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Rare Marihuana (Roadshow Attractions, 1936) Poster

Rare Marihuana (Roadshow Attractions, 1936) PosterRare Marihuana (Roadshow Attractions, 1936) Poster

Hammer Price w/ BP

$2,400

Lot #: 113
Rare Marihuana (Roadshow Attractions, 1936) Poster
Although the film was about the evils of smoking marijuana, the artwork on the poster would lead one to believe the film was actually about heroin. And when Dwain Esper produced this film, that was the message he was conveying-- that the use of marijuana is addicting after just one puff, and would lead to heroin addiction. The lead character, a teenage girl, goes from smoking marijuana on a beach one night, to getting pregnant and becoming a heroin dealer who is forced to give up her baby for adoption. The film is one of the true cult classics of the 1930s and became far more popular on college campuses in the 1960s for its "campiness" than when it was first released. The posters for the film were as low budget as the picture itself and are quite rare as the film didn't play in major theatres
40 1/4 x 27 7/8 in.
Provenance
Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the Museum's collections fund.
Condition
Tear to bottom edge margin.
Auction Date
Jun 08, 2022

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