268. Insert (14 x 36) Fine on Paper | MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS, THE (1942)

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Stock #175935

MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS, THE (1942)

268. Insert (14" x 36"); Fine on Paper

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Insert (14" x 36")
Fine on Paper
RKO, 1942

This poster has been professionally mounted on paper stock and features airbrushed borders. There is a tear in the upper left corner that extends from the border into the woman's head, which has been retouched. Although the folds are still visible, they have been minimized through restoration. Additionally, some airbrushing has been applied to the lower three inches of the poster, especially in the credits area. Despite these imperfections, the poster still displays well.

Director Orson Welles followed his iconic film, "Citizen Kane" (1941), with the ambitious project "The Magnificent Ambersons." This film centers around the affluent Amberson family and features performances by Joseph Cotten, Dolores Costello, Anne Baxter, Tim Holt, and Agnes Moorehead. Unfortunately, the production exceeded both its schedule and budget, prompting the studio to take control while Welles was abroad. They dramatically edited the film, cutting out fifty minutes and adding a happy ending.

Estimate: $800 - 1,600