Film memorabilia
that one considers valuable, whether sentimentally or financially. Items may include original autographs, original theatre posters used to advertise the film, film props, photo stills, original costumes, original film scripts and presskits, and more.
The concept of film memorabilia began with such things as scrap-books, autographs, photographs, and industry magazines, but quickly expanded in the post-World War II era. Collectors began seeking out original advertising material, and the classic “onesheet” movie poster became a popular object to own for any given film. Other material, such as lobby cards, international posters, personality posters, and glass slides also became sought after. Today, the field of film memorabilia collecting has grown into an internationally recognised community of increasingly serious collectors, and also commonly includes movie props,