Gentlemen Prefer Blondes/ Gli Uomini Preferiscono le Bionde (1953), first Italian release poster (1954)

Artist: Otello Mauro Innoenti "Maro" (1927-2003)

Unframed: 55 x 39 in. (140 x 99 cm)

This rare Italian poster does not surface very often.

Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe star in this musical comedy, which was based on the 1949 stage production of the same name. It was directed by Howard Hawks, and is crammed full of funny gags and musical numbers. The music was written by Hoagy Carmichael, Harold Adamson, Jule Styne and Leo Robin.

Condition Report:
Linen backed

Material of piece: Paper, backed on linen

Excellent condition, colours remaining very bright, minor restoration to folds. There was a small piece of the border that was restored on the right-hand side, which does not affect the artwork.