Description: The Barefoot Contessa 1954 Original Lobby Card Humphrey Bogart, Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien, Valentina Cortesa, Marius Goring and Rossano Brazzi - VG Condition "Barefoot Contessa" is a 1954 drama film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and starring Ava Gardner and Humphrey Bogart. The film tells the story of Maria Vargas (played by Ava Gardner), a beautiful Spanish dancer who rises to fame as an actress in Hollywood. The movie is structured as a series of flashbacks, narrated by Harry Dawes (played by Humphrey Bogart), a film director who discovers Maria in Madrid. The story begins with Maria working as a dancer in a nightclub. Harry is immediately captivated by her talent and beauty and decides to cast her in his next film. As Maria's career takes off, she becomes a major Hollywood star, attracting attention and wealth. However, she also faces personal struggles and finds herself caught in a love triangle between two men: her controlling and possessive husband, Alberto Bravano (played by Rossano Brazzi), and a handsome but impulsive playboy, Kirk Edwards (played by Warren Stevens). As the film delves into Maria's past through the flashbacks, we learn about her difficult upbringing, her rise to fame, and the sacrifices she made along the way. The narrative explores themes of ambition, love, and the price of success. Despite her glamorous lifestyle, Maria longs for genuine love and happiness. As the movie progresses, tensions rise between the characters, leading to a tragic climax. Without giving away too much, the film ultimately reflects on the consequences of fame and the choices individuals make to pursue their dreams. "Barefoot Contessa" is a visually stunning and emotionally complex film that explores the dark side of fame and the personal struggles faced by those in the spotlight. With compelling performances and Mankiewicz's skillful storytelling, the movie provides a thought-provoking examination of the price of success and the desire for authenticity in an often superficial world. Silver Screen Mementos are pleased to be able to offer this authentic original Lobby Card measuring 8x10 inches. This lobby card is from Great Britain and was printed during the actual year the film was released in movie theaters. The lobby card (also known as Front of House/ FOH card in the UK) was created by the film studios to publicize the movie and was intended for display outside the movie theatre in special glass display boxes. These are NOT reproductions! You are looking at a truly original piece of cinema art, a genuine collector's item. We have a huge archive of over 250,000 original lobby cards, mostly from the 1930's to the 1980's. We will be releasing many more rare gems from our vast collection, which will include lobby cards, original photographs, movie stills, magazines, brochures negatives, transparencies, slides and other collectible items of movie memorabilia. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution
Price: 24.99 USD
Location: Laguna Beach, California
End Time: 2023-12-15T00:49:42.000Z
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