- Created by
- American International Pictures, 1956 - 1980
- Subject of
- Fred Williamson, American, born 1938
- Larry Cohen, American, born 1941
- Gentry, Minnie, American, 1915 - 1993
- Owned by
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Date
- 1973
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 41 1/8 × 26 in. (104.4 × 66 cm)
- Description
- Poster for the film Black Caesar. The poster is white with a green square with a blue border at center. At the center of the poster are illustrated images from the movie. At the top of the green square in purple text is “HAIL CAESAR.” Below this in red text is “Godfather of Harlem!” At the bottom of the poster with the bottom most movie images is the movie’s title in black text. Below this in red text is “…The Cat with the .45 caliber Claws!” A list of actors, directors and producers is at the bottom of the poster in black text. At the bottom right corner inside black outlined square is “Music composed and performed by JAMES BROWN…”
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements
- Type
- posters
- Topic
- Actors
- Blaxploitation films
- Film
- Funk (Music)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2008.7.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1973 American International Pictures, Inc
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




