Carry On Spying Poster

UK Quad linen-backed cinema poster for "Carry On Spying" (1964) featuring Chantrell's typically humourous artwork (Chantrell illustrated all the Carry On Quads during the period 1963-66 - see http://www.chantrellposter.com/ for more information).

There has been some confusion in the market about the UK poster design for "Carry On Spying" with some believing that Chantrell's design was changed from "straight gun barrel" to "bent gun barrel" following objections from the James Bond production company ("Carry On Spying" was an obvious spoof of the Bond genre). However, as custodians of the Chantrell archive we can state categorically that Chantrell's original artwork featured a "bent barrel design". The Bond Producers did intervene but it was to have the barrel "staightened" on the artwork for the Quad poster (the most commonly used in the UK). UK 1-Sheet posters retained the original "bent barrel" design (this poster format being used in overseas export markets) see also the Campaign Book for corroboration: https://www.moviepostermem.com/Carry-On-Spying-Poster/59774. The "Carry On Spying" Quad is rare in any case but every Quad example we've ever seen presents the revised "straight barrel" illustration.

Prior to restoration this poster had some tape marks to the rim & slight paper loss to the bottom left corner. These issues have been rectified with restoration & the poster has been linen-backed & now displays to superb effect. Please note, this poster has been priced in accordance with condition & will not be discounted.

NB. A supplementary P&P charge will be required for overseas buyers.

Price: £1695.00

Film Category: Comedy / Bond (007)
Director: Gerald Thomas
Actor / Actresses: Kenneth Williams, Bernard Cribbins, Barbara Windsor
Poster Type: UK Quad (30" x 40", 76cm x 102cm)
Poster Artist: Chantrell Thomas
Condition: Excellent
Year: 1964
Reference: 61884

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