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Lobby Card Set (8) (11" x 14")
Fine+
Paramount, 1968

In director Sergio Leone's classic spaghetti Western, a mysterious stranger armed with a harmonica teams up with a notorious desperado to protect a beautiful widow from a ruthless assassin hired by the railroad. This complete set of 8 lobby cards from the film's original US theatrical release is unrestored, and each card is in varying condition. Cards 2 through 6, as indicated in the center of the lower border, are very clean, while the other cards may exhibit pinholes or staple holes, border wear with creases, and sporadic crimping in the image area. Card #8 has a vertical fold down the center. The grade reflects the overall condition of the set.

"Once Upon a Time in the West" is a 1968 spaghetti Western directed by Sergio Leone. The film stars Henry Fonda as the villain, Charles Bronson as his rival, Jason Robards as a bandit, and Claudia Cardinale as a newly widowed homesteader. The cinematography was done by Tonino Delli Colli, and the score was composed by Ennio Morricone. Henry Fonda initially rejected the role of Frank, but Leone persuaded him by explaining how shocking it would be to reveal Fonda-a longtime "good guy" actor-as a gunman. This unexpected casting was meant to surprise the audience.

Estimate: $300 - 600