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German A0 (47" x 33") ;
Very Fine Folded; Artwork by Berthold
R.C.S. Filmverleih, R-1960s

Christopher Lee rose to fame in Hammer Horror for his portrayal of The Creature in director Terence Fisher's 1957 Technicolor adaptation of the classic horror tale, originally popularized by Boris Karloff in 1931. This dramatic poster was created for a theatrical re-release in Germany during the 1960s, titled "Frankenstein's Curse," and features artwork by Berthold. This example is folded and shows light fold wear, with separation at the ends of various folds and crossfold separation.

Many film historians attribute this movie's success to revitalizing the horror genre, which had significantly waned in popularity since its peak in the 1930s and early 1940s. Although Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing had both appeared in "Hamlet" (1948), "Moulin Rouge" (1952), and "Alexander the Great" (1956), they met for the first time on the set of this film. Between takes, they bonded by exchanging "Looney Tunes" phrases and quickly formed a close friendship that endured until Cushing's passing in 1994.

Estimate: $300 - 600