Latest Heritage Weekly Internet Movie Poster Auction #55061

DALLAS, TEXAS: Heritage's latest Weekly Internet Movie Poster Auction (IMPA) #55061 ended Sunday, June 5, with 85 lots offered. 119 bidders placed bids, and 47 of them were successful, for a total sell-through of $5,361 for 85 lots (100.00% of lots offered).

A few highlights from the June 5 IMPA auction are:

Blade Runner (Warner Brothers, 1982). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This is a folded, vintage, theater-used poster for this sci-fi thriller directed by Ridley Scott and stars Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer and Sean Young. The poster appears to be an unissued, absolute mint copy. Mint. REALIZED: $431.

White Heat (J.D. Trop, 1934). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This is a folded, vintage, theater-used poster for this early soap drama directed by Lois Weber and stars Virginia Cherrill, Mona Maris and Hardie Albright. There is one small tear in the top center margin and chipping along the upper left leading edge. Very Fine. REALIZED: $322.

The Two Mrs. Carrolls (Warner Brothers, 1947). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This is a folded, vintage, theater-used poster crime drama directed by Peter Godfrey and stars Humphrey Bogart, Barbara Stanwyck and Alexis Smith. There is fold line wear with crossfold separation, edge wear with chips and small tears and several corner pinholes. Fine-. REALIZED: $184.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (Paramount, 1984). One Sheet (27" X 41"). This is a folded, vintage, theater-used poster for this adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw and Amrish Puri. There are a few very tiny edge bumps;otherwise in perfect shape. Near Mint. REALIZED: $184.

Elvis on Tour (MGM, 1972). Lobby Card Set of 8 (11" X 14"). This is a vintage, theater-used lobby card set for this music documentary directed by Robert Abel and chronicals the 1972-73 tour of Elvis Presley. There are corner bumps and a couple of creases on card #1; otherwise they are in excellent condition. Near Mint. REALIZED: $184.

Bidding closed June 5, at 10 pm CT. To bid in future auctions, simply go to Heritage's website, and join their free web community. Or write or e-mail Heritage for a printed or fax listing.

Heritage's current IMPA auction ends (and a new one begins) July 3, 2005, at 10pm CT. IMPA auctions now run on a weekly rotation, so a new auction opens and closes each Sunday night, giving poster enthusiasts more frequent opportunities to add new material to their collections. Call today to consign to a future auction, as the earliest consignments receive the most attention and publicity. Those interested in consigning to IMPA or to Heritage's live Signature auctions are invited to visit a special section on HCA's website or call Grey Smith directly at 214-252-4367, or email at GreySM@HeritageMoviePosters.com.