1963 Mario Bava The Whip and The Body 3 Orig Italian Gothic Horror Lobby Cards

Description: ITALIAN HORROR PHOTOBUSTA - LOBBY CARD SALE SPECTACULAR!NOW AVAILABLE TO COLLECTORS! - IMPORTANT MESSAGE! These 3 vintage and 100% original studio issue and "Country Of Origin" Italian photobustas from 1963 were stored in a "climate controlled" dark room; away from pets, dust, moisture, water, bugs, exposure to UV sunlight, humidity, heat & smoke. It of course preserved the delicate paper and delayed the process of premature aging, which prevents the paper from slowly disintegrating; turning brittle & brown . . . also fading away the bright colors! It originally came from the private collection of a movie producer. - In 2020, it's next to impossible to find these specific photobustas from Director Mario Bava's iconic film THE WHIP AND THE BODY (1963) in such extraordinary condition when you consider their age and how often they were recycled in the various theaters . . . so bid with 100% confidence! The same goes for every other poster & photobusta currently listed in our auctions. Over time, theses 3 rare theatrical Italian photobustas will substantially increase in value and make for a very prudent investment! Your photobustas are carefully packaged & shipped in "acid free" cardboard. Iconic Mario Bava S & M Theme Movie! Original Italian Photobustas from Country Of Origin! FIRST RELEASE! Extremely Rare! THE WHIP AND THE BODY (1963) 3 Extremely Rare & 100% Original Italian 18" x 26" Theatrical Photobustas (Lobby card) DESCRIPTION: An ebay Exclusive! 3 (three) very rare and 100% original ITALIAN "Country Of Origin" Titanus studio issue 18" x 26" (45.72 x 66.04 cm) Theatrical Photobustas (Lobby Cards). One of Director Mario Bava's Greatest Italian Gothic Horror Films! They feature the best scenes with Christopher Lee and Daliah Lavi. The finest in Italian Horror! These photobustas feature the best shots from this cult classic. The bright, vivid colors literally jump out at you! In one lobby-card, after Christopher Lee is killed, Daliah Lavi imagines that his ghost returns to whip her and posses her. The other lobby-card shows her cowering from him on her bed, and the other one of him whipping her. The third one shows them both making love on the beach, after he's whipped her back, while he was still alive.CONDITION: Overall excellent condition for their age. Standard wear & minor surface scuffs. THE 3 BEST LOBBY CARDS! EXCLUSIVELY FOR SALE TO COLLECTORS ONLY ON eBayGRADING: Excellent. Standard fold-line. Extremely light general wear in keeping with the age of this type of poster. No major defects. ATTENTION! BEFORE YOU HIT THE "BUY IT NOW" LINK . . . READ THE FOLLOWING VERY CAREFULLY!- Even the same photobustas with large rips, stains, tears or even small pieces missing easily fetch more than our low "BUY IT NOW" price! Additionally, these photobustas were never meant to be collected; rather thrown away once the "movie run" ended! So the studios printed them on cheaper paper. - In Italy unlike the USA, these photobustas were (recycled) used over & over again, being displayed in the various Italian theatres, so over time, many acquired large tears & creases, numerous rips and multiple pin holes on all 4 corners from constant use. In light of that fact, it's now impossible to find these 3 photobustas in such excellent condition anymore! Not to mention the fact that in 2020, it's very hard to find them at all. So, bid with 100% confidence! This is your golden opportunity to add these 3 superlative Italian photobustas to your growing collection at such a low "BUY IT NOW" price. So go ahead . . . take advantage of this special offer NOW! PHOTOBUSTA DETAILS:- Size: 18" x 26" - Details: Un-Restored - Grade: Very Good to Excellent- Genre: Horror, Romance - Category: Italian Horror Posters & Photobustas Vox Films S.p.a., Leone Film, Francinor THE WHIP AND THE BODY (1963)La frusta e il corpo (original title) - Starring: Daliah Lavi, Christopher Lee, Tony Kendall, Evelyn Stewart, Harriet Medin, Gustavo De Nardo, Jacques Herlin- Directed by: Mario Bava- Produced by: Ferdinando Baldi ... associate producer (uncredited), Joël Lifschutz ... co-producer (uncredited, Federico Magnaghi ... producer (uncredited), Luciano Martino ... producer (uncredited), Elio Scardamaglia ... producer (uncredited), René Thévenet ... co-producer (uncredited)- Music By: Carlo Rustichelli- Writers: Ernesto Gastaldi (story and screenplay) (as Julian Berry), Ugo Guerra (story and screenplay) (as Robert Hugo) - Tagline: " WHAT secret haunted the castle dungeon? WHAT thing walked in the night? WHAT body lay in the coffin?"- Genres: | Horror | Romance |- Release Date: December 10, 1965- Production Company: Vox Films S.p.a., Leone Film, Francinor - Plot Keywords: S & M | giallo | french giallo | psychotronic film | castle- Run time: 78 min (1964) (cut)- Country: Italy, France- MPAA Rating: Not Rated- Language: Italian, English - Filming Locations: Tor Caldara, Lazio, Italy- Sound Mix: Mono- Color: Color (Technicolor) - Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1 These 3 exquisite Photobustas will make a superlative addition to your growing collection... or proudly displayed in a prominent wall in YOUR den, home office or game room! Movie Synopsis: After the announcement of the servant Losat, the nobleman Kurt Menliff returns to the castle of his family at the seaside to congratulate his brother Christian Menliff for his marriage with his former lover Nevenka. Kurt feels the hatred and the fear of his father Count Menliff and the servant Giorgia, who blames him for seducing and killing her daughter, and indifference from his cousin Katia. On the next afternoon, the sadistic Kurt meets Nevenka riding a horse alone on the beach and whips the masochistic woman and makes love with her. Late night, Nevenka is missing and everybody is seeking her while Kurt is stabbed in the neck with the same dagger that Giorgia's daughter was murdered. On the next days, the members of the family suspects of each other while Nevenka is haunted by the ghost of Kurt. - IMPORTANT MESSAGE! These 3 vintage Italian photobustas were stored in a "climate controlled" dark room; away from pets, dust, moisture, water, bugs, exposure to UV sunlight, humidity, heat & smoke. It of course preserved the delicate paper and delayed the process of premature aging, which prevents the paper from slowly disintegrating; turning brittle & brown . . . also fading away the bright colors! It originally came from the private collection of a movie producer. - In 2020, it's literally impossible to find these 3 specific "Country Of Origin"photobustas from Director Mario Bava's THE WHIP AND THE BODY(1963) in such extraordinary condition when you consider their age and how often they were used in the various theaters . . . so bid with 100% confidence! The same goes for every other poster & photobusta currently listed in our auctions. Over time, theses rare and 100% vintage original theatrical Italian photobustas will substantially increase in value and make for a very prudent investment! Your photobustas are carefully packaged & shipped in "acid free" cardboard. - IMPORTANT SHIPPING DETAILS: Do not hesitate to ask any questions prior to bidding. We will definitely combine shipping charges. Full payment via PAYPAL is required after all purchases and our team thanks you kindly for your support! 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Price: 185 USD

Location: Jamaica, New York

End Time: 2024-12-23T10:22:45.000Z

Shipping Cost: 12.95 USD