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One Sheet (27" x 41"); Style A
Fine+ on Linen
RKO, R-1957

This poster, featuring Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, and Bruce Cabot, is from the 1957 U.S. theatrical re-release of the spectacular horror adventure thriller produced by RKO. This particular example has been folded and shows some edge and border wear. There are corner chips of varying sizes, with a larger chip near the top right corner that extends into the pink area near the letter "G" in "King." Additionally, there is general fold wear, especially in the borders where chipping has occurred. The poster has been professionally linen-backed, and restoration work has addressed these issues. This includes sporadic touch-ups around the folds and crossfolds, as well as a few small areas in the film's title. Overall, this example presents beautifully, showcasing rich colors and a very clean appearance.

King Kong is famous for its pioneering use of special effects, including stop-motion animation, matte painting, rear projection, and miniatures-all of which were developed long before the advent of digital technology. The iconic fight between Kong and the Tyrannosaurus took seven weeks to be completed. King Kong opened in New York City on March 2, 1933, to rave reviews, with praise for its stop-motion animation and score. The film was a box-office success, earning about $5 million in worldwide rentals on its initial release, and an opening weekend estimated at $90,000.

Estimate: $600 - 1,200