Gangster-Noir Adaptation of Shakespeare’s Classic – Columbia Pictures
An original US Insert poster for Joe Macbeth (1956), Columbia Pictures’ bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s Macbeth set in the gritty world of American gangsters. Directed by Ken Hughes, the film stars Paul Douglas, Ruth Roman, and Bonar Colleano, with support from Sidney James and Grégoire Aslan.
With a screenplay by Philip Yordan, the story transplants Shakespeare’s tragedy into the criminal underworld, where ambition, betrayal, and power struggles unfold with guns instead of swords. Marketed with the sensational tagline “Scarface… Dillinger… and now—Joe Macbeth!”, this poster captures the noirish, pulp energy of the film’s release.
🎬 Details:
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Title: Joe Macbeth
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Year: 1956
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Studio: Columbia Pictures
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Director: Ken Hughes
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Starring: Paul Douglas, Ruth Roman, Bonar Colleano, Sidney James, Grégoire Aslan
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Poster Type: US Insert (14" x 36")/Folded/Single Sided
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Condition: Listed in Very Fine condition
⭐ Collector’s Notes:
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US paper for Joe Macbeth is very scarce, especially in Insert format, making this an excellent opportunity for collectors of film noir, Shakespeare adaptations, and 1950s Columbia titles.
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The poster’s striking design—gritty painted portrait, femme fatale imagery, and bold red title—embodies the crime-noir style of mid-century Hollywood advertising.
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Highly desirable for both Shakespeare completists and classic crime cinema collectors.
🔥 A rare and atmospheric piece from one of the most unique Shakespeare adaptations ever brought to the screen.
