The Heiress
1949
An original one-sheet theatrical release poster for William Wyler's acclaimed 1949 Paramount Pictures film 'The Heiress,' starring Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift, and Ralph Richardson. The poster features a dramatic photographic image of the two leads in an intimate embrace, with bold red and black typography. The bottom margin bears the copyright line 'Copyright 1949 Paramount Pictures Inc., Country of Origin U.S.A.' and the printer's code '28/83 49/85,' indicating a 1949 printing. The poster shows visible fold lines and age-appropriate toning consistent with an original period piece, and is professionally framed with red mat and silver rope-style frame.
- Medium
- Offset lithograph on paper (original one-sheet movie poster)
Notes
Framed in silver rope-style frame with red/burgundy mat. Poster displays visible horizontal and vertical fold lines typical of original one-sheet posters (which were folded for distribution). Bottom left corner shows 'LA' printer code. Bottom center shows 'Copyright 1949 Paramount Pictures Inc., Country of Origin U.S.A.' Bottom right shows printer's code '28/83 49/85' which may indicate print run details. Screenplay credited to Ruth and Augustus Goetz, based upon their stage play. Produced and directed by William Wyler. Supporting cast: Miriam Hopkins, Mona Freeman, Vanessa Brown, Selena Royle. Tagline: 'A Truly Great Motion Picture.' User description note: 'Original film poster500' — likely intended as 'Original film poster.'
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