Movies
The Art & Flair of Mary Blair
One of Walt Disney's favorite artists, Mary Blair used vivid colors to create swirling, imaginative images to influence "Cinderella," "Peter Pan" and other classic Disney films.
Raiders of the Lost Ark is 40, and we're still breathless
Released in 1981, Raiders of the Lost Ark, featuring Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones and directed by Steven Spielberg, was a non-stop, funny, whiz-bang action adventure that gave us villainous Nazis, the Ark of the Covenant and incredible collectibles.
Liz Taylor's Fling with Avon Jewelry
The actress was famous for having two striking love affairs in her life: one with men and another with jewelry. Her relationship with Avon Costume Jewelry leaves collectors breathless.
Doris Day: 10 Things You Didn't Know
In movies, Doris Day epitomized the girl next door. Wholesome, cute and eternally perky. She was virtuous yet undeniably sexy. But that was the Hollywood star. Here are 10 things you didn't know about the real Doris Day.
Snowball Fight From 1896 is Joyful Mayhem
Watching old-timey French people playfully pelting each other with snow is pure joie de vivre.
A Note of Thanks
In a year marked by the coronavirus and struggle, it’s easy to focus on how much we've lost, forgetting just how much we have to be thankful for. Here's a reminder.
When You're Feeling Von Trapped
Pandemic got you down? Fear not. If Julie Andrews has taught us anything it's that remembering a few of our favorite things can keep the blues at bay.
Horror Movie Posters Scream Fun
From Frankenstein to Dracula, classic horror movie posters provide thrills and chills for collectors.
Happy Birthday Sean Connery
To celebrate the 90th birthday of everyone's favorite James Bond, Antique Trader looks at the movie posters that illustrate Sean Connery's seven movies as the fictional British Secret Service agent 007.
The Story of Han Solo's Blaster
The iconic Star Wars weapon is one of film's greatest movie props. Acclaimed Star Wars art director James Schoppe explains how it came to be.
Collecting Star Wars
The galactic journey of Star Wars collecting is complicated. Before you make a hyperspace jump into the unknown, here's a primer. May the Force be with you.
Summer Fun at The Drive-In
An entertainment staple from the late 1950s to the early 1980s, the Drive-In is the perfect remedy for our social-distancing times. Antique Trader opens the gate on ten summer movie classics. Enjoy the show!
Great Moments in Swimsuit History
From bloomers to bikinis, few items of clothing have been as revolutionary, or as risqué, as the swimsuit.
László Willinger Made Hollywood's Biggest Stars Shine
The photographer of the stars, László Willinger was prolific during the Golden Age of Hollywood, leaving behind glamorous images and collectible prints.
It’s a Wonderful Life?
The Frank Capra classic, starring James Stewart and Donna Reed, is filled with unrealized dreams, money problems and suicidal thoughts. In other words, it's the perfect holiday movie.
