Description
The design is dominated by a large, arched red-and-gold “WORLD PREMIERE” typographic banner across the top, set within a warm circular/arch framework. Beneath it, three smiling figures (two women and a man) appear in a close, optimistic portrait arrangement, their expressions and styling reflecting late-1930s/early-1940s studio publicity energy. A lower band suggests a crowd/ground texture, anchoring the poster’s elevated “event” feel.
“WORLD PREMIERE” uses heavy, display lettering with a high-contrast red fill and yellow outlining for strong legibility at a distance—typical of mass-audience theater graphics. Supporting text sits as smaller billing elements near the bottom center, while the Paramount identity is positioned to reinforce studio authority. The overall effect is an announcer-poster spectacle rather than a subtle theatrical design.
- Linen-backing: Linen-backed, with the dealer noting good condition and acid-free conservation mounting.
- Folds: Original issued fold marks were restored during linen backing, resulting in a clean, controlled surface presentation.
- Surface/overall wear: Described as good for a World War 2–era one-sheet; no obvious poster-wide staining is indicated in the provided notes.
- “This is an original theatrical-release poster, printed in [YEAR].”
“It is not a reproduction or reprint.”
“Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and fully guaranteed as vintage.”
Directed by Red Tetzlaff and Otis Garret, featuring John Barrymore and Frances Farmer (with additional billing as shown on the poster).
Anonymous Artists
Date:1941
Size:27 x 41 inches
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