The Richardson Studio was founded in the 20s by John Richardson and produced the artwork for primarily Paramount posters through to the early 60s. Their posters are probably the finest examples of the intricate hand litho process with their unique style and striking graphic art and they are now very hard to find.
This exhibition is probably the largest single display of Richardson Studio posters ever seen in one place. I have included some examples from my own collection and some images also appear with thanks to Bruce Hershenson, Grey Smith, Glenn Taranto, from his Richard Dix collection, Craig Kennett, Ben Wadley, and other private collectors. These posters are not for sale although I do have a small selection available on this website and in my eBay Store.
There are a number of avid collectors of Richardson Studio posters including Brian Arnold who is also putting together an exhibition that will no doubt feature a number of additional posters not seen on this website. It is simply impossible to include examples of every Richardson Studio poster but my aim is to show collectors a selection of the wonderful artwork of these posters.
You can also see more detailed information on Richardson Studio posters here
Very Rare 10" x 30" linen backed daybill. Image Courtesy The Lydecker collection.
One Night in Lisbon
Stars: Madeleine Carroll, Fred MacMurray
One Sunday Afternoon (1933)
Image Courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Oregon Passage
Our Hearts were Growing Up.
Our Neighbors - The Carters (1939) Directed by Ralph Murphy. With Fay Bainter, Frank Craven, Edmund Lowe.
Out of This World
From a private collection.
Palm Beach Story, The
Image Courtesy Bruce Hershenson.
Paramounts Second Greater Movie Season March 1925
Very Rare long daybill promoting the Upcoming Paramount Features of 1925
Pardners
Image Courtesy Heritage Auctions.
Party Crashers, The
Peking Express
Image Courtesy The Lydecker collection.
Peter Pan
Image Courtesy Bruce Hershenson.
Plainsman, The
Image Courtesy Heritage Auctions.
Plainsman, The
Pony Express, The (Paramount, 1925) Starring Betty Compson, Ricardo Cortez, Ernest Torrence, Wallace Beery, George Bancroft, Frank Lackteen, John Fox, Jr. Directed by James Cruze.
Image Courtesy Heritage Auctions
Quiet Wedding
Image Courtesy Heritage Auctions.
Quiet Wedding (Paramount, 1941) Directed by Anthony Asquith and Stars Margaret Lockwood, and Derek Farr.
Image Courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Rangers of Fortune (1940) Directed by Sam Wood. Fred MacMurray, Patricia Morison, Betty Brewer.