Old vintage Bollywood movie posters of films released in the 1930s
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Old Bollywood poster for sale of the vintage Hindi film Chandidas (1934).
This is an actual surviving old Bollywood poster for sale of the 1934 Hindi film Chandidas that was produced by New Theatres, Calcutta and directed by Nitin Bose.
Noted singer and actor K. L. Saigal who is regarded as the first superstar of Indian cinema played the title role of Chandidas in the film.
Chandidas was the first successful film produced by New Theatres Calcutta. A remake of a 1932 Bengali film by the same name (directed by Debaki Bose), Chandidas carried a strong social theme involving the caste divide in India. The story of the film revolved around the life of 15th century poet-saint Chandidas who took a stand against social evils prevailing at the time such as the unfair caste system in India – in particular the practice of untouchability.
The use of a full-fledged orchestra in sound recording was attempted successfully for the first time in Indian cinema in the film Chandidas, making this old Bollywood poster for sale highly collectible!
Printed and circulated during the initial release run of the film (somewhere in the late 1930s), this old Bollywood poster for sale was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This old Bollywood poster for sale was originally designed in hand painted oil on canvas format by an art studio in Kolkata. The poster features quirky line drawn monochrome pencil portraits of the lead couple K. L. Saigal and Uma Shashi encased in a betel leaf. As was the norm with old Bollywood posters of the era, this poster has been designed and printed using only two colors (understandably to save on design and print costs).
Songs from Chandidas sung by K. L. Saigal such as “Prem Nagar Mein Banaungi Ghar Main” and “Tarpat Beete Din Rain” became blockbuster hits and catapulted Saigal to nationwide fame.
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Vintage Indian poster for sale of the old Hindi film President (1937).
This is an actual surviving old Indian movie poster for sale of the 1937 Hindi film President that was produced by New Theatres, Calcutta and directed by Nitin Bose.
President starred noted singer and actor K. L. Saigal who is regarded as the first superstar of Indian cinema. Among all of K. L. Saigal’s memorable films which include cult hits like Devdas, President is often cited as his finest, making this vintage Indian poster for sale highly collectible!
President is fondly remembered for an epic song sung by K. L. Saigal, “Ek Bangla Bane Nyara”. Written by Kidar Sharma, the song became a rare throughout the nation and epitomizes a common man’s dream of owning a home in India till date.
Printed and circulated during the initial release run of the film (somewhere in the late 1930s), this vintage Indian poster for sale was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This vintage Bollywood poster was originally designed in hand painted oil on canvas format by an art studio in Kolkata. The poster features quirky line drawn portraits of the lead couple K. L. Saigal and Leela Desai. As was the norm with old Indian posters of the era, this poster has been designed and printed using only two colors (understandably to save on design and print costs).
President was a Hindi remake of the Bengali film Didi. A social romantic drama from New Theatres, its screenplay direction and cinematography were done by Nitin Bose. President was the first Indian film to show a liberated educated woman running her own factory.
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Vintage Bollywood movie poster for sale of the old Hindi film Dhoop Chhaon (1935).
This is an actual surviving vintage Bollywood movie poster for sale of the 1935 Hindi movie Dhoop Chhaon that was produced by New Theatres, Calcutta and directed by Nitin Bose.
A remake of the Bengali film Bhagya Chakra, Dhoop Chhaon was the first Hindi film to use playback singing, making this vintage Bollywood movie poster for sale highly collectible!
Printed and circulated during the initial release run of the film (somewhere in the 1930s), this vintage Bollywood poster for sale was printed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This vintage Bollywood poster was originally designed in hand painted oil on canvas format by an art studio in Kolkata. The poster features quirky line drawn portraits of the three lead actors. As was the norm with vintage Bollywood movie posters of the era, this poster has been designed and printed using only two colors (understandably to save on design and print costs).
Released in 1935, Dhoop Chhaon is credited with introducing playback singing in Indian cinema. The music of Dhoop Chhaon was composed by Rai Chand Boral (R.C. Boral). The film is remembered as a musical hit that introduced playback singing in Bollywood cinema.
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Extremely rare, old Bollywood movie poster of the black and white Hindi film, Gopal Krishna (1938) for sale.
This is an actual surviving original old Bollywood movie poster of the 1938 film which was produced by Prabhat Film Company and directed by Vishnupant Govind Damle.
Although the storyline of Gopal Krishna was mythological, the film like many others produced by the Prabhat Film company was social film. A remake of Prabhat Film Company’s first silent film Gopal Krishna (1929), it was made in Marathi and Hindi simultaneously.
Made in the pre-independence era, the film used a mythological script to subtly portray the resentment of Indians against the British occupation at the time, making this old Bollywood movie poster, highly collectible.
Printed and circulated during the first release of the film (1930s), this old Bollywood movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
In this old hand painted Bollywood movie poster, a young Krishna is seen petting a cow, signifying the mythological theme of the film. The oppressive king Kamsa (who plays the villain) is seen hand painted in blue at the bottom. A beautiful hand painted portrait of Shanta Apte is seen at the top. This vintage Bollywood poster was originally hand painted on canvas by a leading poster design studio in Mumbai.
Prabhat Film Company popularly known as Prabhat Films is widely regarded as one of the finest film production companies and film studios in the history of Indian cinema. It was established in 1929 (towards the end of the silent films era) by noted film director V. Shantaram, in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. The company moved to Pune in 1933, where it established its own studio and produced a total of 45 films in both Marathi and Hindi over a period of 27 years. Prabhat Film Company created a name for itself owing largely to its production excellence and social awareness themes.
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Extremely rare, old Bollywood movie poster of the black and white Hindi film, Amar Jyoti (1936) for sale.
This is an actual surviving original old Bollywood movie poster of the 1936 film which was produced by Prabhat Film Company and directed by legendary filmmaker, V. Shantaram.
Legendary film actress Durga Khote (one of the first women from respectable families to enter Indian cinema, thus breaking a social taboo) essayed the role of a rebellious female pirate, Saudamini in the film.
Amar Jyoti is regarded as Durga Khote’s finest performance. Her costumes and mannerisms in her role as a pirate helped catapult the film to box office success.
Amar Jyoti is cited as the first Indian film to be screened at the Venice Film Festival, making this old Bollywood movie poster, highly collectible.
Printed and circulated during the first release of the film (mid 1930s), this old Bollywood movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
In this old hand painted Bollywood movie poster, lead actress Durga Khote is seen in a pirate avatar. A sword in hand, she is seen climbing a rope ladder. This vintage Bollywood poster was originally hand painted on canvas by a leading poster design studio in Pune.
Prabhat Film Company popularly known as Prabhat Films is widely regarded as one of the finest film production companies and film studios in the history of Indian cinema. It was established in 1929 (towards the end of the silent films era) by noted film director V. Shantaram, in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. The company moved to Pune in 1933, where it established its own studio and produced a total of 45 films in both Marathi and Hindi over a period of 27 years. Prabhat Film Company created a name for itself owing largely to its production excellence and social awareness themes.
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Extremely rare, old Marathi movie poster of the blockbuster black and white film, Sant Tukaram (1936) for sale.
This is an actual surviving original old Marathi movie poster of the 1936 film which was produced by Prabhat Film Company and directed by Vishnupant Govind Damle.
The film’s storyline was based on the life of Saint Tukaram, a prominent saint and spiritual poet of the Bhakti movement in India, played by Vishnupant Pagnis. Saint Tukaram was one of most revered saints of Maharashtra who played a prominent role in propagating secularism and removal of the class system.
Sant Tukaram was one of the early films made in neo-realistic style. It was also the first Indian film to get a screening at an international film festival, receiving international recognition. Sant Tukaram was declared as one of the three best films of the world at the Venice Film Festival and was subsequently showcased in other international film festivals. Sant Tukaram became Prabhat Film Company’s greatest success and set the bar for devotional films in India. Most of the songs of the film were based on Saint Tukaram’s own verses.
At the time it was released, Sant Tukaram was a runaway success at the box office and broke all records by becoming the first Indian film to run in a single theater for over a year, making this old Marathi movie poster, highly collectible.
Such was the film’s success that it drew millions to the theater. Besides its impact at the box office, Sant Tukaram also had a spiritual effect on audiences of all age groups and ethnic backgrounds.
Printed and circulated a few years after the first release of the film (early 1940s), this old Marathi movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
In this old Marathi movie poster, lead actor Vishnupant Pagnis is seen in an iconic black and white photographic still from the film. A halo is hand painted in striking yellow around his head to give him a saintly appearance. The entire poster is set against a green background with the lettering appearing in yellow. The iconic Prabhat Film Company logo is seen on the bottom left hand corner that reads, “It’s Prabhat.”
Prabhat Film Company popularly known as Prabhat Films is widely regarded as one of the finest film production companies and film studios in the history of Indian cinema. It was established in 1929 (towards the end of the silent films era) by noted film director V. Shantaram, in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. The company moved to Pune in 1933, where it established its own studio and produced a total of 45 films in both Marathi and Hindi over a period of 27 years. Prabhat Film Company created a name for itself owing largely to its production excellence and social awareness themes.
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Extremely rare, old Marathi movie poster of the black and white film, Manoos (1939) for sale.
This is an actual surviving original old Marathi movie poster of the 1939 film which was produced by Prabhat Film Company and directed by legendary filmmaker, V. Shantaram.
Manoos is widely regarded as one of the best classics ever made by V. Shantaram and is ranked as one of the best social films ever made in Indian cinema. The film was seen and praised by Charlie Chaplin himself, making this old Marathi movie poster, highly collectible.
Printed and circulated a few years after the first release of the film (early 1940s), this old Marathi movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This old Marathi movie poster has been designed by using iconic black and white photographic stills from the film. Shahu Modak is seen as a police constable on the right whereas Shanta Hublikar appears in the character of a prostitute in this extremely rare old Marathi movie poster. The iconic Prabhat Film Company logo is seen on the bottom left hand corner that reads, “It’s Prabhat.”
Manoos (also called “Life’s for Living”) was based on a short story called “The Police Constable”. Considered one of V. Shantram’s finest films on social themes, Manoos told the story of an honest policemen who falls in love with a prostitute and attempts to rehabilitate her. With the film’s stellar success, it was subsequently released in Hindi as “Aadmi.”
Prabhat Film Company popularly known as Prabhat Films is widely regarded as one of the finest film production companies and film studios in the history of Indian cinema. It was established in 1929 (towards the end of the silent films era) by noted film director V. Shantaram, in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. The company moved to Pune in 1933, where it established its own studio and produced a total of 45 films in both Marathi and Hindi over a period of 27 years. Prabhat Film Company created a name for itself owing largely to its production excellence and social awareness themes.
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Extremely rare, old Marathi movie poster of the black and white film, Maza Mulga (1938) for sale.
This is an actual surviving original old Marathi movie poster of the 1938 film which was produced by Prabhat Film Company and directed by N. Narain Khale.
Printed and circulated during the first release run of the film (late 1930s), this old Marathi movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
This old Marathi movie poster was originally designed in hand painted oil on canvas format by one of the greatest portrait artists of the time, Jivaji B. Dikshit. His signature is seen at the bottom right hand corner of the poster as “JB Dikshit.” A JJ School of Arts graduate, poster painter JB Dikshit’s flair and mastery over portraiture is seen clearly in this beautifully hand painted old Marathi movie poster. The iconic Prabhat Film Company logo is seen on the top left corner that reads, “It’s Prabhat.”
Prabhat Film Company popularly known as Prabhat Films is widely regarded as one of the finest film production companies and film studios in the history of Indian cinema. It was established in 1929 (towards the end of the silent films era) by noted film director V. Shantaram, in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. The company moved to Pune in 1933, where it established its own studio and produced a total of 45 films in both Marathi and Hindi over a period of 27 years. Prabhat Film Company created a name for itself owing largely to its production excellence and social awareness themes.
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Extremely rare, old Marathi movie poster of the blockbuster black and white film, Sant Tukaram (1936) for sale.
This is an actual surviving original old Marathi movie poster of the 1936 film which was produced by Prabhat Film Company and directed by Vishnupant Govind Damle.
The film’s storyline was based on the life of Saint Tukaram, a prominent saint and spiritual poet of the Bhakti movement in India, played by Vishnupant Pagnis. Saint Tukaram was one of most revered saints of Maharashtra who played a prominent role in propagating secularism and removal of the class system.
Sant Tukaram was one of the early films made in neo-realistic style. It was also the first Indian film to get a screening at an international film festival, receiving international recognition. Sant Tukaram was declared as one of the three best films of the world at the Venice Film Festival and was subsequently showcased in other international film festivals. Sant Tukaram became Prabhat Film Company’s greatest success and set the bar for devotional films in India. Most of the songs of the film were based on Saint Tukaram’s own verses.
At the time it was released, Sant Tukaram was a runaway success at the box office and broke all records by becoming the first Indian film to run in a single theater for over a year, making this old Marathi movie poster, highly collectible.
Such was the film’s success that it drew millions to the theater. Besides its impact at the box office, Sant Tukaram also had a spiritual effect on audiences of all age groups and ethnic backgrounds.
Printed and circulated a few years after the first release of the film (early 1940s) during the Hindi release of the film, this old Marathi movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
In this old Marathi movie poster, lead actor Vishnupant Pagnis is seen in a hand painted avatar in the character of Sant Tukaram. The iconic climax scene where Sant Tukaram ascends to heaven in a celestial chariot is seen depicted at the center of the poster. The poster announces in prominent red lettering at the bottom that the film has been released “In Hindi”. The iconic Prabhat Film Company logo is seen on the bottom right hand corner that reads, “It’s Prabhat.”
Prabhat Film Company popularly known as Prabhat Films is widely regarded as one of the finest film production companies and film studios in the history of Indian cinema. It was established in 1929 (towards the end of the silent films era) by noted film director V. Shantaram, in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. The company moved to Pune in 1933, where it established its own studio and produced a total of 45 films in both Marathi and Hindi over a period of 27 years. Prabhat Film Company created a name for itself owing largely to its production excellence and social awareness themes.
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Extremely rare, old Marathi movie poster of the black and white film, Dharmatma (1935) for sale.
This is an actual surviving original old Marathi movie poster of the 1935 film which was produced by Prabhat Film Company and directed by legendary filmmaker, V. Shantaram.
Dharmatma is a 1935 devotional biopic made in Marathi and Hindi. The film was based on the life of legendary Marathi religious scholar, Sant Eknath, who authored a variation of the Bhagavata Purana called Eknathi Bhagvata. The story of Dharmatma revolves around Sant Eknath’s teachings that tackle social injustices such as untouchability and the class system.
Dharmatma starred Marathi stage legend and noted singer, Bal Gandharva in the lead role as Sant Eknath. The film has the distinction of being one of the few Indian films that tackled the sensitive subject of caste system and untouchability in the 1930s (most notable among others being Achhut Kanya 1936).
V. Shantaram made several mythological films in his career. However, Dharmatma was the only devotional film that he directed, making this old Marathi movie poster, highly collectible.
Printed and circulated a few years after the first release of the film (early 1940s), this old Marathi movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
In this old Marathi movie poster, lead actor Bal Gandharva and supporting actor Chandra Mohan are seen in black and white photographic stills. The still photos are set against a blue background. The iconic Prabhat Film Company logo is seen on the top left corner that reads, “It’s Prabhat.”
Prabhat Film Company popularly known as Prabhat Films is widely regarded as one of the finest film production companies and film studios in the history of Indian cinema. It was established in 1929 (towards the end of the silent films era) by noted film director V. Shantaram, in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. The company moved to Pune in 1933, where it established its own studio and produced a total of 45 films in both Marathi and Hindi over a period of 27 years. Prabhat Film Company created a name for itself owing largely to its production excellence and social awareness themes.
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Extremely rare, old Marathi movie poster of the black and white film, Kunku (1937) for sale.
This is an actual surviving original old Marathi movie poster of the 1937 film which was produced by Prabhat Film Company and directed by legendary filmmaker, V. Shantaram.
Kunku told the story of a young woman (played by lead actress Shanta Apte) who rebels against her marriage to a much older widower, as was the norm in those days. Kunku was a critical and commercial success, and was shown at the Venice International Film Festival. The film was one of the early social awareness themed films in India that tackled the sensitive subject of treatment of women in Indian society.
Kunku was also one of first films made in India that openly dealt with the issue of widow remarriage, making this old Marathi movie poster, highly collectible.
Printed and circulated a few years after the first release of the film (early 1940s), this old Marathi movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
In this old Marathi movie poster, lead actress Shanta Apte is seen in a black and white photographic still, which has been painted and sketched over. The still photo is set against a retro background in this old Marathi movie poster. The iconic Prabhat Film Company logo is seen on the top left corner that reads, “It’s Prabhat.”
Prabhat Film Company popularly known as Prabhat Films is widely regarded as one of the finest film production companies and film studios in the history of Indian cinema. It was established in 1929 (towards the end of the silent films era) by noted film director V. Shantaram, in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. The company moved to Pune in 1933, where it established its own studio and produced a total of 45 films in both Marathi and Hindi over a period of 27 years. Prabhat Film Company created a name for itself owing largely to its production excellence and social awareness themes.
Kunku is a 1937 Marathi social awareness film based on the novel, Na Patnari Goshta by Narayan Hari Apte, who also wrote film’s screenplay. Lead actress Shanta Apte even sang a few songs in the film, most memorable among them being a full-fledged English song called “A Psalm of Life”, written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
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Extremely rare, old Bollywood movie poster of the Hindi film Chandrasena (1935) for sale.
This is an actual surviving original vintage Bollywood poster of the 1935 Hindi mythological drama which was produced by Prabhat Film Company and directed by legendary filmmaker, V. Shantaram.
Printed and circulated a few years after the original first release of the film (early 1940s), this old Bollywood movie poster was originally designed for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
Chandrasena is widely credited as the first film in India to make use of the trolley and generate special effects such as (flying figures and arrows), making this poster, extremely collectible!
This poster has been graded ★ As Is mainly due to stains and discoloration of the paper. The poster is in fair condition overall and has no pieces missing.
In this vintage Bollywood poster, two black and white photographic stills from key scenes in the film are seen pasted against an orange background.
The story of Chandrasena was based on an episode from the Ramayana. Several remakes of the same were produced subsequently, most notable among them being Homi Wadia’s Chandrasena that released in 1959.
Prabhat Film Company popularly known as Prabhat Films is widely regarded as one of the finest film production companies and film studios in the history of Indian cinema. It was established in 1929 (towards the end of the silent films era) by noted film director V. Shantaram, in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. The company moved to Pune in 1933, where it established its own studio and produced a total of 45 films in both Marathi and Hindi over a period of 27 years. Prabhat Film Company created a name for itself owing largely to its production excellence and social awareness themes.
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Original Alfred Hitchcock movie poster of the classic crime thriller, Young and Innocent (1937) for sale.
This is an actual surviving poster of Young and Innocent (The Girl Was Young), which was released in India by the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC).
Printed and circulated in India somewhere in the 1970s/1980s during the film’s release in India, this poster was originally intended for publicity but never ended up being used.
This original Alfred Hitchcock movie poster uses a photographic still cut paste technique in its design. Three black and white still photographs of key scenes from the film appear encased inside a film reel on the poster. The poster is set against a minimalistic black background.
Young and Innocent (American title: The Girl Was Young) is a 1937 British crime thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film is based on the 1936 novel, “A Shilling for Candles” by Josephine Tey.
Young and Innocent tells the story about a young man on the run for suspected murder who enlists the help of a woman to prove his innocence. A signature style in most of his films, Alfred Hitchcock appears in a cameo in Young and Innocent.
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Original Alfred Hitchcock movie poster of the classic thriller, Secret Agent (1936) for sale.
This is an actual surviving poster of Secret Agent, which was released in India by the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC).
Printed and circulated in India somewhere in the 1970s/1980s during the film's release in India, this Alfred Hitchcock poster was originally intended for publicity but never ended up being used.
This poster uses a photographic still cut paste technique in its design. On the right hand side, a running silhouette of a man appears printed in red. Four black and white still photographs of key scenes from the film are pasted on the left of the poster. The leading lady of the film is seen holding a gun on top of this original Alfred Hitchcock movie poster. The poster is set against a minimalistic blank background.
Secret Agent (1936) is a hit British film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The movie bears Alfred Hitchcock's signature themes of murder and suspense.
The plot of the film revolves around three British agents sent to assassinate a mysterious German spy during World War I.
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Original Alfred Hitchcock movie poster of the classic Alfred Hitchcock thriller, The Lady Vanishes (1938) for sale.
This is an actual surviving poster of The Lady Vanishes, which was released in India by the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC).
The Lady Vanishes is one of the best British thrillers ever made by the most influential filmmaker of all time, Alfred Hitchcock, making this poster highly collectible.
Printed and circulated in India somewhere in the 1970s/1980s during the film’s release in India, this Alfred Hitchcock poster was originally intended for publicity but never ended up being used.
This expertly hand drawn poster features a brilliant semi-transparent silhouette of Alfred Hitchcock, with impressions of the train, a police wagon as well as two key characters from the film appearing inside. This Alfred Hitchcock poster features the word Hitchcock predominantly on the left.
The Lady Vanishes is a 1938 hit British comic thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film is based on the 1936 novel, “The Wheel Spins” by Ethel Lina White.
As the title suggests, the film is about an English tourist who discovers that her elderly traveling companion seems to have disappeared from the train they are traveling on.
The Lady Vanishes is Hitchcock’s penultimate film made in the United Kingdom before his move to the United States. The film remains one of Hitchcock’s best known British films. A remake of the film, also titled The Lady Vanishes, was made in 1979.
The Lady Vanishes was named Best Picture of 1938 by the The New York Times. In 1939, Hitchcock received the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Director for The Lady Vanishes.
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Original Alfred Hitchcock movie poster of the classic thriller, The 39 Steps (1935) for sale.
This is an actual surviving poster of The 39 Steps, which was released in India by the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC).
The 39 Steps is considered as the greatest British film ever made, making this poster highly collectible.
Printed and circulated in India somewhere in the 1970s/1980s during the film's release in India, this Alfred Hitchcock poster was originally intended for publicity but never ended up being used.
This poster features a combination of two design techniques – hand painted / hand drawn as well as photographic still cut paste. The center of the poster features a black and white hand painted image depicting two hands handcuffed to each other, whereas a large staircase is seen in the dark background with its steps clearly visible. Still photographs of key scenes from the film are pasted on the bottom of the poster. This original Alfred Hitchcock poster is set against a minimalistic blank background. Typography used in the film's title correlates with its thriller genre – painted in red.
The 39 Steps is a blockbuster 1935 thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Robert Donat. Based on the 1915 adventure novel The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan, the film is about a man in London who tries to help a counter-espionage agent prevent an organization of spies called The 39 Steps from stealing top secret information.
Like most of his films, Alfred Hitchcock is seen in a cameo in The 39 Steps.
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Original Alfred Hitchcock movie poster of the classic thriller, Sabotage (1936) for sale.
This is an actual surviving vintage poster of Sabotage, which was released in India by the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC).
Sabotage is a classic thriller directed by the most influential filmmaker of all time, Alfred Hitchcock, making this poster highly collectible.
Printed and circulated in India somewhere in the 1970s/1980s during the film’s release in India, this Alfred Hitchcock poster was originally intended for publicity but never ended up being used.
This expertly hand painted poster features an iconic scene from the film. A bus is seen exploding in the middle of a busy street due to a terrorist attack. The poster credits the novel the film is based on at the top.
Sabotage, also released as The Woman Alone, is a 1936 British thriller film directed by Sir Alfred Hitchcock. It is based on Joseph Conrad’s novel The Secret Agent.
Sir Alfred Hitchcock, the most influential filmmaker of all time, directed more than fifty feature films in his illustrious career spanning a total of six decades. Through cameo appearances in his own films, Alfred Hitchcock became a cultural icon.
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Stunning hand drawn old vintage original poster of the cult Charlie Chaplin classic, Modern Times (1936) for sale.
This is an actual surviving poster of Modern Times, which was released in India by the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC).
Modern Times is often hailed as one of Charlie Chaplin's greatest achievements, and it remains one of his most popular films till date, making this old hand drawn poster highly collectible.
Designed, printed and circulated in India somewhere in the 1970s/1980s during the film's release in India, this Charlie Chaplin movie poster was originally intended for publicity but never ended up being used.
This quirky, hand drawn original poster features an almost abstract painted avatar of Charlie Chaplin in his trademark Tramp character. A hand painted still from the most memorable scene in the film is seen at the bottom in yellow. The combination of color tones used in this poster, i.e. pink, red and yellow together with quirky hand painted artwork give this poster a very appealing vintage look.
Modern Times is a 1936 comedy film written and directed by Charlie Chaplin. Appearing in his iconic Little Tramp avatar, the film traces the daily struggles his character faces in the modern, industrialized world. Modern Times portrays Charlie Chaplin as a factory worker employed on an assembly line.
Modern Times was an oddity, as it was an almost completely silent film released in an era where the industry had long since moved on to sound (talkies). Charlie Chaplin began preparing the film in 1934 as his first sound film or “talkies”. Dialogues were reportedly scripted for the film but abandoned soon after. The film was reverted back to a silent format with synchronized sound effects. Charlie Chaplin is reported to believe that his iconic “Tramp” character would lose value if he ever spoke on screen, particularly in non-English speaking territories.
It is widely believed that Charlie Chaplin was inspired in part to make Modern Times after a chance conversation with Mahatma Gandhi, in which the Father of the Nation complained about the industrial age's ill effects in producing “machinery with only consideration of profit”.
The Library of Congress selected Modern Times in 1989 for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.
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Old publicity poster of the classic Hollywood release, Charlie Chaplin Carnival (1938) for sale.
This is an actual surviving poster of the 1938 comedy compilation starring Charles Chaplin – the most iconic figure in international film history. Printed and circulated in India somewhere in the 1970s/1980s during the release of the film by The National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC), this poster was originally intended for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.
Charlie Chaplin Carnival (1938) is a compilation film that comprised of four Chaplin short films from 1916, namely Behind the Screen, The Count, The Fireman, and The Vagabond, presented with music and sound effects.
This poster was circulated during the National Film Development Corporation of India's (NFDC) release of the film in India.
