Piccadilly (1929) – UK Quad Poster (BFI/Barbican Restoration Reissue, 2004)
Director: E.A. Dupont
Starring: Anna May Wong, Gilda Gray, Jameson Thomas
This striking UK quad poster was produced for the 2004 British Film Institute (BFI) and Barbican re-release of E.A. Dupont’s Piccadilly, a landmark of late silent cinema celebrated for its dazzling visual style and the magnetic performance of Anna May Wong.
The 2004 restoration premiered at Barbican Hall on Friday 26 March 2004, featuring a brand-new score composed by Neil Brand, performed live by a seven-piece jazz ensemble. The poster design highlights Wong’s iconic role and includes a quote from Martin Scorsese, praising the film as:
“A bold, beautifully crafted, completely modern picture… one of the truly great films of the silent era.”
Poster details:
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Format: UK Quad (30 x 40 inches)/Rolled/Single-Sided
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Release: BFI/Barbican 2004 reissue
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Condition: Listed in Very Fine condition with some creasing to the top right corner
A highly desirable modern re-release poster, combining historic cinema significance, BFI provenance, and the allure of Anna May Wong’s timeless screen presence. A standout piece for collectors of silent film memorabilia and BFI restoration posters, which are increasingly sought after.
