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Distributed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTowa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this illustrated design features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eartwork by Hisamitsu Noguchi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose expressive drawing and distinctive lettering bring the film’s musical and theatrical character to the page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirected by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWolfgang Staudte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the 1963 production adapts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill’s celebrated stage work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurd Jürgens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stars as Macheath, supported by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHildegard Knef, June Ritchie, Gert Fröbe and Lino Ventura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSammy Davis Jr.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appearing as the ballad singer. Set in London’s criminal underworld, the story follows Macheath’s marriage to Polly Peachum and the schemes that bring him into conflict with her father and the police.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoguchi’s composition is dominated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSammy Davis Jr. singing in a green coat and matching hat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one hand raised against his chest. Behind him, loosely drawn crowds, placards, a street lamp and ships’ rigging establish the bustling waterfront setting. Broad strokes of blue-green colour surround the figures, while fine black outlines give the scene the spontaneity of a theatrical sketch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the lower foreground, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJürgens appears in a brown bowler hat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, his sideways glance and gloved hand introducing a more watchful mood. A blonde female portrait completes the grouping to the right. Noguchi’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprinted signature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears along the lower-right edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe German title runs vertically down the right margin in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eburgundy Gothic lettering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Across the lower-left section, the Japanese title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「三文オペラ」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered, green and purple hand-drawn characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding colour and rhythm to the design. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTowa emblem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, production credits and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFranscope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e presentation notice complete the layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe musical appeal is highlighted by the line:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「サミー・デービス・Jrの歌う『マック・ザ・ナイフ』」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“‘Mack the Knife,’ sung by Sammy Davis Jr.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA separate text block lists featured songs and soundtrack releases from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLondon, Victor and Toshiba Records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, connecting the cinema campaign with the musical’s recording history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of characterful illustration, lively typography and musical subject matter makes this a particularly appealing example for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHisamitsu Noguchi, Kurt Weill, Bertolt Brecht, Sammy Davis Jr. and Japanese film poster design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs, including the front and reverse\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: T82.\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese B2 posters typically measure approximately 51 × 73 cm and were produced for theatrical display. Their distinctive combinations of photography, illustration, typography and locally written promotional copy offer a fascinating record of how films were presented to Japanese audiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57331579519354,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-01T121659.552.jpg?v=1790824655","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/the-threepenny-opera-%e4%b8%89%e6%96%87%e3%82%aa%e3%83%9a%e3%83%a9-die-dreigroschenoper-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-1963-b2-size-51-73-cm-za3-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}