{"product_id":"the-adventures-of-marco-polo-マルコ-ポーロの冒険-original-japanese-movie-poster-1951-post-war-daiei-issue-gary-cooper-stb-tatekan-two-sheet-format-c-51-145-cm-t23","title":"“The Adventures of Marco Polo” (マルコ・ポーロの冒険), Original Japanese Movie Poster, 1951 Post-war Daiei Issue, Gary Cooper, STB Tatekan Two-Sheet Format (c. 51 × 145 cm) — T23","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Japanese STB tatekan theatrical poster for the 1951 post-war Daiei release of \u003cem\u003eThe Adventures of Marco Polo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Surviving with \u003cstrong\u003eboth sheets present\u003c\/strong\u003e, this impressive example combines romantic portraiture, dramatic battle artwork and oversized Japanese lettering across the tall two-sheet format. This poster is over 75 years old!\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOriginally released in \u003cstrong\u003e1938\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film was produced by \u003cstrong\u003eSamuel Goldwyn\u003c\/strong\u003e and directed by \u003cstrong\u003eArchie Mayo\u003c\/strong\u003e, starring \u003cstrong\u003eGary Cooper, Sigrid Gurie and Basil Rathbone\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its fictionalised adventure follows the Venetian traveller to the court of Kublai Khan, where romance with Princess Kukachin becomes entangled with the ambitions of the scheming Ahmed. The production combines court intrigue, humour and spectacle in the tradition of Hollywood’s historical adventures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePrinted on \u003cstrong\u003etwo sheets arranged vertically\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Japanese design makes particularly effective use of its elongated proportions. The upper section features large, warmly coloured portraits of Cooper and Gurie leaning towards one another, with a camel caravan and domed buildings behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA second illustration of \u003cstrong\u003eCooper standing with folded arms\u003c\/strong\u003e extends across the sheet division. Beneath him, mounted soldiers charge before a burning fortress gateway. The enormous \u003cstrong\u003ered Japanese title\u003c\/strong\u003e runs down the left, connecting the romantic imagery above with the action below. Muted greens, warm browns and orange flames provide an atmospheric setting for the vivid lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe promotional line across the top reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e「クーパーの一番エキゾティックな映画！」\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Cooper’s most exotic film!”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe lower margin retains the English title and \u003cstrong\u003eSamuel Goldwyn presentation credit\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with \u003cstrong\u003e「大映株式会社配給」 — “Distributed by Daiei Co., Ltd.”\u003c\/strong\u003e It also carries \u003cstrong\u003e「量よりも質」 — “Quality over quantity”\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by \u003cstrong\u003e「大映の洋画」\u003c\/strong\u003e, advertising Daiei’s foreign-film releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003elarge illustrated portraits, bold typography and a continuous composition spanning both sheets\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this an appealing display piece for collectors of Gary Cooper, classic Hollywood adventure films and Japanese theatrical advertising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Very Good+ for its age and format.\u003c\/strong\u003e The poster shows age toning, horizontal and vertical folds, handling creases, scattered marks and pinholes.  Both sheets retain attractive colour, and \u003cstrong\u003ethe principal portraits and striking red title should display very well once framed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease review \u003cstrong\u003eall photographs, including the individual sheets, close-ups and reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e, as they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTB tatekan format: approximately 51 × 145 cm when assembled.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock code: T23.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout STB (Tatekan) posters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese STB \/ tatekan posters were tall standing-board advertisements, printed in two pieces to be joined vertically for cinema display. Typically measuring around 51 × 145 cm, their elongated proportions offered considerable scope for distinctive compositions. Designed for temporary theatrical use, surviving examples preserve an important part of Japan’s cinema advertising history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57288665432442,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/man-standing-in-front-of-gallery-wall_9_0a2ddb84-81b1-4bc0-bb88-8bab18e786f7.jpg?v=1789960079","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/the-adventures-of-marco-polo-%e3%83%9e%e3%83%ab%e3%82%b3-%e3%83%9d%e3%83%bc%e3%83%ad%e3%81%ae%e5%86%92%e9%99%ba-original-japanese-movie-poster-1951-post-war-daiei-issue-gary-cooper-stb-tatekan-two-sheet-format-c-51-145-cm-t23","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}