Proving not only to be valuable in terms of inspiration but in terms of finances, an original poster for the film just sold at Heritage Auctionsâ Movie Posters Auction in Dallas, Texas for $525,800.
âThe Dracula poster is a rare, important poster that sparked intense bidding among some of our elite collectors,â Heritage Auctions Vintage Posters Director Grey Smith revealed in a press release.
âConsidering the sheer beauty of the poster and the timeless popularity of the film, itâs not a surprise that the demand was so high.â.
As you can see from the poster below, it's hard to deny the impact the artwork has on a viewer.
"It is a matter of opinion, but this poster probably is the most beautiful of all of the styles," Smith added.
In addition to the auction selling the Dracula poster, it also sold a lobby card, which is a photo often adorning the lobby to create excitement for a film, for the 1932 film The Mummy for $26,290.
An original poster for The Phantom of the Opera was also sold, scoring $95,600. »