Category: movie poster

Black Alibi x 8

July/August 1939 issue

included Cornell Woolrich’s “Street of Jungle Death”, the basis for his classic novel Black Alibi

1942 Simon & Schuster hardcover, an Inner Sanctum mystery

his 3rd novel as by Woolrich

better image than previously posted

1943 Handi-Book digest

1943 RKO adaptation

1946 American Mercury/Jonathan Press digest – cover art by George Salter

(previous owner’s intrusive signature on cover)

1956 Mercury digest – cover art by George Salter

1965 Collier Mystery reissue – cover accredited to Dick Cuffari

1982 Ballantine reissue – cover art by Laurence Schwinger

Clean Break into The Killing

New York: E.P. Dutton, 1955. First Edition. In publisher’s trial dust jacket, date stamped March 1, 1955, on the bottom of the front flap.

Basis for Stanley Kubrick’s breakthrough 1956 film “The Killing,” starring Sterling Hayden in one of his defining roles.

1956 Signet reissue – cover art by Robert Maguire

1988 Black Lizard reissue – cover art by Kirwin

1956 United Artists – written and directed by Stanley Kubrick

Chicago (Pathé, 1927)

Chicago (Pathé, 1927). Rolled, Very Fine-. Swedish One Sheet (25.5″ X 39.5″).
A vibrant and lively poster that perfectly captures the spirit of the film it represents. This colorful Swedish one-sheet highlights Phyllis Haver in what is widely regarded as the finest performance of her career. She brings Roxie Hart to life with the ideal mix of selfish charm and seductive exuberance, delivering what many consider the definitive portrayal of the character. Unusual for the 1920s, the film masterfully balances comedy and drama, a feat largely attributed to Cecil B. DeMille, who oversaw much of the production despite Frank Urson receiving sole directing credit. Interestingly, the Swedish poster credits only DeMille, omitting Urson’s name entirely. This poster has toning, edge chips, and tears, including one repaired with adhesive tape. From the Benito Medela-Piquepe Collection.