Monday 11th May - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Comics Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables
Monday 11th May - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Comics Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables
A Vintage British theatrical film poster for the 1959 satirical musical drama Expresso Bongo. This poster promotes the film debut of pop singer Cliff Richard, alongside stars Laurence Harvey, Sylvia Syms, and Yolande Donlan. The graphic design features a stylised, jazz-influenced illustration depicting characters Johnny Jackson (Harvey) and Bongo Herbert (Richard), complemented by collage elements referencing rock ‘n’ roll and teenage rebellion. The tagline at the top reads: Johnny never had it so good – or lost it so fast!. The bottom margin bears the printed mark of the printer Stafford and Co., Ltd., Netherfield, Nottingham; and London, and is noted as Printed in England. Production credits listed include screenplay by Wolf Mankowitz and direction by Val Guest for a Val Guest Production, with world sales by Britannia Films Distributors Ltd. The poster is housed in a modern silver-toned metal frame.
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