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BUSY BODIES (1933) Original Release Belgian Poster on Linen Laurel & Hardy Short

$ 527.47

Availability: 15 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Belgium
  • Object Type: Poster
  • Size: 24" x 32.5"
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Modified Item: Yes
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: Very Good Condition On Linen. Untrimmed top white border. Prior to backing this poster was folded as originally issued. Very slight yellowing of the paper. This poster has been stored rolled for over 15 years and will be shipped rolled in a sturdy tube.
  • Industry: Movies
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Modification Description: Mounted On Linen.

    Description

    RARE Belgian Original Release Movie Poster On Linen -
    Busy Bodies (1933),
    Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Charlie Hall, Dick Gilbert, Lloyd French, Hal Roach Comedy, Slapstick, Band-Saw, Model T
    Here is a rare and  beautifully preserved 87 year old original Belgian movie poster from the first release of the Hal Roach Studios two reel comedy,
    Busy Bodies
    . This 20 minute short film directed by Lloyd French revolves around Stan and Ollie doing battle with inanimate objects, their co-workers and the laws of physics during a routine workday at the sawmill.  A two-reel masterpiece of comic slapstick. This poster is from the 1st release of the short in Belgium in 1933. I know of at least two re-release Belgian posters for this same short subject. This is most definitely the original first release and it is very rare. It's also in excellent shape for a movie poster of this age. I have only seen one other example of this poster come up for sale in the past 25 years and it is currently selling for over ,500 and is not nearly in as good condition. This wonderful poster would make a great addition to anyone's Laurel and Hardy movie poster collection.
    Interestingly, although the artwork for this poster is most definitely from the movie
    Busy Bodies,
    the French title on this poster (
    Chevaliers de la Flemme
    ) is often attributed to another Laurel and Hardy short from the same year,
    Me And My Pal
    .
    DESCRIPTION:
    Busy Bodies
    (1933)
    - Hal Roach Studios / MGM, Directed by Lloyd French.
    COUNTRY OF ORIGIN/SIZE: Belgium  24" x 32.5"; 26.5" x 34.75" (on linen)
    CONDITION:
    Very Good Condition On Linen. Untrimmed top white border. Prior to backing this poster was folded as originally issued.  Very slight yellowing of the paper. This poster has been stored rolled for over 15 years and will be shipped rolled in a sturdy tube.
    Please see photos for all condition issues
    .
    PAYMENT: PayPal.
    SHIPPING: UPS or USPS Priority Mail shipping to US buyers. I will combine shipping for multiple purchases.
    I will be listing more rare Belgian posters, including some Universal Horror, Sci-Fi and classic titles in the near future. Check out my other classic poster listings or ask if you are interested in any particular Belgian titles.
    SHIPPING TO USA ONLY.
    All Reasonable Offers Considered.
    Please contact me with any questions before buying or making offers.
    Please do not send me any offers to sell outside of eBay.
    Thank you for your interest in this listing.