An original theatrical advertisement poster for the 1969 West End musical production of Belle Starr at the Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London. The production was presented by Jerry Schafer, Rory Calhoun, and Clarke Reynolds for Capitol Productions, under the direction of Emile Littler. The poster features Hollywood actress Betty Grable in the title role, which marked her final stage appearance. The artistic credits include music and lyrics by Steve Allen, book by Warren Douglas, and direction by Jerry Schafer. Supporting cast members listed include Valerie Walsh, Ray Chiarella, Blayne Barrington, and Michael Hawkins. The visual design consists of a vibrant yellow background with a central illustration of Betty Grable in a red saloon girl costume with a feathered headpiece. Text is rendered in red and black typography. Small print in the lower left attributes the design to Russell / James Associates. The poster is housed in a modern light wood-effect frame with a silver-tone inner slip under a transparent protective layer.
23 inches x 16 inches.
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