This poster for LIFE IS REAL, the US release title for KENTUCKY MINSTRELS (1934), is on card stock similar to a window card but measures 9 ¼ x 22.
Pic: http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0204/3724/files/00lifeisrealwc.jpg?1464 It was printed by Bower Show Print in Fowler, Indiana. Its narrow width makes it the perfect size for posting on telephone poles or lampposts, which was probably the intention. Id be interested to know if anyone has ever come across this format before. Btw, from what Ive read, the movie itself was something of a milestone: it was the first British film to feature black performers, primarily Scott & Whaley, who were African-American musical hall performers who immigrated to the UK and became radio stars. Nina Mae McKinney, who is featured prominently on this poster for US consumption, apparently only had one musical number in the film. Thanks, Dave Posteropolis Vintage Movie Posters http://www.posteropolis.com/ Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
