Bidspirit auction | 1928 Chicago Theater Hand Painted

1928 Chicago Theater Hand Painted Poster-2 Sided - This outstanding 1928 double-sided hand-painted movie poster banner sign was created for display at the historic Chicago Theatre, advertising two landmark Paramount Pictures releases during the golden era transition from silent films to talkies. One side features vibrant Art Deco hand-lettering for Josef von Sternberg's silent masterpiece The Docks of New York starring George Bancroft, Betty Compson, and Olga Baclanova. The reverse side promotes Paramount's first part-talking feature Varsity starring Charles ”Buddy” Rogers, Mary Brian, and Chester Conklin. Hand-painted in tempera on thick cardboard display stock, this oversized piece serves as a rare survivor of Chicago theatrical history. Condition exhibits heavy wear consistent with age and theater presentation, including prominent tears, cuts along the edges, water staining, corner loss, edge fraying, pinholes along the margins, and surface abrasions with light paint flaking. H 36”, W 63.5”. Post-Auction.