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UnknownOriginal French cinema poster “Les Pionniers du Rire” The Pioneers of LaughterCirca 1950
Circa 1950
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£889.15
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About the Item
This is an original French cinema poster for “Les Pionniers du Rire” (The Pioneers of Laughter), featuring caricatures of the greatest legends of silent and early sound comedy: Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Laurel & Hardy, Andy Clyde, and Billy Bevan.
Designed by the French poster artist Harfort, the artwork depicts each comedian in his iconic guise, capturing their instantly recognisable personalities in a playful cartoon style. The bold typography and vivid colours evoke the exuberant spirit of slapstick cinema and 1930s-50s film programming in France.
This poster was produced for a “Réunis au même programme” retrospective screening, promising “1 ½ hours of mad gaiety” (1h½ de folle gaité) celebrating these pioneers who laid the foundations of modern comedy. Their timeless influence continues to inspire directors, animators, and comedians to this day.
About the stars featured
Charlie Chaplin – creator of The Tramp, cinema’s most famous silent character.
Buster Keaton – “The Great Stone Face”, genius of deadpan physical comedy.
Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy – beloved double act whose clumsy antics remain legendary.
Andy Clyde – prolific silent and sound era comic actor.
Billy Bevan – Australian-born silent film comedian known for Mack Sennett comedies.
Cinema
Printed by Hartfort
- Creation Year:Circa 1950
- Dimensions:Height: 63 in (160 cm)Width: 47.25 in (120 cm)
- Medium:
- Period:
- Condition:Good condition, creases, tears.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792216586012
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