Three Friends — Vintage Biograph Film Poster, 1913

Three Friends is a vivid early American motion-picture poster created for a Biograph release. Three formally dressed men sit together around a café or bar table, clasping hands in a warm gesture of friendship. Their animated expressions and richly colored clothing stand out against a brilliant golden-yellow background.

Large decorative red lettering gives the poster its immediate theatrical character, while the bold Biograph name and emblem anchor the composition below. Printed as a color lithograph, the artwork retains the strong outlines, saturated colors, and expressive commercial illustration associated with early cinema advertising. The surviving poster offers a striking glimpse into American film promotion during the silent era.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Artist not confirmed in the Library of Congress catalog
• Title: Three Friends
• Original title: Three friends
• Series: Biograph motion-picture poster
• Date: 1913
• Period: Early 20th Century / Silent Film Era
• Place of Origin: United States
• Medium: Color lithograph poster

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
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• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
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