{"product_id":"st-louis-blues-1-2sh-1958-nat-king-cole","title":"St. Louis Blues","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis half sheet for Paramount's 'St. Louis Blues' captures a landmark moment in American cinema, when Hollywood assembled an unprecedented constellation of African American musical talent to honor W.C. Handy, the Father of the Blues. The poster's bold design speaks the visual language of jazz itself: a midnight blue silhouette of a trombonist in full performance, horn raised triumphantly against a coral sky decorated with musical notes and starbursts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cast reads like a fantasy roster of mid-century musical genius. Nat King Cole headlines as Handy, supported by Eartha Kitt, Pearl Bailey, Cab Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald, and Mahalia Jackson, representing the full spectrum from blues and jazz to gospel. Ruby Dee and Juano Hernandez add dramatic weight. Shot in VistaVision, the film represented a rare major studio investment in Black musical heritage during the civil rights era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA significant piece for collectors of African American cinema history, jazz and blues memorabilia, or mid-century Hollywood graphics. The dynamic silhouette design and star-studded billing make this an immediately compelling visual statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.0\" x 28.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887599906931,"sku":"P7433","price":200.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_c7a900ae-4422-4ccc-861b-dcf76af21be0.jpg?v=1776893952","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/st-louis-blues-1-2sh-1958-nat-king-cole","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}