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.