Object Details
Created by
American International Pictures, 1956 - 1980
Subject of
Fred Williamson, American, born 1938
Larry Cohen, American, born 1941
Minnie Gentry, American, 1915 - 1993
Owned by
James Brown, American, 1933 - 2006
Description
Poster for the film Black Caesar. The poster is white with a green square with a blue border at center. At the center of the poster are illustrated images from the movie. At the top of the green square in purple text is “HAIL CAESAR.” Below this in red text is “Godfather of Harlem!” At the bottom of the poster with the bottom most movie images is the movie’s title in black text. Below this in red text is “…The Cat with the .45 caliber Claws!” A list of actors, directors and producers is at the bottom of the poster in black text. At the bottom right corner inside black outlined square is “Music composed and performed by JAMES BROWN…”
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1973
Object number
2008.7.10
Restrictions & Rights
© 1973 American International Pictures, Inc
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Type
posters
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 41 1/8 × 26 in. (104.4 × 66 cm)
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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
Funk (Music)
Soul (Music)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2008.7.10