Marty (1955) Original U.S. Three Sheet Movie Poster

This is an original 1955 U.S. three-sheet movie poster (Style A) for Marty—the Academy Award®-winning film that took home Best Picture, Best Actor (Ernest Borgnine), Best Director, and Best Screenplay.

Produced by Hecht-Lancaster and released by United Artists, Marty is one of the defining American dramas of the 1950s—raw, honest, and deeply human.

But what truly sets this piece apart is the scale.

Printed as a two-piece three-sheet lithograph, this poster measures an impressive 78” x 41”, making it a commanding display piece that instantly dominates a wall. The bold yellow field, mid-century illustration, and period typography give it that unmistakable 1950s gallery aesthetic.

🔥 Why This Poster Stands Out

• Massive three-sheet format (far rarer than standard one-sheets)
• Celebrates a Best Picture Oscar-winning film
• Bright Eastman Color printing with striking yellow + blue contrast
• Features classic mid-century illustration and critic quotes
• Clean example with strong display presence

🎬 Poster Details

• Title: Marty
• Year: 1955
• Studio: United Artists
• Production: Hecht-Lancaster
• Director: Delbert Mann
• Starring: Ernest Borgnine, Betsy Blair
• Format: Three Sheet (2 sections)
• Size: Approx. 78” x 41” (6 ft 6 in x 3 ft 5 in)
• Printing: Eastman Color lithograph
• Printer’s Codes: “55/209” and “4800 COPYRIGHT 1955 UNITED ARTISTS CORP.”

🩶 Condition: Very Good– (Excellent for a Three-Sheet)

This is a 100% original vintage theatrical poster, not a reproduction.

• Issued folded in two sections (standard for three-sheets)
• Light fold wear and minor separation at some fold intersections
• Small corner creases and light edge aging
• No major tears, no significant damage
• Registration color marks visible (a great authenticity indicator)
• Displays exceptionally well, especially when assembled or framed

👉 See photos for close-up details—what you see is exactly what you get.

💡 Collector Appeal

• True large-format display piece (statement wall art)
• One of the most respected postwar American films
• Increasingly hard to find in clean, complete two-piece format
• Strong crossover: film collectors + interior designers + mid-century lovers

🧠 Collector Insight

Most posters decorate a wall.
This one defines the room.