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Lobby Cards (3) (11" x 14")
Fine+
MGM, 1956

In the 23rd century, a starship crew investigates the mysterious silence of a distant colony, only to discover two survivors, a formidable robot, and a deadly secret from a vanished civilization in this classic 1950s sci-fi drama by MGM. These three lobby cards include card #2, which is unrestored and displays only pinholes, sporadic edge wear with border creases and a small edge tear reinforced with clear tape on the verso. Card #4 is unrestored and displays only border creases. Card #7 is unrestored and displays pinholes, creases and a few small smudges in the borders, two edge tears of varying sizes and sporadic crimping. Robbie the Robot is featured in two of the cards along with main cast members Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis and Leslie Nielsen.

One of the most beloved sci-fi classics of all time, "Forbidden Planet" features terrific performances by Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, and Leslie Nielsen. Based on Shakespeare's The Tempest, this 1950s science-fiction gem is highly regarded for its outstanding special effects, groundbreaking electronic soundtrack, and first-rate cast and production values. Perhaps most notably, the film introduced cinema enthusiasts to Robby the Robot, arguably the most famous automaton ever to appear on the silver screen.

Estimate: $800 - 1,600