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I00360 A Trio of Mid-20th Century Movie Lobby Cards

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Description

BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A collection of three original theatrical lobby cards featuring scenes from mid-century motion pictures. The group includes a card for The Giant Claw (1957, Columbia Pictures), The Lodger (1944 copyright, 1949 National Screen Service release, 20th Century-Fox), and Kim (1950, Loew’s Incorporated/MGM). Each item is printed on heavy cardstock and features color-tinted photographic imagery. The cards include integrated production credits, studio logos, and National Screen Service Corporation (NSS) distribution markings and numbers. Specific markings include NSS 57/230 for The Giant Claw, NSS 49/260 for The Lodger, and NSS 50/596 for Kim. The cards are designated as scene numbers 8, 4, and 6 respectively.


Condition report:

The items exhibit signs of age and theatrical use. Notable condition issues include overall yellowing and toning of the cardstock, pinholes at the corners from previous display, and edge wear including small tears and creases. Visible surface staining and foxing are present, particularly along the white borders.