335. SCARFACE (1932) Lobby Cards (2) (11 x 14) Very Fine

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SCARFACE (1932)

Collectible Posters Live Auction: Los Angeles - September 2024

335. SCARFACE (1932) Lobby Cards (2) (11" x 14"); Very Fine

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Lobby Cards (2) (11" x 14")
Very Fine
United Artists, 1932

Posters from the 1932 release of this controversial film are extremely rare, with very little known to exist.

These scarce cards from producer Howard Hughes' gangster classic were printed for the film's original U.S. theatrical release and are not from a later printing. The first card depicts Paul Muni and Ann Dvorak and is unrestored with corner creases, a small border tear and wear and a few scattered smudges in the borders. The second of two cards features an exciting scene near the film's climax and exhibits a small border chip with light corner wear and border smudges.

This classic gangster film, directed by Howard Hawks, stars Paul Muni, Ann Dvorak, George Raft, Karen Morley, and Boris Karloff. Despite enthusiastic reception from the general audience, the film faced heavy censorship and bans in many cities and states. The screenplay, loosely based on the life of Al Capone, was written by Ben Hecht, drawing from his experience at a Chicago newspaper. Due to extreme censorship, Howard Hughes pulled the film, and it was rarely seen for nearly 50 years until Universal reissued it.

Estimate: $1,500 - 3,000
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