INDISCREET (1958) LOBBY CARD, ORIGINAL VINTAGE, CARY GRANT
Size Lobby Card (11" x 14")
INDISCREET (1958) Original Vintage Lobby Card, Movie Starring, Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Directed by Stanley Donen is in Very Fine- Condition. Movie Poster and Condition. Condition: This original, unrestored Lobby...
INDISCREET (1958) Original Vintage Lobby Card, Movie Starring, Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Directed by Stanley Donen is in Very Fine- Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This original, unrestored Lobby Card is in Very Fine- condition still retains vibrant colours and has a clean presentation, minor handling wear and some signs of age-related yellowing may be present.
This authentic Indiscreet (1958) original vintage lobby card is a genuine piece of cinema history issued for the theatrical promotion of the film. Lobby cards were displayed inside cinemas to promote upcoming features and are now highly sought-after by collectors of classic Hollywood memorabilia. Featuring imagery from the film and highlighting the legendary pairing of Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman, this lobby card captures the charm and sophistication associated with late 1950s romantic comedies. While the specific poster artist for this lobby card design is not widely credited, the photography-based artwork reflects the elegant promotional style typical of the era. With its strong visual appeal and historical significance, this collectible is a wonderful display item for fans of vintage movie posters, Golden Age Hollywood films, and Cary Grant memorabilia.
Movie Synopsis
Indiscreet (1958) is a stylish romantic comedy that reunites two of classic Hollywood’s most beloved stars, Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Stanley Donen, who was also known for classics such as Singin’ in the Rain and Charade, the film blends sophisticated humour with romantic intrigue. Set against the backdrop of fashionable London society, the story explores love, honesty and the complications that arise when appearances are not quite what they seem.
The film centres on Anna Kalman, played by Ingrid Bergman, a successful and elegant stage actress who has become disillusioned with romance after a series of disappointing relationships. Despite her fame and social standing, Anna struggles to find genuine companionship in a world where many suitors are more interested in her celebrity than her personality.
Her outlook changes dramatically when she meets Philip Adams, portrayed by the ever-charismatic Cary Grant. Philip is a distinguished economist and diplomat who seems charming, intelligent and refreshingly sincere. The two quickly develop a strong attraction, and Anna begins to believe she may finally have found the perfect partner.
However, Philip reveals that he is already married and unable to obtain a divorce, a confession that complicates the blossoming romance. Despite the apparent obstacle, Anna decides to continue the relationship in an unconventional arrangement, believing that honesty and emotional connection are more important than traditional expectations.
As the relationship develops, the audience soon discovers that Philip’s story is not entirely truthful. His claim of being trapped in a loveless marriage is actually a convenient fabrication designed to avoid the expectations and commitments that come with serious romance. This deception sets the stage for a series of witty misunderstandings and clever comedic situations as Anna eventually uncovers the truth.
Stanley Donen’s direction gives the film a polished, cosmopolitan tone, reflecting the glamour of late 1950s European high society. The screenplay, based on Norman Krasna’s stage play Kind Sir, features sparkling dialogue and sophisticated humour that perfectly complements the chemistry between its two stars.
The pairing of Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman was already legendary thanks to their earlier collaboration in Alfred Hitchcock’s Notorious (1946), and their reunion in Indiscreet delighted audiences who appreciated their effortless charm and mature romantic dynamic. Grant’s impeccable comedic timing combined with Bergman’s warmth and elegance creates a delightful on-screen partnership that remains one of the film’s greatest strengths.
Another interesting production detail is the film’s innovative use of split-screen telephone conversations, which allowed both characters to appear simultaneously during dialogue scenes. This technique was relatively uncommon at the time and added a playful visual element to the storytelling.
Today, Indiscreet is remembered as a sophisticated example of classic romantic comedy cinema. Its blend of humour, romance and star power continues to charm audiences, making original promotional materials such as lobby cards especially desirable among collectors of Golden Age Hollywood movie memorabilia.
To find out more about Indiscreet (1958) click here to go to IMDB.com.
Special Notes.
Images may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.
Postage, Insurance & Your Country Taxes
Postage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).
FAQ
At Movie Posters Australia, the love and conservation of movie posters comes first, and we like to share this passion. Our commitment to quality means we will provide high quality memorabilia to our customers. Posters are carefully chosen and authenticated to ensure originality and value. We want our customers to trust MPA, so we always try to be as open and transparent as we can, provide detailed condition information and images, to ensure customers are comfortable and confident in their purchase.
While the industry does have a few condition rating standards, there is no movie poster condition rating system that has become the accepted standard world wide. This unfortunately makes condition terms vary from movie poster dealer to movie poster dealer. Terms like Mint, Near Mint, Very Fine, Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor, seem to be universal to most condition rating standards, but most standards still lack definition about what and how many flaws/defects/damage defines a specific condition level. For more information on how Movie Posters Australia grades the condition of its movie posters, daybills, lobby cards and other ephemera please see out Movie Poster Condition and Grading page.
In the early days of cinema, posters were primarily hand-drawn and printed in various sizes, often tailored to fit the available space in theaters or promotional areas. In the United States, the "One Sheet" size (some times called '1 Sheet' or '1SH' approximately 27" x 41", became the standard during the 1930s. This size was manageable for theater display and suited the needs of a growing film industry.
Different countries developed their own poster sizes and styles, which also changed sometimes over the decades, and were influenced by local preferences and practical considerations, like available paper sheet sizes and how many posters could be printed on one sheet.
In Australia, the most popular size, the Daybill, has evolved over the decades. Australian Daybills sizes in chronological order are:
- Long Daybills (15" x 40"), from 1920's to pre-WW2 or pre-1941, were printed two to a sheet, longer than current Daybill versions. There were size variances in width from 14.5" to 15" and in height from 39.5" to 40".
- War Time Daybill (10" x 30"), during WW2, for a short time to conserve paper during a war time shortage, four Daybills were printed on one sheet. Information from Press Sheets also referred to these War-Time sizes as "New Size Daybills".
- Post-War Daybill (13" x 30"), this 13" x 30" Post-War size carried through until the 1980's, but also varied in size from 13"-14" x 29.75"-30.25".
- Post-80's Daybill (33cm x 66cm, or 13" x 26"), over a few years in the late 80's, the size changed again to a metric 33cm x 66cm, although these have also varied from 32-33cm x 64.5-66cm. New sizes from the late 80's were created, sometimes called a Mini Daybill or Mini Poster, in 9" x 12", 11" x 17" and 13" x 20".
In the UK, the somewhat unique 'Quad' poster, measuring 30" x 40", became popular, offering a larger landscape format that allowed for more elaborate designs.
In Japan, movie poster sizes were smaller, such as the "B2" (20" x 28"), which suited the more compact living environment of larger cities, smaller advertising spaces, and unique aesthetic sensibilities.
The 1970s and 1980s, witnessed the rise of the "six-sheet" (81" x 81") format, reflecting a trend towards larger and more visually impactful advertising.
Overall, the variation in movie poster sizes across different countries and decades highlights the interplay between technological printing advancements, paper resource availability, paper sheet size changes, cultural preferences, and the evolving nature of movie marketing.
At Movie Posters Australia we tag each poster we sell with a 'size' and 'condition' description at the very top of the page for our customers to easily see. There may however be some slight variations to sizes by up one inch due to variations in production and guillotine methods by printers over the decades.