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Original 1944 - Song of Mexico - US One Sheet Poster
Studio: Republic Pictures
Release Year: 1944
Format: U.S. One Sheet (likely 27 x 41 inches; your image appears to match this format)
Process: Stone lithography / early chromolithograph-style printing, typical of Republic in the 1940s
Country: USA
This is a beautiful, vibrant 1940s one-sheet featuring classic mid-century illustrative style:
Large portrait of Adele Mara dominates the poster:
Soft, glamorous 1940s Hollywood lighting and skin tones
Stylized blonde hair rendered with painterly curls
Elegant gown with sparkling shoulders
The portrait is positioned slightly left, creating visual depth
Supporting Scenes:
Mariachi musicians across the bottom left holding guitars and vihuelas, dressed in formal charro outfits and sombreros
Dancers at upper right in folklórico attire, adding movement and cultural vibrancy
A man in a sombrero smiling (possibly the character played by Edgar Barrier or George Lewis)
Song of Mexico (1944) is a post-war musical romance produced by Republic Pictures, known for economical but highly decorative productions. Adele Mara, a cult favourite today among Republic collectors, was one of the studio’s rising contract stars.
Republic Pictures posters from the 1940s:
used highly saturated inks
were printed in more limited numbers than major studios
are now increasingly scarce due to fragile paper stock and post-war shortages
Linen Backed poster, listed in Near Mint Minus condition.
Colours still bright and unfaded
Light horizontal fold line visible
Minor margin toning
No major tears, edge loss, or staining visible
No tape or restoration apparent
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