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We’re thrilled to share our updated list of the greatest film noir movie posters of all time. Though many of these timeless films were made on modest budgets, the studios often spared no expense in creating their poster art, resulting in some of the most breathtaking and iconic designs of the era. Today, authentic vintage film noir posters are highly prized by collectors, with certain titles commanding top dollar. In curating this collection, we’ve carefully evaluated posters from across the globe, taking into account original releases, re-releases, and alternative styles. We hope you enjoy this artistic journey. If you’re new to collecting vintage posters, you’ll find plenty of inspiration as you count down the top 50 greatest film noir movie posters of all time with us. Enjoy.
50. Woman in Hiding (Universal, 1950) French Petite
49. Scandal Sheet (Columbia, 1952) French Grande
Artist: Rene Peron
48. The Reckless Moment (Columbia, 1950) Italian 2 – Folio
Artist: Tito Corbella
47. Mildred Pierce (Warner Brothers, 1950) German A1
46. Crossfire (RKO, 1947) One Sheet
45. Pitfall (United Artists, 1948) One Sheet
44. Criss Cross (Universal, 1949) One Sheet
43. Dead Reckoning (Columbia, 1947) One Sheet, Style B
42. Road House (20th Century Fox, 1948) One Sheet
41. White Heat (Warner Brothers, 1950) Italian 2 – Folio
Artist: Luigi Martinati
40. House on Telegraph Hill (20th Century Fox, 1951) One Sheet
39. The Damned Don’t Cry (Warner Brothers, 1951) French Grande
38. The Postman Always Rings Twice (MGM, 1946) One Sheet
37. Woman on the Run (Universal International, 1950) One Sheet
36. Sorry, Wrong Number (Paramount, 1948) Three Sheet
35. Kiss Of Death (20th Century Fox, R-1951) French Half Grande
Artist: Roger Soubie
34. The Naked Kiss (Allied Artists, 1964) One Sheet
33. Leave Her to Heaven (20th Century Fox, 1945) International One Sheet
32. Fallen Angel (20th Century Fox, 1945) One Sheet
31. Nightmare Alley (20th Century Fox, 1947) One Sheet
30. Scandal Sheet (Columbia, 1952) Italian 2 – Folio
Artist: Luigi Martinati
29. The Verdict (Warner Brothers, 1949) Italian 2 – Folio
Artist: Luigi Martinati
28. Night Has a Thousand Eyes (Paramount, 1948) One Sheet
27. City That Never Sleeps (Republic, 1953) One Sheet
26. The House on 92nd Street (20th Century Fox, 1945) One Sheet
25. Conflict (Warner Brothers, 1945) French 4-Panel
Artist: Boris Grinsson
This poster is over-sized and measures 63″ X 92″, it’s essentially a billboard
24. The Blue Dahlia (Paramount, 1946) Three Sheet
23. The Dark Corner (20th Century Fox, 1946) British Quad
22. Strangers on a Train (Warner Bros., 1952) Italian 2 – Folio
Artist: Luigi Martinati
21. The Stranger (RKO, 1946) One Sheet
20. Secret Beyond the Door (Universal International, 1948) One Sheet
19. Dark Passage (Warner Brothers, 1947) French Grande
Artist: Pierre Pigeot
18. Born to Kill (RKO, 1946) One Sheet
17. Call Northside 777 (20th Century Fox, 1948) One Sheet
16. Lady in the Lake (MGM, 1947) One Sheet
15. Night and the City (20th Century Fox, 1950) Three Sheet
Artist: Sergio Gargiulo
14. In a Lonely Place (Columbia, 1950) Italian 4 – Folio
Artist: Anselmo Ballester
13. The Lady from Shanghai (Columbia, 1947) One Sheet
12. Touch of Evil (Universal International, 1958) Six Sheet
11. Gun Crazy (United Artists, 1950) One Sheet
10. Double Indemnity (Paramount, 1944) One Sheet
9. The Two Mrs. Carrolls (Warner Brothers, 1947) French Grande
Artist: Rene Peron
8. Somewhere in the Night (20th Century Fox, 1946) One Sheet
7. Sudden Fear (RKO, 1952) One Sheet, Style A
6. Out of the Past (RKO, 1947) One Sheet
5. The Glass Key (Paramount, 1942) One Sheet, Style A
4. The Big Heat (Columbia, 1953). Italian 4 – Folio
Artist: Anselmo Ballester
3. Assignment: Paris (Columbia Pictures, 1952) Italian 4-Folio
Artist: Anselmo Ballester
2. This Gun for Hire (Paramount, 1942) One Sheet
This Gun for Hire is considered one of the best film noir ever made and this beautiful poster is also one of the most sought after posters by collectors.
1. The Lady from Shanghai (Columbia, 1948) Italian 2 – Folio
Designed by Anselmo Ballester, one of Italy’s greatest movie poster artist. This movie is considered one of the best film noirs ever made. Ballester’s artwork created his best work with this poster, outdoing his usual brilliance, and perfectly capturing Rita Hayworth beauty to perfection. This is our selection for the greatest film noir movie poster of all-time.
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The Top 25 Greatest Prison Movie Posters Of All-Time
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