Research Catalog
Butterfield 8
- Title
- Butterfield 8 [graphic].
- Publication
- 1 poster : col., 104 x 69 cm.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Still image | Permit needed | Berg Coll+++ O'Hara, J B88 1960 | Schwarzman Building - Berg Collection Room 320 |
Details
- Additional Authors
- Description
- [Los Angeles] : Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; 1960.
- Summary
- Promotional poster for the film adaptation of the 1935 novel by John O'Hara, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Laurence Harvey. Poster features color photograph, retouched, of Elizabeth Taylor standing with bed sheet wrapped around her next to red telephone.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Posters.
- Motion picture posters – American – 1960-1970.
- Note
- Title from item.
- Caption: The most desirable woman in town and the easiest to find ... just call ... BUtterfield 8.
- Elizabeth Taylor won an Academy Award for Best Actress and a nomination for a Golden Globe for Best Actress--Drama for her role as the New York call girl Gloria Wandrous.
- John O'Hara's novel was based on the true story of the life and death of a New York call girl whose working name was Starr Faithfull.
- From bottom of poster: "Property of National Screen Service Corp. Licensed for display only in connection with the exhibition of this picture at your theatre. Must be returned immediately thereafter."
- Poster measures 107 x 72 cm. with canvas matting.
- Access (note)
- Restricted access;
- Call Number
- Berg Coll+++ O'Hara, J B88 1960
- OCLC
- 748282307
- Title
- Butterfield 8 [graphic].
- Imprint
- 1 poster : col., 104 x 69 cm.
- Access
- Restricted access; request permission from holding division.
- Local Note
- Berg Collection copy numbered "60/307" in lower right corner.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- O'Hara, John, 1905-1970. Butterfield 8.Harvey, Laurence.Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
- Research Call Number
- Berg Coll+++ O'Hara, J B88 1960