DRUMS OF LOVE (1928) D.W. Griffith Silent Film Lionel Barrymore & Mary Philbin

Description: Vintage original 11x14 in. U.S. lobby card, very good+ condition. DRUMS OF LOVE is a historical fiction drama/romance directed by D.W. Griffith about an arranged marriage between royals in two countries. The beautiful color-tinted image depicts a long shot of the main characters including Count Leonardo de Alvia (Don Alvarado, far left), his elder brother, the Duke Cathos de Avlia (Lionel Barrymore) and the beautiful Princess Emanuella (Mary Philbin) standing next to him. Other members of the aristocracy and various servants complete the scene. The hue of the color-tinting is quite unusual and very attractive, which adds to the appeal of the lobby cards from this film. The design is complimented by a dark blue and orange crest or shield bearing the images of an eagle. The film's tagline states that DRUMS OF LOVE is "D.W. Griffith's greatest picture since 'The Birth of a Nation,'" which was certainly an exaggeration and attempt by United Artist's publicity department to capitalize on Griffith's most famous success.This lobby card is unrestored in very good+ condition only, as it has one vertical fold down the center of the card, otherwise is would grade much higher. There is one pinhole in the top right and bottom left corners, a light 1/8 and a 0.25 in. diagonal crease on the top right corner and a 1 in. diagonal crease on the bottom right corner. Interestingly, this lobby card was folded by an orchestra member in order to store a piece of sheet music in it, as written in pencil in the top right portion of the verso is "Louisiana Nights ([?] Creole) in 3/4" and the number "70" circled in pencil. The colors are very fresh and vibrant and this lobby card looks even more beautiful in person. D.W. Griffith is considered the most important figure in the development and history of the American cinema and DRUMS OF LOVE was made near the end of the great director's career. Drums of Love; United Artists; 1928; dir: D.W. Griffith; cast: Mary Philbin, Lionel Barrymore, Don Alvarado, Tully Marshall, William Austin, Eugenie Besserer, Charles Hill Mailes, Rosemary Cooper, Joyce Coad.

Price: 175 USD

Location: Valley Village, California

End Time: 2024-01-25T17:00:08.000Z

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