Film
My Name is Nobody
1973
UK Quad (30" x 40") Single Sided
UK / British
Very Fine plus; originally folded (as issued)
Tonino Valerii
Benito Stefanelli, Henry Fonda, Jean Martin, Karl Braun, Leo Gordon, R.G. Armstrong, Steve Kanaly, Terence Hill
Loosely (very loosely) based on an idea by Sergio Leone (well enough of an idea to use the legendary Leone name to promote the Film) Tonino Valerii’s “My Name is Nobody” is a lighter hearted spoof Spaghetti Western and has become somewhat of a ‘cult’ classic since its release in 1973. Marking Henry Fonda’s last appearance in a Western, Fonda also appears opposite the Film’s other star name, Terence Hill, drawn in striking black & white pencil on the UK quad film poster offered here. Offset against a bright gold and red background the black & white effect is certainly impressive. The British UK quad design for any ‘Spaghetti Western’ has always been a much harder find than their American or European counterparts, making this fine example a rare find. Printed in England this 1973 British film poster is presented in totally unrestored original condition. Folded (as issued) it displays to very good effect with minimal handling and age wear, retaining strong bright colours. Desirable and very collectable this scarce example represents a fantastic piece of original Western film movie memorabilia.
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“My Name is Nobody“ has a very determined cult following who are absolutely convinced that this is a great film. I’m not sure I can agree to that, but there are certainly some wonderful moments in it.
The principle asset of the film is Henry Fonda, who seems to approach his role as the most graceful bow-out of his career as a leading-man in the cowboy genre.
The principle liability of the film is Terence Hill, still dressed as Trinity, the cowboy bum of the “My Name is Trinity“ comedies. I never understood the charm this actor has, since he seems to lack any depth, and can’t even convince us that he’s a “ne’er-do-well” – he just seems to be an actor playing a ne’er-do-well.
Fortunately, this film isn’t written or directed by the “Trinity” crew; indeed, a major historical interest in the film revolves around exactly how much of it may have been written and directed by the great grand-daddy of Italian Western directors, Sergio Leone – a question which appears to be unresolved after considerable debate and research.
Well, perhaps that’s not so important. Certainly Leone, as producer, managed to get the production of this film the resources it needed to achieve a truly professional polish – absolutely necessary for the rich imagery to provide the rather absurd plot a necessary credibility.
Insofar as the comedy depends an whole lot on Terence Hill, I don’t find it all that laugh-out-loud funny; but I do admit admiration for it’s whimsical approach to material that could easily have produced a heavy-handed satire. instead, we get a light-hearted fantasy about the end of the cowboy film genre altogether – because certainly this film could never have been made in the era when audiences took cowboy movies seriously.
No, this is farewell to the genre – but not the brooding lament that we find in Leone’s acknowledged classic, “Once Upon a Time in the West“. This is farewell-with-a-smile – “and don’t forget to write !”
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Mint
A poster that has never been used or displayed and may show the most minor signs of age and wear. The poster should have no holes or tears.
Near Mint
A generally unused poster with fresh, saturated colors. May have minimal tears at folds. Has no significant holes, no paper loss, may have minor tears along edges, may have fine pin holes.
Very Fine
A poster with bright colour and crisp overall appearance. It may have very general signs of use including slight fold separation and fold wear. It may have pin holes or very minor tears. This is the highest grade allowed for a poster that has been restored either on linen or on paper.
Fine
A poster with good colors and overall clean appearance. It may have minor tears small paper loss and minor stains. It may have some fold seperation.
Good
An average poster with overall fresh color. May have tears, minor paper loss, minor hazing. Paper may be brittle due to age, may have minor stains. May have a small amount of writing in an unobtrusive place. May have medium or major restoration.
Fair
A poster with faded colors and brittle paper, showing significant signs of use. May have tears and paper loss. May have tape, writing, stains in image area. In need of restoration or had major restoration.
Poor
A poster that is worn, torn, and/or damaged. May have staining, cracking, dry rot, and/or large tears. May be heavily soiled, may have pieces missing. In need of major restoration.
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LOBBY CARD
11 x 14″ printed on heavy stock paper. Used as display in theatre lobbies. Originally made in sets of eight. Some sets have a title card, which contains credits and artwork, essentially a mini-poster. The remaining seven cards are coloured photographic credits and poster artwork showing different scenes from the movie.
WINDOW CARD
14 x 22″ printed on heavy stock paper with the top 4-6 inches usually left blank for the local cinema owner to fill in the cinema and the date it was due to play. Largely discontinued during the 1970’s.
HALF SHEET
22 x 28″ printed on heavy stock paper. The image displayed is normally a smaller version of the main poster, although some do have different artworks and sometimes come in two versions.
INSERT
14 x 36″ printed on heavy stock paper. Inserts usually have the same artwork as a one sheet. Popular with collectors since they are smaller and easier to frame. Normally come tri folded or rolled.
STYLE Y/FORTY BY SIXTY
40 x 60″ printed on heavy stock paper. Rare since they were primarily used for major motion pictures only. Designed to be used outside the theatre, on an easel, normally at a drive-in movie theatre.
ONE-SHEET
27 x 41″ printed on paper. This is the most common size of poster, intended to be displayed in a glass “marquee” case. It is the most sought after size by collectors. Since the 1980’s most posters are sent to the theatre rolled and maybe slightly smaller measuring 27″ by 40″ and with the advent of backlit light boxes a growing number of modern movie posters are available double-sided and the more traditional single-sided.
THREE-SHEET
41 x 81″ printed on paper. These were printed on two or three separate sheets designed to overlap, few survive. Used for larger advertising spaces, normally posted on walls, perfect for huge movie theatres the drive-in, where people could see them from a distance. From the 1970’s on, three-sheets were sometimes printed in one piece and issued as “international” versions to be used abroad.
BRITISH QUAD
30 x 40″ Most common poster size used in the UK. British Quads are horizontal and may have different artwork to the US one sheet. Like a US one sheet they normally come in two versions. Like a US one sheet they are usually supplied single-sided or more commonly now as a double sided poster.
BRITISH ONE-SHEET
27 X 40″, printed on paper. Very rarely used size.
ITALIAN LOCANDINA
13 x 28″ six inches shorter than the US insert, very nice size to frame. Italian poster illustrators are some of the best in the industry.
ITALIAN PHOTOBUSTA
18 x 26″ Glossy, high quality, used as lobby cards in Italy. Size may vary, either vertical or horizontal format. There are also double Photobusta or mini Photobusta.
2-FOGLIO (DUE)
(DUE): 39 x 55″ This is the standard poster size used in Italy. Italian poster illustrators are some of the best in the industry.
4-FOGLIO
(QUATTRO) 55 x 79″ Very large Italian poster printed in two pieces, often contains very beautiful artwork.
FRENCH
47 x 63″ (GRANDE) or 24 x 33″ (PETITE) French movie posters normally come with different artwork to either the US or the UK. Like the Italian’s some of the artwork is extrememly beautiful.
