King Kong (1933)
Rare Czech poster for King Kong, 1933
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May 20, 01:35 PM GMT
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40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
KING KONG. 1933.
Poster, linen backed and conservation framed with UV plexiglass, unframed: 49 x 37 in. (124 x 94 cm); framed: 57 x 44 1/2 in. (144.8 x 113 cm).
Reel Art, Great Posters from the Golden Age of the Silver Screen, Abbeville Press, 1988, p. 222/223
Exceptionally rare. This is one of only three known surviving examples.
A perfect blend of adventure, science fiction and horror, King Kong is the ultimate monster movie. Willis O'Brien's use of stop-motion effects was ground breaking for the time, and remains legendary. The film blew audiences away and broke all previous box-office records.