Movie Poster, "Bonnie and Clyde," 1967

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Artifact Overview

Bonnie and Clyde, starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, romanticized the exploits of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. In the early 1930s, the couple committed a string of crimes across the central United States before they were ambushed and killed by police. The film, directed by Arthur Penn and released in 1967, stunned audiences with its graphic violence.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Poster

Date Made

1967

Subject Date

1932-1934

Creator Notes

Movie poster created for Warner Bros. - Seven Arts.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

87.15.11.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 22 in
Width: 28 in

Movie Poster, "Bonnie and Clyde," 1967