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Lot # 120 - 'Desperate Characters' w/Shirley MacLaine Movie Poster
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
| Start Date/Time: | 26-Dec-2025 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 01-Jan-2026 8:59:00 PM |
| Current bid: |
$5.00 |
| Highest bidder: | DAF2673 |
Auction has ended |
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Description :
This vintage poster for Desperate Characters is a moody and evocative piece of early 1970s cinema marketing, ideal for collectors who appreciate literary adaptations and award-winning performances. Title: Desperate Characters Year: 1971 Studio: Paramount Pictures Rating: Restricted (Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian) Poster Serial: 7/4327 Format: Color by TVC Starring: Shirley MacLaine (Winner of Best Actress, 1971 Berlin Film Festival), Kenneth Mars, Gerald O’Loughlin as “Charlie,” Sada Thompson, Jack Somack Directed, Written, and Produced by: Frank D. Gilroy Based on the novel by: Paula Fox Co-Producer: Paul Leaf Visual Composition: Black-and-white photograph of two figures on a gritty urban sidewalk, framed by parked cars and brownstones. Shirley MacLaine stands in a dark coat and hat, exuding quiet tension; the man beside her interacts with a car, adding a sense of motion and unease. Typography: Red and black text overlays the image, emphasizing the film’s stark emotional tone. Mood: Urban isolation, emotional disconnection, and existential dread—mirroring the film’s themes. Poster Overview
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Dimensions : 27 in W x 41 in H
Auction History
Highest bidder is DAF2673
| Date | Bid | User |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Jan-2026 7:03:28 PM | $5.00 | DAF2673 |
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