Bidding for this lot will end on Saturday, March 8th. Lots will begin closing at 9:30am PST. Each lot has a countdown clock (as seen above) indicating when the lot will close. Any bid placed in the last minute of the countdown clock will result in five (5) additional minutes being added to the clock. Note other lots in the auction may close as part of the Day 1 Live Auction on Friday, March 7th.

One Sheet (27" x 41")
Very Fine- on Linen
Republic, 1952

A retired American boxer returns to his birthplace in 1920s Ireland, where he falls in love with a spirited redhead. This romance ignites the disdain of her brother in director John Ford's drama, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Director. This example, which was folded, has been professionally linen-backed and expertly touched-up to address general fold wear and to conceal a Danish censor stamp in the upper right corner. As a result, it presents beautifully, showcasing rich colors and a vibrant appearance.

When one thinks of John Wayne, one typically recalls his Westerns or his war pictures. But somewhat surprisingly, his most beloved picture was neither. It was, in fact, this film, a romantic comedy-drama directed by longtime Wayne collaborator John Ford and set in Ireland, in which Wayne plays Sean Thornton, a retired boxer who returns to his homeland to buy the family farm and settle down. This was a significant departure for Wayne, Ford, and Republic Studios, as the studio had been known for its solid B-Western line. With an all-star cast, this lavish production was the only film from Republic to be shot in Technicolor and the only release from that studio to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.

Estimate: $400 - 800