Lobby cards: what are they? A collector’s guide to vintage movie advertising
Before the era of multiplex screens and digital marketing, a visit to the local picture house was preceded by miniature billboards known as lobby cards. Distributed in sets of eight, these striking promotional tools offered patrons a tantalising glimpse of the feature film. Discover the origins, formats, and verified auction values of these highly prized vintage movie advertising artefacts.
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Hollywood memorabilia: the most valuable collectibles ever sold
Discover the most expensive film artefacts ever sold at auction. We explore ten pieces of museum-grade Hollywood memorabilia, detailing the verified auction records of iconic cinematic history. From Judy Garland’s ruby slippers to the original Maltese Falcon statuette, read on to see how silver screen props became highly sought-after cultural investments.
