THE TRAIN - 1 Sheet 1965 Original Style B in Very Good Cond. - Awesome Frank McCarthy WWII Action Art! Burt Lancaster outlet & Paul Schofield!
We're offering a great U.S 1 Sheet movie poster for THE TRAIN from 1965. Consider this superb Style 'B' U.S. 1 Sheet movie poster of THE TRAIN with a hot illustration and bold graphics by Frank McCarthy! This outstanding original movie poster grades in Very Good condition. You may note on the lower edge of the piece, its stated that this poster was struck by Continental Litho of Cleveland, Ohio, a noted print house for quality movie posters. Vintage 1965 and issued by the National Screen Service, number 65/82. Guaranteed original, genuine and theater used. The poster's paper has separations at center and bottom cross folds - they're relatively large but there is no loss of paper. There is also a fold separation at the bottom center edge, but there are no pin holes and the paper is relatively clean. This great movie poster has a matte finish with bold color on nice supple paper. There is an NSS stamp on the verso, but the stamp is light and doesn't bleed through. Standard specifications for a U.S. 1 sheet vintage 1965: Measures 27"x41", is inked single sided and folded at the factory when printed. This guaranteed original 1 sheet of THE TRAIN will ship folded and fully insured. Though this is a superb poster, it would benefit from conservation backing, which would also enhance it's value for it's new owner. As always we strongly suggest you carefully examine all the pictures provided in the listing. Please don't hesitate to contact us if there is any inquiry about the poster you wish to make. We're happy to provide additional details on this or any item we have for sale.
A fictionalized account of a true story about the Nazis attempting to loot the French of their national art treasures near the end of World War II, THE TRAIN was fantastically directed by John Frankenheimer. Frankenheimer replaced the original director Arthur Penn a week or so into production, and nothing of what Penn shot remains in the final cut. Star and producer Burt Lancaster brought in Frankenheimer knowing he'd make the film realistically. Lancaster turned 50 while the film was in preproduction, and he insisted on performing his own stunts. Using John Frankenheimer guaranteed that THE TRAIN would come across as an authentic feeling World War II tale. They got realism all right, as the practical destruction of some older French rail line trains for the film is obvious and created huge controversy in France. Several of the train crash sequences were covered by upwards of 6 cameras because they couldn't re-crash the trains! One try only. What is also obvious is that Burt Lancaster does perform his own stunts, and the camera work insures the audience can tell. It's bravura action filmmaking at it's finest, and Frankenheimer also elicits great performances from the entire cast, especially Paul Schofield as the obsessive German officer obsessed with seeing the titular train getting through to Germany. Shot in gorgeous, gritty black and white with a tremendous script, THE TRAIN stars Burt Lancaster, Paul Scofield, Jeanne Moreau, Wolfgang Preiss, Michel Simon, Albert Remy, Jacques Marin, Richard Munch and Suzanne Flon.
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Condition Grades
Mint - An unused poster, almost as pristine as when initially printed. Exceedingly difficult grade to achieve.
Near Mint - Unused or carefully used, but showing some minor signs of age or storage wear. The folds on the poster should be outlet clean - that is standard and not considered a flaw for pre-1980's movie posters.
Very Fine - Movie poster shows minimal signs of wear and usage with no pin holes, fold damage or paper loss. The image area should be clean and bright, the paper supple, not brittle.
Fine - A poster in average used condition. Movie poster might show pinholes in the corners, edge wear, small tears on edges or image area and minor discoloration.
Very Good - Below average condition due to being heavily used, but with little paper loss. Paper may show slight stains, soiling and larger pinholes in corners and small holes in the image area proper. Movie poster may also have defects such as light ink markings, tape on the back of the paper and substantial border damage. A poster in this category may be a restoration candidate.
Good - A very heavily used, worn and brittle movie poster. Paper may be missing chunks of paper, show heavy dirt, water stains and/or significant discoloration.
Fair - Heavily used as above with tape on verso or on front of poster with a substantial number of holes in poster, especially in image area.
Poor - Poster may have substantial paper and ink loss. A poster that has been heavily water damaged, or has been heavily stained. A poster with foreign material in substantial amounts, such as paint or marker on front or back of the paper. A dry mounted movie poster or one that has been laminated would fall into this category.