“Marlene Dietrich 1930–1935” (Marlene), Original Japanese Movie Poster 2000, Eiko Ishioka / Irene Wing Yap Design, Rare, B1 Size (c. 72.8 × 103 cm)

This is an original Japanese B1 theatrical poster printed in 2000 for Marlene Dietrich 1930–1935 — a curated Japanese presentation celebrating Dietrich’s early-1930s screen persona and her legendary creative partnership with director Josef von Sternberg. The program spotlighted three essential titles listed on the poster: Dishonored (1931), Blonde Venus (1932), and The Devil Is a Woman (1935) — a trio that captures the peak of their iconic “star + auteur” collaboration, where Hollywood glamour, shadow-play cinematography, and razor-sharp persona-making became an art form.

The poster itself is a masterclass in modern Japanese design applied to classic cinema: four stylised, hand-rendered Dietrich faces float against a deep black field, each expression shifting the mood from poised to dangerous to smoky and nocturnal. The sweeping “Marlene” signature across the centre gives it a fashion/editorial sensibility, while the minimal typography keeps the focus on pure image impact. As credited in the lower margin, the illustrations are based on photographs by Alexander Liberman, adding another layer of mid-century visual culture to an already sophisticated piece.

Designer / Artwork Credits
This poster is designed by Eiko Ishioka (with Irene Wing Yap, as credited). Ishioka is one of the most celebrated figures in post-war Japanese graphic design — renowned for turning film posters into high art, and for bringing a bold, fashion-forward, concept-driven approach to cinema marketing. Collectors will immediately recognise her legacy through works that include the iconic Japanese “Apocalypse Now” poster (especially coveted in the giant B0 format), as well as her wider cross-disciplinary influence spanning art direction, theatre, and costume design (including her Academy Award–winning costume work for Bram Stoker’s Dracula). In short: this isn’t just a film poster — it’s a piece of blue-chip Japanese design history.

Condition
Offered here in excellent condition, close to near mint — exceptionally clean presentation with strong colour and a crisp overall look. The reverse is notably clean. A superb collector-grade example of a scarce B1.

An elegant, high-impact poster that sits at the intersection of classic Hollywood, Japanese theatrical programming, and world-class graphic design — and a standout display piece for any serious poster collection.

This is not a reproduction or reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.