Lot #59: Vintage Movie Poster - Scaramouche (1952) (Card 4/8)

This is an original and vintage lobby card from the movie Scaramouche which came out in 1952. The card, which measures 11x14 inches, would have hung on the theater walls to advertise the movie. It is card 4 of a set of 8. It is in good vintage condition with minor wear and tear as expected of a poster which is over 70 years old. Scaramouche (1952), directed by George Sidney and based on Rafael Sabatini’s novel, is a swashbuckling adventure set in pre-revolutionary France, blending romance, political intrigue, and swordplay. The story centers on André Moreau (Stewart Granger), a witty and roguish nobleman’s bastard who becomes entangled in revolutionary politics after his friend, the idealistic Philippe de Valmorin, is killed in a duel by the ruthless aristocrat Marquis de Maynes (Mel Ferrer). Outraged by the injustice and the abuse of aristocratic power, Moreau vows to avenge Philippe and takes on a new identity to evade capture. Fleeing Paris, Moreau hides within a traveling commedia dell'arte troupe, adopting the stage persona of “Scaramouche.” There, he hones his swordsmanship and theatrical skills, waiting for the right moment to face the marquis. He also becomes romantically torn between two women: the beautiful and virtuous Lenore (Eleanor Parker), an actress in the troupe who loves him, and Aline (Janet Leigh), an aristocratic woman unaware of her true connection to him. As André transforms from a reckless libertine into a skilled swordsman and principled fighter, the backdrop of the French Revolution intensifies. His climactic duel with de Maynes—one of the longest and most famous sword fights in cinema history—is not just about personal revenge but symbolic of the broader class conflict erupting in France. Lavish, fast-paced, and laced with wit, Scaramouche is a classic MGM costume drama that combines action, romance, and idealism in equal measure, highlighting the journey of a man who becomes a reluctant hero. Pickup category timeslot {A}