Object Details
Published by
Warner Bros. Pictures, American, founded 1923
Subject of
Jim Kelly, American, born 1946
Description
A lobby card for the movie Black Belt Jones directed by Robert Clouse. In the upper proper right portion of the card is an image of a man (Jim Kelly) dressed in dark clothing and carrying a dark blue sack in his right hand. His left hand is leaning on a brick wall. In the background a chain link fence and large machinery is visible. On the left edge there is black and orange text that reads [ENTER / JIM / "DRAGON" / KELLY]. Below that text is a black abstract illustration of men and women performing martial arts. Below the images in the lower left is additional black and pink text that reads [HE CLOBBERS THE MOB AS / BLACK BELT / JONES]. At the very bottom left corner is a copyright notice [COPYRIGHT 1974 WARNER BROS., INC.] and at the very right corner is a licensing message from National Screen Service Corp. and [74/43].
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1974
Object number
2011.41.14.2
Restrictions & Rights
© 1974 WARNER BROS., Inc
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
lobby cards
Medium
ink on poster board
Dimensions
H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
Place used
United States, North and Central America
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Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Actors
Blaxploitation films
Film
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2011.41.14.2