'World's First Film Poster Up for Sale' article announcing that the poster which promoted the Lumiere brothers' first short films will be going to auction at Sotherby's. There is an image of the poster included. The poster, designed by French artist Henri Brispot, depicts a throng of people waiting to entre the first night and the article states that it is expected to fetch between £40,000 and £60,000 at auction. The article includes a brief summary of the Lumiere brothers' short films that the poster promotes and details about this first screening, including the reactions to the films from audience members.
| Item number | 65986 |
|---|---|
| Category | Press Cutting |
| Type | Criiticism/History |
| Language | English |
| Country of origin | UK |
| Related people | Auguste Lumiere |
| Louis Lumiere |
Part of the Bill Douglas and Peter Jewell Collection