Vintage Original Classic Poster (22”x28”) “Stella Dallas” Barbara Stanwyck R-44

Original vintage movie poster half sheet (22”x28”) for the 1944 re-release of “Stella Dallas” which originally was released in 1937. The influential film classic was directed by King Vidor & starred Barbara Stanwyck, Anne Shirley, John Boles & Alan Hale (who is shown in a small black & white photo on the poster & who is father of actor who played the Skipper on “Gilligan’s Island” & who he resembles). Stanwyck was nominated for Best Actress Oscar & Shirley was nominated for Best Supporting Actress. Rare vintage movie poster half sheet (22”x28”) for the 1944 re-release of the classic melodrama “Stella Dallas” was in fine to very fine condition prior to linenbacking. The poster had pinholes, minor tears & minute paper loss in folds,, & creases. After being linenbacked & restored for preservation purposes, the poster displays quite well. The intense, dramatic main image of Barbara Stanwyck on the poster does a great job of capturing the film’s mood & style. Stanwyck plays Stella as Olive Higgins Prouty‘s 1923 novel (upon which the film was based) envisioned the character—coarse, cheap, common & yet magnificent as a mother. Stella Dallas is widely considered to be one of Hollywood’s greatest heroines &, even more so, is thought by many to be among Stanwyck's signature roles. Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa cited “Stella Dallas” as one of his favorite films.

Condition

Used (normal wear)

Original Or Reproduction

Vintage original