JAMES DEAN 1955 EAST OF EDEN / WARNER BROS. Studio Issued BANNER POSTER
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:35820900 | Object Type: Poster |
| Original/Reproduction: Original | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Industry: Movies |
JAMES DEAN 1955 EAST OF EDEN / WARNER BROTHERS Studio Issued BANNER POSTER.
Offered here is a rare (and possibly unique) original studio-issued banner poster for the 1955 Warner Bros. film EAST OF EDEN. This banner was produced by the studio for theatrical display for the film's original release in 1955 and is dated for that year. After James Dean's death, the film was re-released and this poster was again used for display at that time as well. The st...udio printed year of 1955 crossed out for the film's release. Banners such as this are quite rare as not all theaters ordered these larger pieces for display at their theaters. Most have not survived. We have not seen another copy of this poster in our years of collecting. The banner has vibrant color and is large at 24" x 82". It is one of the best original release posters for this film, as the one sheet and other sizes from the original release are rather disappointing. This poster has a real "Cinemascope" feel with it's vertical dimensions. There are two great images of then newcomer James Dean. In the publicity for this original 1955 release, Dean received second billing below actress Julie Harris which is seen on this poster.
*****At what is now 65 years of age, there is wear to this vintage poster. Keep in mind that this is not a later reproduction but a vintage poster that was used for publicity display in a theater at least twice in it's existence. There is a large chip on the bottom left corner and bottom edge. A heavy central vertical fold line with some paper loss. Edge chips, tears, and scratches. Also, some border blemishes. Poster can be displayed as is or preserved by a skilled conservationist. The poster will be shipped rolled.
A sensational poster issued by Warner Brothers during Dean's lifetime......RARE!
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Offered here is a rare (and possibly unique) original studio-issued banner poster for the 1955 Warner Bros. film EAST OF EDEN. This banner was produced by the studio for theatrical display for the film's original release in 1955 and is dated for that year. After James Dean's death, the film was re-released and this poster was again used for display at that time as well. The st...udio printed year of 1955 crossed out for the film's release. Banners such as this are quite rare as not all theaters ordered these larger pieces for display at their theaters. Most have not survived. We have not seen another copy of this poster in our years of collecting. The banner has vibrant color and is large at 24" x 82". It is one of the best original release posters for this film, as the one sheet and other sizes from the original release are rather disappointing. This poster has a real "Cinemascope" feel with it's vertical dimensions. There are two great images of then newcomer James Dean. In the publicity for this original 1955 release, Dean received second billing below actress Julie Harris which is seen on this poster.
*****At what is now 65 years of age, there is wear to this vintage poster. Keep in mind that this is not a later reproduction but a vintage poster that was used for publicity display in a theater at least twice in it's existence. There is a large chip on the bottom left corner and bottom edge. A heavy central vertical fold line with some paper loss. Edge chips, tears, and scratches. Also, some border blemishes. Poster can be displayed as is or preserved by a skilled conservationist. The poster will be shipped rolled.
A sensational poster issued by Warner Brothers during Dean's lifetime......RARE!
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