Harry Ransom Center Digitizes 5,000 Movie Posters for Free Online Access

The Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas has digitized over 5,000 classic movie posters, making them accessible online. This initiative, revealed in 2018 by writer Erin Willard, encompasses a collection that ranges from the 1920s to the 1970s, prominently featuring materials from the Interstate Theater Circuit. The assortment includes lobby cards, film stills, press books, and posters, with an emphasis on 1950s and 1960s genres such as musicals and horror. High-resolution scans are available for browsing, highlighting notable items like the West Side Story (1961) poster by Saul and Elaine Bass and Africa Texas Style! (1967). This collection is a valuable asset for both film historians and casual enthusiasts, reflecting the marketing of mid-century American cinema.