PRODIGAL, THE (1955) 10152 Movie Poster Rare U.S. Three-Sheet Lana Turner Louis Calhern Audrey Dalton James Mitchell Richard Thorpe

Original U.S. Three-Sheet Poster (41x81) Folded Very Good Plus to Fine

Original MGM Three Sheet Poster (41x81) for the Richard Thorpe Biblical epic, THE PRODIGAL (1955), starring Lana Turner and Edmund Purdom. Turner is cast as Samarra, the high priestess of Astarte-- the goddess of fertility and sexuality. This lightly-clad temptress incites Micah (Purdom), the model son of a Hebrew patriarch, to demand his share of the family fortune and go in pursuit of pagan women. Samarra further induces Micah to squander his money and betray his faith. Only after many trials and tribulations does Micah recover his senses and return home to a forgiving father. The film is a lesser light in the pantheon of epic films, but this posters are spectacular, getting special treatment from MGM. This original three sheet poster is rare. Many collectors have searched for it. Condition is graded as very good plus to fine. The poster would spectacular if backed. Colors are vivid. MovieArt Original Film Posters in Austin, Texas guarantees that this poster is authentic.

RICHARD THORPE - Director
Lana Turner - Actor
Louis Calhern - Actor
Audrey Dalton - Actor
James Mitchell - Actor
Neville Brand - Actor
Joseph Wiseman - Actor
Cecil Kellaway - Actor
Francis L. Sullivan - Actor
Jay Novello - Actor
Edmond Purdom - Actor
John Dehner - Actor
Taina Elg - Actor
Philip Tonge - Actor