv, the issue with > Yahoo e-mail accounts (and a few other domains) has become clear. I’

Re: [MOPO] Please help identify these sexy actresses!

2014-03-25 Thread Jeff Potokar
Bruce, Don't leave out #12 -- Janis Paige. Jeff On Mar 25, 2014, at 5:19 PM, Bruce Hershenson wrote: Here is where we are at. Anyone else have any opinion on #2, #3, or the disputed #5? 1. Gwen Kenyon 2. UNKNOWN 3. UNKNOWN 4. Lola Albright 5. Eva Bartok or Anna Maria Alberghetti f

Re: [MOPO] Please help identify these sexy actresses!

2014-03-24 Thread Jeff Potokar
Image 001- Gwen Kenyon Jeff On Mar 24, 2014, at 8:34 AM, Bruce Hershenson wrote: Please help identify these sexy actresses! Go here: http://www.emovieposter.com/unused/small_galleries/unknown_stills/ If you know any of these actresses' names, please post (referencing the number under

Re: [MOPO] Please help identify these sexy actresses!

2014-03-24 Thread Jeff Potokar
Image 09- Jean Howard Image 10- Kelly Ryan Image 11- Nancy Kelly ("Splinter Fleet" was released as "Submarine Patrol" the 1938 John Ford film) Image 12- Janis Paige Jeff On Mar 24, 2014, at 8:34 AM, Bruce Hershenson wrote: Please help identify these sexy actresses! Go here: http://

Re: [MOPO] Linen backing

2014-03-21 Thread Jeff Potokar
Tommy, Did they suggest doing this to ANY poster, regardless of condition or age? If so, what reason did they give? Jeff On Mar 21, 2014, at 11:27 AM, Tommy Barr wrote: Interesting, Rich. Christies in London recommended to me some time ago that I should linenback my posters. On Fri,

Re: [MOPO] Public apology for Premiere Props debacle of the decade

2014-03-21 Thread Jeff Potokar
Looks like Premiere Props is having another auction this weekend. It's called Hollywood Auction Extravaganza XIII https://www.premiereprops.com/live_auctions_pre.php So it seems they are carrying on with business. Jeff On Mar 21, 2014, at 5:18 AM, James Gresham wrote: Dan thanks for your

Re: [MOPO] A quiz brought to you by those who soon bring you the April Major Auction!

2014-03-20 Thread Jeff Potokar
Im guessing IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE... Country--hmmm... Hungary (or maybe Czech). Jeff On Mar 20, 2014, at 5:55 PM, Bruce Hershenson wrote: A quiz brought to you by those who soon bring you the April Major Auction! This is detail from a movie poster. Without "Googling" the image, what mo

Re: [MOPO] Question re: Film Classics, The Hurricane with Dorothy Lamour

2014-03-20 Thread Jeff Potokar
Channing, I looked in the Cleveland Plain Dealer archive this morning, and found a theater ad, from a newspaper dated Feb 11, 1946, that shows HURRICANE playing there on that date. Best. Jeff On Mar 13, 2014, at 10:17 AM, Channing Thomson wrote: I have an original one-sheet for a Film

Re: [MOPO] Our 19th Birthday: Not Dead Yet!

2014-02-24 Thread Jeff Potokar
Congrats, once again, Scott. 19 years and running... Good job! Jeff On Feb 24, 2014, at 9:07 AM, Scott Burns wrote: How interesting that Helmut posted his analysis of MoPo posts from the past week TODAY, which just happens to be MoPo’s 19th birthday. As Bruce then commented, the other 2

Re: [MOPO] Tens of thousands of images added to our Auction History Database!

2014-02-16 Thread Jeff Potokar
Sounds like a great, addition, Bruce. Big job.. but worth it. And since the Stock Images are also copies you have sold, they still originate from your auctions. Look forward to perusing. On Feb 16, 2014, at 3:21 AM, Bruce Hershenson wrote: The very best online database of movie poster s

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2013-11-30 Thread Jeff Potokar
Can these be stopped? 3rd one today... Hacked email, 101. Ugh. On Nov 30, 2013, at 6:32 PM, Brek Anderson wrote: 5I thnik its best;) http://artchapelles.com/ www.yahoo.com.reply3.php?ebmozinysypa Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com __

Re: [MOPO] is the sound working for everyone on the Heritage auction?

2013-11-16 Thread Jeff Potokar
The sound is working fine for me, too. no prob. On Nov 16, 2013, at 11:28 AM, Michael Greenwood wrote: It's working perfectly for me through Firefox on my old iMac. I am still NOT the owner of a Nude on the Moon one sheet!! M Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2013 12:13:50 -0700 From: cinemasterpie...@g

Re: [MOPO] GRAVITY

2013-10-25 Thread Jeff Potokar
. Everyone in Texas is born, raised and brainwashed with “the best COUNTRY in America” mentality…gets a little old. Regards, DBT From: Jeff Potokar Sent: ‎Friday‎, ‎October‎ ‎25‎, ‎2013 ‎ 1‎:‎34‎ ‎PM To: MOPO I have a sister-in-law from TX and she and her parents both have that "A

Re: [MOPO] GRAVITY

2013-10-25 Thread Jeff Potokar
I have a sister-in-law from TX and she and her parents both have that "All is bigger 'n better in Texas" attitude -- and in spades! Also not believable but they are allowed to dream..lol On Oct 25, 2013, at 10:23 AM, Doug Taylor wrote: Nothing seen out a door in Texas is reality. Everyth

Re: [MOPO] Rare western one sheets wanted

2013-10-25 Thread Jeff Potokar
Just "a couple" westerns wanted there, huh, Stan? :) Nice list. Jeff On Oct 25, 2013, at 10:03 AM, Posteritati wrote: Hello, We're looking for the following one sheets. Thanks! Regards, Stanley Annie Oakley1935 Big Trail, The 1929 Boom Town 1940 Cimarron1931 Cold De

Re: [MOPO] Carol Tincup and missing posters.

2013-10-11 Thread Jeff Potokar
Thanks, Dave, It sounds like folks should be politely asking/emailing her and asking to have their posters returned... restored or not (or even in progress of being done). Jeff On Oct 10, 2013, at 5:41 PM, David Kusumoto wrote: Revised to include her e-mail address. My last contac

Re: [MOPO] FS: HITLER'S CHILDREN six sheet

2013-09-27 Thread Jeff Potokar
Indeed, Neil. Images of whip-yielding SS officers and damsels in distress... enough to lull any toddler to the place of sweet dreams! ;) LOL On Sep 27, 2013, at 8:17 AM, Neil Jaworski wrote: As a war-comic-reading kid, I loved Dmytryk's THE YOUNG LIONS. And that poster is fantastically

Re: [MOPO] Hanging a Six Sheets

2013-09-17 Thread Jeff Potokar
Great way to do it, Bruce.. and in a pinch, too, if wanted. And as long as enough grommets are used and spaced close enough, to prevent sagging and warping, this should work like a charm! On Sep 15, 2013, at 3:20 PM, Bruce Hershenson wrote: Here's a cheap way, if they left at least 1" a

Re: [MOPO] ICONIC BILLBOARD

2013-06-13 Thread Jeff Potokar
t makes me want to scream. Zeev -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Jeff Potokar Sent: June 13, 2013 1:40 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] ICONIC BILLBOARD I think Belgian poster artists, in MANY cases, have

Re: [MOPO] ICONIC BILLBOARD

2013-06-13 Thread Jeff Potokar
Beautiful, Richard!! Bravo. On Jun 13, 2013, at 5:17 PM, Richard Evans wrote: My other favourite grande. Great portrait by Grinsson, muted tones with the green bat make it. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/evansrc/ 831106d606b5f631251149dbbf71a08a_zps34375959.jpg Sent from my iPad

Re: [MOPO] ICONIC BILLBOARD

2013-06-13 Thread Jeff Potokar
I think Belgian poster artists, in MANY cases, have gotten the image and feel of actors, spot on, in numerous examples. Poster after poster from the 1940s and '50s have just stunning images created of Monroe, Bergman, A Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Cary Grant and so many others, IMO. They can be

Re: [MOPO] Have You Ever Seen a Frankenstein 1931 Insert?

2013-06-05 Thread Jeff Potokar
Looks simply fantastic, Grey! Breathtaking, to say the least. What a stellar piece to bring to light and to present at auction!! On Jun 5, 2013, at 9:46 AM, Smith, Grey - 1367 wrote: Frankenstein (Universal, 1931). Insert (14" X 36"). http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=7078&lotIdN

Re: [MOPO] POSTER WITHIN A FILM

2013-05-30 Thread Jeff Potokar
In a film, posters (like any prop) are never just randomly selected or used "just because." If a particular poster (or posters) is in the shot, the director has thought about this choice carefully, and not simply left it to the art director to just "buy and tack up some posters" to make the

Re: [MOPO] Oldest Surviving Leads (and their paper)

2013-05-06 Thread Jeff Potokar
Mickey Rooney and (then) actor Gene Reynolds (and later, the exec producer of TV's MASH), both starred together in MGM's BOYS TOWN (1938). On May 6, 2013, at 5:57 PM, Neil Jaworski wrote: Phillip, that's a really good one. I was thinking that there must be an Our Gang/ST/Mickey Rooney

Re: [MOPO] HERE'S A WEIRD INFORMATION REQUEST

2013-04-29 Thread Jeff Potokar
Another that has great imagery, is the OS for the 2007 Turkish comedy, ICE CREAM I SCREAM: On Apr 29, 2013, at 8:21 AM, Kirby McDaniel wrote: I have a customer that is looking for a poster that communicates children in a candy shop / ice cream parlor / sugar-and-spice-and- everything

Re: [MOPO] HERE'S A WEIRD INFORMATION REQUEST

2013-04-29 Thread Jeff Potokar
Kirby, How about Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (original version?) Jeff On Apr 29, 2013, at 8:21 AM, Kirby McDaniel wrote: I have a customer that is looking for a poster that communicates children in a candy shop / ice cream parlor / sugar-and-spice-and- everything-nice sensibil

Re: [MOPO] Has anyone ever dealt with Ebay buyer todaysgold ?

2013-03-13 Thread Jeff Potokar
there is, filip. right here:..lol In Athens: 35 Panepistimiou Avenue 105 64 Athens On Mar 13, 2013, at 7:16 AM, filip de volder wrote: is there a bank of america in greece ? Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:55:14 -0400 From: fdav...@verizon.net Subject: Re: [MOPO] Has anyone ever dealt with Eb

Re: [MOPO] 18!

2013-02-24 Thread Jeff Potokar
Congrats, Scott. Well done! Jeff On Feb 24, 2013, at 10:32 AM, Scott Burns wrote: Time flies when you’re having fun…MoPo turns 18 today! On February 24, 1995 the first MoPo post was distributed via American University’s listserv. I’m truly amazed (and very thankful) that American U ke

Re: [MOPO] Palm Beach Movie Poster Auction

2013-02-16 Thread Jeff Potokar
Right here: http://www.auctionflex.com/showlot.ap? co=58300&weid=27167&weiid=10776500&archive=n&keyword=frankenstein&lso=lo tnumasc&pagenum=1&lang=En On Feb 15, 2013, at 10:09 PM, peter contarino wrote: What happened to the frank meets the wolf man half sheet? -Original Message--

Re: [MOPO] FA: 101 No-Reserve eBay Auctions & Grapes of Wrath question

2013-01-21 Thread Jeff Potokar
Lumi, The panels certainly are reversed. Good eye. Jeff On Jan 21, 2013, at 9:32 AM, luminita hascalovitz wrote: Hi All, I've just listed 101 No-Reserve Auctions on eBay, including Star Wars, James Bond, Clint Eastwood, John Wayne and more: My No-Reserve eBay Auctions If the link doe

Re: [MOPO] FYI -- Heritage & GWTW

2012-11-28 Thread Jeff Potokar
through this, shall we say, over-long and “excitable” post. Zeev From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Jeff Potokar Sent: November 28, 2012 12:26 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] FYI -- Heritage & GWTW And what was the name of this pers

Re: [MOPO] FYI -- Heritage & GWTW

2012-11-28 Thread Jeff Potokar
And what was the name of this person's grandmother? Why would William not include this? Seems very odd to leave that little bit of information out of the story, as anyone could write such a claim, saying that his/her unnamed, anonymous grandma or aunt was in GWTW. On Nov 28, 2012, a

Re: [MOPO] BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S 1-SHEET ON EBAY

2012-11-10 Thread Jeff Potokar
The seller started the auction with an opening bid of only 15.00. It was the competing bidders that drove the price to $3700.00, so it wasnt as if the seller placed a very high opening bid amount that may have made many potential bidders leery. Any and all new sellers start with a 0 feedbac

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