What do theaters do with old movie posters




















This can take years or sometimes days. Movies are universal, and the entire world loves classic movies like The Wizard of Oz, Gone with the Wind, Jaws, and many others will continue to grow in value.

Qualities of a good investment include: great artwork, a notable star or director, and a movie you can watch over and over again. We recommend using high grade plexi-glass and a frame to protect your poster. Added to Cart. Continue to shop View Cart 0. Login to your account. Original Movie Posters Printed by a film studio in limited quantity, for display in movie theaters to promote the film. View Glossary. Shop Originals.

Liquid error poster-collector-item line : product form must be given a product. A great investment Original movie posters can become highly valued, prized collector items. State of the art Many movie posters have been designed by famous graphic artists and illustrators. Saul Bass Discover More. Vintage original monster and horror movie posters. Major auction houses around the world have fueled the fire.

With no signs of letting up, collectors and investors have driven the market with unprecedented demand over the last several years. Most movie posters were printed in very limited quantities and all of them were not meant to be saved. After their initial use, they were supposed to be returned to the studio or destroyed. Posters especially from the 's through the 's have become very popular. Many titles have skyrocketed in value and have been and continue to be an excellent investment.

Unlike other investments, you can actually display and enjoy your vintage posters. They were shipped to theaters this way inside film cans. This is not considered a defect. Vintage rolled posters do exist, however, they are extremely rare. We can have any folded poster linen backed an archival conservation and restoration method which will make the fold lines virtually disappear and make it appear to be in "like new" condition.

Also please be aware that most movie posters were actually used at the theater and will contain slight imperfections like writing on the back, pin holes, fold wear, etc. These are all very common and to be expected, but if they bother you, all these minor flaws can be remedied in the linen backing process. This is the size that makes up most of our inventory.

We do not sell cheap reproduction movie posters. Reproductions or reprints are posters that were sold in stores and not issued by the studio. There are also tons of fake and bootleg posters out there.

They can be very convincing and often fool auction houses and experienced dealers and collectors. These have virtually no value and are not collectible.

Unless otherwise specified in the description, all pictures are of the actual posters we have for sale.

Can't find what you're looking for? Special Orders. Our History References Pawn Stars. What are your posters worth? How do you authenticate your poster? Sizes Non U. We have large detailed photos so you always know exactly what you are buying. While it varies from theater to theater, it may be possible for you to buy the poster directly from the movie theater.

But if employees refuse, there are several alternative solutions. The best approach to purchasing movie posters is to ask an employee or manager at your local movie theater.

Some theaters will allow their employees to take home posters after the movies have left the theater and will extend the opportunity to their customers. It really depends on the theater manager's policy, which is why you should consult the help of an employee first. Some movie theaters will not allow anyone to take posters, while others sell them right in the lobby.



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