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Insert original 1951 theatrical insert poster for the classic 20th Century Fox science fiction film, The Day the Earth Stood Still. Directed by Robert Wise, this atomic-age masterpiece stars Michael Rennie as the sophisticated alien humanoid Klaatu, Patricia Neal as Helen Benson, and Hugh Marlowe.The piece features a distinctively rare autograph at the bottom, reading: "To Jay, 'Barada Nikto' Billy Gray 'Bobby'", referencing the famous quote from the film.Key Details & IdentificationMovie Title: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)Poster Format: Original U.S. Insert Poster, measuring approximately 14" x 36".Visual Elements: Features the towering robotic police officer Gort emitting an eye-beam ray, a screaming woman in a red dress, and photographic stills from the film along the lower third panel.Autograph Significance: Inscribed by Billy Gray, who played the young boy Bobby Benson. He included the movie's legendary phrase "Klaatu barada nikto", which is used to stop Gort from destroying the Earth |
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