MEMOIRS OF A FRENCH WHORE Original 1982 American One Sheet Movie Poster Maria Schneider, Miou-Miou, Niels Arestrup, Brigitte Ariel

Film Title: Memoirs of a French Whore aka La dérobade (original French title) ATC 3000, S.N. Prodis

Director: Daniel Duval

Stars: Maria Schneider, Miou-Miou, Niels Arestrup, Brigitte Ariel

Genre: Drama

Printer/Distributor: Aidart Distributing Corporation

Condition: Fine-VF (see grading scale below)

Format: Folded unused American Single-sided One-Sheet 27" x 41"

Film Release Date: 1979 (France) 1982 (U.S.A.)

Location: Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia

Total Approximate Shipping Weight: 450 grams (including packaging)

Description & Condition: You are bidding on a folded unused American single-sided one sheet movie poster in fine to very fine condition. This is not a reprint or reproduction poster, it is a genuine original 1982 American theatre release one sheet movie poster as distributed in America by Aidart Distributing Corporation. We will combine multiple purchases into one package (if feasible) to save you on postage cost.

All items are sent standard with tracking (registered post, express post, and extra cover is available upon request), and are either rolled in bubble wrap and packed in a very sturdy round end-plugged tube, or folded into their original folds and placed into a protective sleeve and carefully flat packed into a large stiff mailing folder with backing board for extra protection during transit.

Image Information: A picture speaks a thousand words and form an important part of the item description so please take the time to look at all the images carefully. All images of the actual item for sale and are photographed under natural lighting (where possible) and have not been digitally doctored. We do not use stock photos so what you see is what you get.

Movie Synopsis: Miou-Miou won the César for Best Actress for her portrayal of Marie-Mage; it is well deserved. She brings out the desperate clinging to her pimp Gérard (excellently played by Duval), and makes real the symbiotic relations between the two. Gérard, for all his creepiness, is really the best thing she has ever seen. Marie (Miou-Miou) is a young girl from a working-class family who falls for Gerard (Daniel Duval) before she discovers he is a vicious, sadistic pimp. She is regularly degraded, abused, and beaten by Gerard as she is forced into a life of prostitution. Marie later decides she must leave her pimp to regain control of her body, mind, and soul...

How Our Posters Are Graded: All images of the posters are of the actual poster for sale so what you see is what you get; we do not use stock photos.

Very Fine – Almost Mint: Unused with no flaws.

Fine:  Generally unused with the original folds and possible signs of minor ageing but no significant flaws.

Very Good:  These have the usual folds, possibly some pinholes, possible very light blue tack stain spots, minor edge or fold wear, slips or tears, and unobtrusive stains but no paper loss.

Good: Has possible staining, pinholes, minor paper lifts in corners, small tears (possibly taped on reverse) slight fold separations, minor paper loss, and possible blue tack stain spots, and edge wear but still good enough to frame.

Fair: These posters will need some restoration and are usually only sold on this site if they are rare and hard to find. There will be a combination of tears, paper loss, staining, pinholes and blue tack stains but because of the rarity of the poster, worth linen backing.

About American Movie Posters: American One Sheet Poster globally known as the standard movie poster size and became the most popular among collectors. These posters were printed on a thin paper stock and were usually displayed in front of the theatre or in the lobby.

The 27” x 41” size became popular in the early 1900s, and remained so until the 1980s when the size was shortened to 27" X 40" (same as Australian one-sheets) but can vary slightly in length size dependent on the distributor and printer used. Many are now also double-sided for use in light boxes.

Many of the sexploitation movie posters of the 70s were printed by different printers and sizes varied from 25” x 37 up to 37” x 41”.

The One Sheet prior to 1980 was almost always found folded in eighths with one vertical fold and two horizontal folds, and after 1980 were sent to theatres rolled.

The studios often printed a couple of different styles of posters for one film, one being what is known as an “Advance” poster issued before the release of a film to entice potential audiences to a showing, and the other one released to coincide with film’s release.

Postage & Packing Information: All posters are rolled and shipped in a solid cardboard cylinder or folded into their original folds, placed into a plastic sleeve and carefully flat packed into a protective sleeve and large stiff mailing folder ($2.49 each) with backing board for extra protection during transit. For those concerned about shipping cost please note that shipping pricing is out of my hands and Australia Post has recently increased their prices.

Parcel Post with Signature: We highly recommend you use this option as it also offers priority handling and tracking where available, and a signature on delivery. Extra cover is available for loss or damage in transit for more valuable and delicate items. If you choose not to opt for parcel post and/or extra cover, we will not be responsible for items damaged or lost in transit.

Domestic Extra Cover: Extra cover against loss or damage in transit is available on registered articles only and is calculated at $1.50 per $100 value or part thereof, in excess of $100 and up to a maximum of $5000. This option is highly recommended for items valued over $100.

Worldwide Shipping Costs: International shipping will vary depending on your location in the world so please ask for a quote before placing your bid to avoid disappointment at check-out time. The zones are generally divided up into United States and Canada, Europe, and Asia Pacific and there is a maximum weight of 20 kg. We will combine items to save you on postage so please notify us if you are bidding on more than one item and we will combine all you items onto the one invoice.

Registered Post International (signature required at your end) is available to most International destinations for about $6 extra. We highly recommend you use this option as it also offers priority handling, basic tracking where available, and a signature on delivery.

International Extra Cover ($9.60 for 1st $100 and $2.50 per $100 thereafter to a maximum of $5000) is also available to most International destinations. We will not be responsible for items lost or damaged in transit if this option is not taken.

Happy Bidding!