Day: October 7, 2024

The Third Man (Selznick, R-1954). Folded, Very Fine/Near Mint. One Sheet (27″ X 41″).
Set in post-war Vienna, The Third Man tells the story of novelist Holly Martins (Joseph Cotten) as he attempts to unravel the mystery surrounding the murder of his friend, Harry Lime (Orson Welles). Although the production of this film was fraught with challenges, including difficult behavior on Welles’ part and outrageous demands by producer David O. Selznick, the picture was a box office sensation, and became one of the most important films of the period.