Elizabeth Taylor - Ivanhoe - 1960s





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Original Yugoslav theatrical poster for Ivanhoe (1952 MGM) featuring Robert Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor, 70 × 50 cm, origin Serbia, dating to the 1960s, in A- condition.
Description from the seller
Offered here is an original vintage Yugoslav theatrical movie poster for "Ivanhoe", the celebrated 1952 MGM medieval adventure epic based on the classic novel by Sir Walter Scott.
Featuring Robert Taylor in the title role alongside Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Fontaine, Ivanhoe became one of MGM's most successful historical adventure films of the 1950s and helped revive the popularity of medieval epics for a new generation of moviegoers.
This attractive Yugoslav poster presents striking period artwork with strong graphic design and excellent display appeal.
Poster Details
Title: Ajvanho (Ivanhoe)
Original Title: Ivanhoe
Year: 1952
Country: Yugoslavia
Format: Original theatrical poster
Size: 50 x 70 cm (approx. 19.5 x 27.5 inches)
Condition: Very Good
Folded: Yes, as issued
Language: Serbian/Croatian
Studio: MGM
About the Film
Based on Sir Walter Scott's famous historical novel, Ivanhoe tells the story of the brave Saxon knight Ivanhoe as he returns from the Crusades to a divided England ruled by Prince John during the absence of King Richard the Lionheart.
Filled with:
Medieval battles
Knights and tournaments
Castle sieges
Romance and intrigue
Robin Hood legends
Courtly adventure
the film became one of the defining sword-and-shield spectacles of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
The movie received multiple Academy Award nominations, including a nomination for Best Picture.
Starring
Robert Taylor as Ivanhoe
Elizabeth Taylor
Joan Fontaine
George Sanders
Emlyn Williams
Norman Wooland as King Richard
Finlay Currie
Directed by:
Richard Thorpe
Artwork & Design
The poster features a dramatic composition highlighting:
Robert Taylor as the heroic knight Ivanhoe
Romantic imagery with the film's leading ladies
Battle scenes and medieval warfare
Castle siege artwork
Strong period typography
The design captures the grand adventure and romantic atmosphere that made the film a worldwide success.
Historical Significance
Ivanhoe was one of MGM's most prestigious productions of the early 1950s and helped establish the template later followed by epic adventures such as Knights of the Round Table and numerous historical spectacles throughout the decade.
The film is especially notable for featuring a young Elizabeth Taylor during the period in which she was becoming one of Hollywood's biggest stars.
Condition
The poster displays very well overall.
Visible characteristics include:
Original fold lines
Light handling wear
Minor age-related imperfections
Strong colors and attractive presentation
Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition.
Highlights
Original Yugoslav theatrical poster
Classic MGM medieval adventure
Robert Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor
Based on Sir Walter Scott's famous novel
Academy Award nominated film
Attractive historical artwork
Excellent display piece
Scarce international poster
Not a reproduction
Collector Appeal
An excellent item for collectors of:
Medieval adventure films
Robert Taylor memorabilia
Elizabeth Taylor memorabilia
MGM classics
Historical epics
Yugoslav movie posters
Golden Age Hollywood cinema
Seller's Story
Offered here is an original vintage Yugoslav theatrical movie poster for "Ivanhoe", the celebrated 1952 MGM medieval adventure epic based on the classic novel by Sir Walter Scott.
Featuring Robert Taylor in the title role alongside Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Fontaine, Ivanhoe became one of MGM's most successful historical adventure films of the 1950s and helped revive the popularity of medieval epics for a new generation of moviegoers.
This attractive Yugoslav poster presents striking period artwork with strong graphic design and excellent display appeal.
Poster Details
Title: Ajvanho (Ivanhoe)
Original Title: Ivanhoe
Year: 1952
Country: Yugoslavia
Format: Original theatrical poster
Size: 50 x 70 cm (approx. 19.5 x 27.5 inches)
Condition: Very Good
Folded: Yes, as issued
Language: Serbian/Croatian
Studio: MGM
About the Film
Based on Sir Walter Scott's famous historical novel, Ivanhoe tells the story of the brave Saxon knight Ivanhoe as he returns from the Crusades to a divided England ruled by Prince John during the absence of King Richard the Lionheart.
Filled with:
Medieval battles
Knights and tournaments
Castle sieges
Romance and intrigue
Robin Hood legends
Courtly adventure
the film became one of the defining sword-and-shield spectacles of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
The movie received multiple Academy Award nominations, including a nomination for Best Picture.
Starring
Robert Taylor as Ivanhoe
Elizabeth Taylor
Joan Fontaine
George Sanders
Emlyn Williams
Norman Wooland as King Richard
Finlay Currie
Directed by:
Richard Thorpe
Artwork & Design
The poster features a dramatic composition highlighting:
Robert Taylor as the heroic knight Ivanhoe
Romantic imagery with the film's leading ladies
Battle scenes and medieval warfare
Castle siege artwork
Strong period typography
The design captures the grand adventure and romantic atmosphere that made the film a worldwide success.
Historical Significance
Ivanhoe was one of MGM's most prestigious productions of the early 1950s and helped establish the template later followed by epic adventures such as Knights of the Round Table and numerous historical spectacles throughout the decade.
The film is especially notable for featuring a young Elizabeth Taylor during the period in which she was becoming one of Hollywood's biggest stars.
Condition
The poster displays very well overall.
Visible characteristics include:
Original fold lines
Light handling wear
Minor age-related imperfections
Strong colors and attractive presentation
Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition.
Highlights
Original Yugoslav theatrical poster
Classic MGM medieval adventure
Robert Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor
Based on Sir Walter Scott's famous novel
Academy Award nominated film
Attractive historical artwork
Excellent display piece
Scarce international poster
Not a reproduction
Collector Appeal
An excellent item for collectors of:
Medieval adventure films
Robert Taylor memorabilia
Elizabeth Taylor memorabilia
MGM classics
Historical epics
Yugoslav movie posters
Golden Age Hollywood cinema

