G86 Weekly General Auction Monday
Lot 209:
Description
An original French cinema poster for the 1970s re-release of the film A L’Est d’Eden (East of Eden), directed by Elia Kazan and starring James Dean. This printed paper poster features a central photographic image of James Dean as Cal Trask set against a background of stylized smoke and flames. The top of the poster bears the name JAMES DEAN in large yellow block lettering. The credits block at the bottom right indicates distribution by Warner Columbia Film and mentions A Warner Communications Company, a branding used from 1972 onwards. The poster was printed in France by Ed. F. Nugeron and includes the reference E 5 A L’EST D’EDEN. Credits listed include Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, and Burl Ives, with a screenplay by Paul Osborn based on the novel by John Steinbeck.
40cm x 60cm.