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1952 Walt Disney's Story of Robin Hood Original RKO Lobby Card No. 3 – Richard Todd – First Release NSS
1952 Walt Disney's Story of Robin Hood Original RKO Lobby Card No. 3 – Richard Todd – First Release NSS
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An original 1952 theatrical lobby card issued by RKO Radio Pictures for Walt Disney's *The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men*, one of Disney's earliest live-action feature films and among the studio's most celebrated historical adventure productions. Released in Technicolor and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Kenneth Annakin, the film stars Richard Todd as Robin Hood alongside Joan Rice as Maid Marian, presenting Disney's classic interpretation of the legendary English outlaw. Produced during Walt Disney's expansion into live-action filmmaking, the picture remains an important milestone in the studio's post-war history and was distributed theatrically by RKO Radio Pictures prior to Disney's formation of Buena Vista Distribution. This original Lobby Card No. 3 features vibrant period artwork incorporating both dramatic illustrated imagery and a full-color scene from the film. The card prominently advertises the production as "An All-Live-Action Picture" and retains the original RKO Radio Pictures logo, Technicolor branding, and National Screen Service (NSS) distribution information, confirming its authenticity as an original first-release theatrical display piece. Original Disney lobby cards from the RKO era have become increasingly desirable among collectors due to their historical importance, limited survival rate, and connection to the studio's formative live-action productions. Examples from *The Story of Robin Hood* are especially sought after by Disney collectors, Golden Age Hollywood enthusiasts, and collectors of vintage fantasy and adventure cinema. An authentic and highly collectible piece of Disney theatrical history that displays beautifully and represents an important chapter in the evolution of Walt Disney Productions.

  • Literature: The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952) Directed by Kenneth Annakin Produced by Walt Disney Productions Distributed by RKO Radio Pictures Color by Technicolor National Screen Service (NSS) original theatrical lobby card.
  • Circa: 1952 Original first-release theatrical lobby card. Lobby Card No. 3. Issued by RKO Radio Pictures for the film's original U.S. theatrical release.
  • Condition: Presented in a protective sleeve. Displays with bright color and attractive graphics but exhibits noticeable age-related wear consistent with theatrical use. Surface shows scattered staining, edge discoloration, handling wear, creases, minor abrasions, small paper loss, and several pinholes from theater display. Light surface scratches and scattered marks are present throughout. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description.

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