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Auction: 23147 - Original Vintage Film Posters
Lot: 25

The Outlaw (1943)
Original British poster, first UK release 1951

Unframed: 30 x 40 in. (76 x 102 cm)

Linen backed

Exceptionally rare British poster. There are fewer than ten known surviving examples.

Howard Hughes, who produced and directed this sexy western, designed the first underwire push-up bra for Jane Russell for her role in this film, in order to emphasize her physique. The film failed to get censorship approval twice, and finally was allowed to be properly shown in 1950.  The film tells the legendary story of Billy the Kid and Doc Holiday.  However, it is overshadowed by Hughes' focus on Russell's sexuality.

Excellent condition, colours remaining very bright, very minor restoration to folds.

Material of piece: Paper, backed on linen

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Estimate
£7,000 to £10,000