Lot of 2 (two) vintage original 11 x 14 in. US lobby card from the 1960's comedy horror film, LET'S KILL UNCLE, released in 1966 by Universal Pictures and directed by William Castle. A 12-year-old orphan who has just inherited a fortune is trapped on an island with his uncle, a former British intelligence commander, who intends to kill him. A young girl is the boy's only ally against the sarcastic uncle, who uses hypnotism, a pool of sharks, fire, and poisonous mushrooms as weapons.
The first of two cards depicted features Chrissie (Mary Badham) and Barnaby Harrison (Pat Cardi) as they enter the cobweb-filled mansion of Barnaby's uncle. As indicated in the center of the bottom border, it is card #8 from the set of 8 cards. It is unrestored in good- condition only with a Canadian censor stamp.
The second of two cards depicted features a close shot of Barnaby Harrison (Pat Cardi) as he reacts while holding a book. As indicated in the center of the bottom border, it is card #1 from the set of 8 cards. It is unrestored in fine+ condition only with a Canadian censor stamp.
Director William Castle has a cameo in this film, as he is the man driving the car in the opening scene. Sadly, cast member Nestor Paiva was dying of stomach cancer during filming.