Crossfire ( 1947 ) U.S.A. one sheet, which for some reason had never appealed to me, maybe the colour and the artwork, and a French poster by Bernard Lancy which I think is great.
Bird Of Paradise ( 1932 ) French poster by Bernard Lancy and a Belgian poster leave the U.S. one sheet, appearing below, lagging well behind in the artwork department.
Danish and Italian posters of Blithe Spirit ( 1945 ).
Australian daybill and actress Kay Hammond ( real life daughter of actor Sir Guy Standing ) as she appears in the film.
U.S.A. one sheet and insert. Some sexy Kay Hammond images only produced to attract American audiences to see a British film. Make up your own mind as to your preference to which poster, or posters, has the Wow factor? I think the Danish poster is a stunner, but unlike the great looking Italian poster where the Rex Harrison image looks like him, the Danish depiction doesn't look that much like him.
Leave Her To Heaven ( 1945 ). U.S.A. poster and an Italian poster designed by Ercole Brini. Having seen the film the Italian poster wins it for me.
King Of Jazz ( 1930 ). A U.S.A. one sheet and a German A1 poster. Two great looking film posters, but the German chorus girls legs design is my pick of the designs. Anyone agree?
Leave Her To Heaven ( 1945 ). U.S.A. poster and an Italian poster designed by Ercole Brini. Having seen the film the Italian poster wins it for me.
King Of Jazz ( 1930 ). A U.S.A. one sheet and a German A1 poster. Two great looking film posters, but the German chorus girls legs design is my pick of the designs. Anyone agree?
Absolutely, Lawrence. But remember that most U.S. posters of this time were "star based" (because moviegoers went to see their favorites), while non-U.S. were often "image based" (likely because their moviegoers were not nearly as familiar with those stars). And above you chose examples from Fox and Universal, that at least made a good effort to have interesting images for most of their posters, unlike Warners and MGM, who pretty much stopped caring about delivering great posters, likely because they had way the most popular stars from the mid 1930s to the mid 1940s.
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Over the Moon UK and US posters - what a difference. The US poster is one of the most ordinary one sheets of the 30's. Merle Oberon being United Artists leading female star at the time, couldn't have been impressed with that effort.
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Crossfire ( 1947 ) U.S.A. one sheet, which for some reason had never appealed to me, maybe the colour and the artwork, and a French poster by Bernard Lancy which I think is great.
Out of the Past ( 1947 ). Great noir images from both a U.S.A. one sheet and an Italian poster.
Mel's One Sheet kicks the daybills butt...
Always liked this one the best.
This is a weird one...nothing really like the movie, but the other half (who loves the movie) thinks its the best thing since sliced bread!
Once Upon A Time In America...one of my favourite De Niro films...the German paper wins hands down:
though my Argentine comes in a close second
Bird Of Paradise ( 1932 ) French poster by Bernard Lancy and a Belgian poster leave the U.S. one sheet, appearing below, lagging well behind in the artwork department.
The Sea Wolf ( 1941 ) Excellent artwork on the U.S.A. one sheet and a great Italian poster. Is a frowning Ida or a sexy Ida your preference?
Wow, what an improvement.
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Danish and Italian posters of Blithe Spirit ( 1945 ).
Australian daybill and actress Kay Hammond ( real life daughter of actor Sir Guy Standing ) as she appears in the film.
U.S.A. one sheet and insert. Some sexy Kay Hammond images only produced to attract American audiences to see a British film. Make up your own mind as to your preference to which poster, or posters, has the Wow factor? I think the Danish poster is a stunner, but unlike the great looking Italian poster where the Rex Harrison image looks like him, the Danish depiction doesn't look that much like him.
Leave Her To Heaven ( 1945 ). U.S.A. poster and an Italian poster designed by Ercole Brini. Having seen the film the Italian poster wins it for me.
King Of Jazz ( 1930 ). A U.S.A. one sheet and a German A1 poster. Two great looking film posters, but the German chorus girls legs design is my pick of the designs. Anyone agree?
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Human Desire ( 1954 ) U.S.A. one sheet.
Two Human Desire Italian posters.These Italian posters do it for me.
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The Lady Vanishes ( 1938 ) U.S.A. one sheet
The Lady Vanishes ( 1938 ) Argentinean poster. Although a misleading poster image I prefer this one.
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The Australian daybill incorrectly had Udo Keir printed on it when it should have been Udo Kier, as it appears on the above U. K. one sheet.