I was wondering what you guys think about newer autographs on vintage movie posters?
Personally, I like vintage autographs. I have a Subway Window Card for THE WARRIORS that was signed by almost the entire cast back in 1979. Since the movie is a personal favorite, I really like that one.
If I had the choice between an unsigned poster and one signed by the cast in the last few years, I would definitely go for the unsigned one.
Today, I circled around buying an expensive CLOCKWORK ORANGE poster, which turned out be signed by Malcolm McDowell. When you take a look on ebay, you find tons of MM signatures on stills, posters, lobby cards, toy boxes, hats, masks, and what not. When I mentioned to the seller that this guy apparently signs everything you hold in front of him, he was totally offended and ended our conversation.
My point being: An original 1973 Bob Dylan autograph on a PAT GARRETT AND BILLY THE KID Onesheet might raise the value of this very affordable poster to a completely different level.
On the other hand, in my personal perception, a more or less recent McDowell signature on a rare and expensive CLOCKWORK ORANGE poster would much rather lower the value than enhance it. Again, this is merely my personal opinion.
What do you think on this matter?
Helmut
www.filmposter.net
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