{"product_id":"paris-palace-hotel-幸福への招待-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1957-henri-verneuil-francoise-arnoul-charles-boyer-b2-size-51-73-cm-b296","title":"“Paris Palace Hotel” \/ 「幸福への招待」, Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1957, Henri Verneuil \/ Françoise Arnoul \/ Charles Boyer, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) B296","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"422\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed in 1957\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first Japanese release of \u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"286\"\u003eParis Palace Hotel\u003c\/strong\u003e (幸福への招待 \/ \u003cem data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"317\"\u003eKōfuku e no Shōtai\u003c\/em\u003e), Henri Verneuil’s French-Italian romantic comedy, released in Japan by \u003cstrong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eTowa\u003c\/strong\u003e on \u003cstrong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"421\"\u003e12 January 1957\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"439\"\u003every rare\u003c\/strong\u003e and especially attractive survivor, this poster is highly prized not only for the film itself but also for its association with the celebrated Japanese illustrator and film critic \u003cstrong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"648\"\u003eHisamitsu Noguchi (野口久光)\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose hand-painted poster designs for European and American cinema remain among the most admired achievements in postwar Japanese film advertising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eThe film\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"814\"\u003eDirected by \u003cstrong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eHenri Verneuil\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eParis Palace Hotel\u003c\/em\u003e is a light, elegant romantic comedy set against a festive Parisian backdrop. The film stars \u003cstrong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"979\"\u003eFrançoise Arnoul\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eCharles Boyer\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eRoberto Risso\u003c\/strong\u003e, and reflects the mid-century French taste for stylish, emotionally warm popular cinema. In Japan, it was marketed under the evocative title \u003cstrong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003e幸福への招待\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e“Invitation to Happiness”\u003c\/strong\u003e — a title that perfectly captures the film’s tone of romance, charm, and seasonal enchantment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eThis is a superb example of Noguchi’s painterly poster art. Rather than relying on straightforward photographic reproduction, the design transforms the film into a richly atmospheric, hand-rendered composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003eAt right, the central romantic couple is shown in an intimate painted portrait: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eFrançoise Arnoul\u003c\/strong\u003e, elegant in a white strapless gown, leaning gently against \u003cstrong data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eRoberto Risso\u003c\/strong\u003e, who appears in a formal black tuxedo. Behind them drift festive streamers, reinforcing the Christmas-party atmosphere of the film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"2222\"\u003eDominating the upper left is the softly rendered, enlarged face of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003eCharles Boyer\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose benevolent expression presides over the composition like a guardian figure or matchmaker. Beneath him, the glowing façade of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003eParis Palace Hotel\u003c\/strong\u003e is painted at street level, with cars arriving outside the illuminated entrance, giving the whole work a warm Paris-at-night glamour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003eAt upper left appears the English title:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003ePARIS PALACE HOTEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003eCouleur par EASTMANCOLOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003eAcross the top runs the lively Japanese promotional line:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003e「粋で陽気なパリジャンが描く恋と夢とクリスマスの脱線物語！」\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eA witty and cheerful Parisian tale of love, dreams, and Christmas misadventure!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2823\"\u003eThe lower brown panel carries the large Japanese title \u003cstrong data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2565\"\u003e幸福への招待\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside cast billing and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2606\"\u003eTOWA\u003c\/strong\u003e distributor mark. The combination of painterly illustration, elegant typography, and rich mid-century color makes this one of the more visually appealing Japanese posters for a European romantic comedy of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2904\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2851\"\u003eCollector significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2851\" data-end=\"2854\"\u003eThis poster holds strong appeal on several levels:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"3319\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13tvo9j\" data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2964\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2964\"\u003eA very rare original 1957 Japanese B2 release poster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gv0vat\" data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"3021\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"3021\"\u003eOriginal hand-painted artwork by Hisamitsu Noguchi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ei80kk\" data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3089\"\u003eA fine example of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3089\"\u003epostwar Japanese design for European cinema\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mdx81e\" data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3213\"\u003eStrong crossover interest for collectors of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3136\" data-end=\"3151\"\u003eFrench film\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3153\" data-end=\"3176\"\u003eJapanese poster art\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3213\"\u003emid-century romantic cinema\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z5tx21\" data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3319\"\u003eA particularly displayable composition, combining \u003cstrong data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3319\"\u003eromance, Parisian glamour, and festive atmosphere\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3499\"\u003eCollectors of Noguchi’s work know how difficult it can be to find strong examples with desirable imagery, and this poster stands out for both its artistic quality and its rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3622\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3514\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3514\" data-end=\"3517\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"3541\"\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please review the photographs carefully, as they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3989\"\u003eThe poster presents beautifully, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3662\" data-end=\"3748\"\u003estrong colour, attractive surface appearance, and excellent overall display impact\u003c\/strong\u003e. It remains a highly appealing example of a scarce 1950s Japanese theatrical poster. 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