{"product_id":"ah-les-belles-bacchantes-裸の女神-original-japanese-movie-poster-1955-b2-format-c-51-73-cm-t121-copy","title":"“Romeo and Juliet” (ロミオとジュリエット), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1954, Laurence Harvey \/ Susan Shentall, B2 Format (c. 51 × 73 cm) — T122","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every rare original Japanese B2 theatrical poster for the 1954 first Japanese release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenato Castellani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and starring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaurence Harvey and Susan Shentall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Opening in Japan on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 November 1954\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this British-Italian adaptation brought Shakespeare’s tragedy to the screen in richly detailed Technicolor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe film follows the young lovers of Verona, whose devotion to one another unfolds against the bitter rivalry between the Montague and Capulet families. Castellani’s adaptation places particular emphasis on the story’s Italian surroundings, period architecture and elaborate costumes, giving the familiar tragedy a distinctive visual character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlongside Harvey and Shentall, the cast includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlora Robson, Mervyn Johns and Norman Wooland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Gielgud delivering the prologue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The film’s international recognition is central to the poster’s appeal: its victory at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1954 Venice Film Festival, where it received the Golden Lion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is celebrated with both a trophy illustration and prominent Japanese publicity text.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition centres on an intimate image of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRomeo lifting Juliet’s hand towards his lips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Their lowered gazes and clasped hands give the design a quiet tenderness, while Juliet’s braided hair, jewelled ornaments and embroidered pink costume provide intricate decorative detail. Romeo’s dark clothing and pale patterned sleeve contrast with the soft blue-green background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the upper left, the English title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Romeo and Juliet”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears beneath the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ. Arthur Rank Organisation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e presentation credit, accompanied by the wording \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Colour by TECHNICOLOR.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These original English credits sit alongside the Japanese campaign’s locally designed lettering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn ornate cream title panel occupies the lower centre, bordered by flowing green flourishes and illustrated gold studs. The Japanese title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「ロミオとジュリエット」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is rendered in large, deep-red characters, with the multicoloured wording \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「総天然色」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Full Colour,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beside it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmaller scenes frame the panel: a cloaked figure stands against stone architecture at the lower left, while Juliet appears in a sweeping pink gown on the right. The dark lower background gives these details and the pale title panel particular clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vertical red inscription reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「ヴェニス映画祭グラン・プリに輝く最高の名作」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A supreme masterpiece honoured with the Venice Film Festival Grand Prix.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered circular NCC logo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears at the lower right, completing a design that combines romantic portraiture, award recognition and the decorative richness of 1950s Japanese film advertising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good+, especially considering its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The poster retains attractive colour and strong overall presentation. Visible wear includes fold lines, handling creases, edge wear, a section of paper loss along the upper edge and a tear extending down from the top into Romeo’s hair. Tape repairs and reinforcement are present on the reverse, together with age toning and marks. The central romantic image and Japanese title remain highly effective, making this a compelling piece for framed display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs, including the front, reverse and close-ups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese B2 format: approximately 51 × 73 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock code: T122.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Japanese B2 posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese B2 posters typically measure approximately 51 × 73 cm and were widely used for theatrical display. Their combinations of photography, illustration, typography and locally written promotional copy preserve how films were introduced to Japanese audiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57347562307962,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-05T104934.621.jpg?v=1791164986","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/ah-les-belles-bacchantes-%e8%a3%b8%e3%81%ae%e5%a5%b3%e7%a5%9e-original-japanese-movie-poster-1955-b2-format-c-51-73-cm-t121-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}