Description: RARE Belgian Original Release Movie Poster On Card Stock - Casablanca (1942), Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Conrad Veidt, Peter Lorre, Sidney Greenstreet, Dooley Wilson, S.Z. Sakall, Michael Curtiz, Classic Warner Bros. Drama, World War II, Morocco, French Resistance, Vichy Government, Expatriate Nightclub Owner, "Play It Again Sam", Academy Award Winning Best Picture Here is a much desired and excellently preserved original Belgian movie poster from the first release of Michael Curtiz's Oscar-winning classic wartime drama, Casablanca. Considered by many to be the greatest film ever produced, this movie starred Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman as former lovers who are briefly reunited amidst the turmoil of 1940s Nazi occupied French Morocco. This poster is believed to be from the original release of the film in Belgium in 1946. I originally purchased this poster in 1997 from the Vertigo Galleries in the Covent Garden district of London. At the time, I was assured that this poster was from the original release of the movie in Belgium shortly after the end of the war in Europe. I have no reason to doubt that assessment. It is in very good condition with minimal restoration to the fold lines and is mounted on card stock (rather than linen). The colors are very vivid for a poster nearly 80 years old. It seldom comes up for sale or auction and would make a great addition to anyone's classic movie poster collection. NOTE: An example of this poster exhibiting the same odd measurements sold at Heritage Auctions in November 2020 for $9,000. DESCRIPTION: Casablanca (1942) - Warner Bros., Directed by Michael CurtizCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN/SIZE: Belgium 14.25" x 16"; 15.75 x 18.25" (on linen)CONDITION: Very Good Condition On Card Stock. Prior to backing the poster on rigid card stock paper, it was in very good, folded condition and was partially trimmed of its top white border. Overall slight yellowing of the paper and very minor scuffs in white border areas. Artwork is vivid and completely intact. This poster has been stored flat for 27 years and will be shipped flat in a sturdy box. Please see photos for all condition issues.PAYMENT: PayPal or other.SHIPPING: UPS or USPS Priority Mail shipping to US buyers. I will combine shipping for multiple purchases. I will be listing more rare Belgian posters, including some Universal Horror, Sci-Fi and classic titles in the near future. Check out my other classic poster listings or ask if you are interested in any particular Belgian titles. SHIPPING TO USA ONLY. (Europe (UK), Canada and Australia with Ebay International Shipping program are the only exceptions.) All Reasonable Offers Considered. Please contact me with any questions before buying or making offers. Please see photos for all condition issues. Thank you for your interest in this listing.
Price: 3499 USD
Location: Quakertown, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-12-22T16:19:49.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Industry: Movies
Modification Description: Trimmed and Mounted on Card Stock.
Year: 1940-49
Size: 14.25" x 16"
Object Type: Poster
Original/Reproduction: Original
Genre: Drama
Country/Region of Manufacture: Belgium
Modified Item: Yes