Georges Allard - LE MAJORDOME - 1960s

Original French Moyenne Movie Poster – Artwork by Georges Allard

Original vintage French theatrical poster for Le Majordome (1965), the French/Italian police crime comedy directed by Jean Delannoy and starring Paul Meurisse, Geneviève Page, and Paul Hubschmid.

The poster artwork was created by Georges Allard, one of the notable French film poster illustrators of the 1950s and 1960s.

Artist – Georges Allard

Georges Allard was a French poster artist known for illustrated film posters during the mid-20th century. His posters are recognizable by:

Strong painted portraits
Bold color backgrounds
Narrative action scenes
Stylized faces and dramatic lighting
Graphic composition typical of French poster art of the 1950s–1960s

Posters illustrated by named French artists are increasingly collected not only as film memorabilia but also as mid-century illustration art.

Artwork & Design

This poster features classic French illustrated crime poster artwork, including:

Large painted portrait of Paul Meurisse
Crime and action scenes in the background
Gun and heist imagery
Strong red background typical of crime film posters
Multi-scene composition
Hand-painted illustration style

French posters often had completely different artwork from U.S. posters, making them highly collectible international variants.

Format & Origin
Country: France
Year: 1965
Format: French Moyenne
Size: approx. 60 × 80 cm
Folded as issued
Original theatrical cinema poster

French Moyenne is one of the standard French cinema poster formats.

Collector’s Importance

This poster is collectible for:

French cinema collectors
Jean Delannoy films
Paul Meurisse collectors
French illustrated poster art
Georges Allard artwork
Crime film posters
1960s European posters

French illustrated posters from the 1950s–1960s are increasingly appreciated as graphic art pieces.