Created by
Astor Pictures, American, 1930 - 1963
Subject of
Micheaux, Oscar, American, 1884 - 1951
Date
1948
Medium
paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
Description
A lobby card for the movie "The Betrayal". The card is comprised of a black-and-white image of a man and woman standing in a room in front of another man lying on the carpet on the floor. The man on the floor appears to be dead. The woman is wearing a dark shiny dress and is holding a gun at her side in her left hand. Her right hand is resting on her chest and her face appears to be in a state of shock. The man standing next to her is wearing a light colored suit and hat and is extending his hand toward her. In the lower proper left there is a box with text that reads [GREATEST NEGRO PHOTOPLAY OF ALL TIME/ ASTOR PICTURES Presents/ The/ Betrayal/ OSCAR MICHEAUX'S/ Thrilling Motion Picture Epic/ Based on the immortal novel/ "THE WIND FROM NOWHERE"].
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
Type
lobby cards
Topic
Film
Race films
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David A. Lowrance
Object number
2011.160.4
Restrictions & Rights
Public Domain - film in public domain, materials as well
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd572776828-5b10-4789-aed3-71f9d7d7df01

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