In recent years, vintage film posters have been fetching seriously large sums at auction. Original promos for classics from the 1920s and 1930s, particularly early horror and sci-fi films, attract the highest prices – and big-name collectors like Leonardo DiCaprio and Nicolas Cage are prepared to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars for the rarest and most sought-after.

Read on to discover what we believe are the 19 most expensive posters in history, ranked from least to most pricey. We've also adjusted the figures for inflation to give you an idea of their staggering value in today's money.

All dollar amounts in US dollars