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DARK VICTORY - Six Sheet (81" x 81"); Fine on Linen

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
DARK VICTORY - Six Sheet (81  x 81 ); Fine on Linen
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DARK VICTORY

Six Sheet (81" x 81")
Fine on Linen
Warner Bros., 1939

This vibrant poster has been mounted on linen, with minor touch-ups to address fold line wear and tear typical of large paper items. The border has been restored due to significant wear, along with touch-ups to the dark background and other areas of the poster. A vertical tear running the length of the piece, just to the left of Davis's face, has been expertly repaired. The colors are vibrant, making this piece exceptional for display, poised to become the focal point of any premier collection.

The story follows young wealthy socialite Judith Traherne (Bette Davis), who is diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. The disease will first take her sight and then her life, forcing her to decide how she will spend her limited time. Producer Hal Wallis secured the rights and cast Davis for the role of Judith. Davis, still reeling from the end of her relationships with William Wyler and Howard Hughes, as well as her impending divorce from Ham Nelson, found the filming demands overwhelming and asked Wallis for some time off after just a few days of filming. His response was unexpected: "I've seen the rushes - stay sick!" However, the film became one of Warner's biggest hits that year and Davis considered it her favorite.

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