This is the original (1sh) re-released (R-1953) movie poster ISLE OF THE DEAD. It was used to continue to promote the film in theatres when it was re-released by RKO in 1953. The first original movie poster and film for ISLE OF THE DEAD were released in 1945. This R-1953 original movie poster is not a reprint nor a reproduction. The movie stars Boris Karloff, Ellen Drew, Marc Cramer, Katherine Emery, Helene Thimig, Alan Napier, and Jason Robards, Sr. The movie was directed by Mark Robson.
The movie posteris Rolled. The poster measures 22" x 28".
This unrestoredmovie poster is graded C7.5, or Very Fine Minus. Original movie posters are graded, from the top down, as C10 (Mint), C9 (Near Mint), C8 (Very Fine), C7 (Very Good to Very Fine), C6 (Very Good), C5 (Good to Very Good), etc. It is difficult to find any C10 (Mint) original movie posers pre 1985. Brown paper tape has been laid upon the reverse along the edges to repair intermittent tears along the border, including the 2.75" tear described above. The brown tape does not show through to the front of the poster. Overall, this original has a presentable appearance and the flaws that exist, even the 2.75" tear, are somewhat unobtrusive to the appearance of the poster at a normal viewing distance. In addition, most of the other flaws occur along the border which proper framing could help to alleviate.
Restoration could repair all of the aforementioned flaws. If you are interested in this Half Sheet original, and would also think of having it restored, just let us know. We can have it restored for you and just add the cost of restoration to the listed price, or we can refer you to one of the professional restoration companies that we use. That said, this original can be framed and displayed - as is - with excellent results.
Note: The corners are held down by weights which is what you see in the photos.
There is little doubt that the poster, once properly framed and displayed, will make a truly magnificent, striking,and memorable addition to any original movie poster collection. We believe that the original re-release (R-1953) movie poster ISLE OF THE DEAD definitely has investment value, as it exhibits a truly classic vision of a horror original movie poster. The image of KARLOFF is iconic and stunning. We realize that it is a re-release, and in most instances re-release originals do not carry much value compared to their first release counterparts. But in the case of this original 1953 re-release of ISLE OF THE DEAD, we believe that it does and will continue to carry much of the value of its first release 1945 counterpart.
This does occur in some originals, the one that comes to mind is THE HUSTLER where the re-release (image of a green pool table) is just as valuable, if not more valuable, than the first original release version of THE HUSTLER.
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