Summer Slam Collectibles Aug'26
Lot 73:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! An original US half-sheet theatrical movie poster for the 1968 sports comedy film Paper Lion, released by United Artists. The film stars Alan Alda in his first leading role and features the film debut of Lauren Hutton. The poster design features two football players in helmets on a bright yellow background, alongside a smaller depiction of Alan Alda in a Detroit Lions uniform holding a football.
The billing text on the poster lists real-life members of the Detroit Lions, including Coach Joe Schmidt, Alex Karras, John Gordy, Mike Lucci, Pat Studstill, and Roger Brown, along with features by Vince Lombardi and Frank Gifford. The film was directed by Alex March, produced by Stuart Millar, and based on the book by George Plimpton.
Markings and inscriptions on the margin include:
Copyright line: Copyright 1968 United Artists Corporation. Country of Origin U.S.A.
National Screen Service licensing disclaimer text.
Printed National Screen Service number 68/308, with a corresponding handwritten ink inscription 68/308.
A circular union bug logo in the far right corner for the Amalgamated Lithographers Label of America Local 1 of Greater New York.
Logos for United Artists, Technicolor, and Transamerica Corporation.
A black registration crosshair mark (+) in the bottom margin.
Measurements:
22 x 28 inches.
Condition report:
The poster is in good original condition. It features a single vertical fold line down the center as originally issued for distribution. There is minor handling wear along the outer margins, light creasing, and soft corner wear consistent with age and theatrical use. The colors remain bright and vibrant.
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