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Advertisement for A Prince of His Race

1926

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington, D.C., United States

A single sheet, black and white flier sized advertisement for the film A Prince of His Race. The advertisement featureseight vignettes of scenes from the movie arranged around the center. Each scene has a small card with a caption explaining the scene. At center is black text that reads [THE SURPRISE CREATION / OF THE CENTURY / " A PLAY WITH A PUROSE" / the Most Elaborate All-Colored Production / Ever Conceived / Full of Thrills-Punch-Action-Lavish Scenes / Gorgeous Gowns / Six Months in the Making and at / a Tremendous Cost / A PRINCE OF HIS RACE].

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  • Title: Advertisement for A Prince of His Race
  • Date Created: 1926
  • Physical Dimensions: H x W (sheet): 9 1/16 × 12 in. (23 × 30.5 cm)
  • Subject Keywords: Race films, Advertising
  • Medium: ink on paper (fiber product)
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

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