{"product_id":"mame-メイム-original-japanese-b2-movie-poster-1974-lucille-ball-bob-peak-artwork-c-51-73-cm-t28","title":"“Mame” (メイム), Original Japanese B2 Movie Poster, 1974, Lucille Ball \/ Bob Peak Artwork, c. 51 × 73 cm — T28","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original Japanese B2 theatrical poster for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1974 Japanese release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, starring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLucille Ball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBob Peak’s colourful illustrated artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this design brings together elaborate costumes, theatrical portraits and Art Deco-inspired frames around the bold pink Japanese title.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirected by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGene Saks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film adapts the Broadway musical with music and lyrics by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJerry Herman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Ball plays Mame Dennis, an unconventional New York socialite whose life changes when she becomes guardian to her orphaned nephew. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeatrice Arthur, Robert Preston and Bruce Davison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e join the cast in what became Ball’s final theatrical film appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition presents Mame’s world through a series of decorative vignettes: dancing couples, cocktail glasses, feathered accessories, evening dress and a vintage motorcar. At the top, a red-haired Mame raises her arms above an ornate arch, while further portraits and scenes encircle the spacious cream-coloured centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eメイム\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears in vivid pink beneath the English title treatment. Technicolor and Panavision credits sit below the upper illustration, with Warner Bros. distribution and soundtrack details along the bottom margin. Peak’s signature is incorporated near the car at the lower left.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn appealing piece for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLucille Ball, classic Hollywood musicals and Bob Peak’s film-poster illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review both photographs, including the reverse, as they show the exact poster offered for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japanese B2, approximately 51 × 73 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem code:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e T28.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an original vintage poster, not a reproduction or reprint.\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","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57286539215226,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments_92_ab740fc7-6d86-4717-a2d9-b8e2d1787fcd.jpg?v=1789871479","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/mame-%e3%83%a1%e3%82%a4%e3%83%a0-original-japanese-b2-movie-poster-1974-lucille-ball-bob-peak-artwork-c-51-73-cm-t28","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}