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THE LIFE OF EMILE ZOLA - One Sheet (27" x 41"); Fine- on Linen

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THE LIFE OF EMILE ZOLA - One Sheet (27  x 41 ); Fine- on Linen
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THE LIFE OF EMILE ZOLA

One Sheet (27" x 41")
Fine- on Linen
Warner Bros., 1937

This charming image has been mounted on linen to repair a V-shaped tear, with its apex at the 'I' in 'Muni' and the two sides extending down through the 'Of' in the title and the 'M' of 'Muni'. Wear was present in the lower vertical fold, and the name 'Paul Muni', as well as the borders, have been airbrushed. Additionally, there were a few minor tears in the lower border. The title has also undergone some airbrushing. Despite these restorations, it still displays beautifully.

This rare poster showcases a striking portrait of Paul Muni in his Oscar-winning portrayal of the French novelist and political activist Emile Zola. As fascism was gaining ground in Europe, the film championed the ideals of truth and justice, condemning jingoistic militarism through its portrayal of Zola's efforts to exonerate the unjustly imprisoned military officer Alfred Dreyfus from Devil's Island. Hailed by contemporary critics as the most lavish biopic of its time, the movie also garnered Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor and Best Picture.

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