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Poster for Black Caesar

African American Museum

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    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
    Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

    Type

    posters

    Medium

    ink on paper

    Dimensions

    H x W: 41 1/8 × 26 in. (104.4 × 66 cm)

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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

    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)

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a1ff0f3d-328c-46e2-9f5d-90f49163622b

    Record ID

    nmaahc_2008.7.10

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