Simba Movie UK Trade Ad Original 1954 Dirk Bogarde Virginia McKenna
Original J. Arthur Rank Trade Ad with striking artwork.Measuring 11inches x14inches aproximately these Rank British Trade Ads were produced in the 1950's to promote upcoming films and were similar in appearance to that of a Lobby Card. The artwork that appeared on them represented works by some of the best poster artists at the time.On the reverse of the front art was a synopisis of the film and its prospects.Today they are very collectible due to the striking artwork and their place in cinema history.Simba is a 1955 British war drama film directed by Brian Desmond Hurst, and starring Dirk Bogarde, Donald Sinden, Virginia McKenna, and Basil Sydney.The screenplay concerns a British family living in East Africa, who become embroiled in the Mau Mau Uprising.
