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
Directed by William Wyler. Starring Laurence Olivier, Jennifer Jones, Miriam Hopkins.
Chance Meeting (1959)
Directed by Joseph Losey. Starring Hardy Krüger, Stanley Baker, Micheline Presle.
Charley's Aunt Long Daybill Movie Poster
Starring Sidney Chaplin, Ethel Shannon, James E. Page, Lucien Littlefield, Alec B. Francis, Phillips Smalley, Eulalie Jensen. Directed by Scott Sidney.
Cherokee Strip (Paramount, 1940)
Released in Australia as "The Indian Nation." Starring Richard Dix, Florence Rice, William Henry, Victor Jory, Andy Clyde, George E. Stone and Morris Ankrum. Directed by Lesley Selander.
Image Courtesy Heritage Auctions
Chicago Deadline (1949)
Directed by Lewis Allen. Starring Alan Ladd, Donna Reed, June Havoc.
Children of Divorce Daybill Movie poster
Stars: Clara Bow, Esther Ralston
Christmas in July (1940)
Directed by Preston Sturges. Starring Dick Powell, Ellen Drew, Raymond Walburn. Image Courtesy Heritage Auctions.
Circe the Enchantress
Stars: Mae Murray
Claude Duval
Stars: Fay Compton, Nigel Barrie
College Days Daybill Movie Poster
Stars: Harold Lloyd
Come On, The (1956)
Directed by Russell Birdwell. Starring Anne Baxter, Sterling Hayden, Paul Picerni.
Conquest of Space (1955)
Directed by Byron Haskin. Starring Phil Foster, Joan Shawlee, Walter Brooke.
Copeer Canyon (1950)
Directed by John Farrow. Starring Ray Milland, Hedy Lamarr, Frank Faylen
Image Courtesy Bruce Hershenson.
Country Music Holiday (1958)
Directed by Alvin Ganzer. Starring Zsa Zsa Gabor, Patty Duke, Ferlin Husky.
Image Courtesy Bruce Hershenson.
Crashout (1955)
Directed by Lewis R. Foster. Starring Arthur Kennedy, Marshall Thompson, William Bendix.
Crime in the Streets (1956)
Directed by Don Siegel. Starring James Whitmore, Sal Mineo, Mark Rydell
Dancing On a Dime
Stars: Robert Paige, Grace McDonald, William Frawley
Danger Street (1947) Film Noir
Directed by Lew Landers. Starring Jane Withers, Lyle Talbot, Nina Mae McKinney.
Dark City (1950) Film Noir
Directed by William Dieterle. Starring Charlton Heston, Lizabeth Scott, Jack Webb.
Image Courtesy of Bruce Hershenson
Date with Destiny
Stars: Basil Rathbone, Ellen Drew, John Howard
Dear Brat (1951)
Directed by William A. Seiter. Starring Billy De Wolfe, Natalie Wood, Mona Freeman.
Dear Ruth (1947)
Directed by William D. Russell. Starring William Holden, Billy De Wolfe, Joan Caulfield.
Dear Wife (1949)
Directed by Richard Haydn. Starring William Holden, Billy De Wolfe, Joan Caulfield.
Desire Under the Elms (1958)
Directed by Delbert Mann. Starring Sophia Loren, Anthony Perkins, Burl Ives.