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Auction: 24013 - Original Vintage Film Posters
Lot: 17

The Quiet Man (1952)
Original US poster, style B
Unframed: 22 x 28 in. (56 x 71 cm)

Unfolded and paper backed

This American romantic comedy drama was directed and produced by John Ford, and stars John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Victor McLaglen, Barry Fitzgerald and Ward Bond. The film is set in the 1920s and tells the story of a retired boxer who travels from Pittsburgh to the village he was born in Ireland. Very soon after arriving he falls in love with a vivacious redhead, whose older hot-tempered brother is not happy about their union . This film won two Academy Awards: John Ford for Best Director, his fourth, and Winton Hoch for Best Cinematography.

Excellent condition, colours remaining very bright, minor restoration to border wear and some creases in the top left blue area, next to the border, which does not affect the main artwork. There are also a couple of minor surface marks.

Material of piece: Paper, backed on paper


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Estimate
£800 to £1,200

Starting price
£700