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Godzilla (Trans World, 1956). Half Sheet

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 1,700.00 USD
Godzilla (Trans World, 1956). Half Sheet
<B>Godzilla (Trans World, 1956).</B></I> Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style B. Considered by many to be the greatest giant monster film of all time, the original <I>Godzilla</B></I> film (named <I>Gojira</B></I> in its native Japan), was a cautionary nuclear fable, told by director Ishiro Honda, about the danger of unleashing forces that could not be controlled. In this initial outing, a giant monster that breathes radioactive fire is unleashed upon Japan following the detonation of the hydrogen bomb. The many sequels that followed have made this, hands down, the most successful - and longest running - franchise in movie history. Greatly altered for American audiences, with new scenes featuring Raymond Burr inserted, the movie was a smash in this country, and a subtitled version of the American cut was equally successful upon its release in Japan. This gorgeous half sheet, featuring the King of the Monsters in all his glory, shows pinholes in the corners, as well as one small pinhole in the center of the image, and some very faint edge wear, but is otherwise clean and pristine. <I>From the Joe Janowicz Collection</B></I>. Rolled, Very Fine/Near Mint.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Large (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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