Welcome back to this week's look at Heritage's Sunday night movie poster auction! Every week Heritage auctions off some truly unique finds across all movie genres, such as movie serials, animation, science fiction, romance, and more. Each week I find a few gems that could be overlooked! Here are my pics for this week's unique finds!
La Belle et la Bete (reprint poster, 2013)
Jean Coctaeu's Le Belle et la Bete - Beauty and the Beast - is simply divine. Leads Josette Day and Jean Marais will convince you that true love can melt any heart. However, the real stars of this movie are the costumes and practical effects. The Beast's makeup alone is amazing, but not to be outdone by Belle's stunning array of dresses. If you have not seen this film, it is worth your time to seek out the Criterion Blu-Ray and give it a watch. The Disney adaptation gives several nods to this version, which, in my opinion, is the best retelling of the timeless fairytale.
This 2013 remake poser is based on the original, which can be harder to find. While this poster does have obvious wear, this would be a good opportunity for a fan to get a copy at a reasonable price. This poster would be great for any collector who doesn't mind wear and tear.
Godzilla vs. Bionic Monster (1978)
Better known as Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, this 1974 film introduces Mechagodzilla - one of Godzilla's more serious foes. Created by aliens to take down Godzilla, Mechagodzilla regularly appears in the Godzilla franchise, including the 2021 Godzilla vs. Kong. Mechagodzilla has become as iconic as the radioactive lizard himself, with many critics recognizing Mechagodzilla as one of the best robots in science fiction. The movie was also positively received compared to the prior Godzilla films released in the 1970s.
This poster is for the North American release, which subsequently had to change the title to Godzilla vs. Cosmic Monster to avoid a lawsuit from Universal Television over the use of the word 'Bionic'. This dynamic poster is unrestored with bright, beautiful colors.
Adam and Evil (1927 Trimmed Glass Slide)
This is something I don't see very often in these weekly auctions. Glass slides were used in cinemas between films. They would act as placeholders while a projectionist changed reels. Glass slides were used to promote movies, theater policies, local businesses, and much more. These became less common by the 1930s, but are an interesting part of the history of cinema. If you're interested in learning more about this defunct art, The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia has the best summary of the glass slide.
This slide for Adam and Evil is from 1927. For being nearly 100 years old this is an impressive piece. Heritage notes that it is unrestored and presents extremely well. Unfortunately Adam and Evil is a lost film, with no known copies to still exist. If you're a fan of silent films or are interested in lost films, this is a great opportunity to own a piece of cinema history. These glass slides do not appear very often in auctions!
