CHARLIE CHAPLIN LIMELIGHT 1952 BELGIAN POSTER NEVER FOLDED (BUSTER KEATON) RARE
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:12624550 |
This listing is for an original (not a reproduction) ca. 1952 Belgian small-size movie poster for the original release of the Charles (Charlie, Charley) Chaplin film "Limelight." "Limelight" was a comedy-drama directed by silent film giant Charlie Chaplin, who also starred in the film; the film is notable because it featured the only pairing of Chaplin and another comic giant of the silent era, Buster Keaton. The movie is set in London in 1914, on the eve of World War I (a...nd the year Chaplin made his first film). Chaplin plays Calvero, once a famous stage clown but now a washed-up drunk, saves a young dancer, Thereza "Terry" Ambrose from a suicide attempt. Nursing her back to health, Calvero helps Terry regain her self-esteem and resume her dancing career. In doing so he regains his own self-confidence, but an attempt to make a comeback is met with failure. Terry says she wants to marry Calvero despite their age difference, although she has befriended a young composer Calvero believes would be better suited to her. In order to give them a chance, Calvero leaves home and becomes a street entertainer. Terry, now starring in her own show, eventually finds Calvero and persuades him to return to the stage for a benefit concert. Reunited with an old partner (played by Buster Keaton), Calvero gives a triumphant comeback performance. He suffers a heart attack during a routine, however, and dies in the wings while watching Terry, the second act on the bill, dance on stage.
This 65-year old Belgian poster was never folded and is in original condition with vibrant colors; the overall dimensions are approximately 14" wide by 21" high and the blank border at the top of the poster was never marked with any theater information. There is some light age discoloration and small tears/edge wear around the perimeter of the poster (one small edge tear has been repaired with tape from the back), but the poster was never folded and would easily frame up beautifully and display well without any restoration at all. The poster will be shipped rolled in a tube.
Please see the photos for more details (the objects in the corners are weights I used to hold the poster flat for photos). This 65-year old vintage movie poster would look terrific framed and would make a unique gift for a fan of silent cinema or the classic films of Chaplin and Keaton.
THE FINE PRINT -- PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!!: I will ship this poster rolled in a tube TO THE USA LOWER 48 STATES ONLY, ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS. Sorry, no negative or zero feedback bidders. I reserve the right to refuse to sell to anyone -- unfortunately, a few irresponsible characters have made life difficult for the rest of us. Check my feedback and please ask any questions before you bid I am not a dealer, no returns. The poster will be well-packed for safe delivery; thanks for looking at my listing!
This 65-year old Belgian poster was never folded and is in original condition with vibrant colors; the overall dimensions are approximately 14" wide by 21" high and the blank border at the top of the poster was never marked with any theater information. There is some light age discoloration and small tears/edge wear around the perimeter of the poster (one small edge tear has been repaired with tape from the back), but the poster was never folded and would easily frame up beautifully and display well without any restoration at all. The poster will be shipped rolled in a tube.
Please see the photos for more details (the objects in the corners are weights I used to hold the poster flat for photos). This 65-year old vintage movie poster would look terrific framed and would make a unique gift for a fan of silent cinema or the classic films of Chaplin and Keaton.
THE FINE PRINT -- PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!!: I will ship this poster rolled in a tube TO THE USA LOWER 48 STATES ONLY, ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS. Sorry, no negative or zero feedback bidders. I reserve the right to refuse to sell to anyone -- unfortunately, a few irresponsible characters have made life difficult for the rest of us. Check my feedback and please ask any questions before you bid I am not a dealer, no returns. The poster will be well-packed for safe delivery; thanks for looking at my listing!
