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Twist Around the Clock

About the Item

Original US film poster for the 1961 Musical Twist Around the Clock. This film was directed by Oscar Rudolph and starred Chubby Checker. This size poster was printed on heavier paper stock, and designed for special displays and drive-in cinemas. Different artwork was used on this style of poster, and it was printed using silkscreen technique with Day-Glo inks. Owing to the fragility of these pieces the majority were destroyed over time. This rare poster does not surface very often. It would be shipped rolled in a very strong tube and sent by Federal Express.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1961
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition, colours remaining very bright. There is some natural discolouration to the border edges, and a small blue mark through the text on the bottom right corner of the poster, which looks like it was done at the time of printing.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU989130672302
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