Lot 331

1957 Warner Bros. "The Story of Mankind" Original Lobby Card No. 7 – All-Star Cast – Ronald Colman, Hedy Lamarr, Marx Brothers, Vincent Price, Peter Lorre

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1957 Warner Bros. "The Story of Mankind" Original Lobby Card No. 7 – All-Star Cast – Ronald Colman, Hedy Lamarr, Marx Brothers, Vincent Price, Peter Lorre
1957 Warner Bros. "The Story of Mankind" Original Lobby Card No. 7 – All-Star Cast – Ronald Colman, Hedy Lamarr, Marx Brothers, Vincent Price, Peter Lorre
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1957 Warner Bros. "The Story of Mankind" Original Lobby Card No. 7 – All-Star Cast – Ronald Colman, Hedy Lamarr, Marx Brothers, Vincent Price, Peter Lorre

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by California Auction Company LLC
August 1, 2026 9:00 AM PDT
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An original 1957 theatrical lobby card issued by Warner Bros. Pictures for the epic fantasy film *The Story of Mankind*, adapted from Hendrik Willem van Loon's celebrated historical work and directed by the acclaimed Irwin Allen. Produced during Hollywood's golden age of lavish ensemble productions, the film is remembered for assembling one of the most remarkable casts ever gathered for a single motion picture. This striking original lobby card boldly proclaims "The Biggest Star Cast Ever on One Screen!" and prominently features many of the film's legendary performers, including Ronald Colman, Hedy Lamarr, Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, Charles Coburn, Cedric Hardwicke, Cesar Romero, Dennis Hopper, Agnes Moorehead, Virginia Mayo, Edward Everett Horton, Reginald Gardiner, Marie Windsor, Cathy O'Donnell, Marie Wilson, Helmut Dantine, and many more. The artwork showcases a colorful montage of scenes spanning human history, capturing the film's ambitious blend of biblical, historical, and fantastical storytelling. Printed in vibrant Technicolor by Warner Bros., the piece served as an official theater display during the film's original 1957 release and retains the National Screen Service (NSS) licensing information at the lower margin, confirming its authenticity as an original theatrical advertising piece. This example is identified as Lobby Card No. 7. Original lobby cards from major studio productions of the 1950s continue to enjoy strong collector demand, particularly examples featuring large ensemble casts and iconic performers from Hollywood's Golden Age. The inclusion of celebrated horror icon Vincent Price alongside the legendary Marx Brothers, Hedy Lamarr, Peter Lorre, Ronald Colman, and Dennis Hopper makes this an especially desirable display piece appealing to multiple collecting categories. A visually impressive and historically significant original Warner Bros. theatrical lobby card, ideal for collectors of vintage cinema memorabilia, Golden Age Hollywood, classic horror, comedy, and film advertising.

  • Literature: The Story of Mankind (1957) Directed by Irwin Allen Warner Bros. Pictures Based on the work by Hendrik Willem van Loon Technicolor National Screen Service (NSS) theatrical lobby card.
  • Circa: 1957 Original first-release theatrical lobby card issued by Warner Bros. Pictures for the film's original U.S. theatrical release. Lobby Card No. 7.
  • Condition: Presented in a protective sleeve. Displays well with strong original color and attractive graphics. Visible age-related handling wear including light creasing, surface wrinkles, minor edge wear, and scattered surface marks. A piece of clear archival tape is present over an area on the right side of the image. Lower right corner exhibits a small crease. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.

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