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
The Forest Rangers (Paramount, 1942) Fred MacMurray, Susan Hayward, Paulette Goddard.
Image Courtesy Heritage Auctions
The Furies (1950)
Directed by Anthony Mann. Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Walter Huston, Judith Anderson.
The Ghost Breakers
Stars: Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard
The Lady Eve
Stars: Barbara Stanwyck, Henry Fonda
The Letter
Stars: Jeanne Eagels
The Light That Failed
Stars: Ronald Colman
The Magnificent Fraud
Stars: Akim Tamiroff, Lloyd Nolan
The Racket Daybill Movie poster
Stars: Thomas Meighan
The Scarlet Hour
The Space Children (1958)
The Spaniard (1926)
Image Courtesy of Heritage Auctions
The Splendid Crime (Paramount, 1925) Starring Bebe Daniels, Neil Hamilton, Anne Cornwall, Anthony Jowitt, Fred Walton, Lloyd Corrigan. Directed by William C. de Mille.
Image Courtesy Heritage Auctions
The Star Maker (1939) Directed by Roy Del Ruth. With Bing Crosby, Linda Ware, Louise Campbell.
They Made Me a Killer
This is one my Favourite Film Noir posters - very effective graphics.
Three Violent People
Image Courtesy The Lydecker collection.
Thunder in The East
Image Courtesy Bruce Hershenson.
Thunder In the Sun
Tin Gods
Australian Daybill
Stars: Thomas Meighan
Image Courtesy of Heritage Auctions