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One-Sheet & Half Sheet (27" x 41" & 22" x 28") One sheet is autographed by David Hedison (Beckett COA.).
Fine+ Folded & Rolled
20th Century Fox, 1958

Included in this lot are both the half sheet and one sheet for the classic 1958 flick The Fly. Both pieces tease the audience and never show the actual creature - a bold and important move to keep the scary reveal in the film itself. But there's a bonus as the 27" x 41" poster is autographed by scientist turned fly himself actor David Hedison.

The one-sheet has scattered staple marks mostly in the borders area, plus separation in all three cross folds with a section torn and being held in place by archival tape. The half sheet also has scattered staple marks, edge wear including tears, a diagonal crease on the left, and a horizontal one in the lower area. There is also scattered crimping and tape on the verso supporting edges. Both are terrific candidates for restoration. The autograph is authenticated and includes an additional COA from Beckett Authentication Services.

This is a familiar story of science gone wrong: scientist Andre Delambre (David "Al" Hedison) has created a matter transporter and, in the best sci-fi tradition, decides to use himself as a human guinea pig during a test run. Unfortunately, a common housefly gets in the transporter with Andre, producing a grotesque human-fly hybrid. This film was also the basis for the 1986 David Cronenberg-directed remake that starred Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis.

Estimate: $300 - 600
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