THE MILKY WAY Original 1936 Movie Poster, 28" x 41", C8.5 Very Fine to Near Mint

Description: This is the original (1sh) movie poster THE MILKY WAY, which was used to promote the film in theatres when it was released by Paramount in 1936. It is a Leader One Press. From the website LAMP (Learn About Movie Posters). Description of a Leader One Press. With the boom of 'talkies', studios distributed to the major cities. while the smaller surrounding cities would receive their films on a route normally brought by bus. The normal procedure was to send the film and poster together. Then after the designated time for that theater, the film and poster was packed up and put on the bus to go to the next theater. Quite often the poster would never arrive due to being worn out or the previous theater manager 'forgetting' to include it with the film. Leader Press, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, had the idea of supplying an alternative version for theaters. They entered into an agreement with several major studios to produce posters with the stipulation that the studio name would not appear on the poster. They carried the latest releases and made them available 2 weeks before the movie release, allowing smaller theaters to have a poster to use as a 'Coming Attraction'. Completely different artwork was used and the posters were from 3 to 8 colors. Leader Press operated from the early 1930s until 1937. This poster is not a reprint nor a reproduction. The movie stars Harold Lloyd, Adolphe Menjou, Verree Teasdale, Helen Mack, and William Gargan. It was directed by Leo McCarey. The movie poster is Rolled, and measures 28" x 41". This poster has been restored and is linen backed. With linen backing, the poster measures 30" x 43". Prior to this it had been Folded. Almost all original movie posters pre 1985 are Folded. This is not considered a flaw or defect. This restored movie poster is graded C8.5, or Very Fine to Near Mint. Original movie posters are graded, from the top down, as C10 (Mint), C9 (Near Mint), C8 (Very Fine), C7 (Very Good to Very Fine), C6 (Very Good), C5 (Good to Very Good), etc. It is difficult to find any C10 (Mint) original movie posers pre 1985. Prior to restoration this poster was graded a C6.5 Fine Plus. The restoration corrected edge and fold wear, fold separations, creases, tears, chipping in the borders, minor toning in the borders, and archival tape on the reverse. The posters now appears flawless with a striking and uncanny realistic image of Harold Lloyd. We believe that the original movie poster THE MILKY WAY, Leader One Press, has significant investment vale. We have not seen many, if any, other originals of this Leader One Press of THE MILKY WAY. In addition the high grade of the poster of C8.5 Very Fine to Near Mint, along with its linen backing to ensure longevity of its condition, adds to its investment value. We normally ship using USPS Priority Mail, which arrives in 1 to 3 business days. Both Domestic and International buyers can go to the "See Details" link across from Shipping information to determine shipping cost, method, and delivery days. USPS Media Mail cannot be used. per USPS regulations for movie posters. If you have any questions, please contact me. I have been collecting original movie posters for over 30 years, and therefore know and understand what a buyer expects and deserves. The representations for this movie poster are honest, complete, and accurate. The photos you see are of the exact item you will be purchasing. We do not use "stock" photos. You have a 100% money back guarantee if you are not fully satisfied. No problem, no hassle. If you have any other interests in original movie posters, please take a look at my other listings. And I continue to add listings as I can.

Price: 1395 USD

Location: Nokesville, Virginia

End Time: 2023-11-08T22:11:33.000Z

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