poster on linen John Ford's FORT APACHE 1948 ORIGINAL LINENBACKED Shirley Temple

Description: ORIGINAL 1948 Italian Medium Photobusta (13.5 by 19 inches) poster on LINEN BACKING used in Italy, post WWII. In VERY GOOD condition, this is a very rare and hard to find poster. This ORIGINAL poster was nicely backed and displays well. Natural age-appropriate appearance. A restored poster that displays signs of use with bright color and clean overall appearances. Minor touchup has been applied along the borders to address a few pinholes and small tears. A few blemishes may remain lightly visible. Linen Backing is one to two inches outside paper border. Fast and Safe Delivery Part of a gallery of more than ONE THOUSAND LINENBACKED and more than 30,000 un-restored original rare paper items being offered for the first time to the eBay community. ALL PHOTOS of Rare Paper are ACTUAL ITEMS being sold. Please, ask questions before purchase, we will do our best to oblige you. 1948. Directed by John Ford. Taglines : "John Ford's Masterpiece of the Frontier!" "Adventure Thunders Across the Screen!" Summary : Set in the 19th century, Fort Apache is a Western film that takes place in the aftermath of the American Civil War. The story revolves around the newly appointed commander of a U.S. Cavalry post, Lieutenant Colonel Owen Thursday (Henry Fonda), who is determined to prove his military prowess by engaging with Native American tribes. However, his arrogance and refusal to heed the advice of his more seasoned officers lead him to make disastrous decisions. The film focuses on the tension between Colonel Thursday and Captain Yorke (John Wayne), an experienced officer who has a more respectful and humane approach to dealing with the Native American tribes. Thursday's decisions culminate in a disastrous conflict with the Apaches, where the soldiers at Fort Apache must face the consequences of Thursday's hubris. The film explores themes of honor, leadership, and the conflict between authority and wisdom. The film is also notable for featuring Shirley Temple in a more mature role as a young woman caught in the dynamics of military life.Cast : John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Shirley Temple, Pedro Armendariz, George O'Brien, Ward Bond, Anna Lee, Victor McLaglen, Irene Rich, Dick Foran, Guy Kibbee, Grant Withers, Jack Pennick, Movita, Mae Marsh, John Agar (debut), Richard Farnsworth (stunts), Ben Johnson (stunts). Behind The Scenes Trivia : Known for her childhood fame in the 1930s, Shirley Temple's role in Fort Apache marked a departure from her earlier, more innocent roles. She portrayed a young woman in a more mature and complex role, signaling a shift in her acting career. Temple would later become a prominent political figure and diplomat, serving as U.S. Ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia. Fort Apache was part of director, John Ford's famous "Cavalry Trilogy" (along with She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) and Rio Grande (1950), all of which explored the themes of military life and interactions with Native American tribes. Ford’s direction was known for its sweeping landscapes, historical themes, and character-driven narratives. The film featured Ford's signature use of Monument Valley in Utah for the majestic desert landscapes. Fort Apache is regarded as one of the classic Western films of the 1940s and significantly impacted the genre. It introduced a more complex and nuanced depiction of U.S. Army officers and Native American relations, which influenced later Westerns in both theme and style.

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Location: Wake Forest, North Carolina

End Time: 2025-01-27T21:24:03.000Z

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