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The Lobby Card was introduced around 1913 as a form of advertising that revolutionized the look of graphics. Lobby Cards were sent out by the publicity departments of the Hollywood studios in sets of eight reflecting the content of a newly released movie. Their purpose: to lure the movie-going public into theaters across the country.
Many studios and stars went to great lengths in the design of lobby cards often with beautiful border art and superior artwork and/or advanced photographic techniques. Making these “superior” Lobby Cards highly sought after today by collectors and classic movie fans. And demand for these historical Hollywood treasures shows no sign of slowing down. In July 2019 two "Dracula" lobby cards sold for over $100,000 each!
Since about the early 1980’s the movie industry stopped using lobby cards. This seemed to be in correlation with the extinction of the thousands of town theaters being put out of business by the super chain theaters resulting in today’s monopolization of the movie theater industry. Before 1980 most local town and big city movie theaters would have displays in the lobby exhibiting these beautiful 11x14” lobby cards that promoted scenes of the current and upcoming movies. They were also used outside in foyers to lure customers into the theater with these teaser scenes depicted in the lobby cards.
A lobby card set typically consists of eight cards, one Title Card (TC) and seven scene cards. The Title Card is a lobby card usually depicting all key stars, listing credits and designed to represent the entire film rather than a single scene. It often had the same important graphics as the one sheet and is typically the most valuable and coveted card of the lobby card set (with some exceptions). The other seven scene Cards (SC), depict different scenes from the movie. On some lobby cards, there would be “border art” which is desirable by collectors as it adds an extra appeal to the lobby card. Some examples of great lobby card border art is “She Wore a Yellow Ribbon” or “Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein”.
Lobby Cards were born around the early turn of the 20th century with the silent film era. For example, around the time that Charlie Chaplin was breaking into motion pictures. The earliest Silent-era lobby cards were often nothing more than black and white or duotone 8x10" stills. These were eventually replaced by hand-tinted scenes, and by the 1920s most studios were producing full-color 11x14" lobby cards.
What makes lobby cards so desirable by collectors is primarily the graphic appeal of the card itself. A lobby card featuring a closeup of the main actors, or the monster, or depicting a key scene, is much more desirable than a card showing only a distant shot of the stars, or a “dead” card featuring none of the major stars. The importance or popularity of the film or main star is another key factor in determining a lobby card’s value. Also, the fact that lobby cards are no longer produced means the supply is limited to the relatively scarce supply of vintage lobby cards that have survived over the past 100 years. And, many people love the size and easy “frame-ability” of the 11x14" lobby card as compared to other much larger styles of movie poster advertising art.
Use your creative imagination to create an exciting Lobby Card Collection and Presentation. Here are some ideas why vintage movie poster lobby cards are so appealing to not only Collectors but for Unique & Extraordinary Interior Design :
Aesthetic Allure:
Beautiful vintage artwork and graphics illustrating some of the greatest movies and movie stars during an era when there was an unprecedented love for America. Lobby Cards are also the perfect “framing” size (11x14”), making it easy to find an inexpensive but very attractive frame. And being creative with the mat colors to compliment the lobby card and its new home, can be particularly enjoyable.
Subject Matter:
The various niches of personal appeal that lobby cards represent are endless. For example, you may be attracted to classic Horror & Sci Fi, or Westerns, Film Noir, Comedy, Animation or Crime/Drama.
Or a specific movie star like John Wayne, Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart, Three Stooges, Laurel & Hardy, Judy Garland or Katharine Hepburn.
Or a specific film like “The Wizard of OZ”, “Casablanca”, “The Searchers”, “Godfather” or “Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein”.
Or films related to Sports, WW2 or Historical figures and events (like Titanic, Thomas Edison or Babe Ruth).
And of course many collect based solely on the artistic value, the sheer beauty of the poster.
Some of our client Movie Poster & Lobby Card projects include:
- A Dental Office with an Original Abbott & Costello theme
- Restaurant with Marilyn Monroe theme
- A special room dedicated to a sports team or legend (Babe Ruth, Muhammad Ali)
- A special area dedicated to Classic Western theme or star like John Wayne or Roy Rogers
- a “Man Cave” adorned with original classic Horror posters and memorabilia
- A Museum dedicated to black history
- Academia Environment /Political Statements (“Mr Smith Goes to Washington”, “To Kill a Mockingbird “)
The applications and appeal for collecting and displaying these vintage Americana treasures are endless. Maybe that's why collectors are now paying over $100,000 to own some of the most coveted lobby cards. Scroll down to see some of these exciting historical gems we currently have available!
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This Gun for Hire, Alan Ladd Veronica Lake Vintage Lobby Card
"This Gun for Hire", 1945 Original Vintage Lobby Card Movie Post... "This Gun for Hire", 1945 Original Vintage Lobby Card Movie Post... -
Alamo Original Vintage FOUR Lobby Cards John Wayne 1960 A
The Alamo, 1960 Original Vintage Lobby Cards (4) Starring John Wayne, Richard&n... The Alamo, 1960 Original Vintage Lobby Cards (4) Starring John Wayne, Richard&n... -
Wizard of OZ Original British Lobby Card Movie Poster 1939 car
The Wizard of Oz Autographs Original Classic Vintage movie film thea... The Wizard of Oz Autographs Original Classic Vintage movie film thea... -
Birds Hitchcock Original Vintage Lobby Card Movie Poster 2
Original Classic Alfred Hitchcock Movie Posters Film Memorabilia Collectibl... Original Classic Alfred Hitchcock Movie Posters Film Memorabilia Collectibl... -
James Bond Goldfinger, 1965 Sean Connery Lobby Card
James Bond Original Old Vintage Memorabilia Collectibles Movie Posters Photos a... James Bond Original Old Vintage Memorabilia Collectibles Movie Posters Photos a... -
Fatal Hour, 1940 Boris Karloff Classic Title Card
"Fatal Hour", 1940 Original Title Card Starring Boris Karloff Incred... "Fatal Hour", 1940 Original Title Card Starring Boris Karloff Incred... -
Big Shot Classic Movie Poster Lobby Card 1942 Humphrey Bogart
"The Big Shot", 1942 Original lobby card (11x14") Starring Humphr... "The Big Shot", 1942 Original lobby card (11x14") Starring Humphr... -
Rear Window, James Stewart, 1954, Lobby Card "Killer scene"
Alfred Hitchcock's "Rear Window", 1954 Lobby Card movie posters (11x14... Alfred Hitchcock's "Rear Window", 1954 Lobby Card movie posters (11x14... -
Harvey, 1950 James Stewart Original lobby card
"Harvey", 1950 Original lobby card Starring James Stewart One of th... "Harvey", 1950 Original lobby card Starring James Stewart One of th... -
Charlie Chan - The Chinese Ring, 1947 Roland Winters lobby card
"The Chinese Ring", 1947 Original lobby card Starring Roland Winters... "The Chinese Ring", 1947 Original lobby card Starring Roland Winters... -
Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo, James Stewart, lobby card 1958
Alfred Hitchcock original vintage memorabilia collectibles for sale Alfred Hitc... Alfred Hitchcock original vintage memorabilia collectibles for sale Alfred Hitc... -
Rear Window, James Stewart, 1954, Lobby Card fall
Original Classic Alfred Hitchcock James Stewart Movie Posters Film Me... Original Classic Alfred Hitchcock James Stewart Movie Posters Film Me... -
Quiet Man - John Wayne vintage lobby card - 1952 #6
John Wayne Original Vintage Western Memorabilia Collectibles For Sale &quo... John Wayne Original Vintage Western Memorabilia Collectibles For Sale &quo... -
Oceans 11 Frank SInatra Dickenson Lobby Card
Ocean's 11 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14"), 1960 Starring Frank ... Ocean's 11 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14"), 1960 Starring Frank ... -
Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo James Stewart lobby card 1958
Alfred Hitchcock original vintage memorabilia collectibles for sale Alfred Hitc... Alfred Hitchcock original vintage memorabilia collectibles for sale Alfred Hitc... -
Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo James Stewart lobby card 1958 bed
Alfred Hitchcock original vintage memorabilia collectibles for sale Alfred H... Alfred Hitchcock original vintage memorabilia collectibles for sale Alfred H... -
Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo James Stewart lobby card 1958 fight
Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo", 1958 Original Vintage Movie Poster Lob... Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo", 1958 Original Vintage Movie Poster Lob... -
Rawhide, Lou Gehrig vintage lobby card, singing group
"Rawhide", 1938 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14") Starring... "Rawhide", 1938 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14") Starring... -
Rawhide, Lou Gehrig vintage lobby card, fight group
"Rawhide", 1938 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14") Starring... "Rawhide", 1938 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14") Starring... -
Rawhide, Lou Gehrig vintage lobby card, gun stairs
"Rawhide", 1938 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14") Starring... "Rawhide", 1938 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14") Starring... -
Rawhide, Lou Gehrig vintage lobby card, horse
"Rawhide", 1938 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14") Starring... "Rawhide", 1938 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14") Starring... -
Rawhide, Lou Gehrig vintage lobby card, eating pig
"Rawhide", 1938 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14") Starring... "Rawhide", 1938 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14") Starring... -
Everyday's a Holiday Vintage Movie Poster Lobby Card Mae West
Everyday's a Holiday , 1937 Original Vintage Movie Poster Lobby Card Starrin... Everyday's a Holiday , 1937 Original Vintage Movie Poster Lobby Card Starrin... -
Laurel & Hardy Saps at Sea Original Vintage lobby card
Saps at Sea, 1940 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14") Starring Stan Laure... Saps at Sea, 1940 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14") Starring Stan Laure... -
James Bond Goldfinger Vintage Lobby Card Movie Poster Connery
James Bond Original Old Vintage Memorabilia Collectibles Movie Posters Photos a... James Bond Original Old Vintage Memorabilia Collectibles Movie Posters Photos a... -
Return of Ape Man Original Lobby Card Movie Poster Bela Lugosi
Original Vintage Horror Sci Fi Bela Lugosi Boris Karloff Movie Posters Mem... Original Vintage Horror Sci Fi Bela Lugosi Boris Karloff Movie Posters Mem... -
Road to Morocco Vintage movie poster lobby card Hope Crosby 2
Original Vintage Movie Poster Memorabilia Collectibles For Sale "Road to M... Original Vintage Movie Poster Memorabilia Collectibles For Sale "Road to M... -
Seven Sinners, 1940 Original Vintage Movie Poster TITLE card
John Wayne Original Vintage Western Movie Posters Memorabilia Collectibles... John Wayne Original Vintage Western Movie Posters Memorabilia Collectibles... -
Asphalt Jungle Vintage Movie Lobby Card Marilyn Monroe 54a
Antique Vintage Photos Photography Marilyn Monroe Movie Posters Memorabilia Coll... Antique Vintage Photos Photography Marilyn Monroe Movie Posters Memorabilia Coll... -
White Christmas 1954 Vintage Lobby Card #3
White Christmas, 1954 Original Vintage Lobby Card Movie Poster Beautiful lo... White Christmas, 1954 Original Vintage Lobby Card Movie Poster Beautiful lo... -
Abbott & Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff 1949 Lobby card
Abbott Costello Original Vintage Memorabilia Collectibles Posters Photos ... Abbott Costello Original Vintage Memorabilia Collectibles Posters Photos ... -
Abbott & Costello Meet the Mummy - original lobby card
Original Vintage Old Classic Film Theater Movie Posters Memorabilia For Sale A... Original Vintage Old Classic Film Theater Movie Posters Memorabilia For Sale A... -
Abbott & Costello Rio Rita - TWO original lobby cards - 1942
"Rio Rita", 1942 TWO Original Lobby Cards Starring Abbott & Cost... "Rio Rita", 1942 TWO Original Lobby Cards Starring Abbott & Cost... -
Abbott & Costello Buck Privates Come Home - lobby card - 1947
"Buck Privates Come Home", 1947, Original lobby card, Starring Abbott ... "Buck Privates Come Home", 1947, Original lobby card, Starring Abbott ... -
Black Dragons Horror Movie Poster Bela Lugosi Lobby Card
"Black Dragons", 1944 Original vintage lobby card Starring Bela Lugosi... "Black Dragons", 1944 Original vintage lobby card Starring Bela Lugosi... -
Black Dragons, 1944 Bela Lugosi Horror Classic Lobby Card
"Black Dragons", 1944 Original vintage lobby card Starring Bela Lugos... "Black Dragons", 1944 Original vintage lobby card Starring Bela Lugos... -
Big Shot 1942 Humphrey Bogart Lobby Card
"The Big Shot", 1942 Original lobby card (11x14") Starring Humphr... "The Big Shot", 1942 Original lobby card (11x14") Starring Humphr... -
Tokyo Joe, 1950 Humphrey Bogart Original lobby card
"Tokyo Joe", 1950 Humphrey Bogart Original lobby card Original lobby... "Tokyo Joe", 1950 Humphrey Bogart Original lobby card Original lobby... -
Frozen Ghost, 1945 Lon Chaney Jr Original lobby card
"Frozen Ghost", 1945 Original lobby card Starring Lon Chaney Jr Terr... "Frozen Ghost", 1945 Original lobby card Starring Lon Chaney Jr Terr... -
Amazing Colossal Man Sci Fi Movie Poster Original lobby card
"Amazing Colossal Man", 1957 Sci-Fi Classic Original lobby card (11x14... "Amazing Colossal Man", 1957 Sci-Fi Classic Original lobby card (11x14... -
Charlie Chan -The Jade Mask, 1947 Roland Winters
" The Jade Mask ", 1947 Original lobby card Starring Roland Winters... " The Jade Mask ", 1947 Original lobby card Starring Roland Winters... -
Anchors Aweigh 1945 Frank Sinatra Original Lobby Card 3
Original Vintage Old Movie Film Theater Posters Movie Memorabilia Collectibles F... Original Vintage Old Movie Film Theater Posters Movie Memorabilia Collectibles F... -
Greatest Show on Earth, 1952 Original portrait lobby card
"The Greatest Show on Earth", 1952 Original portrait lobby card (11x1... "The Greatest Show on Earth", 1952 Original portrait lobby card (11x1... -
John Wayne, Overland Stage Raiders Title Card
"Overland Stage Raiders", 1938 Original Title Card Movie Poster Star... "Overland Stage Raiders", 1938 Original Title Card Movie Poster Star... -
Creature That Walks AMong Us vintage lobby card 1956
"Creature That Walks Among Us ", 1956 Original Vintage Horror Sci Fi... "Creature That Walks Among Us ", 1956 Original Vintage Horror Sci Fi... -
James Bond movie poster Thunderball vintage Lobby Card1965 2
Thunderball, 1965 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14") Starring Sean Conne... Thunderball, 1965 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14") Starring Sean Conne... -
White Christmas 1954 Vintage Lobby Card #5
White Christmas, 1954 Original Vintage Lobby Card Movie Poster Beautiful lob... White Christmas, 1954 Original Vintage Lobby Card Movie Poster Beautiful lob... -
White Christmas 1954 Vintage Lobby Card #6
Original Vintage Classic Old Holiday Christmas Movie Film Theater Posters ... Original Vintage Classic Old Holiday Christmas Movie Film Theater Posters ... -
White Christmas 1954 Vintage Lobby Card #8
Original Vintage Classic Old Holiday Christmas Movie Film Theater Posters... Original Vintage Classic Old Holiday Christmas Movie Film Theater Posters... -
Disney's Pinocchio Vintage Lobby Card Movie Poster, 1945
Pinocchio, 1945 Vintage Lobby Card Movie Poster Great vintage lobby card, wit... Pinocchio, 1945 Vintage Lobby Card Movie Poster Great vintage lobby card, wit... -
Searchers, JOhn Wayne 1956 Original Vintage Lobby Card Hunter
The Searchers, 1956 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14") Starring John Way... The Searchers, 1956 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14") Starring John Way... -
Fight Never Ends Vintage Sports Movie Poster lobby, Joe Louis
The Fight Never Ends, 1949 Original Vintage Lobby Card Movie Posters Starring Jo... The Fight Never Ends, 1949 Original Vintage Lobby Card Movie Posters Starring Jo... -
Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum Vintage Movie Poster Lobby Card 4
Original Vintage Classic Film Memorabilia Theater Posters Charlie Chan at the W... Original Vintage Classic Film Memorabilia Theater Posters Charlie Chan at the W... -
James Bond Thunderball vintage Lobby Card movie poster 1965 3
Thunderball, 1965 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14") Starring Sean Conne... Thunderball, 1965 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14") Starring Sean Conne... -
James Bond Thunderball vintage Lobby Card movie poster 1965 4
Thunderball, 1965 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14") Starring Sean Conn... Thunderball, 1965 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14") Starring Sean Conn... -
Oceans 11 Lobby Card movie poster Dean Martin close up 1960
Ocean's 11, 1960 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14") Starring Frank ... Ocean's 11, 1960 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14") Starring Frank ... -
Oceans 11 Lobby Card movie poster Dean Martin Lawford 1960
Ocean's 11, 1960 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14") Starring Frank ... Ocean's 11, 1960 Original Vintage Lobby Card (11x14") Starring Frank ...
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