Poster, Theater
Poster, Theater
Poster, Theater

Poster, Theater

Object number2020.48.1
Date1968
MediumPaper; Ink; Adhesive tape
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
DescriptionRectangular paper movie poster. Portrait orientation. Black and white imagery and text. Front has white border. Front has collage of stills from the movie. Printed text on front has film slogans, title, actors, and production staff. Reverse is undecorated.DimensionsHeight x Width: 16 × 11.063 in. (40.6 × 28.1 cm)
InscriptionsPrinted black text at top "THEY WON'T STAY DEAD!"

White text on top half at center "An IMAGE 10 Production / NIGHT / OF THE / LIVING / DEAD / They keep coming back in a / bloodthirsty lust for / HUMAN FLESH!... / Pits the dead against the living / in a struggle for survival!"

Black printed text at bottom "Starring JUDITH O'DEA DUANE JONES MARYLYN EASTMAN KARL HARDMAN JUDITH RIDLEY KEITH WAYNE / Produced by Russel [sic] W. Streiner and Karl Hardman Directed by George A. Romero Screenplay by John A. Russo A Walter Reade Organization Presentation - Released by Continental [logo]".

Historical NotesPoster for Night of the Living Dead from the Pittsburgh premier.Label TextThe initial 10 investors, called “Image Ten,” printed 1,000 posters to promote the movie’s premier in Pittsburgh. This poster belonged to Bill Hinzman, who played the first zombie to appear in the film.
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