Robert Wise - West Side Story - Japanese CBS Sony Promotional Poster and German Reissue Poster — Lot of 2
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Lot of two vintage West Side Story posters from the 1970s, a Japanese CBS Sony promotional poster and a German theatrical reissue poster, both unframed and in B+ condition, Japanese poster 515 × 722 mm and German poster 595 × 840 mm, with Robert Wise credited as artist.
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Two vintage posters celebrating West Side Story, the 1961 musical directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, starring Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno and George Chakiris
The Japanese poster combines a large photograph of three dancers with a striking red lower panel and the distinctive West Side Story lettering
It bears the CBS Sony logo and the printed wording NOT FOR SALE for the purpose of promotion only
Likely produced to promote a soundtrack release
The CBS Sony Inc wording indicates a printing date no earlier than 1973
The exact printing year is unconfirmed
The German theatrical reissue poster features an especially striking yellow, turquoise and pink composition against a black background
It bears German credits and the MGM UA and UIP distribution names
Probably issued for the 1983 re-release, although the precise printing year is unconfirmed
A complementary pairing combining film photography and bold graphic design
LOT CONTENTS
One Japanese CBS Sony promotional poster
One German theatrical reissue poster
Both posters are unframed and not linen-backed
DIMENSIONS
Japanese poster — 515 × 722 mm
German poster — 595 × 840 mm
CONDITION
Japanese poster
Visible pinholes, edge wear, surface marks, scratches and handling creases
Small edge tears and marks on the reverse
A small brown patch is visible above the left-hand dancer
Its exact nature is undetermined
German poster
Stored folded, with horizontal and vertical fold lines
Some whitening and wear along the folds, with minor surface and edge wear
Strong colours and a generally clean reverse
Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description and show the actual items offered
SHIPPING
Carefully protected packaging with tracked shipping
Two vintage posters celebrating West Side Story, the 1961 musical directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, starring Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno and George Chakiris
The Japanese poster combines a large photograph of three dancers with a striking red lower panel and the distinctive West Side Story lettering
It bears the CBS Sony logo and the printed wording NOT FOR SALE for the purpose of promotion only
Likely produced to promote a soundtrack release
The CBS Sony Inc wording indicates a printing date no earlier than 1973
The exact printing year is unconfirmed
The German theatrical reissue poster features an especially striking yellow, turquoise and pink composition against a black background
It bears German credits and the MGM UA and UIP distribution names
Probably issued for the 1983 re-release, although the precise printing year is unconfirmed
A complementary pairing combining film photography and bold graphic design
LOT CONTENTS
One Japanese CBS Sony promotional poster
One German theatrical reissue poster
Both posters are unframed and not linen-backed
DIMENSIONS
Japanese poster — 515 × 722 mm
German poster — 595 × 840 mm
CONDITION
Japanese poster
Visible pinholes, edge wear, surface marks, scratches and handling creases
Small edge tears and marks on the reverse
A small brown patch is visible above the left-hand dancer
Its exact nature is undetermined
German poster
Stored folded, with horizontal and vertical fold lines
Some whitening and wear along the folds, with minor surface and edge wear
Strong colours and a generally clean reverse
Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description and show the actual items offered
SHIPPING
Carefully protected packaging with tracked shipping
Details
Era
1900-2000
Movie/TV series
West Side Story
Artist
Robert Wise
Poster title
Japanese CBS Sony Promotional Poster and German Reissue Poster — Lot of 2
Estimated period
1970s
Condition
B+ (good - small imperfections)
Height
84 cm
Width
59 cm
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