Film poster for The Exile

Object Details

Printed by: H. C. Miner Lithographing Company, American, 1896 - 1935
Distributed by: Fayette Picture Corporation
Subject of: Oscar Micheaux, American, 1884 - 1951; Eunice Brooks, American; Stanley Morrell

Description: This movie poster from "The Exile" depicts a man and woman in a close embrace. Standing against a grey-blue background, the man, wearing a tan coat, stands sideways to the viewer. He has his arms around a young woman in a pink patterned dress and white collar. Standing sideways to the viewer, she rests her hands on the man's chest. Above their head are the words "Mighty Modern ALL TALKING Epic of Negro Life / THE EXILE / with a Cast of Colored Stars ------ Adapted from / 'The Conquest' / Written and Directed by Oscar Micheaux." At the bottom left corner are the words "Distributed by / Fayette Picture / Corporation." There is a wide white margin around the edge of the poster. In the bottom right corner is a circular logo with the words "The H.C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y. /30407/Lithographed in U.S.A."
Transcription Center Status: Transcribed by digital volunteers

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

1931

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible; Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

Place printed: New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

See more items in: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title: A Cinema Apart: The Larry Richards Collection of Early Black Film
Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements

National Museum of African American History and Culture

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