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Early Third Reich Propaganda Poster for Horst Wessel – Life and Death of a German Man

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Early Third Reich Propaganda Poster for Horst Wessel – Life and Death of a German Man
his is a historical propaganda poster from Nazi Germany, dated Tuesday, August 22, 1933. It advertises a theatrical performance at the Jever Schützenhaus of a play titled Horst Wessel – Leben und Sterben eines deutschen Mannes (Horst Wessel – Life and Death of a German Man). This poster is a stark example of Nazi propaganda through theater, used to glorify figures like Horst Wessel as martyrs and to indoctrinate the public—especially the youth. The mention of a student performance highlights the regime’s efforts to shape the minds of younger generations.Swastika Symbol: The prominent swastika and blackletter font reflect the visual identity of the Nazi regime.Horst Wessel: He was a Sturmabteilung SA officer and Nazi propaganda figure. After his death in 1930, he was mythologized by the Nazis. The Horst-Wessel-Lied became the anthem of the Nazi Party.Einmaliges Gastspiel: This means one-time guest performance by the Notgemeinschaft Bremer Bühnen-Künstler, a group of stage artists from Bremen.Directed by: Pg. Parteigenosse, Party Comrade Kurt Harden.Scene Direction: By Pg. Conrad Albes.Ticket Prices: Ranged from 0.80 RM to 1.50 RM, with student pricing noted as 30 Pfennig.Special Student Show: At 3:00 PM (“Schüler-Vorstellung”).