"Moana" Original 1954 Movie Poster Extremely Unique and Rare Mint Condition
$ 5280.0
Description
THE ORIGINAL "MOANA" ! Discover the allure of the wide-screen classic with the Moana Original 1954 Movie Poster. This authentic piece, printed in France, showcases the timeless allure of cinema's golden era. Measuring an impressive 64 X 48 (professionally backed by acid-free linen), it's a substantial collectible that promises to be the centerpiece of any film aficionado's collection. Crafted for the discerning enthusiast, this original poster is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of movie memorabilia. With no California Prop 65 warning, it stands as a genuine slice of movie history, ideal for admirers of the film industry's rich legacy. Lots of evocative history here. As mysterious as Moana was in the original story , continuing to her many titles and releases and continuing to this because of Disney, this poster adds more fuel to the fires of controversy. The original "Moana" movie released in France in 1954 as "MOANA, FILLE DES TROPIQUES" and in the US and England in the same year as "The Seekers" was written by New Zealander John Brody in 1952. This very large colorful poster (66" tall X 50" wide with canvas backing) was purchased by our family in New York City in 1982. After getting it correctly mounted per archivist instructions, we hung and enjoyed it for many years. Minor imperfections depicted. It has no sign of fading whatsoever and has never seen the sun. It has been kept in a low moisture environment for it's entire life. Noticing that the Disney movie was so popular, we decided to see if this might be a popular item on Ebay. Your good fortune. A Great Christmas present for a child or adult. Although our "buy it now" price is extremely high, we will consider ANY SERIOUS OFFERS. As per an Ebay seller "rating", 100%, we haven't sold on Ebay in many years. We decided to make an exception for this item. Here is some related history on the movie and it's background. here's the actual movie on YouTube, FREE: https://youtu.be/Vmh4L-mAO5Y?si=7zjBOmanwB6UQ4JK the Premiere ! 24 June 1954 : https://youtu.be/X5t9RhgEldo?si=Ul10vp2SSkcRAAp_ Wikipedia history here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seekers_(1954_film) French movie site: https://www.senscritique.com/film/moana_fille_des_tropiques/48972128/details#casting-section about the author: https://terangiaoaonunui.pukeariki.com/story-collections/taranaki-stories/john-brodie-new-plymouth-s-neglected-author/ The Stars shoot in New Zealand (newspaper article Feb '54) https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/41080423
