Re: [MOPO] The Candidate "McKay Is The Way" Orig US Poster---Probably a prop from film

[Joseph Bonelli]

Hi, Rick, Freeman et. al.  from Joe B in New Orleans.

 

While thumbing through my copy of Robert Osborne's (Turner Classic Movies host amongst other accomplishments) 70 Years of Oscar book I came across a still from "The Candidate." 

It shows Robert Redford at a podium giving what must be a campaign speech. 

On the podium below Redford is what may well be the very same prop poster pictured here. 

 

Joe

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Hi, Everyone,

 

  I received a very nice email from my friend and colleague, Freeman Fisher, pointing out that this poster was most likely a prop used in the film, not an alternate poster which had any widespread release.  Undoubtedly, I would assume this adds to its scarcity and value.  Until I heard from Freeman, this never crossed my mind (although it definitely should have, since I've been in this hobby for so many years).  Maybe this explains why the same poster sold for such a high amount in Christie's Auction a few years ago (over $600).  I want to thank Freeman for his continued insight (one of the truly helpful people in the hobby).  I've included the link below if you want to take another look at the poster with this new explanation as to the poster's origin.  Thank you again, Freeman.  With your knowledge and humor, I really believe you're one of the true linchpins of the MoPo community.

                                                         Rick

   

THE CANDIDATE Redford "McKay the Better Way" Rare Style

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$64.00

$5.00

3d 05h 32m

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