Citizen Kane (RKO, 1941). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style B.
Director Orson Welles' thinly veiled biopic of newspaper mogul, William Randolph Hearst, was the subject of much controversy upon its initial release, much of it led by Hearst himself, who was incensed by Welles' portrayal of Charles Foster Kane - Hearst's screen incarnation. He forbade any mention of the film in his papers and even tried to purchase the negative with the intention of destroying it. Fortunately, the film survived Hearst's efforts and is today widely hailed as one of the greatest movies ever made. This stunning "Style B" half sheet features Orson Welles as Charles Foster Kane from his most famous film. This particular example was never folded and includes professional airbrushing only along the borders. There is a small area of tiny stains located between the two scenes on the left, extending into one of the women's faces.  A superb poster from an exceptional film! VF 8 (Rolled).